> Thanks Helen, > > To you and all the others who have very generous with your praise of my > efforts. At 49, and wearing tri-focals, I don't consider my eyes all that > "young", but transcribing this newspaper is a labor of love, and that makes > it worthwhile. And to be totally honest, after that first reel from > 1890-1900, they get a little easier to read. The first reel is a challenge, > because it was so dark as to be almost unreadable. Luckily, I have a BIG > magnifying glass. > > Kathy > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > Previously I have expressed appreciation and "thank you" to Kathy for > > her transcribing of the Higbee News to the list. Only after borrowing, > > through inter-library loan, a pre 1900 tape of the Higbee News, did I > > fully realize just what a tedious, laborious task it really is. Granted, > > these old eyes "ain't what they used to be", but those tapes can not be > > easy to read, even for young, good eyes. > > > > So, Kathy, again a great big THANK YOU!! > > > > Helen > > > > >

Previously I have expressed appreciation and "thank you" to Kathy for her transcribing of the Higbee News to the list. Only after borrowing, through inter-library loan, a pre 1900 tape of the Higbee News, did I fully realize just what a tedious, laborious task it really is. Granted, these old eyes "ain't what they used to be", but those tapes can not be easy to read, even for young, good eyes. So, Kathy, again a great big THANK YOU!! Helen

Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Carl Duncan who recently returned from overseas, and who passed through last week for Camp Funston, returned from the latter place Saturday night, having received his discharge. He is looking and feeling fine, and is about twenty pounds heavier than when he entered the army. As Carl, who is a deep student and a born teacher, was principal of the Higbee High School previous to his enlistment and had the pupils on their toes at all times and deeply interested in their studies, many have expressed the hope that he can be persuaded to accept the superintendency for the coming year, and we heartily second the motion, for he is just the man for the place. We doubt, however, if his services can be secured, as he is planning, we learn, to attend school in the East. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Mrs. Chas. Burgess of Kansas City, who was called here last week by the death of her father, J. R. Robb, returned to her home the first of the week, accompanied by her sister, Misses Esther and Nellie Robb, who will spend the summer in the city. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--ERNEST SHORT DEAD--The following from the Madison Times will be of interest to readers of the News, Mr. Short having been a citizen of Higbee for many years: "Ernest Short died at the State Hospital at Fulton, Sunday, where he had been confined for the past four months. "He went with a Monroe county contingent to Camp Bowie, Texas on October 21, 1918 and after having spent about four weeks there his mind became deranged, and he was brought to his home here on December 8th. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and after four months of suffering, death came as a release from his suffering. "He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Short and was born March 25, 1890. He was married August 30, 1914 to Miss Lida Legrand. Besides his young wife, he is survived by his parents, two brothers, Will and Aubrey and by two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Jones and Mrs. Robert Maxey. "The body was brought to his home here Monday morning and on Tuesday at one o'clock funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. J. T. Mitchell after which burial was made in the Madison cemetery. "Great sympathy is felt for the unfortunate young soldier's wife and family, who have watched with alternate hope and despair through the weary months since he left his happy home in the vigor of his young manhood to give himself for the service of his country. "A touching tribute was paid to his memory by the returned soldier boys of the community. Twenty-four of them in uniform took part in the military burial ceremony at the home and grave. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Mr. and Mrs. Will Short returned Wednesday from Madison where they had been to attend the funeral of Mr. Short's brother Ernest. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--The following young people were the guests at the home of Miss Roma Fullington Easter Sunday: Bessie Ware, Embree Swetnam, Virginia Edwards, Maurice Robb, Elizabeth Patterson, Claude Ryals, Beryl Yates, Thomas Younger, Mary Durnil, Wilbur Ware, Jewell Fullington, Glenwood Robb, Florence Durnill, Kirk Pitney, Roma Fullington and John Bagby. The afternoon was spent in kodaking, after which all motored to Glasgow and took supper. Returning home, the merry crowd attended services at Sharon church. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Born, on April 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, a daughter. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--A LETTER FROM CLAUDE STEVENSON--Under date of April 28, Claude Stevenson writes us from Camp Dix, NJ: "Dear Friend: Just a few lines to let you know that I am back in the dear old U.S. It is the best place I know of outside of home. We sailed from Genoa on the 7th and landed in new York on the 23rd. It sure did seem like along way coming across. And I don't think I ever was so hungry in my life as I was when I got off of that Dago boat. We had the same thing to eat for 17 days. They gave us break, pickles and a little meat for breakfast. When we landed in New York the Red Cross and the Salvation Army had a big dinner waiting for us, and the meals we got from these people were about the only ones that did us any good. Since landing we are worried almost to death by people soliciting us to buy Liberty Bonds. I suppose they think the boys who went across have not done their part, but I think the fellows that went over and came back from that hell have done their share. The next war that comes will not find me enlisting in the Ambulance service, for I have been a target for the enemy long enough. I intend to enlist in something where I can get into the trenches, for there I might have a little protection. Many of the men who went across, never came back and lie sleeping on foreign soil. The day we landed here the weather was very warm, but on the next day we had snow, then another spell, while now we are wearing our overcoats again. this is the sort of weather we are having in the East. We are told that we would not be in this camp over three days at the most, but I have been here seven days and I don't know yet when I am going to get out. I am in the 56th Infantry, Company F. now, and we have nothing to do but lay on our beds and wait for orders to move from here or to another building. Every time you turn around they take you best friend (mess and blankets) away from you, you are sent to another building and there you are issued another outfit. I think when they told us that we would be here only three days they meant barracks. Every day I go to see a major about getting out and he always tells me "tomorrow," and I have come to think that tomorrow never comes. Again this morning I went up to see the major who informed me that I would get out tomorrow or next day. It takes only a short time to get into the army but fully a month to get out. As I have to hang around barracks pretty close, I will bring this to a close. Hoping to be home with my old friends son, I remain, as ever, your friend, "STEVY." Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--FIANCEE RECEIVED $4000--E. D. Hawkins received a letter Monday from Miss Mary Klien of Taylorville, Ill., advising him that she had received a check for $4,000 from the state of Arizona, it being the amount allowed for the death of Prof. John W. Miller, formerly of this place, who was killed in a mine near Globe, Arizona, about a year ago, and to whom she was to have been married a year ago this month. Mr. Hawkins was advised by wire of Miller's death and asked to locate his relatives and to ascertain what disposition they wanted made of the body, and finally succeeded in locating a sister at Pana, Ill., and in rather a curt conversation over the phone was informed that she had not seen or heard of him for several years, that she had nothing to do with him and that so far as she was concerned the body could be buried at Globe, which was done. Miss Klien, who had been informed by Miller that he had saved up some money and invested it in bonds, immediately took steps to find out something about his death, which seemed to be more or less of a mystery, as no particulars could be obtained, as well as something about his personal belongings, as it had been reported that nothing could be found but the clothing he wore. the sister readily signed her rights in his estate to Miss Klien, and the sum received by the latter was the maximum allowed by the workman's compensation law of Arizona. Miss Klien also advised Mr. Hawkins that she had received all of Mr. Miller's personal belongings which included his clothing, ring, cornet and two liberty bonds. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Mrs. Owen Alexander, of near Burton, was taken to Kansas City from here Wednesday for an operation for appendicitis. She was accompanied by Mr. Alexander, Dr. Richards of Fayette, and her sister, Mrs. John Warford. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Mrs. Chas. Kirby received a telegram Sunday night informing her that her brother, Bryan Swetnam had landed safely in New York that morning. He is to be congratulated on his safe return, as he was gone over two years. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holtzclaw returned Wednesday from Hot Springs, Ark., where they went several weeks ago for the benefit of Mr. Holtzclaw's health. The trip did him little good, we are sorry to state. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford who went to the Springs at the same time, are expected home in about two weeks. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Jesse Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Wright, returned home Thursday from a southern training camp to remain, having received his discharge. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Miller Pyle who threw up his job as a lineman with the Bell Telephone Co. to help lick the Hun, and who recently returned from France, is again back at his old job with Uncle Sam as his employer. He is located in Denver. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Carl Duncan who, several weeks previous to leaving France was furloughed to the reserve corps for a period of five years with rank of second lieutenant, received his commission yesterday. It bore date of Feb. 1, 1919, and had followed him all over France, then to Camp Funston and from there to Higbee. he will not be liable for service within the time unless the country should go to war. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Bert Regeui, who saw service in France and was wounded, left today for St. Louis where he will enter a vocational training school. Friday, 2 May 1919, Vol 33. No 2--Victor, the 12-year-old son of Wayland Patterson, is suffering from a sprained arm, the result of a fall out of a tree Tuesday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--James Lloyd moved here from Elliot this week. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Carl Duncan, who recently landed from France, after a stay of a few weeks at an Eastern camp, passed through over the Alton for Camp Funston, where he will be discharged. He hopes to be able to return home today or tomorrow. He is the picture of perfect health. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Mrs. Mary E. Nichols has just closed a very successful eight month term of school in the Mobley District in Howard County. She had a class of six promising young boys and girls to complete the eighth grade work in spite of their having to close their school down the second time on account of the flue and then the mumps. Those who graduated from the eighth grade were Cecil Lay, Dale Fisher, Linley Dougherty, Bessie Feland, Ethel Foley and Willie Avery and those who were awarded prizes for making the best grades were Bessie Feland, Viola Colley, Belva Feland and Lessly Fisher. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--J. M. Kirby and wife, former residents of this city, who have been living in Colorado Springs for the last ten years, returned to Moberly this afternoon and will make their home here. They will live next door to their son, A. S. Kirby, on Woodland Avenue--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Mr. and Mrs. John Robb moved to Monroe county last week, where Mr. Robb will have charge of a large stock farm, and on terms that should enable him to make some good money in these days of successful farming. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--A. E. Haeberlin, who moved to Kirksville about a year ago, we are glad to announce is again a citizen of Higbee, having returned last week, and his return is doubly welcomed, for he is not only a man of which the best citizenship is made, but is a first class musician and is needed by the band, which is still short cornet players. Mr. Heaberlin will not move his family here until the close of the Kirksville schools. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Easter Sunday, 1919, will long be a pleasant memory to B. M. Avery of east of town, the occasion being his 54th birthday, which was fittingly celebrated by a family reunion and a dinner fit for a king. All of Mr. and Mrs. Avery's children were present, with their families, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shockley, Slater: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ditten, Mr. and Mrs. Opal Avery, Moberly; Mr. and Mrs. John Hagar, Middle grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Avery, of Higbee. Mrs. Mary Shockley of Illinois was also a guest as were also numerous other relatives, neighbors and friends. The day was most pleasantly spent by all, and at a late hour the guests reluctantly departed, each wishing Mr. Avery many happy returns of the day. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Thos. Osburn, who recently moved to Rucker to engage in the blacksmith business, will move to Moberly next week, where he has secured the position of superintendent of the brick plant, and will take charge May 1. He will sell a small lot of household goods at his home in Rucker on May 3, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Osburn's many friends join the NEWS in congratulating him on landing such a lucrative and responsible position, and the company on having secured the services of so competent a man. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Jonas Robb Instantly Killed by Fall of Coal and Rock in Walton Mine Friday of Last Week.--A pall, which still remains, was cast over Higbee and vicinity when word came to town shortly before ten o'clock Friday morning of last week that Jonas Robb, an employee at the Walton mine, had been instantly killed a few minutes before by a fall of coal and rock. The body was brought to the surface as soon as it could be freed from the weight, and taken to the Feland undertaking parlors, where an inquest was held by Coroner Adams and where it was prepared for burial, and conveyed to the family home in the north part of town. At the time of the accident, Mr. Robb was engaged in building a wall, and just how the accident happened will never be known, as he was alone at the time. There was a clay, or faulty place, in his room, and the supposition is that a prop supporting the coal mined the day before, and which he had not taken down, became loose from some unknown cause and fell without a second's warning. John Howell, whose room was next to Mr. Robb's heard the fall and heard Mr. Robb groan once, and reached the latter almost immediately. It is his opinion that death was painless and instantaneous. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that his death was due to an accident, and for which no one could be held responsible. The min was closed down immediately following the accident, the employees remaining idle the following day also out of respect to the memory of their fellow worker. Mr. Robb, who came from one of the community's oldest and best known families, was born on the old home place a few miles south of town, on February 10, 1868, and his entire life was spent in Higbee and vicinity. He was united in marriage on Nov 22, 1890, to Miss Annie Crews of Howard county. They were the parents of six children, five of whom, with the mother, survive, viz: Mrs. Chas. Burgess, Misses Ruth, Esther, Nellie and Harold. He is also survived by one grandchild, two brothers, J. D. and Harvey Robb, and one sister, Mrs. Ella Jennings, besides a host of more distant relatives and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, of which he had been a member for many years, Sunday afternoon by his former pastor, the Rev. L. M. White, of Fayette. The church was packed to the doors and as many more were turned away, which spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which he was held and of the sympathy felt for his family. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Mr. Robb was a quiet, unassuming man and a good citizen and will be sadly missed by his friends and acquaintances as well as his family. The latter have the warmest sympathy of all. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--The following from a distance attended the funeral of Jonas Robb here Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burgess, Kansas City; Miss Ruth Robb, Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. Harley Crews and daughter, Elsie, Mrs. M. S. Pearson and Mrs. Odus Reed, New Franklin. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Mrs. G. W. Cook this week received a letter from their son, Claude, now in France, that he would leave camp on the 15th for an embarkation port, and it is likely that he will land in a few days. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--The High School basket ball team, chaperoned by Miss Martha Jeager will go to Slater today for a game with the team there. The Higbee team is composed of the following members Misses Alberta Andrews, Clara Lee, Elsie Walton, Jennie Bunton, Vera Rankin and Ruby Burton. Subs, Misses Elsie Walker and Frances Dorman. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--WORLEY-WARFORD--Mr. Stewart Worley and Miss Odessa Warford, two well known and popular young Higbee people, were united in marriage, at the home of the bride's father, John P. Warford, in this place on Thursday evening, April 17, 1919, by Justice R. L. Hines. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Mrs. G. W. Cook this week received a message from her son, John, who was seriously wounded in France, that he had landed in this country and would be at home as soon as he could be discharged. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Grover Robb, who has never fully recovered from the flu, his lungs being more or less effected, has decided to go to Colorado Springs for the summer, and may decide to remain permanently should his health improve and he is satisfied. He will leave with his family as soon as possible after his sale on May 3. See list in this issue of property to be sold. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--SCHOOL TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK--The Public School will close a year of splendid work on Friday, May 9. Although there have been more and greater obstacles to contend with this year, they have been excellently overcome. The loss of a number of teachers and the influenza epidemic caused a break that was very difficult to master, but all the lost time has been regained by extra hours of work and the school will close with all courses of study thoroughly completed. Notwithstanding the innumerable difficulties, the school has retained its high standard and in many ways surpassed in efficiency the work of preceding years. Following are the names of the High School graduating class: Nelle Burton, Mary Durnill, Pearl Forsythe, Faunchion Griggs, Romaine Hackward, Gladys Howell, Lillian Laight, Mary Ruth Patterson, Wood Burton, William Garver, James Roberts, Odus Warford. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--MISS LILLIAN JOHNSON OPERATED ON--Mrs. John Rankin received a message yesterday morning stating that Miss Lillian Johnson, who moved with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Solberg to Sheridan, Wyo., something over a year ago, would be operated on at 8 a.m. that day for appendicitis, and was more or less uneasy, as were all of Miss Johnson's friends, as to the outcome, until a second message was received later in the day stating that she rallied nicely and was doing as well as could be expected. Her legion of friends in old Higbee hope to soon hear of her complete recovery. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--W. I. Williams this week received a letter from his son, Jesse, who is with the 89th Division in Germany, in which he enclosed several pictures of himself, in all of which he seems to be in perfect physical trim. Gordon Rankin, who recently returned from overseas, and for whose company "Froggie" was cook, informs us that the nickname has stuck to Jesse from the day he enlisted to the present time; and that he is a general favorite, as well as one of the best cooks in the army, and is known and hailed as "Froggie" from private to general. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Born, on the 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Woods, a son. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Born, on the 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. (Rake) Winn, a son. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--John Tucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tucker, who saw service in France, and where he was seriously wounded, returned home Tuesday from Camp Funston to remain, having received his discharge. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--THORNBURG-WILLIAMS--Mr. David Williams of this place and Miss Mary Thornburg of near Moberly were united in marriage in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. C. N. Broadhurst, pastor of the Methodist church, at 4 o'clock, Saturday, April 19, 1919. The happy couple left immediately for a short trip to Kansas City. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Onie Thornburg of near Moberly and is one of the county's prettiest and most capable young ladies. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams of this place, and is generally recognized as one of Higbee's most popular an deserving young men. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franklin of near Myers, who went to St. Louis last week to see their son, Ben, who is in a hospital at Jefferson Barracks suffering from wounds received in France, found him slightly disfigured but still in the ring and very much alive. He is doing nicely and will be able to come home soon. He was evidently in the thickest of the fighting, for he was shot through the left collar bone, had one toe shot off, leg broken, and part of the muscle of his right arm shot away. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Frank Baker, who is on the battleship Michigan, writes to A. C. Burton and family from Brest, France, that he likes the service fairly well and that he has made two trips across the Atlantic. On his last trip he got a three-day furlough and visited Paris, which impressed him as being a city in a class by itself. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Pearl, the pretty little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Pitney, had her face and right arm severely scalded Tuesday when she fell over a pan of hot water. Her burns were not serious, we are glad to state. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Chas. Hern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hern of near town, who was seriously wounded in France, arrived home yesterday, having fully recovered and received his discharge. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--The many Higbee friends of John Waller, Centralia's leading clothier, and who years ago was a Higbee photographer, will regret to learn of the death of his son, Charles, which occurred at Vladivostock, Russia, on the 4th, he being with the American forces in Russia. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Herbert Higdon, formerly of this place, we learn, is confined to his home in Marshall, suffering from a mild case of smallpox. His many Higbee friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will suffer no ill effects and that the rest of the family will escape the disease. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--GRANT CONNELL SELLS OUT--Grant Connell, who recently rented the Embree blacksmith shop, disposed of his stock yesterday to Roy Hitt and has discontinued business, the work, especially the shoeing, being too heavy for him, and reliable help too hard to secure. Mr. Connell, who has not been in the best of health since an injury he received while at work in Illinois last fall, will go to Hastings, Colorado, next week where he has a position awaiting him, and may later decide to move his family there. His many friends regret his departure most exceedingly, and will hope for his early return. Friday, 25 Apr 1919, Vol 33. No 1--Arthur Hudson, accompanied by his daughters, Ruby and Orpha, and father, Jas. A. Hudson, left Monday for a stay of several weeks at Hot Springs, Ark. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections comments welcome.

Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Mrs. Alfred Hayden and children left Monday for Colorado Springs where they will join Mr. Hayden who expects to make that place his home. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--The following from a distance attended the funeral of H. E. Pattrick here Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Dawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Still of Moberly, and Mrs. Ernest Walden of Fayette. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Claude Lewis, who has been in the Marines for several years, and who for the past few months has been located at Quantico, Va., came home yesterday to remain, having received his discharge from the service. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--The names of John Cook, Walter Arney and Maximillian Pazotti, all of Higbee, appeared on the casualty list this week. They were wounded last October, of which fact their families were advised a short time later. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Ernest Bryant was called to Kansas City Friday morning of last week by a message stating that his sister, Mrs. Eva Owsley, was dangerously ill, and about the time he reached the city a second message came announcing her death. Mr. Bryant accompanied the body to Windsor, where funeral services and interment were held Sunday, returning home Monday. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Milt Wheeler has decided to quit the farm and go west for the benefit of Mrs. Wheeler's health, and will sell a big lot of personal property at his farm south of town on March 12, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Wheeler will go to Glendale, Ariz., to which place, John Lay, J. H. Bradley and Luther Warford recently moved. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--H. E. PATTRICK DEAD--Hezekiah E. Pattrick, one of this community's oldest and most highly respected citizens, whose serious illness was noted in our last issue, passed peacefully into the Great Beyond at 6 o' clock Saturday evening, February 22, 1919, at the home of his son, L. T. Pattrick, northwest of town. Mr. Pattrick, who was in his 90th year, and who was strong and vigorous up to a few years ago, but who began failing very perceptibly about a year ago, was compelled to take to his bed two weeks ago, though he did not have an ache nor a pain. He grew gradually weaker from day to day, dying at the hour stated, dropping into the sleep that knows no awakening without even a sigh. As his long and useful life had been full of peace and quietness it was fitting that he should lay down his burden of years as "one who wraps the draperies of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Mr. Pattrick was the son of Robert and Dorcas Pattrick, and was born in Lafayette county, KY., on October 12, 1829, coming with his parents to Missouri in 1830. The elder Pattrick entered land near Higbee, the farm now being known as the Robert Lazenby place, where he resided until his death in 1873. On his farm the subject of this sketch grew to manhood, and in 1850 made a trip across the plains to the gold fields of California, where he remained two years, returning by way of Panama and New York, and resumed the occupation of farming, and which he continued to follow until a few years ago. In 1852 he was married to Mary E. Dawkins, who died in 1884. They were the parents of eleven children--four boys and seven girls--only four of whom survive, viz: W. R. Pattrick, Mrs. F. M. Tymony, Mrs. H. W. Burton and L. T. Pattrick. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Sallie Martin of near Renick, and twenty grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren, besides a wide circle of friends. Mr. Pattrick was an upright, honorable man in all of his dealings and we have yet to hear of his name ever having been connected with any shady transaction or of anyone speaking disrespectfully of him in any particular. On the contrary, he was looked upon by all who knew him, even casually, as the soul of honor. He joined the Christian church in early manhood, and lived his religion daily during all his long and useful years. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Rev. Herndon of Centralia in the presence of a crowd that taxed the capacity of the home, despite the inclement weather, and interment made in the City Cemetery. In the death of this exemplary character a good man has been called to his just reward. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Lessly Will Sustained--In the suit of Mrs. H. Land and others vs. Mrs. Blackford Adams and others, to break the will of their father, the late Joseph Lessly, tried in the circuit court at Moberly last week, the will was sustained, the jury finding for the defendants. An appeal, we learn, will be taken. Mr. Lessly made his home with Mrs. Adams for several years before his death, and for the care and trouble he had been to her, when he came to make his will left her two shares of his estate, leaving five shares to be divided among the six other children. Chas. C. Hon, who wrote the will, testified that Mr. Lessly stated positively that he wanted Mrs. Adams to have two shares of his estate--which gives her considerable more than double the amount received by any of the others--and that nothing was said about her receiving just twice as much. The attorneys for the plaintiffs tried to advance the claim that it was the intention of the testator to give Mrs. Adams only twice as much as any of the rest, but as the will mentioned the two shares specifically and was backed up by the testimony of Mr. Hon, they had nothing more solid than supposition upon which to base their contention. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--BRADLEY-BRADLEY--Yesterday afternoon in the office of Circuit clerk C. M. Hulen, Andy Bradley and Mrs. Zadie Bradley of Higbee (were married by) Hobbs, pastor of the Huntsville Christian church. This marriage was rather peculiar in two of its features. Mrs. Bradley that was and is, was ....the widow of Thos. Bradley, who died with influenza, leaving his wife and six little children. The brother, the present groom, was a bachelor, and by his marriage he takes on himself the obligations of providing for this large family of little folks. The other feature, of small import, was that when they came for their license, by the merest accident, Rev. Hobbs happened to be in the office and to him was given the pleasure of solemnizing the marriage--Moberly Democrat, Feb 22. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to extend our heart felt thanks and sincere appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us through the sickness, death and burial of our beloved father and grandfather Pattrick. Such times bring out the true worth of friends. The grave is not look so cold and lonely when covered with the lovely fragrant blossoms given by neighbors and friends, and which expressed their love and sympathy to us and their high regard and respect for the grand old man who slept beneath them. May God bless you and raise just such friends for you when your dark hour comes. Children and Grandchildren. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--FORMER HIGBEE GIRL DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Eva Owsley of Windsor, best remembered as Miss Eva Bryant of this place, were shocked beyond measure when word came Friday of last week that she had died that morning at the Christian Hospital in Kansas City. She was the daughter of Geo. Bryant, formerly of this place, and besides him is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Interment was made Sunday at Windsor. A more extended notice will be given next week. (Kathy's notes: Sorry that this one is out of sequence. Apparently, the original posting was too long, and Rootsweb didn't send it. By breaking it into two sections, I hope it makes it through this time.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Joe Jones of Independence spent Saturday and Sunday here with his brothers, Isaac and Richard, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--28 Feb 1919--While at work in the Walton mine one day last week, Will Longdon Jr. had his left hand severely mashed and will be kept from work for some time. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--A LETTER FROM J. H. BRADLEY--J. H. Bradley, who left here some time ago for Arizona, intending to make it his home, writes from Glendale, under date of Feb. 18: "I will write you a few lines according to promise, so our many Higbee friends may here from us. We left Moberly Jan 30. Had to wait in Kansas City about three hours, which time was well spent in viewing the magnificent depot and other sights. We left at 10 over the Rock Island. Saw beautiful farming sections of Kansas; also some rough country. We passed through Oklahoma and a corner of Texas in the night and through new Mexico in the day time. Here we passed by mountains on both sides of the road for several hundred miles. I think I have traveled over most of north Missouri and seen some rough places, but never had I seen anything so rough and forsaken. Cactus, sage brush and mountain cedar was about all the vegetation we could see. Saw lots of snow in New Mexico. I saw rock houses that looked to be about 4 feet wide, 6 feet long and 6 feet high. I inquired what they were and was informed they were Indian houses. We passed through Ft. Bliss at El Paso. It is a beautiful place. Here we crossed the Rio Grand river. This was once a large river, but now it has a large reservoir in it about 50 miles north of El Paso, said to be the largest in the world, and watering a large and fertile valley. So in the main channel of the river was a Mexican village. The houses reminded me of chicken coops. When we crossed the river the conductor told me we were within 60 yards of Old Mexico. We followed the US and the Mexican line about 100 miles. Sometimes we were right on the border line. In every town we stopped there seemed to be lots of soldiers. We changed trains at Maricopa and reached Phoenix at 7 Saturday morning. When we got here it was raining, so we did not get to see much of the city for a few days, but now it has quite raining and the weather reminds one of sweet May time in Missouri. The sick folks that came with us--our little girl, Frances, and John Lay--were better when they got here and have continued to improve ever since. Phoenix is a city of about 40,000 inhabitants. It has the cleanest streets and is the most beautiful city I ever saw. Streets almost as level as a floor and as smooth as granite. Salt river has a reservoir in it that waters about 400,000 acres of land. That is not near all the valley, and they are talking of building a dam in another river. We traveled in an auto about 15 miles north of Phoenix and found the same paved roads to Glendale. It is the most beautiful country I have ever traveled over. Look most any way and you will see mountains, some of them in eight or ten miles of us and some of them about 60. We passed by olive orchards, orange, grape fruit and many other kinds of fruit trees. Oranges, grape fruit and dates are still hanging on the trees. Many of the fruit trees are in bloom. Gardens are looking very nice. I bought 40 acres of land, which is an average size farm here. Land sells high, $260 to $700 per acre. I have seen more sheep here than I had seen before in all my life. Fifteen hundred were feeding on my ranch. We went to the mountains Sunday evening. They are well named Rockies. Even the top of the one we were on, which was about 1500 feet high, was rock. Luther Warford and family arrived Thursday night. They seem to like it fine and intend to locate here. The people here are very sociable, yet we wish our many Missouri friends were here to help us enjoy the delightful climate. I have received one Higbee News and we sure appreciated it." Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--A LETTER FROM JODIE DOUGLAS--Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Douglas of near Rucker received the following letter from their son, Jodie, under date of Jan. 23, which we are permitted to publish: "Dear Parents. I have not heard from you for several days, but suppose the mail has been delayed. I am getting along fine. Never felt better in my life. The weather is very cold. The ground is frozen for the first time this winter, and it hasn 't rained for several days, which is a great relief. "We don't know anything about going home yet, but we are hoping we will be on the move soon. I am now a member of the 35th Division Military Police Co. I am separated from my company, although I still eat with them but have moved to different quarters to sleep. My duties are about the same as an ordinary policeman in the American city. I am not on duty more than four hours a day, and the rest of the time I spend sitting by the fire reading everything I can get hold of. There are twenty-five of the military police that were selected from different companies. I knew nothing of it until a man came to me and told me I had been selected for the M. P. The twenty-five of us went to headquarters and lined up before the Colonel who gave us our instructions and made a flowery speech to us. He told us how we had been selected from the various companies because we were the best soldiers in the Sanitary Train, for general conduct, personal appearance, intelligence, etc. (Of course, we know he didn't meant it). "I am walking the streets of a town with a big 45 caliber revolver strapped around my waist on the outside of my coat an two big red letters (M. P) on my right arm. We have rather strict orders to comply with, but we have almost unlimited authority in enforcing military laws, making arrest, etc. At time we may have to do detective work, such as watching for deserters from the army, and a thousand other things in the way of enforcing laws. We are supposed to know the location of all the organizations of the Division, which are usually scattered over thirty or forty miles of territory, and when the Division is on the move of course we will have a great deal more to do. We will have to maintain order and direct traffic on roads and street crossings, etc. Our company of military police is separated from the rest of them, but I will remain in the Sanitary Train and get the mail as usual. "It seems rather odd to think that I have spent several months on the different battle fronts and have gone through the biggest battles in the history of the world with a gun. I faced all the weapons that Germany could produce to destroy lives with and yet I was unarmed, and now that the fighting is over and I am in a quiet French town carrying a big 45 "loaded for bear." "The work is the easiest I have had since I joined the army. There may be times when it won't be exactly pleasant. The average soldier is not especially in love with the military police, but anyway the M. P. has it on them, for they can tell them what to do and they have to do it." Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Pete Gruber, of Novinger bought the Joe Lowes residence property in the north part of town last Friday, for $1500. Mr. Gruber, we understand will move to the property as soon as it is vacated. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--J. D. Newman, who recently sold his farm east of town to Thos. Spurling, moved this week to the farm he purchased near Myers. The family is given up with regret by the entire vicinity. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--WILL KELSO WOUNDED--In the casualty list appearing in the papers of the 21st appeared the name of Will Kelso, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelso of this place, who was reported as wounded, the extent of his injuries being undetermined. Mr. Kelso enlisted in Montana, where he had been farming for some time. His host of Higbee friends join the NEWS in the hope that his wounds are not serious and that he will soon be able to return home. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--W. A. Lyon writes us from Pine Bluff, Wyo., under date of the 22nd: "Just a few lines to let you know we are well and doing fine. We both had the flu but got over it OK. We are having fine weather, and have had all through January and this month. and we don't have mud, either. Enclosed find check for the NEWS, as we can't get along without it. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Miss Clayton Smith was called to Paris Friday by the death of her great-uncle, Jerry Smith, and until her return, accompanied by her uncle, Jerry, the many friends of the latter were mourning his death. It had been 20 years since he moved away from the old burg, and he found many changes, and the town peopled with strangers, meeting only occasionally friends of former days. Mr. Smith is station agent for the Wabash in a little Illinois town near Chicago, and has been with that road for the past fifteen years. Except for being quite gray and much heavier, he was the same genial, big hearted Jerry as of yore. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--Born, on the 22nd to Mr. and Mrs. West Floyd, a daughter. Friday, 28 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 45--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Miller Pyle, who recently landed in New York from France, writes us under date of the 20th, from Camp Meritt, NJ: "Friend Scott: I arrived in the good old USA Sunday Feb. 16, after a very rough voyage of seventeen days. I had six meals each day--three down and three up. I sure will be glad to get back home again among folks I know and forget all about war and its carnage. I did the little bit I could and am proud of my record and hope my friends are also. "I enlisted April 19, 1917, as a private and was promoted as follows; May 12, put first class; August 1, 1917, Corporal; October 24, Sergeant; Feb 25, 1918, Sergeant first class. Sailed from New York Dec 24, 1917; arrived at Liverpool Jan. 18, 1918; France, January 12, 1918; went into action March 15, 1918, on Verdun front, Baucamp Sector. Was in fifty-five days and several small frays, including battles of Valliers and Hadoumont. June 2 to June 27, Chateau Thierry, battles of Lucy del Nord, Baurshes, Bois de Belleau and Belleau Wood. This was by bath of blood and I was wounded at Bois de Belleau June 27 during the big fighting around Triangle Farm. My next was St. Mihiel, Battle of Thaicourt and Mont Sec, which was on Sept 4-8. Next was Champagne front battle of White Hill and St. Eitonne. Some very tough sledding along here. Next was Argonne, which was the end. During all this time I was attached to the Sixth Regiment of Marines, in charge of signals and communications. "I saw war in all its phases. I saw every modern and efficient means of destroying men and material. I saw the world organized into one huge gigantic engine of destruction. I saw the slave-wrought walls of great cathedrals, big business buildings and the little homes of the poor all a heap of debris and ruins--a perpetual monument to the kultur of William II and his Huns. Later I saw Huns fall like leaves at autumn time. I saw many airships and many hardships. I missed many meals and many beds. I ate everything from snails to horses. I slept in everything from shell holes to castles. I recently went up in a French observation balloon and the Germans sent me down. I was congratulated by a famous French general for my nerve in going up and my luck in missing the undertaker on my way down. I saw the "Tiger of France" on the fields of Champagne and the tears coursed down his cheeks as he saw the Yanks dying for his beloved France. "I traveled 7000 miles by water, 500 by rail and walked the rest of the way--which was some distance. I saw the principal cities of France and England, but believe me, Higbee will look like heaven to me, for I saw more hell in six months than Sherman did in four years. Will tell you the rest some day soon." Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Hardin Blakely arrived home from Camp Taylor, Ky., yesterday, having received his discharge. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--The ordinance recently passed by the city fathers, and published in last week's NEWS, relative to chickens running at large within the city limits, referred only to the garden variety. The others, no matter their age, as long as their parents do not wake up, are at liberty to roam the streets and joy ride at all hours to their heart's content. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. J. H. Douglas of near Rucker left Friday of last week for Tulsa, Okla, in response to a message that her mother, Mrs. G. A. Sherrick, was seriously ill. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--T. A. Comstock, who has been living at Salisbury for several years, has moved to the G. W. Rennolds farm south of town which he purchased several months ago. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Orville, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Maxfield, had his right leg broken one day last week while running a disc cultivator, it turning over with him. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Joe Bradley bought forty acres of land Saturday from Warner Buckler and will again take up farming. He will build as soon as he can get the material on the ground. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. Price Robb of near Yates, who had been in a hospital at Mexico for two weeks, where she underwent an operation for cancer of the breast, was able to return home Wednesday. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Miss Dollie Miller, who has been in the West for the past two years, returned last week and will likely spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Rhodes Burckhartt of near town. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--A dance was given at Mistletoe Hall Friday evening of last week by a Moberly gentleman, in which one number was pulled off that brought a prompt and vigorous protest from Marshal Williams. It was "Moonlight" dance, during which all lights in the hall, save on in the landing at the head of the stairs, which threw practically no light into the hall, were put out. There have been many dances here during the past winter, and each one, so far as we have been able to learn, has been unobjectionable in every way, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. While it may be possible that so many dances have been held that our young people have become surfeited with the ordinary dance and require Bowery stunts to keep their interest alive, we do not think that such is the case by any means. If we are wrong, we think it about time the parents in this town were taking a hand, for it is a great deal better to be safe than sorry, and if such things are allowed to continue, they will rapidly grow from bad to worse. If the young gentlemen of the town who have been giving the dances the past winter and who have derived a great deal of pleasure therefrom, along with those who attended the dances, will find it to their interest to keep the dances strictly under their own control, for as sure as daylight this "moonlight" stuff will put the lid on dancing in Higbee for along time to come, as it should. We believe, however, that the city authorities can be depended upon to see to it that the offense is not repeated. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Geo. Forsythe moved his family here from Madison the first of the week and is occupying the property in the south part of town vacated by W. H. Kuhn, who will move to Colorado Springs, for the summer, at least. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--John Barnett was called to Sturgeon Saturday by the death of his sister, Mrs. S. J. Prather, which occurred at her home in that place that morning from pneumonia. She was 76 years old. Interment was made at Clark. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. W. A. Seymour and daughter, Mrs. Rosa Webster, drove over from Sturgeon Sunday and spent the day with the former's son, W. A. Seymour, and family. Notwithstanding Mrs. Seymour's 83 years, and the rather chilly weather, she enjoyed the trip, as well as every moment of her stay. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. Jas. Wheeler, who has been quite sick for several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wilson, of northwest of town, is some better, we are pleased to state. As soon as she is able to travel she will leave for Colorado Springs, accompanied by Mr. Wheeler and their daughter, Mrs. W. H. Kuhn, to join Mr. Kuhn, who left for that city Thursday, and where they will spend the summer. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--CHAMPION HUN KILLER RETURNS--Roy Farrell, Monroe county's champion Hun killer, is now at Fort Riley, having returned from France last week. He is credited with putting 260 Huns out of business with his trusty rifle, thus sustaining his reputation as Monroe county's best shot and the record he made as a marksman at Camp Funston. A bursting shell finally put him out of action, several pieces burying themselves in his flesh. He is still in bad shape--Paris Appeal. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Reed Newman closed a contract the first of the week with James Lloyd for the erection of a 5-room modern bungalow in the north part of town. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--A COLD BLOODED MURDER--Jas Bradley, son of W. H. Bradley, of Yates, Foully Murdered at Eldorado Springs--W. H. Bradley of Yates, accompanied by his sons, Ed, of this place, and John, of Moberly, left Saturday for Eldorado Springs in response to a message that Jas. Bradley, son of W. H. Bradley, had been murdered at that place the day before. From the brief particulars as recited to us yesterday by Ed Bradley, the murder was one of the most cold blooded that could be imagined, and makes one want to take the law into his own hand when it is recalled that capital punishment is no longer in vogue in Missouri. Bradley, the murdered man, who was 46 years old, and who had resided in Kansas City for the past fourteen years, separated from his wife last September and had recently filed suit for divorce, and which was to be tried at an early date. Following the separation she went to Eldorado Springs, where she had since lived with her mother, Mrs. Grant Strickler, and at whose home the murder took place. There she met Cal Bailey, one of the hardest characters in that section, so Mr. Bradley states he was informed by the best citizens of Eldorado, who was a frequent visitor at the home. A day or so before the murder Mrs. Bradley wired her husband that she was in serious trouble and asked him to come down and help her out, and he went to Eldorado Springs in response to the message. Just how the murder was brought about, Mr. Bradley could only surmise from evidence before the coroners jury, as the preliminary trail was not to be held until April 1. He states that a big dinner had been prepared at the Strickler home to which Bailey had been invited. When dinner was announced Bailey and Mrs. Bradley were seated on the front porch--planning the murder, Mr. Bradley thinks--and had to be called several times. No one knows as yet what really happened in the dining room--whether a fight took place, or whether Bradley was killed while seated at the table. Those who went down from here are inclined to the latter opinion, as the dining room showed no evidence of a struggle, and Bradley's wound would justify the belief. He was struck behind the right ear with a heavy window weight, which crushed his skull, the fracture being 4 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches. He was also shot four times---once in the head and three times in the body, the latter shots going through the floor, was conclusive evidence to the six doctors who testified at the inquest, that Bradley was shot while lying on the floor. They further gave it as their opinion that the shots had been fired into the body at least an hour after death. About 20 minutes before the killing Bradley's daughter called him out on the back porch and asked him for money to buy a pair of shoes, whereupon he took a bill book from the back pocket of his trousers and began thumbing the bills, three of which were $50 bills. The girl asked for one of these, but he kept on running through the bills until he came to a $10 bill which he offered, her, telling her that it ought to buy her a pretty good pair, but as she insisted on $50, he put the ten back in the book returning it his pocket with the remark that if she couldn't take the ten she couldn't have any. It is believed that this book, which disappeared with its contents, contained about $300. change to the amount of $6.30 was found in the trouser pockets, and $350 in currency was found sewed in a pocket on the inside of his undershirt. A $500 diamond ring Bradley was known to be wearing when he left Kansas City had also disappeared. A second diamond ring of less value which he was also wearing was not disturbed. It is the belief of Mr. Bradley's people here that his murder was a deep laid plan of Bailey and his wife to put him out of the way before he could secure a divorce that she might fall heir to all of his property. Bradley was buried at Eldorado Springs. We hope to be able to give next week the particulars in full as brought at the preliminary. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the parents, who are among Randolph's best people. Mrs. Bradley was prostrated by the news, and for several days it was feared that she would not recover. She was some better yesterday we are glad to state. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Ben T. Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franklin of near Myers, a member of C. company 128th (St. Louis) Infantry, who was seriously wounded in France during the big drive that broke the Hun's back, arrived at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Saturday for a debarkation hospital near New York. We are not advised as to the extent of his injuries, or as to when he will be able to come home. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Hardin Blakely, who got no further than England on his way to France, being halted by the armistice, arrived home Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. Blakely, a pretty Liverpool young lady to whom he was married several months ago. Mr. Blakely left yesterday for Camp Taylor, Kentucky, where he will receive his discharge. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--R. G. Duncan is about the happiest man in town these days, having received a message Friday from his son, Carl, Advising him of his arrival that day at an eastern port from France. In a letter to his father Sunday Carl stated that he would be at home as soon as he could get his discharge. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Mrs. Logan Harvey, colored, a former resident of the Yates vicinity, died at her home in Buxton, Iowa Saturday. The body was shipped to Higbee Sunday for interment in Silver Creek cemetery. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--The year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith of near town died Sunday following a short illness. Interment was made Monday in the Robb cemetery south of town. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--JONES-LITTLE--Mr. Evans Jones and Miss Maude Little, two of Higbee's most popular young people whose marriage had long been anticipated by their many friends, and announcement of which had been confidently expected for the past several weeks, stole a march on their friends Monday by quietly slipping to Moberly, where they were united in marriage at the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. Y. Keiter. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bower, the latter a sister of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony the happy couple left over the Wabash for Kansas City to spend their honeymoon and are expected home some time next week. The bride is the daughter of the late Mrs. Caroline Little and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most lovable young ladies, whose sunny disposition and always pleasant smile made her a general favorite. Mr. Jones, known far and near as "Buck," is the son of the late Dan Jones, and is one of Higbee's very best and most substantial young men, numbering as friends, almost without exception, all who know him. He holds the office of state inspector of coal mines, being appointed by Gov. Major, and again by Gov. Gardner, who recognized in him one of the most efficient officers the state ever had. The NEWS never chronicled the marriage of a more worthy and deserving young couple than Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and joins their friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--AN ORDINANCE--TO PROHIBIT THE RUNNING AT LARGE OF CHICKENS IN THE CITY OF HIGBEE, MO, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--PAUL LESSLY--"He came to raise our hearts to Heaven, He is gone to call us there." Paul Lessly, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lessly, was born July 7, 1915. Died April 3, 1919. It will be remembered little Paul was one of a pair of twin babies, his sister, Pauline, having died when about a year old. The love and attention the parents gave both babies was all give to Paul when Pauline was called home, and Thursday night when Paul was taken the parting was doubly hard. The little fellow was in his usual good health until Thursday night, when he was suddenly seized with convulsions and passed away before morning. He is survived by father and mother, four sisters and two brothers. Interment in the city cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Thos. Warford, J. Q. Whitmore, Frank Goin, J. P. Warford and Raymond Marrs attended a district meeting of the Knights of Pythias at Glasgow yesterday. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holtzclaw left Monday for Hot Springs, Ark., where they will spend several weeks, where they go for the benefit of their health, and on their return will go to Colorado where they will spend the summer. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Joe Donatti, who has been living near mine No. 11 for several years, and who was generally looked upon as a leader among the Italians, moved to Clapper, Monroe county, this week and will have charge of the big farm recently purchased by Tony Fiorett of Moberly, who will man the farm with Italian dairymen. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--SUFFERED PARALYTIC STROKE--Jas. E. Carter of south of town suffered a light stroke of paralysis Wednesday of last week and has since been unable to move his left arm. He states that he first felt a tingling sensation in the fingers of his left hand, which made its way rapidly up his arm and through his shoulder to his head when he was struck by a sharp pain. Realizing that something out of the ordinary was happening, and feeling himself losing consciousness, he called to his wife to phone to Wm. Chapman, a neighbor. He recovered about two hours later to find that his left arm was useless. His many friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will soon recover. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Miss Goldie Atkins of Moberly was the guest of her sister Mrs. John Ware, Sunday. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. David Magruder, we are sorry to say, is seriously ill at her home in the south part of town, having pneumonia in both lungs. Her legion of friends join the NEWS in the hope for her speedy recovery. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Walter Arney, who was seriously wounded in France a few weeks before the armistice, and who landed in this country several weeks ago, arrived Saturday from Camp Funston on a ten-day furlough. He did not lose his limb, as was at first reported, we are glad to say, but is quite lame, and will likely be maimed for life unless an operation, which he will undergo when he returns to camp, proves successful. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to return our sincere and heartfelt thanks to neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and after the death of our beloved baby, Gleason, and pray God's blessings on each one. Mr. and Mrs. John Robb. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--MURPHY-LEWIS--Mr. Mark Murphy and Miss Sopha Lewis, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching marriage was announced two weeks ago, went to Moberly Wednesday where they were married at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter by the Rev. Benj. Smith, pastor of Central Christian church. They were attended by Mr. Chas. Harris and sister, Miss Annie, cousins of the groom. The party returned on the evening train and were tendered a reception at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Belle Murphy, the guests being only near relatives and intimate friends. The bride is a pretty and most lovable young lady, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Lewis of near town, and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. Belle Murphy, and is generally recognized as one of Higbee's most substantial young men. He recently secured his discharge from the Navy, in which he served eight years, that he might take over and manage the general hardware business of his grandfather, M. Murphy. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--A LETTER FROM WEAVER STEVENSON--W. S. Stevenson last week received the following letter from his brother, Weaver Stevenson, who is with the Army of Occupation in Germany, under date of February 24: "Dropping you a few lines only to let you know I am well, and hope you are the same, as well as your family, as I have not heard from you for a length of time. I wish you would look into the matter and see what is delaying our correspondence. I am most certain my letters reach you fairly, of course I would not say promptly, as this is to be considered, but I am sure if you had written me I would have received some by this time, I am anxiously and patiently awaiting an answer every day from you, as you cannot imagine what a letter from home means to me. I am in the best of health and seeing plenty of the country. We hiked from France up to Belgium, and then to Luxenburg, a distance of about 98 kilometers, as they call miles over here, and expect to hike to Germany in a few days, and from there back to the good old States, which will be some time in May. The weather conditions here are moderate--spring weather with plenty of rain. We are kept rather busy all the time. Almost like war time. The only thing it lacks is shells bursting around one and of course as far as lodging is concerned we sleep in rooms and have beds to "flop" on. Wish you would write oftener and have the other folks do the same." Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--BABY SON DEAD--Mr. and Mrs. John Robb of southwest of town, have the deepest sympathy of all in the death of their 19-month-old son, Gleason, which occurred Tuesday, March 1, 1919, following a short illness. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by the Rev. K. E. Magruder and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. (Kathy's notes: While the paper said this child died on 1 March, 1919, I suspect it was actually 1 April, given the placement in this issue of the notice of death and the thank you from the family.) Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--ROBB-SUNDERLAND--Mr. Elbert Robb and Miss Ester Sunderland, two popular young people of west of town, were married in Fayette on Friday, March 28, 1919, at the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. M. Wilcoxson, former pastor of the Baptist church here. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--George W. Avery, grandson of Mrs. S. E. Avery of south of town, has accepted a place with the Wabash shops at Moberly at a salary of $120 per month. He goes highly recommended and begins work as an apprentice, and in a few years, if he sticks to the job, will be a finished mechanic, and an extra good one, as his natural bent seems in that direction. He is a most promising youth and the NEWS joins other friends in the hope that he will make the most of his opportunity, which he likely will. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Ernest Brook, who recently completed a fine modern home on his farm northeast of town, will move to Higbee, we learn, and it is reported he has purchased a half interest in Clyde Warren's soft drink establishment. Inability to secure help, we learn, is the cause of his moving, John McCormick, we understand, will run the farm for Mr. Brook. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. J. E. Rucker and daughters, Mmes. W. L. Cave and W. D. Burke, went to Moberly Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rucker 's sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Smith, widow of the late Wm. Smith, who died at her home in that city Sunday. Mrs. Smith was 81 years old and is survived by one daughter. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Rev. K. E. Magruder of Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Magruder of this place, has been called to the pastorage of the Baptist church at Hummewell, the call having been extended to him at the close of a two-weeks' revival conducted by him at the church there. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Elmer Blakely, we learn, will leave today for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he has employment. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Jack Johnson, who saw some heavy fighting in France returned home Saturday. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Alvin Dorman is at home from one of the southern training camps, having been mustered out of the service. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. Jas. Cox and little daughter, Margaret, of Salisbury, Mo, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Little this week. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Harley Hawkins, who was caught under a fall of rock at the Walton mine a few days ago, and who has since been suffering from peritonitis, a direct result of his injury, was a great deal better yesterday, we are pleased to state. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--John Stark of Yates is sporting a new Paige 5-passenger touring car, purchased this week from Roy Quinn, who has the agency for the county. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Robert Goe, who is attending school at Lawrence, Kansas, is the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pitney. He will leave for his home in Strawn, Texas, the first of next week. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Will Kelso, who landed from France several weeks ago, came home Friday, having received his discharge, and has since been kept busy relating his experiences to friends and acquaintances. Mr. Kelso was gassed very severely, but has apparently fully recovered. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--A big masquerade ball, with round and square dancing on the program, will be given at Mistletoe Hall tomorrow night. Prizes will be awarded to the best masked lady and the best masked gentleman, whether they be spectators or dancers. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--John A. Woods, one of Howard county's best known men, died at his home in Fayette on the 2nd after an illness of five months. He was born in Glasgow in 1844, and spent his entire life in Howard county. He had been a member of the board of managers of the confederate Home at Higginsville for several years. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--The case of the state vs. Felix Restello, whose home at mine No. 11 was raided several weeks ago by Sheriff Owens and a big lot of booze secured, came up for trial here Monday, and he was fined $100 and costs. On account of what prosecuting attorney Hammett termed "haziness" of the charges, he thought it best not to prosecute under the charge of violation of the local option law, the minimum fine for which is $300. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Gordon Rankin arrived home Sunday from Camp Grant, having received his discharge from the service. While he saw no active fighting in France, being an instructor in an artillery school most of the time, he was in the trenches several times when gas was being sent over, but fortunately his particular part of the line was missed. He has many interesting experiences to relate. He states that of all the places he saw, old Higbee looks the best to him. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Thos. Osburn was called here Tuesday from Rucker by the illness of Mrs. Osburn, who has been seriously ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pitney, for the past ten days. She was some better yesterday. Mr. Osburn informs us that he will move back to Higbee in about two weeks. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Robert Chism, who had his legs seriously injured last week while working around the Katy engine which was off of the track, being struck by a bent rail which suddenly straightened out as the pressure was suddenly removed, is able to be out. It was at first thought that one of his legs were broken. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Tony Fioreti, Moberly's Italian saloon keeper last week purchased the T. P. Quinn farm of 685 acres near Clapper Monroe county, for 68,500 or $100 per acre. It was one of the largest land deals in the history of Monroe county. Fioreti contemplates colonizing the place with a lot of experienced Italian dairy farmers. (Kathy's notes: This one seems a little fishy to me. Bearing in mind, that a saloon keeper, who is about to be put out of business when national prohibition takes effect in a few weeks, has suddenly decided to go into dairy farming. And in such a huge way. He had to come up with $68,500 just to buy the land. That's a LOT of money at this time. It might help if I tell you that I read an earlier article about bootleggers, who were caught manufacturing the booze at what was supposed to be a huge dairy operation. This was apparently a common cover. And also notice that this man is talking about "colonizing" this place, which means families. In effect, a totally contained little operation. No local help to be hired because all would be "experienced Italian dairy farmers.") Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

thank all of you who posted this... I am on two lists with many Hollway descendants so hopefully some one will claim the families. anne > Kansas City Star, May 7, 2001... > Working on a highway project in southern Kansas City, Mo., the > construction comapny unearthed a cemetery and found the following > headstones. > AMERICA ANN HOLLOWAY, b: Feb. 9, 1835; d: July 26, 1858... > ISAAC M. HOLLOWAY, Jr., d: July 16, 1858...(10 days apart!) > Records show that a John C. Holloway, either bought or agreed to > homestead this property... > They seem to believe that Isaac died at birth and his Mother died 10 > days later...(see, I told you !) There is also 7 more graves at this site. > CONTACT: Jeffery Forster, MO. Dept. of Transp., 816-622-0464... >

Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Schweich, Germany, Feb. 26--Dear Scott: Have just finished reading a copy of the NEWS of January 30th, so thought I would drop you a few lines. With the exception of a sore jaw, a broken nose and a busted lip, obtained in boxing a few nights ago, I am feeling fine. We are having a number of entertainments, consisting of boxing, wresting and comedy acts. The regiment is divided and a series of boxing bouts are being staged to decide the championship of the two towns. Some great times we are having. The YMCA gives us a show now and then. They gave us one yesterday which was enjoyed immensely, and in which we had a chance to see three American women. The latter was a treat within itself. I suppose you have heard of the 89th football team. They play tomorrow at Coblenz to decide the championship of the Army of Occupation. So far, they have won every game played. Have just heard some news as to our sailing date. One of our officers who has been in Treir said we would not leave here before the 20th of May, at the earliest possible date. Well, I suppose I can stand it, although I hate to awful bad. It is not half so bad to stay here now as it was five months ago while we were in France. The people are very hard pressed for food. They have plenty, such as it is, which is always potatoes and kraut. Once in a great while they have soup, and they can get meat once a week and for one meal only. The butchers kill on Thursdays and early Friday morning the people line up before the door like hungry soldiers before the door of a mess hall. Germany is a very pretty country and has a fine climate. Don't believe it has been below zero this winter. It has been raining all this week, but we have no mud to contend with. Every little town has paved streets and the roads are macadamized. Since moving to this town I have seen quite a bit of Germany. I have had no trouble getting a pass and I have sure taken advantage of it. It costs us nothing to ride the trains or street cards, but hotel bills come pretty high. The people do not like to see us ride the trains or cars and the conductors try to collect sometimes, but they are out of luck. We pay no attention to them, and if they insist all one has to do is to look like he is going to kill a Dutchman and they sure beat it. I see there are lots of boys being mustered out of the service. I sure wish I could be one of them. But I guess I should be satisfied, as I now have a good place to sleep and get three square meals a day, which is something I didn't get while on the front. Now that it is over with, I think I would be better off at home. "Well, it is supper time, so I will close." Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--J. B. WINN DEAD--Jas. B. Winn, one of Howard county's oldest and best known citizens, died at his home south of town on Sunday night, March 23, after an illness of about two weeks from kidney trouble. Mr. Winn was born in Howard county on December 8, 1841, and was married to Miss Mary Naylor on May 31, 1867, and who preceded him to the great beyond about two years ago. They were the parents of five children, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are Warner, John and William Winn. He also leaves nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, one brother, John Winn, and one sister, Mrs. Octavo Fisher. Funeral services were held Tuesday at New Hope, where interment was made. Mr. Winn was a conscientious Christian gentleman and in his death the community has sustained an irreparable loss. The sympathy of all goes to the bereft. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. Dora Dyre and daughter, Mrs. Jas. Dougherty, returned the first of the week from a visit with Kansas City relatives. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. E. G. Owens and little daughter, Mary Evelyn, of Moberly, are the guest of Higbee friends. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. Ola Bradley, we learn, this week secured a divorce from her husband, Aubrey Bradley, and was given back her name, Ola Williams. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Geo. Kelso, who received his discharge from the Navy some time ago, came in from Wyoming Sunday for short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelso. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. Elizabeth O'Donnell was called to St. Louis Monday by the death of her son-in-law, Elmer Brooks, who died that day from pneumonia following an attack of the flu. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mr. and Mrs. James Ballentine moved to their farm near Renick Tuesday. The farm was purchased this week. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--John Ballentine who has been stationed at Camp McArthur came home Tuesday having received a honorable discharge. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Glen Walker, who has been in the Navy for the past year, and stationed at Great Lakes, Ill., is now on the battleship New Mexico, and orders his address changed to that address, care postmaster at New York. He expects to take a trip to China and also to France before he again sees any of his old friends. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--R. G. Duncan, we learn, received a letter this week from his son Carl, informing him that he would sail for the good old USA on March 10, and if he was not detained beyond that date he would be at home in a short time. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Roy Adams and Fred Alexander, of Moberly, who were tried at Marshall last week on the charge of having bribed a state witness in the Miami bank robbery case, tried at Marshall several weeks ago, each plead guilty and were fined $100 and costs. The case against the bank robber was retried and he was given 15 years. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--HAWKINS-REESE--One of the prettiest home weddings to occur in Higbee in a long time was that of Mr. H. D. Hawkins of Marshall and Mrs. Lizzie L. Reese, which occurred at the home of the latter at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, the Rev. L. F. Shook pastor of the Marshall Methodist church, officiating. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only the immediate relatives of the bride and a few of her closest and oldest neighbors being present. The attendants were Mr. William Reese, a son of the bride, and Miss Julia Edwards, the party marching into the room to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Pearl Forsythe, and preceded by Little Miss Ruth Richards, ring bearer. The latter also sang most beautifully a song appropriate to the occasion. Immediately following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins boarded the east bound Alton train for Chicago and other points east. Following their return they will make their home in Marshall. The bride is one of Higbee's best and most highly respected ladies, and will be given up by a wide circle of intimate friends and acquaintances with very great regret. The groom is one of Marshall's most substantial citizens and is a gentleman in every sense of the term. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--YATES COUPLE ELOPED--Mr. Chas. N. Robb and Miss Myrtle Craig, two popular young people of the Yates vicinity, objection being made to their marriage on account of the age of the young lady, she being but 16, took matters into their own hands Wednesday and eloped. They had evidently laid their plans in advance, for when Mr. Robb drove up to the Yates high school building, where Miss Craig was a pupil, she got in the car, for a short ride, her chums thought. On finding that their daughter had left the school, Mr. and Mrs. Craig hurried to Higbee, only to find that the young folks had boarded a train, but to where no one knew. They kept the telephone lines busy calling all the surrounding towns, and finally located the runaways in Macon, but not until after they had been married. The happy couple returned home that evening on the south bound train going to the home of Mr. Robb's brother, near Yates. They are two very popular and deserving young people and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a life of unalloyed bliss. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--DOUGHERTY-HAMILTON--Mr. S. E. Dougherty of near Myers and Mrs. Maria J. Hamilton of this place, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for a week or two, went to Fayette Wednesday where they were united in marriage in the parlors of Hotel Howard by Eld. H. A. Brown, the witnesses being J. M. Dougherty of Fayette and Miss Lena Williams of Burton. Mr. Dougherty is one of Howard's finest gentlemen and successful farmers. Mrs. Dougherty, who moved here recently from Renick, is not unknown to Higbee folks, having spent most of her life in this vicinity, being a sister of Wm. and J. N. Cleeton, and is a lady held in the very highest esteem by all who have the pleasure of her acquaintance. They will make their home, we learn, on the farm near Myers. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--MISS EMMA VINCENT MARRIED--Miss Emma Vincent of this place, who has been in a St. Louis Nurses' Training School for several months, was married in St. Louis yesterday to Mr. Ernest Hartman of that city. They are expected here today for a short visit. The bride is one of Higbee's sweetest young ladies, and her host of friends join the NEWS in best wishes. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--EXPOSED BY HIS WIFE, EX-PRESSMAN ENDS LIFE--Two Wagon loads of Missing Packages Found in Home of Fayette Agent.--Fayette, Mo., March 25--Everett Peacher, who was arrested in Fayette Sunday, on the charge of stealing packages while in transit from the American Express Company in this city, committed suicide at his home yesterday by cutting his throat with a razor, which he had secured in some manner when taken to his home shortly after noon to-day, to identify some of the stolen goods. For the past year the express company had been missing goods from packages, and all efforts to trace the theft failed until Saturday night, when Everett Peacher, the local ex-pressman, quarreled with his wife. Sunday Mrs. Peacher appeared before Circuit Judge A. W. Walker and told him that her husband had been stealing express packages for a year. Peacher was arrested and lodged in jail. When Peacher's premises were searched, over two wagon loads of missing goods were found in his cellar and outbuildings, the value of which was estimated at $3,000. Among the articles found were several gallons of whiskey, a diamond, gold watch, and incubator, two cases of shoes, 200 pairs of silk hose, 150 silk ties, 100 silk shirts and shirtwaists, three suits of clothes, an overcoat, 50 pounds of candy and 1,00 cigars. Peacher leaves a widow and two small children. He had been divorced from his wife, but they were remarried a few years ago. This was the first time he had ever been found guilty of any offense against the law. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--MRS. PORTER NEVINS DEAD--Mrs. Porter Nevins, who moved with her husband to Moberly some months ago, died at their home in that place Monday, following a short illness. She was about forty years old and is survived by her husband and four children, who have the profoundest sympathy of all. Interment was made at Roanoke, her old home. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--WOMAN DIES AT 91, WAS NEVER OUT OF COUNTY--Mrs. Elizabeth Howard Was Sister-in-Law of Missouri's First Governor. Fayette, Mo., March 23--Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, who was born in Howard county, near Fayette, October 1, 1827, died after a brief illness at the home of her youngest son, Paul Howard, on a farm in Howard county, last Thursday. Funeral services were held at Mt. Gillead Baptist church, of which she had been a member for years. She was a sister-in-law of Benjamin Howard, the first territorial governor of Missouri from 1810 to 1813, the man for whom Howard county was named. He was the son of the Revolutionary hero, and was born in Virginia in 1760. Benjamin Howard was at once time a member of the Kentucky legislature and of Congress from Kentucky. He resigned from Congress to become Governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory, which became Missouri Territory during his administration in 1812. She was the widow of Thomas Howard, who came to this state in the early part of the eighteenth century from Richmond, Ky., settling in Howard county. The husband died twenty years ago. To this union 12 children were born, eight of whom are living in Howard county. They are Mrs. M. E. Allen, who resides with her brother, Paul Howard, near Fayette; Benjamin F. Howard, of Armstrong, Mo; Mrs. Nellie Herndon of New Franklin, Mo.; James Howard, Joseph Howard and Mrs. Dave Briggs, who live on farms in Howard county; Thomas Howard and Joseph Howard, both of Fayette, Mo. Mrs. Howard had never been out of Howard county during her entire life, being a woman who was a great lover of home, caring little for travel. By her death is broken the fifth generation of this Howard family, all of whom reside in the native county of the deceased. She leaves aside from her eight children, 11 grandsons, 10 granddaughters, three great-grandchildren and two treat-great-grandchildren. The home farm, which is owned by Joseph Howard of Fayette, one of the sons of the deceased, has never been deeded but twice, once being the deed issued by the government to the children. Early last fall Mrs. Howard enjoyed splendid health, but received a fall in October from which she never fully recovered. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--DR. WM. REESE DEAD--Dr. Wm. Reese died at his home in Columbia Friday night. His remains were brought to Moberly and interment made in the Deskin cemetery. For many years Dr. Reese lived in Moberly, where he practiced his profession. He was one of the best known men in the state and his tall form and "stovepipe" hat were familiar to hundreds of people. He early began the practice of going over the country accompanied by colored musicians and giving street exhibitions of his "painless teeth extraction" method--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--STOTESBERRY-JONES--Mr. Ernest Stotesberry and Miss Bertha Jones were married on the 13th at the home of Frank McAfee in Moberly where the bride had made her home for the past nine years. She was the youngest daughter of Mrs. M. A. Jones of this place, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Shaeffer. The groom comes from one of the best families of Fairfield, Iowa, for which place the happy couple left at once to make their home. That sunshine and happiness may ever attend them is the wish of a host of friends. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Delano of Formosa, Kans, were here the first of the week visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. D. L. Barron, and other relatives. They are on their way to Hot Springs, Ark., where they will make their home. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--A LETTER FROM WM. LLOYD--Wm. H. Lloyd, with the army at Andernach, Germany, writes his uncle, "Warnie Lloyd", under the date of Feb 5: "I will write to let you know I am all right at the present time. We are sure having fine weather here. A big foot ball game is on for today but I can't go as I am on duty at the bath house. Things are going just fine at the present time. I do not know when we will get back, but perhaps not before May or June. I am not getting any letters. So see if you can't write once a week, because it is sure lonesome over here with no one to talk to but Dutch and I can't talk it at all. We have a fine place to stay and have beds to sleep in-- something we haven't had since we left the states. We have been sleeping on the ground and in cow sheds where horses stayed until we came on this hike. It is nice for a soldier to find a bed to sleep in. I tell you things are awful over here. When we came on this hike the people would come out and watch us eat and they hadn't had any flour or sugar for so long that they just about went crazy. I will tell you a story of where I have been. I recently went through a castle and a dungeon built in the 12th or 13th century. The guide explained that a man had been kept in the dungeon for ten years and that when they let him out he dropped dead. Then he showed us the picture on the wall. There was across where the sun shone in on it and under it was a little shelf where they put the bible. There was a clock in the wall made by the inmates with fingers, and by which they could tell the time when the sun shone in. We were shown another place, discovered only about six years ago, it is said. It was about 4 x 6 feet, and is supposed to have been made by one of the prisoners. The latter got tired of the place and with his hands dug a hole through to a place they called the pit, about 6 x 6 and 18 meters deep. In this place so the guide said, he had found money of the 12th century and several skeletons. We were then shown a place where a Prince had been kept chained because he would not marry a certain girl. We were then shown the outside of the castle and saw many cannon balls and prints of them in the walls when they had been fired in other wars." Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--E. A. Sweeney this week received a letter from his son, Rothwell, who went through the fight on the western front as a member of an anti-aircraft company, advising him of his arrival in New York on the 13th. He stated that he was being sent to Camp Meritt, NJ, and that he expected to be at home in a short time. His wife, to whom he was married in France a few months ago, will follow later. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Leonard Ancell, who has been in the railway mail service for several years, with headquarters in St. Louis, and who recently asked for a transfer, arrived yesterday with his family and will carry the mail on route 5, succeeding O. B. Harbert, who recently resigned. Mr. Ancell, as well as his family, has been anxious to return to his farm for the past year of two. He will enter on his new duties April 1. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Miller Pyle, who left for Camp Funston Tuesday of last week to receive his discharge, returned Saturday. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Born, March 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Newman, a son. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Lewis Williams of Albia, Ia., was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Williams, during the week. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw, 84 years old, residing with her son, Moss Shaw, seven miles southwest of town, fell Thursday of last week and broke her left leg. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--In sending his renewal, D. H. Williams of Somerton, Ariz, says, "this leaves me able to eat three squares a day." Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hightower who moved to Marshall several months ago, are the proud parents of a daughter, born on the 12th. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Ernest Warford who has been in training at Camp McArthur, Texas, came home last Friday having received his discharge. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Gordon Rankin who recently landed in this country in charge of a number of wounded soldiers, writes his sister, Mrs. John Little, that he will likely get to visit home soon. He stated that he would leave Tuesday of this week for Camp Grant, where he will be stationed. He mentioned nothing as to his discharge. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Chas C. Hon, Dr. G. M. Nichols, F. M. Tymony and H. C. Eubanks went to Marshall yesterday as witnesses in the case of the state vs. Roy Adams and Fred Alexander of Moberly, who are charged with having bribed a state witness in the Miami bank robbery case which was tried at Marshall several months ago. Forty-six witnesses were called from Moberly on the same case. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--The flu is still with us, some fifteen or twenty cases having developed in Higbee and vicinity during the week. It is in a very light form, we are pleased to state, and those stricken recover in a few days. Strict quarantine is being maintained. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--DIED OF SLEEPING SICKNESS--Roy Campbell, west of Florida, was the first Monroe county victim of sleeping sickness, the strange malady that is breaking out in various parts of the country. He made his home with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dowell, near Harmony Church. His death occurred on Monday, after an attack lasting about ten days. During all this time the young man was apparently asleep, losing his powers of speech and taking no notice of anything around him. All efforts to arouse him were futile and he finally slumbered across the line into eternity.--Paris Appeal. (Kathy's notes: I am making an exception to my rules on the following poem, because it so well done, and because it isn't a generic death poem and the author is identified. The one blank section of the poem, is where the editor of the paper apparently dropped a line in printing. There was no mention of this woman's death in the paper of the 14th or the 21st, other than this poem.) Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--SHE SLEEPS, MY MOTHER SLEEPS--In fond memory of and in holy reverence for my angel mother who went to her Heavenly reward one year ago the 14th of this present month, I write these lines. those who have lost a mother will understand me in part at least. Your sorrow is mine, and mine is yours. We are and should be friends alike in distress. Take these simple verses and make them your own in so far as they will fit your own case. O mother dear, bright spring is here, Sweet flowers nod and bend and bloom In meadow, field and forest wide, And above thy sacred tomb. The birds now sing their merry songs, High the woodbine winds and creeps, But so silent on yon hillside there she sleeps, my mother sleeps! All the world rejoices, mother, For with spring God brings us peace; He has stayed the raging conflict, And has made the war to cease. Freedom's banners wave in triumph, On this earth a new day peeps; How you longed to see it, mother, but she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Wake, oh wake, my gentle mother, Let me hear your loving voice, And with others we'll be happy, With our friends we will rejoice! Since you closed your eyes, dear mother, Troubles seem to rise in heaps, Piling high along my pathway Since she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Lonely is the old home, mother, No one comes to light my gloom; All the house looks like you, mother, As I go from room to room. I am passing through the shadows, Thick the cloud that o'er me sleeps. Come, O God, and lift my burdens While she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Since you left me, darling mother, Few are they who seem to care. How I suffer here in anguish, How I live, or how I fare. Other hearts are beating happy, But thy child kneels here and weeps. O'er the grave where they have laid you, Where she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Life is but one round of sorrows, Troubles thicken with each breath; And the troubles of the living Outweigh far the ones of death. For I know that mother's resting, And that God His vigil keeps O'er her spirit's sweet reposing As she sleeps, my mother sleeps! I remember all your counsel, Your advice shall not be lost; I'll live up to all you taught me; I'll be true at any cost. Yes, I'll stand for God and duty Till Death's angel comes and reaps, And I lie down close beside you Where she sleeps, my mother sleeps. Yes, she sleeps, my sainted mother, Still I see her presence bright; And I hear her gently calling, ...................................................... Then she beckons me to follow, How my heart with rapture leaps! For I know that I shall meet her, Though she sleeps, my mother sleeps! JAS. F. WHITMORE Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mrs. John Longdon is visiting relatives in Slater. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Kansas City Star, May 7, 2001... Working on a highway project in southern Kansas City, Mo., the construction comapny unearthed a cemetery and found the following headstones. AMERICA ANN HOLLOWAY, b: Feb. 9, 1835; d: July 26, 1858... ISAAC M. HOLLOWAY, Jr., d: July 16, 1858...(10 days apart!) Records show that a John C. Holloway, either bought or agreed to homestead this property... They seem to believe that Isaac died at birth and his Mother died 10 days later...(see, I told you !) There is also 7 more graves at this site. CONTACT: Jeffery Forster, MO. Dept. of Transp., 816-622-0464...

