Roberta Sheridan wrote: > Laura: I'm not doing any research on the Kukluxklan, This is in > referance to a group of ladies from Higbee that went under the mane of > KKK. The doctor's wife happened to be a member. Berta

I remember Mother (1923-2000) mentioning K.K.K.Girls. She spoke as though it was simply a social club. (She never even approved of the Klu-Klux-Klan.) If I get the chance this month, I will check with some of her life-long friends to see if their K.K.K. Girls "thing" was only a Carrollton, Carroll County, MO thing or if there might have been chapters elsewhere. Leslie Kohler

Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Arthur Holtzclaw this week sold his farm of 86 acres southwest of town to his father, A. C. Holtzclaw, and will see a big lot of personal property on the 28th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--CAR TURNS TURTLE AND BURNS--Cecil Allen and Berry Dawson of Armstrong were speeding this way about midnight Friday and over turned their seven passenger Studebaker on the hill near Kimberly, leaving it there turtle shape to burn up. When the car upset it pinned the men under it, but Berry, armless as he is, managed to crawl out and to a nearby house he got assistance and Allen was extracted from under the car. Freed from the machine and both uninjured they walked into town and put up at the Radium Hotel over night. The storage batteries caused the gasoline to ignite and when morning came there was nothing left but ashes of the splendid machine of the night before--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Born, on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Obb Jones, a son. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Omar Edwards returned home from San Antonio, Texas, last Thursday, having received his discharge from the army. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--May Shafer came home Sunday from Camp Funston for a few days, returning Wednesday. He has no idea when he will receive his discharge, but hopes to be at home soon to remain. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks received a message from her brother, Miller Pyle, who has been in France for a year or more, Monday, stating that he had landed in New Jersey and would likely be at home soon. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Roy Richards, who recently landed in New York, from France, arrived home Saturday from Camp Dodge, Ia., to remain. While he saw no fighting because of the fact that he had to be taken to a hospital for an operation soon after his arrival in France, he has many interesting experiences to relate. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--A big delegation of Higbee folks were called to Moberly Wednesday as witnesses in the case of Mrs. H. Land and others vs. Mrs. Blackford Adams and others, the suit being the break the will of their father, the late Joseph Lessly. We go to press too early to give the result of the trial. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--The home of Mrs. Lizzie Reese was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Thursday evening of last week, the occasion being a cut glass shower tendered Mrs. Reese, who is soon to be married to a prominent Marshall gentleman, by a number of her young friends. The evening was most pleasantly spent in music and dancing. Dainty refreshments were served. Those present: Misses Thelma Hare, Alberta Smith, Edna Young, Vera Rankins, Ganelle Laight, Sopha Lewis. Messrs. Odus Warford, James Palfrey, Geo. Olinger, Dewey Goin, Forest Lee and Wm. Reese. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--H. E. PATTRICK CRITICALLY ILL--H. E. Pattrick, one of the community's oldest and most highly respected citizens, is critically ill at the home of his son, L. T. Pattrick, northwest of town, and unless a change for the better comes soon he is not likely to survive many hours. Mr. Pattrick is in his 90th year. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--WHITE MAY BE ALIVE--Mr. and Mrs. T. H. White have just received a letter from Miss Ruth Oswald, of Kansas City, containing some favorable news regarding their son, Sergeant Roger E. White, whom they have been unable to hear from for many months. Miss Oswald had just had an interview with James Bowden, of Kansas City, Kansas, who reported that he and Sergeant White were fighting together; that they were both injured by a machine gun; that they were given first aid and left in a shell hole for two days, from which they were later removed to a dressing station and property treated by the army surgeons. They were both brought to the United States on the same vessel and placed in a hospital at Newport News, Virginia, and that the last Bowden heard of Sergeant white he was in the hospital at Newport News. It transpires that Bowden was also reported killed in action, and his parents could not get any information about him. They were agreeably surprised when he reached home a few days ago, after having made up their minds that he was dead. It is assumed that the rules of the army hospitals prevent Sergeant White from writing home and that the report of his having been killed in action was an error, due to the similarity of names. At any rate, there is still hope that the young man is alive and that some time in the near future he will return home--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--RECEIVE PARTICULARS OF SON'S DEATH--Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyons, of Malvern, Ark., formerly of this place, have received the following letter from the department at Washington relative to the death of their son, Harry, who was killed in action June 6: "Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of December 26th, and in reply I beg to inform you that the service record book of Corporal Harry T. Lyon, MC, which has just been received at these headquarters, shows that he was killed June 6th by machine gun fire during an attack at Torcy, France, and that he was buried in grave No. 44, cemetery No. 29, in the road between Torcy and Champillon. "I regret, however, that I am unable to give you any information with regard to his personal belongings, as no report of any kind regarding same has yet been received at these headquarters. Owing to the urgent need of all available shipping space during the period of hostilities, the personal effects of our fallen soldiers in a great many instances were held on the other side until they could be more conveniently returned to this country, and it is quite probable that such was the case with the effects of Corp. Lyon. You may be assured, however, that should they or any word regarding them be received at these headquarters you will be promptly notified in the matter." Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--L. A. STARK PASSES AWAY--One by one those who have passed the allotted three score and ten years are passing away. Louis Allen Stark, the youngest son of the late William and Catherine Stark, was born July 15, 1842, died Feb 4, 1919, making him 76 years, months and 19 days old at the time of his death. Uncle Lou, as he was familiarly called, lived his entire life on the old homestead south of Huntsville, Randolph County. In his last sickness friends and neighbors did all in their power to relieve his suffering, which lasted one month. The funeral service was held at the country home at one o'clock Feb 5th, conducted by Rev. N. B. Green, an old acquaintance of the deceased. The beautiful singing by the Roanoke choir will never be forgotten by the family. He was laid to rest in the Roanoke cemetery. Uncle Lou was married Feb. 4, 1875, to Miss Dora Alexander. To this union three daughters were born, Miss Eva B. Stark, Mrs. J. A. Lockridge and Mrs. R. C. Robb who, with the mother and two grandchildren survive him. Besides the immediate family he leaves three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Minor of Chicago, Ill; Mrs. Porter Mayo and Mrs. J. D. Richeson of Clifton Hill, also quite a number of nephews and nieces. The pall bearers were six of his nephews, John Stark, Willie Stark, Rector Stark, Jim Stark, Walter Richeson and Ed Mayo. The deceased united with the Silver Creek Baptist church when he was about twenty years old and remained true to his belief until death. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a good citizen, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Mrs. Foster Enochs and little daughter, Virginia, of Kirksville, are the guests of Mrs. Enochs' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Coleman. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Frank Goin of Springfield, Ill is the guest of Higbee relatives and friends. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--AUBREY ASBURY TAKES HIS OWN LIFE--The people of the Mt. Airy community were greatly shocked on last Saturday morning when it became known that Aubry Asbury, a young man 19 years of age had committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart with a shotgun. Young Asbury is a son of Mrs. E. D. Jarman, residing near Mt. Airy and he was employed by Charley Mayo a well known farmer of the community. Friday evening he went home and that night Mr. and Mrs. Jarman went to a party at the home of a neighbor. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Charley Mayo and upon returning home about one o'clock Mr. Jarman upon opening the door saw your Jarman sitting in a chair in an upright posture just as if he was asleep, the head being inclined. He didn' t know that he had shot himself, but seeing the gun grabbed it, and not knowing possibly what the intentions of the young man were, but discovered he had shot himself. He called to his neighbor, Mr. Mayo who was still in the conveyance in front of the home; and upon further investigation they found that young Asbury had tied a strap to the trigger of the gun and pulled it with his foot; the charge of the gun piercing his heart and resulting in instant death. A coroner's inquest was held Saturday and the verdict of the jury was suicide. The young man left no note or word with anyone explaining his rash act. He was a cripple. The funeral was preached at the Roanoke Baptist church Sunday afternoon, by Rev. C. W. Smith of this city. Burial at the Roanoke cemetery.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Dear Scott:--I have not written to you since the St. Mehiel drive, but you may be assured it was not because I have not thought of you, for I think of you and all of my Higbee friends continuously. I receive the paper regularly now and sure appreciate it. Well, so far as I know, all of the Higbee boys are OK, thanks to Him above. During the last drive we sure had a sample of what Sherman called war. But, leave it to me, I think he expressed it in a very ill form. I know the boys went through every bit Sherman said war was when they crossed the Meuse, for I crossed with them. I will say, for one thing, the 89th did not receive full credit for what they did, that was because we did not have a press agent. The marines had one. But what I know to be a fact, does not speak any better for the marines than for the doughboys of this division. On the night we crossed the Meuse, the 2nd Division--Marine--was on our left. There was one regiment that did not have enough men left to make a full company. What few that were left fell in behind the Third Battalion of the 356th Inf., afraid to face the music of the Dutch. The commanding officer of the regiment threw a slang expression at them and said: "Get out from that bunch of fighting farmers or there will not be a one of you left to tell the tale." This I heard with my own ears. Then, one of their wounded men who came into our aid station the following day told me the same words. At the time he did not know that our 3rd was to support their regiment across the river. Now, that is all over I have nothing more to say. I see where there is some talk of running Pershing for president. I am sorry to sat that it is one sad mistake the people of the US will make if they do nominate him. I know nothing of his ability for the presidency, but I do know his ability as a military man. When you have a man with Pershing's ability for the military, keep him in the military where he best can serve. There is no question as to his ability as a general, so why ruin him by pushing him in as a president as we did Grant. I have seen quite a bit of Germany and will say I like it much better than I do France. It has a much better climate and on the whole it is a better country. The scenery is very pretty I have seen the Rhine from a distance and like the country fine. But give the US first, last and all the time. I cannot say too much for the hospitality of the German people as they show it here to us. They have treated us swell. I am billeted in one of their homes and they sure try to make it home for me. Every night before going to bed I have to go into their room and partake of hot milk; cake and coffee. If we refuse they seem to be highly insulted. Of course we rarely refuse for we like to keep them in good spirits. We have hiked all through the occupied territory and anywhere we stopped the people showed us a great time. We are now located near the city of Frier and I get a pass quite often to visit the city. There are several old roman ruins there which are a curiosity to see. This city is one of the oldest in Germany and I have been told by some of the English speaking people that they have a great many tourists to see the city. I didn't know there were so many German people who could speak English. The number is surprising. I was taken by surprise today when I walked into a store and asked for some postal cards in their language and a pretty girl who was running the establishment asked my why I spoke German and how much of it I spoke, in as plain and correct English as I ever heard. I told her I did not speak very much. By questioning hard I found she had been educated in Metz and could speak four languages. It is near retreat time so I will have to close. Hoping to see all of you soon, I remain. David Sharp, San. Div. 356 Inf. Your Friend. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--RETURNED SOLDIERS, TAKE NOTICE--The YMCA at Moberly is endeavoring to secure a list of returned soldiers of Randolph County purpose of which will be made known later. If you are a returned soldier and residing in the county will you kindly send your name to Mr. Jamie Butterly, Cadet Flyer, Moberly. The association will be glad to receive and list it with the other soldiers. