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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 1, Col 1&2--MRS. H. W. BURTON DIES UNEXPECTEDLY--Spending Happy Day at Big Family Reunion at Huntsville, Dies Few Hours After Reaching Home--Those who had seen her at Sunday school as happy as she ever was in her life, and in a measure enjoying perfect health, and heard her discussing the pleasant day ahead at Huntsville, were struck speechless when word went over town early Monday morning that Mrs. H. W. Burton was dead, and many yet besides those of her immediate family cannot realize that she will be among us with her cheery smile and kindly word no more forever. With Mr. Burton and others of the Burton family she went to Huntsville Sunday, leaving here just after Sunday school was over, to attend the celebration of the 81st birthday of her husband's brother, Judge Thos. Burton, and was one of the gayest of the big gathering, as she always was, such being her nature. The day was extremely hot, and as she seemed to crave ice water, even before leaving here, it is thought that it might have been a symptom of her fatal illness, although she never felt better. Spending the day with relatives and friends and enjoying the occasion as only one of her nature could, and partaking heartily of the big dinner served, she returned home late in the afternoon, cooking a light supper for herself and Mr. Burton after returning. About 8 o'clock she became suddenly violently ill, seeming to be suffering from both ptomaine poisoning and acute indigestion. Dr. Nichols was hurriedly called as was Dr. Burkhalter and each worked heroically with her, using every known means for relief until 2 a.m., when she passed away. The physicians, from the fact that only a slight twitching of the lips could be noticed for an hour preceding her death, are rather of the opinion that she was also stricken with paralysis. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the tent in which the big union meeting is now being held, as all the seats had been removed from the Christian church. It was fortunate that such was the case, for the tent with three times the capacity of the church was filled to overflowing, while a big crowd, enough to half fill the church stood on the outside. The services were conducted by the Rev. Edgar M. Richmond, assisted by the pastor, the Rev. John M. Lindsey, and was perhaps the greatest sermon on a similar occasion ever heard here. It was the greatest, a least we have ever heard and we have heard many others say the same. Not a word of fulsome flatter did it contain, yet every word of it breathed the truly christian and Christ like life she had lived among us, and of her beautiful and happy home life. He paid her dearly beloved and heartbroken husband the greatest compliment any person ever heard from a pulpit, and to which all--old and young, white and black--could say a hearty, sincere and fervent "amen." Preceding the sermon Rev. Richmond read the following obituary: "Mary George Pattrick-Burton was born November 1st, 1861 near Higbee. She was the daughter of Hezekiah Patrick and Mary Elizabeth Dawkins-Patrick. She was married to H. W. Burton on February 15, 1883. Of this union two children were born--Mrs. Sallie Reynolds, and Addie, who died at the age of five. On November 5, 1892 Sallie was married to James Reynolds. She died March 29, 1924. "Besides her own children she reared a nephew, Shelton Lessly, now of Kansas City, whose mother died when he was four years of age. His father died some years later. When Sister Burton was young she taught school in Higbee. Deceased united with the Christian church in 1885 under the preaching of Rev. McCune. She and her husband went into the church at the same time. They have always been active in the work of the church. Sister Burton was ill only about six hours. While she led an active life she was at times a great sufferer, having had to spend quite a bit of time in the hospital and was operated on several times. She departed this life July 19, 1926 at 2:20 a.m. "She knew from the time she was taken ill, 8 p.m., July 18, that she was dangerously sick and told her husband to call Shelton Lessly, her nephew, and Franklin Reynolds, her grandson; told her friend, Mrs. Roberts that if the doctors could not do something to relieve her soon the Higher Power would. She leaves her husband, grandson, nephew, two brothers, one sister, a number of nephews and nieces, besides many, many friends and neighbors, all of whom will miss her, but perhaps none so much as her devoted husband, to whom her sudden taking off is a heavy blow. "Mary George was at Bible School Sunday in the morning, and with her husband and others went to Huntsville where they attended a reunion of the Burton family at the home of Thomas Burton. She was felling well and enjoyed the day, so her last day on earth was one of pleasant association with loved ones. A good woman, wife, mother, friend and neighbor is gone. Heaven is enriched; earthly friends mourn their loss; loved ones over there welcome her coming." The surviving brothers and sister are W. R. and L. T. Pattrick and Mrs. F. M. Tymony, all of this place. Another as dear to her as was her grandson, Franklin Reynolds, was her nephew Shelton Lessly, of Kansas City, whom she took into her home on the death of his mother when he was four years old, and on whom she bestowed as much affection as if he had been her very own. Nor did a child ever have stronger affection for a mother than he had for her. Besides a large circle of more distant relatives she leaves perhaps as many, or more sincere friends who mourn her passing as sincerely as her dear ones as any woman who ever lived among us. She was indeed all, and more than Rev. Richmond claimed for her, as all know, and her going is not only a calamity to her loved ones, but to her church and the entire community. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her bereft husband, brothers, sister and her other near and dear ones, and along with the community we hope, as we have heard many say, that all of us will be as well prepared to go when the Grim Reaper shall beckon. Interment was made in the Higbee cemetery by the side of her two children who had preceded her to the glory world, the concourse following her mortal remains to their last resting place being the largest seen here in years. Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 1, Col 2--Frohoch-Feland--Miss Madine Feland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Feland, who has been attending summer school in Columbia and who had been employed as teacher in the Harrisburg high school for the coming year, sprang a surprise on her parents and friends by going to Jefferson City on the 16th, where she was united in marriage to Mr. Lawrence Frohoch of St. Louis. The bride is one of Higbee's most winsome and accomplished daughters and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom, so far as we know, is unknown to anyone here. Likewise, it is unknown what the plans of the young couple for the future may be. The NEWS joins other friends in best wishes for a long life of unalloyed happiness. Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 1, Col 2--Ira Hamilton Still Improving--Ira Hamilton, who was struck by lightning five weeks ago yesterday, and who was reported as slightly improved last week, continues to gain, we are pleased to state, and was able to be taken in a car to Renick Sunday for a visit with his mother. The trained nurse who has been in charge of the case since the accident was discharged last week, her services being no longer deemed necessary. Mr. Hamilton, however, is yet far from well, and his physician is not at all certain as to the final outcome. Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 1, Col 3--Waller C. Malone Dead--W. T. Dameron of Huntsville sends us the following relative to the death of W. C. Malone, a former prominent citizen of the county and well known to readers of the NEWS: Waller C. Malone, a former citizen of Huntsville, died at his home in St. Louis early Sunday morning, last, of heart trouble, and his body was buried here Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Malone was a son of Jesse Malone, a pioneer of the county and was born near Mt. Airy nearly 76 years ago. Most of his early life was spent on a farm. Back in the 80's he and two of his brothers, Scott and Labe Malone, entered the butcher business in Huntsville which they conducted for many years. In the 90's the deceased and G. P. Dameron formed a co-partnership in the livery business in Huntsville which they conducted successfully until the automobile took the day. Soon after they sold their stable and livery teams, Mr. Malone moved to St. Louis and engaged in business. Mr. Malone was a good man and a fine citizen, and a lover of fine saddle and harness horses, and an expert in training them. He was deputy sheriff during my term of four years, from 1891 to 1895. He had many friends here and elsewhere in the county. He was married to Miss Carrie Crosswhite of Audrain county, when young. His wife, one son, Dr. Ira Malone of Sapulpa, Okla., and two daughters, Mrs. G. M. Whiting and Mrs. Charley McDonald, both of St. Louis, survive him. He also leaves a large number of relatives in the county. One brother, Labe W. Malone, of Muskogee, Okla., survives him, who was unable to attend the burial. Mr. Malone professed religion when young and united with the Baptist church, but in later years joined the Christian church. Funeral services were held in the open, under the shade of trees, near the city cemetery, conducted by Elder C. B. Dabney of the Christian church in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Burial in the family lot in the city cemetery. Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 1, Col 3--Homer Cleeton to Leave--The legion of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cleeton will regret exceedingly to learn that they are to leave Higbee, and as will be seen by an ad in this issue, will sell all of their household goods at auction Saturday. We are not advised as to where they will locate, but understand that they will move to St. Louis. They have a buyer, we understand, for their bakery business. Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 1, Col 3--Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Harris left Thursday of last week for Milwaukee, Wis., where Mr. Harris has secured employment, and where they will likely make their home. Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 1, Col 6--Celebrated 81st Birthday--The home of Judge Thos. Burton of Huntsville was the scene of a most pleasant gathering last Sunday when relatives and friends to the number of a hundred or two assembled to celebrate his 81st birthday. Judge Burton is the son of the late Joseph W. Burton of this place, who died some twenty years ago at the ripe old age of 95, and whose name is still revered, and was born on the old home place just southwest of town, but who has lived in Huntsville and vicinity for many years. No finer man exists than Judge Burton, and those lucky enough to be at his home Sunday not only considered it a great privilege but an honor. His legion of friends join the NEWS in the hope that he may retain his health and faculties and be granted many more useful and happy years. Those from here to attend the celebration were: Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walton and children, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burton and perhaps others whose names we failed to get. Thursday, 22 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 12, pg. 2, Col 4--Birthday Dinner--Sunday was a most pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Buckler and family, the occasion being the celebration of the fifty-first birthday anniversary of Mr. Buckler. About 9 o'clock the guests began to arrive with well filled baskets. At the noon hour a dinner was spread out under a large shade fit for a king. The day was spent in conversation and music, the music being furnished by Charley Buckler of Mexico and Joe Andrews of Higbee. (Guest list omitted). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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