I am wondering if anyone has seen information or has information on the hanging of Walton Winn in Chicago in 1906 or 1907. He was married to Paulina Dunivent. Paulina gave birth to a son, Herschel in 1906 and died not long after. Walton supposedly took his son and left Randolph Co. Later an article appeared in a true crime type magazine about his involvement in the death of an invalid. He helped the invalids wife push his wheelchair down a flight of stairs. He was hung for the crime. The son was never located and Walton would not say what happened to him. I do not know who his parents and siblings were, but I am interested in finding out. Paulina was my aunt and is buried in Clifton Hill Cemetary. Phyllis

This was in Tues, 8 May, Springfield MO News Leader, p. 5B: Discovery of cemetery halts roadwork--Associated Press-Kansas City-- Construction of a new highway in south Kansas City has been halted by the discovery of a small cemetery dating back to the Civil War era. State officials are anxious to find any descendants of the Holloway family who are bured in the cemetery. If the heirs can't be found, the state will have to get court permission to move the nine graves in the plot, in order to finish a new Missouri 150. Construction workers recently unearthed a marble headstone, dating from 1858, while moving a large section of water pipe. Archaeologists later found another headstone and evidence of seven other graves. The site has not been disturbed further. -------- Please pass this on to other lists. Doris Wilson

Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--MRS. SARAH ROBB DEAD--Mrs. Sarah E. Robb, one of Howard County's most highly respected ladies, died at her home in Burton township, near Armstrong Tuesday night, after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by two sons, Price Robb of near Yates, and G. W. Robb of Armstrong, and three daughters Mrs. S. W. Creson of Moberly, Mrs. John Morris of Yates and Mrs. Car Snyder of Armstrong. She is also survived by one brother, Wm. Lessly of Kansas. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Huff of Moberly at Sharon church Thursday, where interment was made. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--THOS. MORTON DEAD--Thomas E. Morton died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at his home about two miles southeast of Renick. He was 54 years old and is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons. The daughters are Misses Lottie and Chloe Morton. The sons are Reuben and Harry. the four children grown to young womanhood and manhood still make their home with their parents. Other near relatives are his sisters, Mrs. May Brooks, Renick, and Mrs. Sam Enoch, Moberly; two brothers, Bird and Wes Morton. Mr. Morton was a farmer of substantial means and a man held in good repute by all who knew him. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church and for a number of years was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school at Renick. The funeral service was held this afternoon in the Methodist church at Renick, conducted by Rev. Seyforth and Rev. Mitchell. The remains were interred in the New Hope cemetery.--Moberly Democrat, March 10. Mr. Morton was a half brother of Mrs. Frank (Bud) Goin of this place. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--BIG HAUL OF BOOZE--Sheriff Henry Owens came over from Huntsville Wednesday and raided the home of Felix Rostello at Mine No. 11 north of town where he secured about forty pints of whisky neatly and carefully, very carefully, in fact, packed in a big suit case, and seven cases of beer, as well as a quart bottle or two which had been opened and two small whisky glasses. Rostella was arrested and placed in the city holdover for the night and the next day on the arrival of prosecuting attorney Hammett was released under bond to appear for a hearing in the justice court here on next Wednesday. Constable Bagby, who assisted in the raid, brought the booze to town where it was stored in the city hall under lock and key. Several other Italians, whose names we did not learn, were arrested at the same time, but were later turned loose. Whether or not the officials have any evidence against Rostella for bootlegging, we are not advised, and until he is arraigned it will not be known what charges the prosecuting attorney will bring. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--W. E. RENNOLDS' RESIDENCE BURNS--W. E. Rennolds, who recently purchased the old Jas. Hamilton farm east of town, and to which he moved two weeks ago, had the misfortune to have his residence destroyed by fire at noon yesterday, the fire originating in the second story from a defective flue. Fortunately, the contents of the house were saved. We are not advised as to the amount of insurance carried by Mr. Rennolds, if any. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mrs. I. N. Summers returned Friday from a visit with her mother, Mrs. Jacob Eutsey, of Hamilton, Ia., and her sister, Mrs. Orena Britton of Des Moines, Ia., whom she had not seen for ten years. A pleasant feature of the visit and one that will be long remembered by all, was a family reunion and a big dinner at the home of Mrs. Eutsey. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mrs. M. E. Webb moved to Moberly last week where she will make her home with her grandson, J. O. Webb. Mrs. Webb was one of Higbee's oldest residents, and her removal is a matter of genuine regret among a wide circle of old neighbors and friends. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--The flu has again broken out in Higbee and vicinity, some half dozen or more cases being reported. All victims are doing nicely, we are pleased to state, and no fatalities are anticipated. Proper quarantine measures have been taken and there is not much fear of anyone contracting the disease from those who are afflicted with it. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Wm. Kelso received a message Wednesday from his son, Will, advising him of his safe arrival in New York from France. He was to be sent, he stated, to Camp Meritt, NJ, and it is likely that he will be sent to one of the Western camps for his discharge. He was severely gassed on August 29, but has about fully recovered. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--NO SECOND PICTURE SHOW--Everett Tritch of Moberly who recently announced that he would rent the Hirsch building and open a second picture show in Higbee has stated, so we are informed, that he has given up the idea, for the time being, at least. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--GORDON RANKIN BACK FROM FRANCE--Gordon Rankin, who went to France with the 89th Division, landed in New York on the 11th, in charge of a company of casuals, according to a letter received yesterday by his sister, Mrs. John Little. He did not know where he would be sent. It is likely that after having delivered his charges to a base hospital he will be sent to Camp Funston to be mustered out of the service. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Tongate of New Franklin were called here Monday by the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Helen Virginia, the year-old-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, died at the family home in this place at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 11, 1919, following a short illness from pneumonia Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by the Rev. C. L. Doris, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment made in the City Cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Dan Cubbage, who was called here Sunday by the death of his brother H. C. Cubbage, returned to St. Louis Monday. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--HARVEY C. CUBBAGE DEAD--Harvey C. Cubbage, one of the best men in every respect that this community ever knew, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Winn, in this place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, March 7, 1919. While it was known that he was in poor health and that his recovery was very improbably his death came as a great shock to his family and friends as he was apparently much better of late and was able to be around town. He was taken suddenly worse Thursday afternoon, dying the next day at the hour stated, an affection of the heart being the cause of death. Mr. Cubbage was born in Owen county, Kentucky, on March 1, 1847 and had there fore just passed his 72nd year. He was married in 1871 to Miss Mary Duncan of Grayson county, Ky., and soon thereafter came to Missouri, locating near Yates, where he had since resided. He is survived by four children viz: Mrs. J. W. Winn, Higbee; Mrs. Orville Pitney, Denver, Colo., Mrs. G. P. Yates, of Yates and W. C. Cubbage of Galveston, Texas. He is also survived by four brothers--J. M. Cubbage, Denver; George Cubbage, Litchfield, Ky., Dan Cubbage, St. Louis, and Henry B. Cubbage of Higbee--and two sisters--Mrs. Annie Wortham, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Ollie Duncan of this place. He also leaves five grandchildren. Mr. Cubbage was a devout Christian, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church at Yates, with which he united in 1886. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday by Rev. White pastor of the Yates church, in the presence of a crowd of sorrowing friends which filled the church to capacity, old friends and neighbors from the Yates vicinity, among whom he had lived so long, and who knew him for his real worth, turning out en masse, which spoke more eloquently than words of the veneration in which he was held. By special request the Yates Baptist choir furnished music for the occasion. Interment was made in the city cemetery. In the death of this good man--recognized as the soul of honor by all who knew him--the community as well as his children has suffered an irreparable loss. The sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--In mentioning the death last week of Miss Nancy Robb, we were in error as to her age, she being 82 years old instead of 75. The funeral was conducted by Rev. N. B. Green of Armstrong and not by Rev. Notley Magruder, as stated. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--F. C. Bottoms, Secretary of the local Maccabee lodge, informs us of the death of one of the members, John W. Hendrickson, who conducted a meat market here about 20 years ago, his death occurring in Kansas City recently from pneumonia. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Bernice Roberts returned to Hampton Roads Tuesday after a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts. He is as yet quite badly crippled from a broken leg but is improving nicely, and hopes to be able to return home in a short time as good as new. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Dr. J. W. Winn, who was called home from Waco, Texas, by the death of his father-in-law, Harvey Cubbage missed connection at Kansas City and did not arrive until Sunday night. He is delighted with military service and does not expect to be discharged for some time to come. He returned to Waco yesterday. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Miller Pyle, who landed in New York from France about a month ago came home Friday and left Monday for Camp Funston where he will receive his discharge. He hopes to be able to return home the latter part of the week. Miller saw some of the hardest fighting of the war and had his lower limbs badly burned in a gas attack, but from which he has fully recovered. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WARREN-BURKHALTER--Mr. Clyde Warren and Miss Frances Burkhalter, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for several months, but who kept the exact date to themselves, slipped away to Fayette Wednesday where they were married early that morning by the Rev. C. L. Dorris, pastor of the Methodist church. They have gone to housekeeping in the Osburn property in the east part of town which had been fitted up for their occupancy for several weeks. The bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter and is a most vivacious and accomplished young lady, possessed of al the womanly virtues calculated to make her home a very happy one. The groom, originally from Macon county, has been a resident of Higbee for several years, and is a capable young man, sober, reliable and industrious. The NEWS extends congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life of wedded bliss. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--ANOTHER STORE FOR HIGBEE--H. K. Wilcox, who has conducted a general store at Elliott for several years, has rented the Duncan building we understand, and will move his stock to Higbee as soon as the building can be put in shape, and will add greatly to all lines. Mr. Wilcox is a capable business man and a most pleasant gentleman, and as he has an extensive acquaintance here will be able to begin business with a pretty good string of customers. The NEWS on behalf of the community, extends him the right hand of fellowship. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WM L. ROBERTS TO PENITENTIARY--Sheriff Fred Whitesides, of Columbia, came to Sturgeon today (Wednesday) and took Wm. L. Roberts into custody, under an order of the Supreme Court of Missouri, affirming the decision of the Boone county Circuit Court, assessing punishment at 20 years in the penitentiary for having killed William A. Ryland, on the 30th day of July, 1917, about four miles southwest of Sturgeon, Mo. This case created considerable excitement in the neighborhood and was one of the most unexpected killings ever had in this community, as both Ryland and Roberts were considered the best of friends. The defendant was tried on the 27th and 28th of November, 1917 at Columbia, Mo., before the Hon. David H. Harris, judge and a jury. He was represented by Arthur Bruton and W. H. Hulett of Centralia, Mo, and Frank G. Harris of Columbia, Mo. The State was represented by W. M. Dinwiddie, Prosecuting Attorney, and H. C. Anderson of Columbia, Mo. Defendant has been out on bond since his conviction awaiting the determination of the Supreme Court on his appeal--Sturgeon Leader. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WILL THORNBURG MARRIED--Will Thornburg, who has been connected with the State Bank at Thermopolis, Wyoming, for the past two years, was married in Denver last Friday evening to Miss Lydia Thomas of the State of Washington. The groom is a Randolph county boy--a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thornburg, of south of town. He is one of the finest young men that the county ever turned out. He came from one of the best and oldest families in this section of Missouri and in addition to being bright energetic and able, is "as clean as a hound's tooth" in all of the walks of life. He has demonstrated his worth since entering the employ of the State Bank at Thermopolis. He started at the bottom and now is first assistant cashier in one of the biggest banking institutions in the state of Wyoming. There were an even dozen men ahead of him when he started--now there is no one--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--John W. Dougherty, the circuit clerk, has been quarantined this week on account of the fact that his children are sick with scarlet fever. The children are said to be improving and it is hoped that they will soon be well again--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--FORMER MOBERLY CONTRACTOR IN BAD--U. S. A. Houck, fifty years old, now living at Queen City, Mo., is under arrest in St. Louis on a charge of violating the Mann act. Houck is a former well known contractor of this city. He was arrested and after being given a preliminary hearing has been bound over to the federal grand jury. The girl in the case is Gladys Palmer, sixteen years old, of Saliswa, Okla. According to her story, she met Houck at Saliswa, Okla. and he brought her to St. Louis. She came with him, she claims, on his promise that he would give her a position as companion to his wife. Her story also goes that he had registered their names at various hotels as father and daughter and of his mistreatment of her.