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--A LETTER FROM FRANCE--Lawrence Welch, one of Higbee's most reliable colored citizens and who got no further than Camp Funston in his experience as a soldier, on account of the armistice, hands us the following letter, received this week from his cousin, Leslie Foster, of Gilliam, where he saw some hard service as a machine gunner in France: "This leaves me well and I hope it will find you well. I thought I would drop you a line as I heard you had returned home. Victor Creson and I are both getting along all right. We are now at Lassay in western France, not far from the sea coast. My company, with the other machine gun companies of the 92nd Division received its preliminary training of about six weeks in the village of Fesnes Sur Apance in eastern France. We entered the line in the Vosges Mountains in the latter part of August, near the city of St. Die. There was a town, Frapelle near our position which, prior to our coming to the line neither the allies nor the Germans could hold for any length of time. One night we, with our machine guns and the French artillery, put a barrage over the town, and under that went our boys of the 317th Engineers and took the town. Not during our entire stay in this section was Frapelle again in German hands. While in this section I was sent to the gas school of the 1st corps, and under British and American instructors learned the art of gas warfare. When I was returned to my company it was in the Argonne Forest. There our division took some towns from the Germans. Then we went to Pout-a-Moussour. It is quite a large city and nearly every house there had been struck by a shell. Once in an airplane raid on the city a bomb missed our dugout by about 20 feet. On the morning of Nov. 10 we started a drive on the German lines opposite our positions. We took their first line of trenches and then went beyond that and cleared a large wood of them, making them depart in such haste that they left much ammunition and other supplies, which we captured. They tried to stop our advance, using a desperate artillery and machine gun fire. The fighting was stopped at 11 o'clock on the morning of Nov. 11. We had a detachment of Germans almost surrounded at that time. Picture the sudden cessation of innumerable artillery batteries, rifle and machine gun fire by the notes of a bugle and the hush that came over the world after a sudden cessation of hostilities. We talked to quite a few of the Germans after it was over. That night "No Man' s Land" was illuminated by rockets, star shells and bonfires, where the night before the faintest glow of a match would have drawn the most intense barrage of shot and shell. We don't know how long it will be before we are coming back, but are pretty anxious for it to come around." Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--A SURPRISE PARTY--In honor of a returned soldier boy, E. Blakely, there was a big surprise party given at the home of N. Blakely, near Yates, last Sunday. The young soldier had been prevailed upon to attend morning services at the church and upon his return was greeted by 81 guests who had come to give him welcome home. The pleasure of the day was not all of the young man's, for the guest were entertained by the soldier's recital of the many hardships through which he had passed in a foreign land. Refreshments were served and a dandy good time in general was had by all. Those present: Rev. White, Cooper Dennis and family, Seymour Andrews and family, Thos. Robb and family, Wm. Swetnam and family, Thos. Banning and family, Mr. and Mrs. N. Magruder, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swetnam, Estill Robb and family, Stephen Pitney and family, John Blakely and family, Mrs. Travis Magruder and daughter, Mrs. Walker Magruder and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips, Frank Pitney and family, W. t. Williams and family, John Sartin and family, Thaney Blakely and family, Wm. Creson and family, Miss Venira Blakely, Miss Bertha Jones, Mrs. Edna Sunderland, Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, Miss Mary Durnil, Mrs. Pearl Yates, and Mary Goon, Messrs. Roy Ware, Wilton Ware, John Duncan, Robt. Yates, Bryan Woods, Robt. Tribble, Ray Bartie, L. O. Green. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mrs. Clarence Feland was called to Columbia yesterday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. J. P. Goldsberry. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Cards were received here this week announcing the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Burgess of Kansas City, who has been named Richard Nelson. Mrs. Burgess will be best remembered as Miss Naomi Robb. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Hampton Perkins, who is still suffering from the after effects of the flu, and which he seems to be unable to shake off, was in town Tuesday for the first time in several weeks. He informed us that if he made no further improvement he might take a short trip to the south following his sale on the 24th. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--D. M. Sunderland Jr., last week sold his farm of 90 acres, better known as the Fred Robb farm, to Mrs. Silas Proctor, and will give possession at once. We did not learn the price paid. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Born, on the 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Burckhartt, a daughter. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mrs. Virgil Phillips and daughter, Miss Alberta, of near Burton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Magruder during the week. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Richards received a letter last week from their son, Roy, advising them of his safe arrival in this country. Soon after reaching France, Roy was operated on for appendicitis and has never fully recovered his strength. He hopes to soon be at home after a short stay at the hospital at Camp Dodge, Ia. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Miss Cora Buckley, who recently passed a civil service examination, received notification this week of her appointment to a position in the treasury department at Washington. She will leave about the 25th, and assume her duties March 1. Her sister, Miss Ruth, has been holding a similar position in Washington for several months. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--The name of George Hughes, whose address was given as Higbee, RFD No. 1, appeared in the casualty list this week, he being reported as slightly wounded. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--The Luther Warford sale last Saturday drew a big crowd and everything brought top prices, the sale totaling much more than had been expected. Mr. Warford and family left Tuesday for Glendale, Arizona, with the view of making it their home. They are given up with a great deal of regret by a wide circle of friends, and all join the NEWS in the hope that health and prosperity may ever attend them. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--BETTER PICTURES AT THE GEM--Manager C. H. Cleeton of the Gem informs us that, beginning March 5, the Gem will show the best pictures that money can buy, he having this week closed a contract with the producers for the Paramount Artcraft Star Service, which features such stars as Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite Clark, Chas. Ray, Geraldine Farrar, Billie Burke, Wm. S. Hart, D. W. Griffin productions and "Fatty" Arbuckle. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mrs. Ernest Short of Madison Mo returned to her home today after several days visit with the family of Wm. Short. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--7 Feb 1919--A LETTER FROM W. H. LLOYD--Warnie Lloyd this week received the following letter from his nephew, W. H. Lloyd, who is with the army of occupation in Germany, written Jan 16: "Will drop you a few lines to let you know I am well, and hope this finds you the same. I guess you are working everyday. Well, so am I. But not hard work. It is just now and then you work in the army, and then it is not work--it is duty. We have a bed to sleep on now and two sheets--white--and we change them two a week. I am in Andernarch, Germany. It is a place of about 30,000. But you know how an American is: he wants to be here one day and gone the next. A YMCA man said all the soldiers asked him when were they going to get some chocolates, when were they going to get paid and when were they going home. I guess he was about right. That is about all they ask anybody nowadays, because they are ready to come home any time they start them. They are all anxious to get back to the states and so am I. "I haven't heard tell of Tom, (Longdon) but wrote him about two weeks ago. Guess he will get it. "I haven't received a letter from anyone since I have been in France, and think it about time I was getting a letter from someone from the states. I would like to get one to see what it looks like, and hear some news once in awhile. Everything is going fine so far. I am enjoying the best of the trip in European country, but I do not like the people. The states are good enough for me. I don't know for sure, but I don't think we will get back until March or April, but when we do there will be a big time in the old town that night. I hope everybody back there is well and doing well, because I know how it is not to get a letter or hear from home or some of your friends. We are still on the Rhine, and have been here since Nov 16. I have sure seen some country over here, and hope to tell you all about it soon." (Note: The theme of not receiving any mail was repeated in the letters of many of the young soldiers. A later account confirmed that the problem was in the delivery of the mail to that part of Europe, not the lack of letters.) Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--FARM FOR SALE--Seventy-three acres farm lying on county road 6 miles southwest of Higbee. Good house, barn, etc. At a big bargain if taken at once. Call or address U. M. Thompson, Route 2, Higbee, Mo. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--WM. J. SNYDER DEAD--Wm. J. Snyder, a pioneer citizen of Howard county died at his home near Burton Monday night at 8 o' clock. The deceased was born in Chariton County near Switzler's old mill, June 2nd, 1840. He united with the Methodist church in 1862. He is survived by his wife and two brothers, B. F. Snyder of Fayette, and five sisters. The funeral and burial will take place today (Wednesday) at 2:30 o'clock--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--IN MEMORIAM--Mrs. Anna Pitsford, beloved wife of George Irvin Pitsford, who died at her home near Higbee on December 22, 1918, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deitreck, of Wyaconda, and was born in Clark county on July 15, 1883. She was married to Mr. Pitsford on May 23, 1914, and moved to this place about a year ago. They were the parents of one child, Mary Alice, who with the heartbroken husband and father, survives. She also leaves her parents, two sisters: Mrs. Lizzie Grinnel, and Miss Sallie, of Wyaconda, and one brother, John, of Camp Bowie, Texas. She was a consecrated Christian woman and was a member of the Methodist church at Wyaconda, with which she united in 1904. She was likewise a dutiful daughter and loving and devoted wife and mother, and during her short residence here endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. she bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude, and when the Death Angel came he found her prepared and unafraid. The body was taken back to her old home and tenderly laid to rest amid the scenes of her childhood in Bear Branch cemetery. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Thos. Waller Todd, one of Howard county's prominent young farmers, died at his home near Fayette Friday of last week from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Margaret Maupin, who taught school here several terms. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cooper went to Fayette Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Cooper's nephew, Dick Robinson, who died at the home of his father Lum Robinson, three miles north of Fayette, on the 1st, from tuberculosis. He was in the draft and went to Ft. Snelling, Minn., last summer, but was discharged a few months later on account of ill health. He is survived by his father and one brother. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. John W. Blakely went to Yates Wednesday to see Mr. Blakeley's brother, Elbert, who returned from France two or three weeks ago, and who returned home Tuesday from Camp Funston. He saw some hard service and spent several weeks in a hospital as a result of a gas attack. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks received a letter this week from her brother, Miller Pyle, who left France for England last December, informing her that by the time she received the letter he would be on his way home. It is needless to add that she, as well as other relatives and friends can hardly wait for his arrival. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mrs. Dan Rice Sr., while returning home Saturday, tripped on a loose board in one of the few remaining wooden sidewalks in town, and was thrown violently to the ground striking on her right shoulder. On account of her shoulder swelling and being so sore that any movement was almost impossible, the extent of her injuries could not be determined until yesterday when it was found that besides being severely bruised and shaken up generally she had three ribs broken. It will be some time before she will be able to be out. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--R. G. Duncan and Travis Magruder attended the funeral of L. A. Stark at Yates Wednesday. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Joe Lusby came home Wednesday from Camp Funston to remain. We could not learn as to whether or not he saw overseas duty. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. John Egley and children were called to Lansing, Kansas, Wednesday by the death of Mrs. Egley's sister, Mrs. W. H. Byrd, who died at her home in that place that day. