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, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 1, Col 6--H. A. STARKEY FOUND DEAD IN BED--H. A. Starkey Passes Away Suddenly From Paralysis--Interment in Higbee Cemetery.--H. A. Starkey, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, who had been in failing health for a year or more, suffering from high blood pressure as well as the infirmities of age, died suddenly from paralysis about 11 o'clock Friday morning, July 9th, at his home in the north part of town. He had been in bed for a few days, but that morning seemed to be (appears to be a line missing) went about her work as usual, stepping into the room every few minutes to see about him. When Dr. J. W. Winn, the family physician, called about 11 o'clock or a little later, he was informed by Mrs. Starkey who had not visited the sick room for a half hour or more, that Mr. Starkey was about the same. Going to the bed, Dr. Winn found that Mr. Starkey had passed away and thought that it had been within the hour. Henry Anderson Starkey was born in Ohio on February 27, 1849, and was in his 78th year. At the age of 26 he moved to Illinois, coming to Missouri in 1874, locating in Macon county, and where he was married. Living in Macon county a few years, he returned to Illinois, remaining five years and returning to Missouri, where he had since resided, living most of the time in Higbee and vicinity, first coming here about thirty years or more ago. He is survived by his widow and one son, Clarence Starkey, of south of town, and six grandchildren, besides a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church, of which deceased had long been a member, Sunday by the Rev. Notley Magruder, in the presence of a crowd that filled the building and which spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the Higbee cemetery. We had known Mr. Starkey since the day he came to the vicinity, and can truthfully say of him that a more conscientious, truthful, honest and industrious man never lived among us. In his death not only his family but the community has suffered a distinct loss. Our deepest sympathy with that of the community goes out to the bereaved ones. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 1, Col 6--ARM BROKEN IN FALL--While working about her home Tuesday, Mrs. Chas. Deering fell and broke her right arm near the shoulder and dislocated the latter quite severely. Mrs. Deering doesn't know whether the fall was caused by her tripping over something or having fainted. She was given prompt medical treatment and is doing nicely, but it will likely be several weeks before she will be able to use her arm, owing to the injury to her shoulder. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 1, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--O. F. Pitney and son, Ivan spent from Friday until Sunday in Kansas City on business. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 1, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jeffries left Saturday for St. Joseph where they have employment. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 1, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Mrs. Lucy Keller of Burlington, Ia., is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Blansett. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 1, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Mrs. Alice Stone left Saturday for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Roberts, of Midwest, Wyo. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 1, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Mr. and Mrs. Miller Robb and daughter, Miss Claudine, Miss Mary Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ware and Thos. Durnil returned Wednesday from a fishing and camping trip on Current river near Van Buren. They report a delightful time. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 2, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Mrs. E. J. Turner returned Monday from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Seibert, of Paris. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 2, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Geo. Cox and son, Alfred, of Union, Iowa, were the guests of the former's daughter, Mrs. Will Longdon, Tuesday. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 2, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Paul and James Haggard of east of town spent Saturday and Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stone. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 2, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reggini of St. Louis were the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Guerri, during the week. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 2, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Misses Virginia and June Edwards of St. Louis are the guests of their grandfather, W. D. Edwards, and other relatives and friends. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 2, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--Miss Alberta Andrews, who is spending the summer in California, writes her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews, that she has secured a position in the Kansas City Public schools and will teach in that city the coming year. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 5, Col 5, LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION--The many friends of Mrs. Ann Dysart of Yates will regret to learn that she has been quite sick for the past week, but all will be delighted to know that she was reported much better yesterday. Her sister, Mrs. Alice Tuggle, who has also been quite sick, is better. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 2--Birthday Celebration--Sunday, June 27th, was a most pleasant day at the home of W. T. Roberts of south of town, when some eighty-five or more relatives and friends assembled to celebrate his birthday, which occurred on the 25th. The latter date was also the birthday of his grandson, Thomas Brown, while the 27th was the birthday of his granddaughter, Miss Ethel Roberts. At noon a big basket dinner was spread, and like all dinners given by folks of the Myers vicinity, it was a real one, and was enjoyed by all. The afternoon was equally enjoyable, being spent in music and conversation. All departed at a late hour wishing Mr. Roberts and his grandchildren many more such happy occasions. (Guest list omitted.) Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 2--Born on the 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lynch of Armstrong, a son. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 2--Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stroup left yesterday for Shelbyville, Ind., where they will make their home. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 2--Naylor school opened Monday with seventeen enrolled and with Miss Tressie Mae Avery teacher. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 2--Mr. and Mrs. Bob Noel returned Monday from a visit with their son, Lib Noel, and wife of Brookfield. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 3--Alberta, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Glahn, fell out of a swing Friday and sprained her right arm very severely. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 3--Mr. and Mrs. Owen Asbury and baby, Rodney, Mrs. F. M. Blaise and Mrs. C. T. Hargis and son, Lowell, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lynch of Armstrong. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 4--Mr. and Mrs. Will Little of Windsor are the guests of Higbee relatives and friends. Mr. Little, who got his right leg crushed below the knee at Moberly over a year ago, has not been able to lay aside his crutches, but hopes to do so in a few more weeks. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 4--Mrs. Thos. Giles received a letter yesterday from her son, Rich Griffith, of Divernon, Ill., in which he stated, among other things, that his son, Eugene, 17 years old, who graduated with honors this year from the Divernon high school, had secured a good position with one of Chicago's big banks. Thursday, 15 July 1926, Vol 40 No. 11, pg. 8, Col 4--Sunday being the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Roy Richards as well as that of the little daughter of her guest, Mrs. Will Longdon, the occasion was fittingly celebrated with a big dinner. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Goin, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Goin, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Towles, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mullier, Mrs. W. H. Chaney, Pauline Lewis, Moberly; and Marjorie Harriman, Marissa, Ill. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.