--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Harry Gilmore and Mrs. Richard Atkins, both of Fayette spent the last of last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lloyd. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--ARRESTED FOR OLD OFFENSE--Thos. Robb, of the vicinity of Higbee, was tried this afternoon before Justice Warwick McCanne on a charge which has been hanging over him since 1917. During that year he rented a buggy and harness from the White livery barn and instead of returning them sold them. He has not been around here since then until recently when he was located by Constable Jim Childers and brought to justice. The decision of the court today was that the matter would be dropped if he would pay for the buggy and harness and the costs on the case. If he fails to produce the money the charge will stand and other measures taken to right the wrong.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Mrs. S. E. Robb, a sister of the late Joseph Lessly of this place, is critically ill at her home near Armstrong. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Mrs. B. F. Kirby and son, Charles, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Comstock, at Salisbury last week. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--D. M. Sunderland, Jr., this week purchased the 80-acre farm of Steve Woods southeast of Armstrong at $75 per acre and has taken possession. Mr. Sunderland and family are given up by the people of this vicinity with a great deal of regret. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--LOSES RESIDENCE BY FIRE--The residence of Hiram Melville, northwest of town, was destroyed by fire, together with most of its contents, one day last week, the fire originating, it is presumed from a match dropped by some of the women folks, who were making a search in an upstairs closet for mice. We did not learn the amount of insurance carried, if any. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--In mentioning last week the outcome of the suit to set aside the will of the late Joseph Lessly, we stated that Mr. Lessly made his home for several years preceding his death with his daughter, Mrs. Blackford Adams, to whom he left two shares of his estate, which we thought was a fact. Such, we have since been informed, was not the case at all, and that he lived in his own home right up to the time of his death. We certainly had no intention of coloring the matter one way or another, but aimed to give the facts as we thought they were without prejudice to either side. The plaintiffs, we learn, have taken an appeal and will fight the case to the bitter end. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--IN MEMORY OF MRS. PAT CARSON--Mrs. Pat Carson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Warford, born June 25, 1899 in Howard county. She was married to Patrick Carson Feb. 13, 1916. To this union were born two children, Pearl, two years old, and Mildred five weeks old. She was a member of the Baptist church of Higbee. She was a true Christian and a devoted wife and mother. She died December 2, 1918, and was laid to rest in New Hope cemetery. (Poem) Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--MISS NANCY ROBB DEAD--Miss Nancy Robb, who made her home with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Snyder, of near Burton, was found dead in bed about 11 o'clock Monday night by Mrs. Snyder, death having resulted, it is presumed, from heart trouble. Miss Robb was about 75 years old and had been totally blind for several years. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters, viz: Fred Robb of this place, George Robb of Armstrong and Wm. Robb of near Sharon; Mrs. Wm. Snyder, and Mrs. Rolie Jones of near Higbee. She was a devoted Christian lady and been a consistent member of the Baptist church since early girlhood. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday by the Rev. Notley Magruder and interment made in the Phillips family cemetery. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--MR. AND MRS. REID ENTERTAIN--Mr. and Mrs. Chester Reid entertained Friday, Feb. 28, at a seven-course, six o'clock turkey dinner at their cozy cottage on Grand Ave. Although the wind and snow were traveling sixty miles an hour, you could see each guest wending his way for he well knew what turkey dinner at Mrs. Reid's meant. After dinner the games of cards and "42" were played. Sweet music was furnished by their daughter, Miss Mary Beth on their "Aeolian." Twelve o'clock only came too soon. Each bade the host and hostess good night only to promise to come again. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lambier, Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mrs. Mary Simms, of Warrensburg, Mo., Misses Nadyne Waddle Higbee and Fay Reeves of Lincoln, Mo. A GUEST Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Reese and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goin, who moved to Springfield, Ill., several months ago, returned to Higbee this week to remain, we are glad to state. Mr. and Mrs. Will Richards, who also moved to Springfield about the same time, are expected back next week. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Will Lessly of Hunnewell, Kansas, spent the first of the week with his niece, Mrs. Blackford Adams. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Robert Gruber purchased the Henry Hare property in the east part of town this week for $1800. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--H. L. Bivens, of Novinger, who recently bought the Moore pool hall, this week purchased the John McGill residence property in the south part of town for $1100. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Willard Daggs came home Saturday from Camp Merit, NJ, on a short furlough for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Daggs. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Ernest Hitt, popularly known as "Casey," who has been at work at Marshall for some time, purchased W. W. Brundege's dray business Monday and took immediate charge. His many friends wish him success. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--MRS. M. P. OWSLEY--From the Windsor Review--Eva, daughter of George and Mary Bryant, was born at Renick, Randolph county, MO., September 12, 1886, and departed this life at the Christian Church Hospital at Kansas City, MO., February 21, 1919, being, therefore, 32 years, 5 months and 9 days of age. In December 1908, she came to Windsor, Mo., with the family and had been a resident here until her passing into the Great Beyond. She professed her faith in Christ and became a member of the M. E. Church, South, at an early age. On August 8, 1917, she united in marriage to Matthew Pierce Oswley, and was a loving and faithful wife. She leaves to mourn their loss, a devoted husband, three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends. It has never been our lot to record a more sad and appalling event than the death of Mrs. Pierce Owsley, which occurred last Friday morning in Kansas City, where she had been taken for treatment. "Eva," as we all called her, was one of earth's rare characters--who that ever knew her could forget her charming personality? Beautiful in so many ways, with an expression of face as honest and sincere as it was winsome and attractive, with a voice persuasive and musical in its tones, with kindness, gentleness and sympathy unbounded for those in distress, and with love for all, she was certainly a woman one could never forget. She possessed a mind quick and active and well stored with useful information. >From the beginning of her married life, she contributed her full share of earnest effort, which helped so largely to make their home what it was, and it was in her ho me that all her talents shone to the best advantage. There she was a queen. "Her husband safely trusted her and called her blessed." There she welcomed with a glad hand every coming guest and made their stay a delight. She was her husband's confidential counselor in the innermost secrets of his heart. Her faith was simple and childlike in its acceptance of god's truth, but strong and unconquerable in the great struggle with disease and death. Before her marriage she tried faithfully to fill a mother's place in her father's home; she endeavored to fill a mother's place in the hearts of her sisters; and well did she succeed. She had formed the habits of sacrifice and service for others, which endeared her so much to her friends. Her young life was poured out for the happiness and welfare of others, and we feel that she should have been spared to enjoy the fruits of her labors; but we find her called away, yet we can be assured that she has her reward in the world to which she has gone. After her marriage, she and Pierce went to their little cottage. How happy she was in planning each detail! Every thought seemed to be of her home and husband, and everything was done for "Pierce." The writer knows so well how she loved him and planned for his happiness and welfare and how interested she was in the dear little home, with its little garden and flowers, and how she longed and planned to go back to them soon. Her physician advised that she give up her home duties and have no cares whatever, in the hope of staying the disease, so she and Pierce went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owsley, where loving hands did all possible for her welfare. How she regretted leaving her little home that she loved so well, and to be compelled to have others wait upon her. but she appreciated it all and said, "they are so good to me,"--Mrs. Owsley always filling a mother's place; and the devotion between the two was indeed beautiful. She was so cheerful at all times and always had a smile, saying she felt better. Her friends marveled that she was so anxious to go to the hospital, but she wanted to get well and get back to her home duties. It was her deep, abiding faith that all would be well. Although she had been in declining health for several weeks, and her husband, family and friends had been anxiously watching her, hoping that she would improve, they were prostrated with grief. From many associations with her, it was but natural that the writer learned to love her and treasure her friendship. One of her sisters said, "you can say nothing too good about Eva." What wondrous words of praise! Of how few of us can it be said! The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the M. E. Church, being conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. T. Raney, in the presence of a crowded house. The floral offerings were very elaborate and beautiful. The service was well adapted to give consolation and was based on the miracle of Jesus in raising the daughter of Jairus from the dead (Mark 5:22-23, 35-43). (poem) She was laid to rest in the city cemetery. The sun was sinking in the west, the stillness of the Sabbath day pervaded all nature about a sobbing multitude as the minister read, "Earth to earth, dust to dust." The curtains of night gathered around the quiet sleeper "safe in the arms of Jesus." And there we left her beneath an embankment of flowers, every leaf and petal of which were eloquent of the undying love we bore her, and turned sadly to our homes, knowing that in the god province of god, we shall see her again. (poem). Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--ANOTHER BARBERSHOP FOR HIGBEE--Higbee is to have a third barbershop, Will Reed and Roy Richards having formed a partnership and rented the Pattrick building, and will be ready for business as soon as they can get their fixtures here. As Messrs. Reed and Richards are good barbers and each has a host of friends, it goes without saying that they will enjoy an extensive patronage. They have the best wishes of all for success. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Bernice Roberts came home Sunday from Norfolk, Va., on a short furlough for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts. He enlisted in the navy last summer and on his first trip to France had the misfortune to fall about thirty feet on board ship breaking his left leg below the knee, both bones protruding through the flesh. He was picked up for dead, and for a day or two the outcome of his injuries could not be told. He was taken to a hospital on reaching France, and was able to return only about four weeks ago. While he has been able to disperse with his crutches he is far from well and has to walk with a cane. He will return Tuesday and after several weeks more in the hospital hopes to come back home as good as ever. The NEWS, along with his host of friends, sincerely trusts that such will be the case. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I wanted to add that the J. W. Patrick mentioned as being an uncle to Julius O. Stipp was John W. Patrick (1860-1937). He was married to Mary C. Ragsdale dau of Julius C. and Eliza J. Pattrick Ragsdale. I am trying to connect John W. Patrick to the rest of my Pattrick/Patrick relations in Randolph County. If anyone has more information on him, please let me know. Carole

Was glad to see the article about Thos. Jennings 7 Feb. issue He was buried in the Robb cemetery, I had no infor. on him He was born 3 Jul 1864 says on his stone Thanks Kathy another question solved. Berta

Hazel & Duayne Holland wrote: > Roberta, I don't know if this is the KKK group that you are referring too > but I remember my aunt saying one time there was a Kitchen Klatter Klub > group . Perhaps that is what the KKK group the ladies were belonging too. I > have been reading the paper inserts also and when they were referring to > them they were always meeting and describing the luncheon that was prepared. > Could this be it. I know my aunt was from around that area, but she has > long since passed away and it was years ago when she mentioned it to me. > Hazel > -----Original Message----- > From: Roberta Sheridan <Roberta@norcom2000.com> > To: MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 4:47 AM > Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] [Fwd: KKK] > > >This is what some of the women of Higbee also said to me, They though it had > something to do with a kitchen club. Berta >