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. David Chaney and Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Patterson were called to Moberly Wednesday by the death of Wm. Chaney's sister, Mrs. Mary J. Strain. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--We printed bills this week for Caleb Lynch, who will sell a big lot of personal property on the 10th. See list in this issue. Mr. Lynch has decided to quit farming, for a time, at least, and will likely locate in Higbee, Moberly or Armstrong. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Our congratulations to Miss Alberta Andrews. One of the twenty-three Juniors in music at Howard-Payne college, Fayette, in a recital examination, she made second to the highest grade in the class. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--The many Higbee friends of Josh Lynch, who has been in a hospital at Camp Pike, Ark., several weeks suffering from a severe attack of measles, will be glad to know that he is doing nicely and will soon be able to be out. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mrs. Bert Walker has been confined to her home most all week as a result of having stepped on a rusty nail last Sunday, which penetrated her foot to quite a depth. The foot was badly swollen for a day or two and it was feared blood poison might result, but all danger of that has passed, we are pleased to say, and she will be able to be out as usual in a few days. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Luther Warford sold his farm of 70 acres four miles south of town last Friday to R. A. Reynolds at $45 per acre, and will sell all of his personal property, a list of which can be seen in this issue, tomorrow, the 8th, beginning at 10 o'clock, and will leave as soon after the sale as possible with his family for Arizona with the view of locating. Some more mighty good people gone wrong, we are afraid, and along with their numerous other friends hope their removal is only temporary. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--EDWARD MCCUNE DEAD--Edward McCune died this morning at 6:30 o'clock at his home, six miles southwest of Clark. Mr. McCune had not been strong for some time, but was in his usual health when he got up this morning about 5 o'clock to start the fire. He was suddenly taken ill and passed away before a physician could reach him. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two brothers. The sons are Ambrose and Reuben who live near Clark. The brothers are Henry McCune who lives in Montana, and John McCune, who resides in Ripley County, Mo. Mr. McCune belongs to one of the widely known families in Randolph county. He was a prosperous farmer and stock dealer; a man respected in his community for his business ability and just dealings. He was the son of Rev. John McCune, deceased, who in his day was a familiar figure among the ministers of the Christian church in Randolph county. Mr. McCune followed the teachings of his father, united with the church, and lived an died in the faith it teaches. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at the Christian church in Clark, conducted by Rev. Larson. Burial in Macedonia cemetery, east of Clark--Moberly Democrat, Feb 4. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--HIGBEE TO HAVE ANOTHER PICTURE SHOW--Higbee, we learn, is to have another picture show, Everett Tritch of Moberly, and an experienced picture show man, having rented the Hirsch building, it is said, which will be remodeled and made into an up to date moving picture theater, and be ready for occupancy about March 1. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts received a letter this week from their son, Bernice, advising them of his save arrival in this country from France. Shortly after entering the navy, and while making a trip to France, Bernice fell down a hatchway of his ship, falling a distance of twenty-five feet, and broke both bones of his right leg just below the knee, the bones protruding through the flesh. On reaching France he was hurried to a hospital where he has been ever since. He has never been able to walk without the aid of crutches. He hopes to be as good as new following an x-ray examination to be made of the injury, and The NEWS joins his many friends in the hope such will be the case. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--MARTIN TRIPLETT DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Triplett, who moved from this vicinity to Redstone, Montana, several years ago, will be pained to learn of the death of their son, Martin, who died in Kansas City on January 17 from flu and pneumonia. He was born on the old home place near Higbee on June 17, 1902, and moved with the family to Redstone, Montana, in 1913, and where he graduated from the public school at the age of 15. He had gone to Kansas City to take a course at the Sweeney Automobile School and was taken down at once, dying eight days after his arrival there. Interment was made at Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City. Besides his parents, he leaves four brothers and two sisters--Ezra, Walter and Fannie of Redstone, henry, of Dooley, Mont., Mrs. Mae Casity and Mrs. Ola Davis of Kansas City. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--THOS. JENNINGS DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Thos. Jennings were pained when word came Saturday that he was dead, his death occurring at his home in Minneapolis, Minn, on Friday, Jan 31, 1919, from pneumonia, with which he was stricken only two days before. The body was brought to Higbee Sunday and conveyed to the home of his brother-in-law, J. R. Robb, where short funeral services were held Monday. Interment was made in the Robb family cemetery south of town. John Thomas Jennings was the son of Mike and Mary Jennings, and was born in Ireland, in 1865, was 54 years, 6 months and 11 days of age. He came to America at an early age and to Higbee about 35 years ago. He was married in 1888 to Miss Ella Robb of this place, who, with their son, Thomas, the only child born to them, and who is now serving his country in France, survives him. The family moved from Higbee some ten years or more ago, and had been living in Minneapolis for the past few years. Mr. Jennings was reared in the Catholic church and held to that faith all through life. The sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--L. A. STARK DEAD--L. A. Stark, familiarly known as "Lew," one of the county's most highly respected citizens, died at his home four miles northwest of Yates at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, 1919, from a complication of diseases. He was 77 years old, having been born July15, 1842. He was a brother of the late James and Will Stark, and was the last remaining member of his family. He is survived by his widow, three daughters and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Yates, of which he had long been a faithful member, by Rev. N. B. Green, and interment made in the Roanoke cemetery. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--DIED AT HARRISBURG--George T. Drane, died at his home near Harrisburg on Wednesday of last week, aged 84 years. He was born and raised in Boone county and lived practically where he died. His funeral was preached by Rev. S. S. Keith, formerly pastor of the church at Harrisburg--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--IN MEMORY OF HERBERT LEWIS.--Sergt. Claude Lewis, who has been in the Marine for several years, and who is now located at Quantico, Va., sends us the following lines to the memory of his brother, Herbert Lewis, of Co. "C" 5th Machine Gun Brigade, 9th Separate Replacement Battalion, U. S. Marine Corps, who enlisted at St. Louis on August 8, 918, sailed from Quantico, Va., Oct 26, and died at Brest, France, on December 19, 1918: "Dear Brother, brave soldier and comrade, You gave your life so free, That our land may be a free land From the "Kultur" of Germany. Though thou did not on the field of battle, And the strife had ceased to be, You had joined the countless Heroes. Who gave their all for Democracy. Your deeds are written in our memory, Your face is drawn on our brain, Though our burden of sorrow is heavy, Our pride of you lightens the pain. Your place by the fireside is vacant, It will be always thus to me, But duty called, Who dare not obey it? Thus it was you crossed over the sea. Soldier of the Sea I salute you; Always faithful to the last, Your earthly duties are ended, The rumors of war have passed. You have bequeathed us a heritage so noble, May we enhance its value so great, That you may know of our earnest endeavor, When we meet at the pearly gate. The last earthly Taps have sounded, The great Captain has called you above, It is a call you have heard and answered, There you will find peace always and--Love. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Jane gave me permission to share this with the lists. This may be of special interest to any of you who might have attended MU. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane DeBellis" <jdebellis@uwf.edu> To: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <mkbowlin@iland.net> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 31 Jan 1919 > Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patrick of near town > and Mr. and Mrs. Miller Robb went to Moberly yesterday to attend the funeral > of J. O. > Stipp, a nephew of Mr. Pattricks, who was killed by a New York Central train > in Cleveland, Ohio, Monday. Young Stipp was in the army and was on duty > when he met with the accident which cost him his life. > > Kathy, > > I had wondered if this would be in the Higbee paper as a number of my > mother's family lived in the Higbee area. This would be Julius Otto Stipp, > the son of William Wesley Stipp and Adelia Ragsdale Stipp. Adelia was the > daughter of Julius Ragsdale and Eliza Pattrick. He was the brother of my > grandmother, Hallie Stipp Butterly. He is among the MU graduates > memorialized in the Memorial Union tower (now connecting the north and south > wings of the Union at MU) built to honor MU graduates killed during the > Great War. His name is on the South wall of the archway interior. As a MU > alum myself (and former employee) hardly a day went by when I failed to > search out his name on the arch. He is buried in Oakland cemetary in > Moberly along side his parents, sister Hallie, infant niece Dorcas Butterly > and I believe a couple of young nephews who were the sons of his brother > Isaac Willard Stipp and Carrie DeGarmo Stipp. Feel free to share this with > the list. > > Jane DeBellis > Milton, FL > >

Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--SOLD ON THE BLOCK--George Grossman (Turner) the colored man who died in Fayette January 6th, mention of which has been made, was the last negro in Howard county to be sold on the block. In 1885 when Col. R. C. Clark was prosecuting attorney, Turner, along with several other negroes, was tried and convicted for vagrancy. The others were able to pay their fines but Turner was not. Therefore, he was officially sold at the South front door of the Court House. Andy J. Herndon, then County Clerk, was the highest bidder for Turner and the price paid was $30. Turner remained on Herndon's farm for about 30 years and generally made good help. He was, of course, paid regular wages, but never saved any of his money. Col. Clark is authority for the statement that Turner was the last negro sold on the block in Howard county--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--A LETTER FROM THOS. LONGDON--Thos. Longdon, who is with the famous 89th division in France, to which most of the other Higbee boys belong, writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. London, from somewhere in Belgium, under date of Nov 31: "Dear Mother: I will answer your most welcome letter, which found me well, and I hope when you receive this it will find you all the same. We came from France to "somewhere in Belgium," and we found it a pretty lively town and some good Belgian people. They are sure happy, though not as happy as we are, for the war is over, I guess. We sure have some time, and these boys are all the time joking and fussing, but they don't mean it. They are all fighting men. We have gone through the war together and we are coming home together, and we have our times together. Tell everybody hello, but tell them I can't write to them all yet, but will try to write each a letter. I wish I was there to eat a good turkey dinner with you. I think we will be home inside of ninety days, and if we are we will have a real time when I do reach home. I will have a good story to tell and it will take a month to tell it. And it will be a true story of rough fighting and a well trained bunch of men. The 89th has done its part." In a second letter from Waxweiler, Germany, "I was sure glad to hear from you and glad you are all well, but sorry to hear that father was not so well. Tell him not to work so hard and wait until I get back and he won't have to work hard. Well, mother, have the pig big and fat when I reach home, for I want one big ham of him and his ribs. All the boys are writing and they are sure happy, and we were the same way when we went over the top. We never got excited or nothing like that. We wanted to get the work over, so took it easy, I am sending some post cards from this town, Maxweiler Germany. But I don't think we will be here long." Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--W. I. Williams received a letter this week from his son, Jesse, who is in France with the 89th Division as a cook, and who has been in the thickest of the fighting, in which he stated that the day before the armistice was signed a big shell exploded within fifty feet of his quarters, killing several men. He reported all of the Higbee bunch as being well and all looking forward eagerly to the time where they shall receive orders to pack their grips for the good old U. S. A. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Geo. Asbury, who landed in New York from France a few days before Christmas, and who was taken to the hospital at Camp Dodge Ia., returned to the latter place Sunday after a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury, of east of town. He was wounded in the back, it will be remembered, and is a long way yet from being well, but is improving slowly. He was a member of a machine gun company and on the day he was injured was back of the front several miles resting up, and for the amusement of himself and the crowd, being quite a horseman, undertook to master an unruly horse, several of his comrades having wagered that he could not ride it. Having quieted the animal, he was just starting to mount it, when a big shell burst just above him, a fragment of which cut off the horse's head and then struck him in the back. He did not lose consciousness until he had adjusted his gas mask, the command to don which was given at the crack of the big shell. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Born, on the 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Warford a son. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Earl Shafer returned Saturday from Camp Funston to remain. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Ernest Fowler returned home Saturday from Camp Funston to remain. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--W. R. Pattrick, who has been suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis for some time, went to Kansas City Monday to consult a specialist. He was accompanied by Mrs. Pattrick. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Milton Jackson, who returned from France two weeks ago, arrived Wednesday for a visit with his sister, Mrs. R. R. Walton. Mr. Jackson saw some hard service and was caught in a gas attack, but has entirely recovered from all effects of it. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mrs. Mattie Embree, who has been at Moberly several weeks nursing her sister, Mrs. Walter Shifflet, who has been very ill from pneumonia following the flu, came home Wednesday for a short rest. She reports Mrs. Shifflet as being very weak but states that she is gradually improving. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Bert Enochs, who spent Saturday and Sunday at Kirksville, informs us that he will move to that place, and will probably leave next week. Mr. and Mrs. Enochs will be missed by a wide circle of friends and are given up with a great deal of regret. All hope their absence will be only temporary. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patrick of near town and Mr. and Mrs. Miller Robb went to Moberly yesterday to attend the funeral of J. O. Stipp, a nephew of Mr. Pattricks, who was killed by a New York Central train in Cleveland, Ohio, Monday. Young Stipp was in the army and was on duty when he met with the accident which cost him his life. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--J. H. Bradley, who recently moved to Moberly, left Monday with his family for Glendale, Arizona, with the intention of making it their home should they like the country. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Lay, who also recently moved to Moberly from near here, who will spend some time in the west for Mr. Lay's health, he having developed symptoms of tuberculosis following an attack of the flu, and from which he has not fully recovered. The best wishes of a host of friends follow them. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Clint Leedom, one of Moberly's best known printers, and quite well known here, especially among members of the republican party, he being one of the country leaders, died at his home in that city Monday from cancer of the throat, with which he had been afflicted for a year or more. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--The case of the state vs., Vernie Magruder, tried in circuit court in Fayette last week, resulted in a hung jury. Magruder was charged with racing a horse in the public highway and running into a buggy being driven by Mrs. O. S. Pitney and seriously injuring the latter. Magruder's defense was that the horse ran away and that he could not control it. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Edmund Burke was here Sunday from Moberly, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Burke. On his discharge from the Navy a few weeks ago he lost no time in reopening his law office in Moberly and announcing as a candidate for city attorney, an office he came within a few votes of landing two years ago. He has no opposition this time and will be Moberly's next city attorney, as the nomination is equivalent to election. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--ROTHWELL SWEENEY MARRIED? Mrs. Lusetta Harris received a letter the first of the week from her grandson, Rothwell Sweeney, who has seen some hard service in France as an anti-aircraft gunner, is which he stated that he was married, and that his bride was now in school taking a course in English. As he failed to state the date of his marriage or give the name of his bride, Mrs. Harris about half inclined to think that he was only joking. She expressed her doubt in her reply, but told him if he was married in reality to bring his bride right along and that she would be a mother to her as she had been to him. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--DAVID RICHARDS DEAD--T. C. Walton, secretary of the Higbee Knights of Pythias lodge, received a message Saturday informing him of the death of David Richards at his home in San Luis Obispo, Cal., on the 24th. Mr. Richards was a former well known citizen of Higbee and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death. He is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Born, on the 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Summers, a son. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41-- A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Mr. and Mrs. Luke Sharp this week received the following letter from their son, David, who is in France with the 89th Division, bearing date of December 10th, which we are permitted to print: "It has been some time since I had a chance to write to you, so I am taking the first chance. We are marching almost every day. At night we are "stopping" with the German civilians. They have been treating us fine. "We left Halles, France, on Nov, 23, and have made 224 kilometers, which is 140 English miles. On our march we passed through the lower part of Belgium, across Luxemburg and are now about 50 miles into the heart of Deutchland. We certainly have seen some very beautiful country. Belgium and Germany are more beautiful than France. "Here are some of the towns we passed through: The first stop was Stenay, a town we captured the night of the 10th when we crossed the river. From there to Meix, Belgium, a distance of 25 miles, with a full pack for one day's hike, is a record. We spent Thanksgiving day there. The next day we marched to Muisson, to Heinlangy, to Harben, Steinheim, (Germany) Grosselettgen, to the place we are now. We had the mountains in western Germany to cross, which was sure mean hiking. "We will probably be here for some time then we will move to Coblenz on the Rhine. I don't know how long we will stay there--quite a while--then sail for the States. "I received a few letters and two of the old reliable papers Sunday. They were the first I had seen for quite a spell and I sure enjoyed them. "The night you people celebrated the armistice we had the worst fighting we have had. But nothing could stop the boys from crossing the Muese river. We knew on the 10th that the armistice would be declared, but it was too good to be true and we did not believe it. I believe peace will be signed before log and will return home as soon as transportation can be afforded. "The German army has been demobilized and we meet them in every town. When we are billeted in a town and meet a soldier, he salutes as if he belonged to our army." Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--HAYDEN BLAKELY MARRIED--Hayden Blakely, who sailed for France with his regiment several months ago, but who got no further than England, on account of the armistice, was married in that country on New Year's day to Miss Martha Edwards, and hopes to be home with his bride in a short time. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--A DOUBLE WEDDING--Mr. John Lindsey Andrews and Miss Opal Dougherty and Mr. Olan Alexander and Miss Eunice Dougherty, two of the most popular young couples residing in the Myers vicinity, sprang a surprise on their numerous friends Thursday by quietly slipping away to Moberly where they were united in marriage, but by whom we could not learn, and leaving immediately for a short trip to St. Louis. Mr. Andrews is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Andrews of south of town and is a most exemplary and worthy young man. His bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claibe Dougherty, and one of Howard's most capable teachers. Mr. Alexander comes from one of Howard's best families and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dougherty and is one of the vicinity's most winsome and popular young ladies. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mrs. Belle Murphy is the happiest woman in Higbee this week, her sons, Mark and Paul, being at home. The latter, who arrived from France, where he had been with the Engineers for several months, only last week, came home Saturday night, surprising his mother, who did not even know that he was in the country. He will return to New York about February 8, to remain until he is mustered out of the service, when he will return to Higbee, likely to remain. Mark, who has been in the Navy for several years, came home Tuesday to remain, having secured his release from the service that he might take charge of the store of his grandfather, M. Murphy, who is now in his 80th year and who, though strong and vigorous and maintaining all his faculties as in his younger days, has decided to retire and take life easy. And we do not know a person in town who deserves a rest more than Mr. Murphy, who has been on the job day and night, almost for thirty years. He has prospered as he deserved to and built up a big business, which his grandson, who is a "chip off the old block," will no doubt keep going in the same vigorous and successful fashion, as he is a hustler and capable of putting over anything he undertakes. He has our very best wishes for success. Miss Lulu Murphy, who has been her father's chief assistant for several years, will leave in a short time, we learn, for Excelsior Springs, and may make it her home, the waters there having about restored her to perfect health. Along with her host of friends, the NEWS hopes her residence there will be only temporary and that Higbee will always be her home. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mrs. William Cadmus visited friends in Moberly and Elliott the first of the week. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

In The Cemetery paper I have it says: In a field across the road east of the Robb Cemetery, and 1/4 mile north is a grave of Surrilda, wife of S. (probably Shelton) Lessley, died 6 Oct. 1877, aged 42 years, 9 months, 23 days. S. Lexsley (this is the way it was spelled on my paper)was one of the most progressive of Higbee's earliest residents, very active in its commerce. Another stone is at this site, though we were unable to move it to check for engraving. Berta

Okay Kathy you have managed to stump me on this one. I think from the info in the obit that this is the son of Andrew J. Lessley son of the elder Shelton Lessley (1833-1910) and his first wife Surrilda Pyle. I identified Andrew J. Lessley in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 census records. I show that he married a Mattie E. (at least that is what the name looked like in the census record) about 1880. I have never identified any children from this marriage. The 1890 census of course was destroyed and Andrew J. Lessley died on May 21, 1893 (no obit on him) and is buried in the Old Higbee Cemetery. I am guessing that his widow and children must have moved away before the 1900 census. Wow a whole other branch of the family to investigate. Carole Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--MAY LESSLEY DIES IN FRANCE--Former Higbee Boy Succumbs to Wounds Received in Argonne Forest Battle--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. Nettie Lessley, formerly of this place, will be grieved to learn of the death of her son, May Gordon Lessley, which occurred in France on November 16th, from wounds received in the Argonne battle on September 28.  He was a member of Co. H. 136th (138th?) St. Louis Infantry, which saw some of the hardest fighting of the war. Young Lessley was the son of the late A. J. ("Andy") Lessley and was born at the old home place here, now owned by W. W. Brundege, and will be remembered by our older citizens as a very precocious youngster

Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--George Lessly returned Tuesday from the training camp at Waco, Texas, to remain, having received his discharge. I believe that this George W. Lessly son of James Elgin Lessly (by his first wife). He was my great-uncle. He was born in 1896 in Oklahoma. I usually refer to him as George W. Lessly II as he was named for his paternal grandfather and otherwise things get confusing. I remember that George was supposed to have been in the armed forces during World War II but never found any record of it. Thanks for the info Kathy! Carole

Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--CHAMPION HUN KILLER--Roy Farrell, son of Taylor Farrell, near Holliday, is credited with championship honors for dead Huns during the open season in France, reports being to the effect that he put bullets in 260 of the enemy before the war closed. He earned sharp-shooting honors at Camp Funston and after getting to France continued to excel as a rifle shot. Every time he dropped a Hun while on duty he made a mark on the butt of his rifle. When the firing ceased these marks totaled 260. Roy has not been heard from since Mack Alverson, who was with him when he was hit, wrote about his misfortune--Paris Appeal. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Tyre Magruder, of the Sharon neighborhood, returned home the latter part of last week from France, the first from this vicinity, so far as we know, to return from overseas. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Raymond Shafer went to Huntsville Wednesday to accept a position as linotype operator on the Herald, and will likely remain, as he was promised a permanent position. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. Shannon Jarman returned Thursday to her home in Independence after a visit with her son, W. A. Sunderland, and daughter, Mrs. Thos. Bradley. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. May W. Spurling on the 22nd, but lived only about twenty-four hours. Interment made in the City cemetery. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Howard A. Brookes, of Fall River, Kan., is the guest of his uncle, Lee Hairl, and family. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks last week received the following letter from her brother, Miller Pyle, written from Southampton, England, under date of December 21, the letter being accompanied by a photograph, showing him seriously reduced in weight, one of the results of having been gassed: " I am getting along fine, but am still way under weight. As you can see by the picture, my face and hands are rather thin. However, I feel very good and in addition to the regular English meals I eat about two shillings a day extra. "Things are very much unsettled yet, and it may be some time before I get home. Am going to London while President Wilson is there. "Everything is very high here. Apples are 25c each, eggs 15c each and bananas 20c each. No sugar and not much meat or bread to be had. Things are getting some better, as we can get bacon in some stores--some times. "Visited all the historical places in London while there, and will be able to tell you many interesting things on my return, which I hope will be soon. "I am sure tired of uniforms and things military and long for the simple life once more. "The war seems to have damaged my sleeping more than anything else. I know if I were at your house in a white bed I could sleep. It surely makes me long for home to see Christmas shoppers rushing up and down the streets." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Rev. J. W. Strawn, of Moberly, a well known minister of the Christian church, and for the past fifteen years field agent for the Christian Orphan's Home in St. Louis, died at the Mayo Institute at Rochester, Minn., Sunday, following an operation for stomach trouble. Interment was made at Moberly. He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter, Mrs. W. B. Stone, who is quite well known here, having taught in our school several years. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. J. F. Miller writes us to change her address from Van Buren, to Texarkana, Ark., to which place they moved about a month ago. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. H. H. Zugg returned Monday from Lancaster where she was called by the death of her father, the Rev. C. W. Burnett, who died at his home in that place on the 11th. He was 87 years of age. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--The United States is the first nation on earth to eliminate booze by vote of the people, thus taking the lead in prohibition as in everything else. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--For any doubt we may have had--and we had 'em--as to the passage by Missouri legislature of the prohibition amendment, we most humbly apologize. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--As all saloons in the country will close their doors at midnight June 30, perhaps never again to reopen, a Bacchanalian orgy that will make the wildest night in ancient Rome look like a prayer meeting, can be looked for. And what a terrible "morning after" it will be, especially to the saloon keepers. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--HUNTER MAKING GOOD--Henry Burckhartt, Jefferson City correspondent of the Fayette Democrat-Leader, has the following to say about Randolph's popular representative: "Oak Hunter, the big representative from Randolph County, will be remembered by many Fayette folks as the big football player on the Central College team a few years ago. They used to claim that when they got Oak flat on his back he was too fat to turn himself over. He is not only a big man physically, but holds his own on the house floor with the best of them." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--MRS. MARY E. RANSDELL DEAD--Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ransdell died at 11:45 o'clock Sunday morning at her home three miles southwest of Moberly. Deceased was called to part with loved ones here while yet in young womanhood, being just past twenty-three years of age. In the home circle broken by her leaving she leaves her husband, Verness Ransdell and two small children. Other surviving relatives are her father and mother, Henry Neal and wife, of near Higbee; three brothers and two sisters. The brothers are William, Ada and Henry Neal. The sisters are Mrs. Iva Scrutchfield, Moberly and Miss Nonie Neal, Higbee. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Hager's chapel. Burial in the Hager cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Marion Hern, who received a message from the War Department two weeks ago advising him of the serious wounding of his son, Charles, in France on November 3, received a letter from the latter Friday of last week, the third since the date of the supposed injury, and in none of which he spoke of having been injured. In the last letter young Hern spoke of returning home, and stated that he would probably sail on the George Washington about December 20. It is evident that a mistake has been made as to his being injured, although his name appeared in the published casualty list last week among the severely wounded, or he is purposely keeping his injury from his parents. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Born, on the 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. John, a son. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Sweezor, a son. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A. J. Sweezor, who has been farming near Yates for the past three years, has rented the Tobe Cleeton residence and will move to Higbee, Mr. Cleeton, we learn, will move to a farm. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Henry Spurling, who left home two weeks ago with the view of getting a job and making his own way for a time, returned Wednesday, having turned his trip into a visit with an aunt in Oklahoma. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--J. C. Herron received a message Friday of last week informing him of the death, that day at his home in Adams, Nebr., of his brother-in-law, Wm. Littlejohn. He was about 65 years old and is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. He had numerous friends in Higbee, where he had frequently visited, who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. John Rankin received a message Tuesday informing her of the death that day at his home in Krebs, Okla., of her cousin, Chas. Hokey, Jr. He was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife and two children. Mr. Hokey had quite a number of friends and acquaintances here who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Will Morley, who left for the West several months ago, locating at Henderson, Mont, has moved to Black Lake, Idaho, and orders the NEWS send to him there. He stated that he is just recovering from a close call from the flu. He and his brother, he says, have a big timber contract that will last a year or more and that if they can get through without any back luck will be able to live on easy street for a time. He asks to be remembered to all old Higbee friends. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--35 AND 13 WED--Miles E. Neal, aged 35 years, and Mary Ellen Smith, of the youthful age of 13, both of Higbee, secured a marriage license here Thursday afternoon of Recorder Halliburton, and were immediately married in his office by Judge M. A. Finnell. They were accompanied by her father, John A. Smith, of Higbee--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--AMBULANCE MEN HELP ITALIAN REFUGEES--Aid Old People Who Were Driven from Homes by Austrians a Year Ago--The following, taken from an English paper published in Rome, will be of pleasing interest to readers of The NEWS, the particular ambulance driver referred to being Claude Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Stevenson: "After all the wounded had been evacuated from the front, Section 565 began transporting refugees, not because it was ordered, but because of the goodness of their American hearts. "Thousands of old men, women and children who had been driven from their homes by the invading Austrians over a year ago, packed up all their belongings after the great Allied victory and started back to their old homes. "The men in the Section could not ride by and see tottering old men and women walking and carrying heavy bundles and so they decided to given these people a lift. Every trip found the Yankee ambulances loaded to the limit. Some men carried goats, pigs, chickens and numerous other animals. "The refugees did not know what to make of the American soldiers. The Yanks would stop their cars, jump out and help the old ladies on and were careful of them as they would have been of their own fathers and mothers. "Stevie" Stevenson voiced the sentiment of the outfit when he said, "Hell's fire, gents, I'd give those people my last bit of grub and my last centesimi. They sure have been through some hard times." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. E. R. Denham of Billings, Mont, who was called here several weeks ago by the death of her son-in-law, Claude Bland, of Centralia, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mary Jarman of Clark, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Odus Bradley, Saturday. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--LYON-LUSBY--Mr. Virgil Lyon and Miss Odessa Lusby surprised their many friends Sunday afternoon, January 12, by driving to Armstrong, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Reverend G. C. Ormsbee. They were accompanied by the groom's sister, Miss Elsie, and the bride's brother, Mr. Will Lusby. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Lyon of west of town and is an industrious and worthy young man. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lusby of the same neighborhood and is a charming and modest young lady. The best wishes of a host of friends will follow them through life. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Finis, the 8-year-old son of Garret Lyon, while playing in the barn loft Tuesday, fell to the floor below and broke the large bone of his left arm just above the wrist. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--GUARDIAN'S NOTICE OF LETTERS--Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was, on the 9th day of December, 1918, appointed Guardian of the Person and Estate of Mary E. Daly, a person of unsound mind; and that Letters of Guardianship were issued to him by the Probate Court of Randolph County, Missouri, at Moberly, bearing date of December 9, 1918. All persons having claims against the estate of the said Mary E. Daly are required to exhibit them for allowance before the Probate Court of Randolph county, within one year from the date of publication of this notice, or they shall be barred forever. Chas. C. Hon, Guardian. Attest: Lillie M. Perine, Clerk of Probate. (First insertion Jan. 17, 1919) Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--IN MEMORY OF GEO. E. PITNEY--George E. Pitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pitney of near town, was 24 years, one month and one day old, and was born near Fayette on September 15, 1904, and was killed in battle in France October 25, 1918. Our darling Eddie was loved by the whole family. Perhaps he was loved too well. He had to sleep and die but God knows best. All we can do is to be ready to meet our loved one in that beautiful bright home where we shall part no more. His place is vacant, and everywhere we miss our darling blue eyed boy, and how much no one knows but us. He leaves a dear mother and father, six sisters and two brothers and relatives and friends to mourn his death. He is gone, but not forgotten. It won't be long until his dear father and mother will be with him, when they shall part no more. Our darling boy laid down his life for his friends and his beloved country, and is at rest. (Poem). Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

> > > > I'm not a lawyer either, but there is a law on the books in Missouri, > > which provides for the protection of ANY cemetery, according to the way I > > read this. I don't know what a lawyer might have to say to this, but it > > might be worth checking into. Granted, it's a misdemeanor, but if the > > charge were leveled often enough, it might run into a little bit of money. > > Found this on www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes using the search word, > > cemeteries. There were several changes made to the cemetery laws in > August > > of 2000. Wish I could remember where I read the news release when this > was > > first passed. > > > > > > Missouri Revised Statutes > > Chapter 214 > > Cemeteries > > Section 214.455 > > > > August 28, 2000 > > > > > > > > > > Destruction or defacing any cemetery property, penalty. > > 214.455. Every person who shall knowingly destroy, mutilate, disfigure, > > deface, injure, or remove any tomb, monument, or gravestone, or other > > structure placed in such cemetery or burial ground or place of burial of > any > > human being, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. > > > > (L. 1990 S.B. 625 § 2) > > > > > > > > Missouri General Assembly > > > > This one was kind of interesting too. Hmmmmm? > > > > Missouri Revised Statutes > > Chapter 214 > > Cemeteries > > Section 214.200 > > > > August 28, 2000 > > > > > > > > > > Title, how obtained to lands used for burial purposes. > > 214.200. When lands shall have been continuously used as a public or > private > > burial ground for a period of ten years or more and such land has not been > > deeded to the public for the purpose of a burial ground, a title may be > > obtained to such lands in the way and manner as is provided for the > > enlargement of burial grounds in section 214.080. > > > > (RSMo 1939 § 15276) > > Prior revisions: 1929 § 14067; 1919 § 1089; 1909 § 1311 > > > > > > > > > > Kathy Bowlin > > > > >

For anyone following the Moore family of Randolph County: The following is Francis Edward Starks, the fourth child of Jacob Thomas and Hilda Hutton Moore Starks, born November 7, 1918, died June 29, 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah. If anyone else is researching this line, I will be glad to share information. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob T. Stark, a son.

Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Wilbert McCune had the flu, recovered from it, and then was laid up again with an abscess under his left arm. Several years ago, when he was a small boy, Wilbert was bitten on the finger by a rat and every eighteen months, regularly, he suffers from a sore that appears where he was bitten. He thinks that his recent indisposition is attributable to a sympathetic aggravation from the rat bite of years ago.--Clark Chronicle. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--The many Higbee friends of Joe Jones, brother of Thos. Jones, and who had charge of the Bakery following the accidental shooting of Mr. Jones five years ago, will be pained to hear of his death, which occurred in France on November 23rd, from pneumonia. He had been in France since April and spent several months in the front line trenches. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--HIGBEE TO HAVE AN AUTO HEARSE--C. L. Feland, Higbee's furniture dealer and undertaker, will put the town on a par with other up to date towns in this locality by the addition of an auto hearse. He spent the first of the week in Kansas City making arrangements for the car and expects to receive it within a short time. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Miss Olivia White who is teaching near Middle Grove, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Leonard Pitney, Saturday and Sunday. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--The many Higbee friends of Frank Magruder, who went to Springfield, Ill, several weeks ago to work, will regret to learn that he is in a hospital helpless from inflammatory rheumatism. He will be taken to Excelsior Springs as soon a he is able to travel. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--We printed bills this week for W. H. Bradley who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm north of Yates on the 25th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Bradley recently sold his farm, which is underlaid with a fine vein of coal near the surface, to Kansas parties, who will open one or more strip mines. Mr. Bradley is now in search of another farm. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--INSANE SOLDIER BEATS WIFE--The following from the Paris Appeal, will be of interest to Higbee people, Short being a former citizen of this place. "Ernest Short was returned to the asylum at Fulton last Friday, after making a violent attack on his wife. He had been home only a few days, having been taken away from the asylum by his wife before he was in condition to be discharged. Short, it will be remembered, lost his mind while in the army camp at Camp Funston. He was sent back to Madison a month ago and later brought to Paris for safe keeping until he could be sent to Fulton. His wife placed him in the institution as a private patient. Desiring to remain over there, she was given a position in the asylum through the influence of the Red Cross Service Committee. Last week she decided to bring her husband home. Being a private patient, the asylum authorities had no option in the matter. Mrs. Short was badly beaten when attacked by her husband last Thursday. "The question of whether the Government or the county should care for this unfortunate fellow has not been definitely decided, and the same is true of Private Meranda, though it would seem just as much the duty of the Government to care for the boys who break down mentally as with those who break down physically." Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--BRADLEY-FUHRMAN--A romance, begun when each attended the district school, was culminated Wednesday Jan. 15, when Mr. C. D. Bradley, and Miss Ethlyn G. Fuhrman drove to the home of the Rev. Jas. Linn of near Salem, and were united in marriage. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fuhrman and is a refined and modest young lady whose sunny disposition and cheery smiles made her a great favorite among her many friends. The groom is an industrious and prosperous young farmer of noble character and splendid habits and held in the highest esteem by all who know him and is in every way worthy of the fair prize he has won. They will go to housekeeping at once on his farm near Salem. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--TOOK FRENCH LEAVE--Henry, eldest son of Postmaster and Mrs. M. W. Spurling, left home Wednesday of last week without the knowledge or consent of his parents and as yet they have not heard from him. School having been closed most of the time until the first of the year on account of the flu, Henry became obsessed with the idea that he had to have a job of some kind, and when school reopened had lost all interest in his studies, and as his parents insisted on his going to school he took matters in his own hands, informing them in a letter from Moberly that he was off for a short visit. It is believed he has gone to Oklahoma, to an aunt's and Mr. and Mrs. Spurling hope to hear from him in a few days. While they regret, of course, that he left home, they are not at all uneasy about him, and they need not be, for Henry is about as steady and industrious a boy as can be imagined, and it is our guess that he will land a good job and after rubbing up against the world for a time on his own account, will return enriched in purse and better equipped than ever to take up his school duties. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Earl Stallman of Yates came home Wednesday from Camp Funston to remain, having received his discharge. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--George Lessly returned Tuesday from the training camp at Waco, Texas, to remain, having received his discharge. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Born, on the 14th, to Mrs. Elmer Dennis, a daughter. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Born, on the 10th, at Lafayette, Colo., to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hackward, a son. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Misses Stella and Minnie Jackson left Monday for Canton after a visit of several weeks with their niece, Mrs. R. R. Walton. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Mrs. Jas. Humphrey is spending the week in Moberly with her daughter, Mrs. Marvin Moss. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--MAY LESSLEY DIES IN FRANCE--Former Higbee Boy Succumbs to Wounds Received in Argonne Forest Battle--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. Nettie Lessley, formerly of this place, will be grieved to learn of the death of her son, May Gordon Lessley, which occurred in France on November 16th, from wounds received in the Argonne battle on September 28. He was a member of Co. H. 136th (138th?) St. Louis Infantry, which saw some of the hardest fighting of the war. Young Lessley was the son of the late A. J. ("Andy") Lessley and was born at the old home place here, now owned by W. W. Brundege, and will be remembered by our older citizens as a very precocious youngster. When quite a child he moved with his mother to St. Louis, where he had since made his home. During his school days he took up the study of vocal music, and as he had an excellent voice, developed into a beautiful singer, as all who his rendition of "The Holy City" at the Christian church on the occasion of his last visit to the old home town several years ago, can testify. He is survived by his mother, one brother and two sisters, all of whom have the deepest sympathy of their many old Higbee friends. He was a cousin of Shelton Lessley, who is in France as a member of the engineers, and who came through the conflict without a scratch. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--C. W. Lay returned to his home in Tyler, Minn., Wednesday after a month's visit with relatives in this section. Mr. Lay moved to Minnesota in 1904, and this wash is first trip back to his old home. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mobley, of near Higbee, have received dainty little cards announcing the birth of a son, on January 10. The little man has been given the name of John William--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--The residence of Rev. W. T. Henson of Moberly was destroyed by fire at noon Tuesday, the fire starting, it is thought, from defective wiring. The house was partially insured, but nothing was carried on the contents, which were partially insured, but nothing was carried on the contents, which were practically all destroyed. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--The Marshall Democrat-News says that Roy Adams and Fred Alexander of Moberly have been charged by the prosecuting attorney of Saline county with attempting to buy off a state witness in the case of the state vs. David Creely, charged with robbing the bank at Miami last March, and that they gave the witness $200 to withhold his evidence. They were arrested and promptly gave bond for their appearance at the March term of court. They deny the charge most stoutly and their many Higbee friends are confident they will be able to prove their innocence. Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--MCKENZIE BROTHERS DIE--The two sons of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. McKinzie, former well known citizens of this vicinity, but now residents of near Huntsville, died at their parents' home there last month. Herman Eugene McKinzie laid aside his earthly labors Sunday morning, Dec 15, at 5 o'clock. He became ill on Monday and lived but six days afterward. During his six days illness he suffer from sufferings untold. He was nineteen years and two months old at the time of his death. Herman was a bright, ambitious young man, and was loved by all who knew him. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. McKinzie, he leaves one brother, Jesse, whose home is with his parent and the last few months, three sisters--Enda, Dora Bertha of the home; one nephew, Raymond Estil. He also leaves a host of mourning relatives, and friends. Interment was made at New Hope cemetery the following Tuesday. Monday evening, Dec 11, at 8:30 the McKinzie home was again darkened when death entered and took away the last and elder son, Newton Jesse McKinzie. He was sick for five days. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and son Raymond Estil; his parents, and three sisters.. He was very sick at the time of Herman's death. Jesse was a strong, sturdy youth and was a friend of all. If he had lived until the next day he would of been married five years. He leaves many relatives and friends. Interment was made at Bennett cemetery north of Keytesville the following Wednesday. Both died of pneumonia. At the time of the death of these young men it was reported that their father also died from the disease, and the NEWS carried an item to that effect. We are pleased to state that the report was a mistake. Mr. McKinzie, however, was very ill from the disease. (Kathy's notes: Jesse's death date was not a typo on my part. Obviously, somebody screwed up the dates here. If Herman died first, and Jessie died later, then one of the dates had to be wrong. According to the dates of the papers, the 15th of December was indeed, a Sunday. So I'd say Herman's date of death is accurate. It also says that Jesse was very sick at the time of Herman's death, and that he had only been sick for five days. Taking that into account, and assuming that the death day for Jesse was accurate, then Monday would have been the 16th, not the 11th. Since Herman was buried on a Tuesday and Jesse on a Wednesday, it looks like these two brothers died one day apart.) Friday, 17 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 39--A LETTER FROM FRANCE--The following letter, written to his mother by G. E. Rector, a nephew of B. C. Wilson, and Mrs. W. T. Ridgeway, is handed us by Mrs. Wilson: France, Nov 24, 1918--"Dear Mother: The censorship has been lifted to a certain extent, so that I am now able to tell my present station, where I have been, and about everything in general. The men in the S. O. S. were able to give the name of their station before, but the men in the Z. of A. were not. "When I left Hoboken I went on the U. S. transport Susquehanna, and after seventeen days landed in the harbor of St. Nazaire. From there was sent out to a rest camp at the outskirts of the town, after staying there for four days, we then left for Blois, a signal corp casual camp. After filling out a qualification card, had the honor to serve my first and only K. P. France, because on the day after myself and another fellow were assigned to the constructing engineer, as draughtsmen. We certainly had it soft there and I must confess I didn't care whether I left of not, but we knew we would leave sooner or later, as that was a point from which we were to be distributed. In three weeks Sampson and I received our traveling orders to G. H. Q., the headquarters of the American forces, located at Chaumont, in the district of Haute Marne river. We were assigned as draughtsmen at this place and I held down the pension or I should say mode of passing away the time, for about five months and from there along with Sampson, was assigned to the adjutant general's department, and in which place we have since worked, and this time in reality. The rest of the men relieved were sent to the engineers gang. As the adjutant general's departments is one of the busy departments of the army, I am afraid I will be a little longer than some of the soldiers but here's hoping not. "Have been lots of places besides Chaumont, but always returned to this place. It is about the size of Warrensburg and is spread over quite a bit of ground. It covers the sides and top of a very large hill, and in some places down in the valley, in which is a very level piece of ground stretching from one range of hills to an other. This summer this place was a baseball diamond for the American soldiers, and now the "Y" has turned it into a football field. This summer, after office hours, I used to take a plunge into the Marne, and the river, or we would call it a creek in the U. S. was cold and deep. The French populace seemed to delight in watching us in our improvised bathing suit of Red Cross sweaters." Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--CARROLL-SMITH--John H. Carroll, of Moberly, and Miss Jemima Smith, of near Higbee secured a marriage license here Monday, and were soon after married at the Court House by Judge P. L. Vasse. The bride was a very youthful one, being about fifteen years old--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--Hubert Jackson returned to his home in Canton, Sunday, after a few days' visit with his sister, Mrs. R. R. Walton. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--Bynum Thompson returned home Wednesday from an Eastern training camp, having received his discharge. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--Jomes (James?) Check, who has been in an Eastern training camp for several months, and who was due to sail for France about the time the armistice was signed, returned home Friday, having received his discharge. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--MRS. CAROLINE LITTLE DEAD--Mrs. Caroline Little, one of Higbee's best known and most highly respected ladies, died at her home in this place at 4:30 Monday afternoon, Jan. 6, 1919, from asthma, from which she had been a sufferer for many months. While it was known that her condition was serious and that she could never be any better, her death came as great chock to her family and friends, as no one dreamed the end was so near. While apparently no worse than the day before, she suddenly ceased breathing at the hour stated, passing away as peacefully as if dropping off into a gentle sleep. Mrs. Little whose maiden name was Carter, was born in England, on July 5, 1847, and came to this country with her parents in 1853, locating in Alton, Ill., where she was married to Wm. Little on August 6, 1868, moving to Higbee in 1886, in which year Mr. Little died, where she had since resided. She was the mother of eight children five of whom survive, viz: John, William and Ellsworth Little, and Mrs. J. T. Bowen and Miss Maude Little of this place. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Outside of her immediate family the only living relatives she leaves are three nieces, who reside in St. Louis. Mrs. Little was a loving a devoted mother, a kind neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed not only by her children but by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. N. B. Green, former pastor of the Higbee Baptist church, of which she had long been a faithful and consecrated member. Interment was made in Tucker cemetery. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--Geo. Page was called to Kansas City Monday by the death of his step-father, L. Jones. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--KEITER LANDED THE JOB--The many Higbee friends of Rev. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly, who has been an active candidate for chaplain of the lower house of the legislature ever since it became known that the republicans would control that body, will be glad to know that he landed the place. On his being named temporary chaplain Wednesday his two opponents withdrew and he was later elected without opposition. The place pays $5 a day for 120 days, after which it pays but $1 a day. While he will have nothing to do with legislation, he will have perhaps a harder job than any member of the body, for praying for the average legislature is sure some job. But as the house is republican, perhaps Ed will find the job an easy one. He has our heartiest congratulations. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--George Manuel of Kansas City and Will Manuel of Camp Funston were called here Wednesday by the death of the former's mother-in-law, Mrs. Caroline Little. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--John Lynch arrived home the first of the week from Camp Pike to remain, having been granted his discharge. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--Miss Ruby Williams, who has been confined to her bed for twelve weeks, following an attack of pneumonia, is gradually regaining her strength and is able to sit up a part of the time. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--CHARLES HERN WOUNDED--Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hern of south of town received a message Wednesday from the War Department informing them that their son, Charles, had been seriously wounded in France on November 3. As Mr. Hern had received two or more letters from his son dated after Nov 3, he is hoping a mistake has been made, as no mention of any injury was made in the letters. The NEWS trusts that a mistake has been made and that the anxious parents will soon hear that their son is sound and well. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--Caples Matlock, editor of the Clifton Hill Rustler, one of Randolph's neatest and best papers, died at his home in that place Sunday from influenza. He was 27 years old, and is survived by his wife. Mr. Matlock had only recently leased his paper and was preparing to move to Moberly to accept a position as deputy under circuit clerk C. M. Hulen. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--John Lay who recently moved to Moberly from his farm south of town, and who has never fully recovered from the flu, will leave next week, we learn, for Arizona, he having developed symptoms of tuberculosis. His host of friends in old Higbee hope to hear of his speedy recovery. He will be accompanied by his brother-in-law, J. H. Bradley, and family, who has decided to locate permanently in Arizona. They are some more mighty fine folks who will be given up with regret by a wide circle of friends. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--GERMANS SWEPT AWAY BY NEGRO TROOPS--The bloodiest experience of Germany's crack division, the Bavarian Guard, we learn, was when it fell afoul of two regiments of negro regulars from the United States. One officer now states that out of 328 men under his command only 2 survived that day. This was but a sample of the havoc wrought by those dusky warriors. By a fine piece of strategy they weakened their line on the Bavarian front at a point where an attacking force must come down a very steep hill to the water's edge. The trap worked to perfection, the Germans rushing to the attack in dense masses and with full assurance of slight resistance. Suddenly, from both flanks, the negro regiments opened up with a perfect hail of lead. Unable to scramble back up the steep incline, the Germans were mowed down like grass, only a remnant of what had once been the flower of the Imperial army escaping to a place of safety. The Appeal editor is glad to give prominence to this bit of news, as a further evidence of his frequent contention that the manhood and loyalty of the negro, all of the best instincts of his gentle nature, never shine to so fine an advantage as when he is called up to shoulder a gun and defend the country that has given him citizenship and opportunity in exchange for shackles and servitude. The spirit manifested by Monroe county's colored men will always stand to their credit. Few of them claimed exemption and all who donned the uniform did so cheerfully and wore it honorably.--Paris Appeal. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--Thos. Osburn has returned to his first love, the blacksmith business, and has bought a shop at Rucker, some ten miles southeast of Higbee, and will move to that place next week. We can recommend Mr. Osburn to the good people of the Rucker vicinity as a first class and honest workman, and he and his family as most desirable citizens. That he may prosper as never before as the village blacksmith is the wish of a host of friends in old Higbee. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--SWEEZOR-PETERS--D. W. Sweezor, one of the best known farmers of this section, put one over on his friends on the last day of the old year by slipping away to Leavenworth, Kansas, where he was married that day to Miss Ada Peters, of East Leavenworth. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--HERBERT LEWIS DIES IN FRANCE--C. R. (Tip) Lewis received the news Sunday night that his son, Herbert, had died in France on December 19, from measles and pneumonia, the intelligence being conveyed in a message from the War Department. Young Lewis was inducted into the army last June and sailed for France in September. He was 20 years of age and is survived by his parents, and two brothers, who have the profound sympathy of all. Although it was his fate to die of disease, he as truly gave his life for his country as if he had fallen in the crash of battle, and his name will be enrolled among the hundreds of thousands of immortals who brought liberty to the entire world. Friday, 10 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 38--GEO. LAY SELLS FARM--Geo. Lay sold his farm south of town Monday to John Asbury of near Harrisburg for $14,000. We are not advised as to what Mr. Lay's intentions are as to the future, but it is to be hoped he is not contemplating moving from this section, for he is entirely too good a citizen to lose. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Check with a lawyer Berta, There were laws put on the books in Missouri recently that protect these old cemeteries from what this man has allowed to happen. I am pretty sure, that as long as you have family buried there, you have the right to do anything that will improve the cemetery. If it were me, I would sue the man, and make him pay the cost of refurbishing that cemetery! It's time the farmers in this country are made aware that those cemeteries are sacred ground, and not extra grazing area. I would also contact the Missouri Genealogical Society and see what they can do to help you out. Try the Missouri State Genealogical Association, P.O. Box 833, Columbia, MO 63834. At the very least, they can tell you what the laws are and who to contact to start proceedings if that is what you want to do. A stern letter to the farmer from a lawyer, telling him what he is risking in a court battle, might be enough to get him to move his herd. Mike says, if you put barbed wire at the top of the fence, that will stop the cattle from pushing against the top. If the fence is fastened good to the bottom, that will prevent them from getting in. Mike wants to know how old the fence was, what kind of fence it was, what condition was it in, what type of fence posts, how deep were they sunk, how far apart were they, etc. You might want to check and see if any of the wires were broken or cut. Cattle can't cut wire! If there is evidence of cut wire, you have a very good court case! In the meantime, why not put out a plea to both the Randolph and Howard county lists, as well as the Robb surname list, for donations to help you pay for a new fence, a stronger fence around that cemetery. I can send you a $50 check to start it, if this is what you want to do. Kathy Bowlin. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roberta Sheridan" <Roberta@norcom2000.com> To: <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 9:26 AM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Robb Cemetery & Higbee > First of all I went to Higbee last Sat. I ask around town about the K. > K. K. girls no body seemed to know anything about it. But they all knew > Dr. Burkhalter and his wife and spoke very highly of them and didn't > think they would have anything to do with the Ku- Klux Klan. but I will > keep asking. My 3 cousins and I went to the Robb cemetery, when we got > there, the man that bought the farm had fenced off some of his ground > and put in cows. Well for some reason, he bought them out of the fenced > in area and had them up by the cemetery, they knocked down our fence and > totaly wrecked the cem. out of 28 stones there or 2 left standing, most > of them or knocked over and broken, What are my rights to do now. We had > put out $325 last year to have all the trees removed and sprayed for > the weeds, thats what we went out their for Sat. to spray for weeds > again. We have been trying to get the money together to put a new fence > around it. It is very large and the stones are scattered about. We are > thinging about having someone one come in with a lift and move all the > stones out and make it about 1/2 the size it is, and put a new fence up, > I don't think anyone has been buried there since 1920, We would like to > lay concrete slabs and lay the stones down on that. Does anyone know if > I have the right to do this. Or is there someone I have to contact. I > hope someone out their has some answers for me, I'm about at my wits > end. Roberta > >

First of all I went to Higbee last Sat. I ask around town about the K. K. K. girls no body seemed to know anything about it. But they all knew Dr. Burkhalter and his wife and spoke very highly of them and didn't think they would have anything to do with the Ku- Klux Klan. but I will keep asking. My 3 cousins and I went to the Robb cemetery, when we got there, the man that bought the farm had fenced off some of his ground and put in cows. Well for some reason, he bought them out of the fenced in area and had them up by the cemetery, they knocked down our fence and totaly wrecked the cem. out of 28 stones there or 2 left standing, most of them or knocked over and broken, What are my rights to do now. We had put out $325 last year to have all the trees removed and sprayed for the weeds, thats what we went out their for Sat. to spray for weeds again. We have been trying to get the money together to put a new fence around it. It is very large and the stones are scattered about. We are thinging about having someone one come in with a lift and move all the stones out and make it about 1/2 the size it is, and put a new fence up, I don't think anyone has been buried there since 1920, We would like to lay concrete slabs and lay the stones down on that. Does anyone know if I have the right to do this. Or is there someone I have to contact. I hope someone out their has some answers for me, I'm about at my wits end. Roberta

Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Mrs. Mary Morlee and daughter , Miss Pearl, of Springfield Ill are the guest of Higbee relatives. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Mr. and Mrs. Roy Piper of Slater are the guest of the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. John Goin. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Miss Vera Davis, who is attending school in Slater, spent the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Davis. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Will Longdon Jr. spent Christmas week with relatives in Springfield, Ill. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. JAMES FOX DEAD--Mrs. Jas. Fox died at her home near Yates at 6 p.m., Monday, December 23, 1918, from influenza, from which she had suffered for a week or ten days. She was but 15 years of age and had been married but four months. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Colly, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Yates Baptist church by the Rev. R. C. Pitney and interment made in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Wallace C. Burckhartt, one of Huntsville' s best known and most highly respected citizens, met a tragic death on Christmas eve, being caught in the cogs of the pump at the plant of the city water works, of which he was superintendent, and crushed to death. He was alone at the time of the accident and no one will ever know just how it happened. He was discovered by his brother, Dorsey, and had been dead, it is thought, about three hours. He was the son of the late Judge G. H. Burckhartt and was born April 18, 1860. He is survived by a son and daughter, one brother and one sister. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--GEORGE ASBURY IN NEW YORK--So far as we know, George Asbury is the first Higbee boy who saw service in France to return from the front. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury, recently were notified that he had been severely wounded, since which time they had not heard a word from him, and as a consequence spent many sleepless nights. Their anxiety was relived last week by the receipt by The NEWS of the following telegram from Mr. Asbury, under date of December 23: "Arrived Sunday on S. S. "Mongolia" at new York, was wounded on back and in left leg. Expect to leave hospital soon for home." We tried our level best to get the good news to the anxious parents before they sat down to their Christmas dinner, but could not do so, as they could not be reached by phone and no one was in from that neighborhood on account of the big snow storm, and Christmas day being a holiday and mail carriers did not go out and they could not be reached by mail. Belated though it was, the news was the most pleasing Christmas gift that anxious parents could have received, and the NEWS, along with other friends, rejoices with them, and trusts that George will soon be at home with his wounds turned to scars. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Dr. R. E. Edwards, one of Uncle Sam's medical men at Camp Pike, Ark., was the guest with Mrs. Edwards, of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Edwards, of near town, the latter part of last week, returning Sunday to Camp Pike. He expects his discharge in a short time, when he will resume his practice in St. Louis. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Dr. J. W. Winn came home the first of last week on a ten-day furlough from Waco, Texas, where he has been for several months as one of Uncle Sam's medical men. He is delighted with the service and his fine physical appearance shows that it agrees with him. He was greatly disappointed at not getting to go to France, and deciding to have a least one thrill before being mustered out of the service, recently took a two hours' ride in an airplane. He occupied the front seat of the machine, which was driven by one of the best pilots, and says the recording instruments showed them to be at an elevation of 5000 feet and to be going 200 miles an hour. Although going at such a terrific speed, Dr. Winn states that one experiences no sensation of movement whatever, except when one looks over the side at the ground--a thing he did just once, the pilot advising him that that was what caused 90 per cent of birdmen to turn sick and lost their heads. He reports the experience as a very delightful one and says he would not have missed it for several times the amount he tipped the pilot. Dr. Winn has no idea when he will be discharged, but likely in a few months. We are very sorry to say that he is not likely to again locate in Higbee, but will perhaps locate in a larger town. Here's hoping that he will change his mind. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Born, on the 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Proctor, a daughter. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. JOSEPH DANIELS DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Joseph Daniels, formerly of this place, were greatly pained to learn of her death, which occurred at her home in Springfield, Ill., on Tuesday, December 24, 1918, from influenza. Mrs. Daniels was about 50 years old and was the daughter of the late Peter Farley of this place and was born in Scotland, coming to America with her parents when quite young, and to Higbee about twenty-five years ago. She was united in marriage to Joseph Daniels of this place in 1896, and a few years later moved to Springfield, Ill., where she had since resided. Besides her husband and one son, who is with the army in France, she is survived by a sister, whose home is in Arkansas, and a half sister, Mrs. John Hudson, of this place. The latter, owing to the message informing her of the death being delayed, did not get to attend the funeral. Mrs. Daniels was a consecrated Christian lady and in her death her family and friends have suffered an irreparable loss. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Martha Elizabeth, the 18-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Walton, died at the home of her parents in this place Saturday morning, December 28, 1918, after an illness of a week or ten days from a complication of troubles following an attack of influenza. All that loving and tender care of the fond young parents, and all that medical science could do was done, all Higbee's physicians and several from Moberly being called in, and a trained nurse employed, but to no avail. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by the Rev. Henry Stout, president of Howard-Payne College, assisted by the Rev. C. L. Dorris, pastor of the Methodist church, who sang two beautifully appropriate and tender selections. Despite the cold and raw day the home was more than filled, and the casket containing the delicate and beautiful little form was all but hidden by beautiful flowers--mute evidence of the deep sympathy felt for the heart broken young parents by friends. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Joseph Burton surprised his wife Christmas day by the presentation of a beautiful "Meteor" upright phonograph. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--GRAVES-MARSHALL--Mr. Denny Graves of this place and Miss Wyllena Marshall of near Moberly were united in marriage in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Lamb, pastor of the Baptist church, at noon Wednesday, January 1, 1919, and left that afternoon for a short stay at Kansas City, when they will return to Higbee and make their home. The bride is the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Marshal and is a most modest and refined young lady, and exceedingly popular with all who know her. Mr. Graves is the foster son of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Graves and is one of Higbee's most dependable young men, as well as most popular, and is worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--WHITSET-CUBBAGE--The Rev. Sloan Whitset of Chicago and Miss Vera Cubbage were united in marriage at the bride's home on Thursday, December 26, 1918, Dr. W. H. Black, of Marshall, officiating. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Cubbage. She is a young lady of education and refinement, and is a graduate of Missouri Valley College, Marshall, as is Rev. Whitset, and where they first met while attending school. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served, the happy couple taking the Hummer that night for Chicago where they will make their future home. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--School reopened Monday with a reasonably good attendance considering the flu scare and the weather conditions. Unless the flu, which seems now to have run its course, breaks out again and causes another shut-down, the school will go full speed ahead, and will be in session six days a week. By beginning an hour earlier each day and cutting out the recess periods all lost time can be made up and the term closed on or about May 17. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Edmund Burke, who enlisted in the navy early last summer, and who has since been in the naval training school at San Francisco, came home last week having been released from the service and will immediately reopen his law office in Moberly. Edmund had hoped to get home for Christmas dinner, but as his train was about two days late and got stuck in the snow Christmas day near a small Kansas town, and about 50 miles from where a diner was to have been picked up, his dinner consisted of cheese and crackers. Although he like the service, and it agreed with him, he being the picture of perfect health, he was more than delighted to get home again. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. EVERETT DOOLEY DEAD--Mrs. Everett Dooley, formerly of this place, but who removed to Chariton county with her husband some three or four years ago, died at her home near Salisbury on December 21, from influenza. At the time of death, Mr. Dooley and a son and daughter were suffering from the same disease, the daughter being in a critical condition. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--CHAS. TUCKER INJURED--Chas. Tucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tucker of near town, is the latest Higbee boy to be reported injured in France, his name appearing in the casualty list last week among those severely wounded. So far as we have been able to learn, nothing further has been heard from him. We trust that word will soon be received that he has recovered and that he is as good as new. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MORRIS-SMILEY NUPTIALS--Frank E. Morris of this city and Miss Nadine Smiley of Higbee were united in marriage at 8:45 last night by Rev. W. T. Henson, at his home on Barrow street. They are fine young people and will have the well wishes of a large circle of friends in their new relations---Moberly Democrat. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--PITNEY-WHITE--Mr. Leonard Pitney and Miss Nettie White, two of this community's popular young people, sprang a surprise on their parents and many friends by quietly stealing away to Mexico on December 26th, where they were united in marriage by the Rev. W. C. Pitney. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver White of east of town, and is one of the county's most efficient teachers, and is at present teaching in Howard county near her husband's home. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pitney of southwest of town and is a young man of worth and character and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. The marriage is the culmination of a romance begun when they were students of the Higbee High School, and from each graduated with honors. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. GEORGE PITTSFORD DEAD--Mrs. George Pittsford, who had been suffering from influenza for a week or more, died at her home just east of town on Sunday morning, December 22. She was 35 years of age and is survived by her husband and 2-year-old daughter. Interment was made at Wyaconda, Clark county, from which place the family moved to Higbee several months ago. Although he had himself been in bed for a day or so, and could hardly sit up, Mr. Pittsford accompanied the body back to their old home, intending to remain until he is well again. He has the sympathy of all in his great sorrow. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--LIZZIE MAY WRIGHT DEAD--Lizzie May, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wright, died at their home in this place on Saturday, December 21, from influenza, from which she had suffered for a week or more. Funeral services were held at the home and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MISS ROMA BURTON DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Burton, formerly of this place, were pained to learn of the death of their daughter, Miss Roma, which occurred at their home in Turlock, Cal., on Friday, December 27, 1918, the sad news coming in a telegram to Mr. Burton's brother, Wisdom. Influenza was the cause of her death. Miss Burton was 24 years of age, being born on February 9, 1894, on the old R. D. Embree farm northwest of town. She was quite a child when her parents moved to New Mexico, but will be most pleasantly remembered by many outside of her relatives and intimate associates. Although an only child, and whose every wish was gratified by her fond parents, her ambition was to be more than a pampered pet, and to that end chose a business career, and at the time of her death was holding a position as bookkeeper with one of the largest business concerns of Turlock, and which she had held for the past six years. The sympathy of a host of friends in old Higbee goes out to the bereaved parents. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--LOST LEG IN ARGONNE BATTLE--The first returning soldier with a missing limb was seen on our streets yesterday. He was Walter Duton, who formerly lived here but whose home is now in Higbee. Mr. Duton is of German birth and speaks English with a strong German accent. He was a member of the same division, but a different regiment, to which Lieut Bazan belonged. He was in the big Argonne forest fight and received the injury which cost his leg on the second day of the battle--Moberly Democrat. So far as we have been able to learn, Duton is unknown here. A Walter Deaton, whose address given as Higbee, was reported in the casualty list two weeks ago as being severely injured. We could not learn who he was, but understand that his home is in the Elliott neighborhood. The two are probably one and the same person. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--It was indeed a sad Christmas for those who lost sons in France, as there was less excuse on Germany's part for starting the war than any ever waged, and it was a doubly sad one for Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pitney whose son, Eddie, was among those reported killed in action about October 25. The fond parents could not bring themselves to believe the sad news, despite official notification, and when a letter came the day before Christmas bearing a French post mark of November 29, Postmaster Spurling, knowing the distress of the parents, and believing the date was positive proof that a mistake had been made, called Mr. Pitney over the phone. The letter, with hopes running high, and praying that the report of his son's death might prove a mistake made all haste possible to town, only to find on opening the letter that it had been written on October 8, but from some cause had not been mailed until November 29th. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Mrs. John Little received a letter this week from her brother, Gordon Rankin, who is in France with the 89th Division, under date of December 8, which contained the pleasing information that he was well and had been advanced to the rank of Sergeant Major. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Joe Bradley, who has been suffering from the flu and pneumonia for the past ten days, and who was unconscious from Saturday until Tuesday, was reported a great deal better yesterday, and it is now believed he will recover, which is certainly good news to his legion of friends. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--THOS. BRADLEY DEAD--Thos. Bradley, one of the best known citizens of the Rucker vicinity and well known here, died at his home near Rucker Saturday night from pneumonia following influenza, he being sick about a week. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bradley and was 49 years old.  Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife and six children and eight brothers and two sisters, viz: Joseph, Andrew, Ben, Aubrey, Arthur, Roy, Odus and Walter Bradley, the latter being in France, and Mrs. Minnie Summers and Mrs. Hubbard Sunderland. Interment was made Tuesday at Perche. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. I have this man in my database as Henry Thomas Bradley. Born Sept 11, 1871 (which would differ from the paper's calculations). He was the son of William Wright Bradley (son of Thomas Smith Bradley) and Amanda Jane Lewis. I have no less then 13 children in my database for the marriage of William W. and Amanda Jane. e Silas b. Jul 8 1869 Henry Thomas b. Sept 11, 1871 Odus b. Oct 5, 1874 Benjamin Franklin b. Oct 10, 1877 William Joseph b. 1879 William Arthur b. Feb 20, 1880 Andrew b. August 1882 Roy b. August 1885 Walter b. July 1887 Cora Alice b. Mar 24, 1891 Aubrey b. Jun 15, 1893 Minnie Marie b. Feb 16, 1895 Bryce b. ? I have Henry Thomas' wife as L. Zadie Carver (1884-1931). Henry would have been a double cousin to Omar Bradley. William Wright was a brother to Thomas Minter Bradley (Omar's grandfather) and Amanda Jane was a sister to Sarah Elizabeth Lewis (Omar's paternal grandmother). My information comes mostly from my cousin Helen Boswell who is an excellent researcher. Carole

Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--JAMES ELMER DENNIS--In memory of James Elmer Dennis, who died Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock with pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Elmer was born in Howard county, March 22, 1888. Died Dec the 4, 1918, hence was 30 years, 8 months 12 days old. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Dennis. He was married Oct. the 16, 1907, to Nellie Mae Golden. To this union three children were born, two boys and one girl. He is survived by his wife and children and aged mother, two sisters, Mrs. Jeff Robb and Mrs. Steve Pitney, and three brothers, Alferd, Eddie and Cooper Dennis, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. His father died when he was but seven months old, and his oldest sister, Mrs. Mose Blanset, preceded him to the great beyond just one year ago, Dec 3, 1917. Elmer never made a public profession of Faith, but professed a hope for Heaven to one of his sisters in the fall of 1904 in a meeting held by Rev. L. M. White, and had lived an honorable upright life and was loved by all who knew him. He was a kind son, a loving husband and father, and was a good neighbor always ready to lend a helping hand in the time of need. His remains were laid to rest after a short service at Log Chapel Thursday eve, Dec the 5. We would say, weep not loved ones. He is not dead but sleepeth until the resurrection morn. (Poem) NEICE. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schooling of Clark, whose son, Finis, was killed in France five months ago, and who was the first young man from Randolph county to give his life for his country, have the profoundest sympathy of a host of old Higbee friends in their great sorrow in the death of their last and only son, Clarence, who fell in battle on October 23. With hearts bowed down with what may seem more than their share of sorrow what a consolation it must be to these to know that their boys, member of the finest and cleanest army that ever trod the earth, died facing the enemy--the most cruel and inhuman in all history--and that they fought, not for gain, but that all men everywhere might be free, and that each did his full share in the greatest battles ever fought. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--GEORGE ASBURY WOUNDED--Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury of east of town received a message from the War Department Saturday last informing them that their son, George, who is with the army in France, had been seriously wounded. So far as we (are) able to learn, no further word has been received in regard to him. Mr. Asbury was one of the community's most popular young men, and his legion of friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will soon recover from his injury and that he will not be permanently disabled in any way. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Letters from France received Wednesday by Higbee parents relieved many anxious hearts, as some of the boys had not been heard from for several weeks, and many had begun to fear that some of them had been killed or severely wounded in the last battle. Some of letter were written after the armistice was signed and stated that all the Higbee boys were alive and well. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--JOHN PALFREY DEAD--People were shocked beyond measure when it was announced that John Palfrey, one of our most popular and best known citizens, was dead, death having occurred at 3:45 Monday afternoon, December 10, 1918 from pneumonia, following the influenza. As he was on the streets only a few days before, it was hard to realize that he was no more, and especially for those who knew him intimately. Mrs. Palfrey was the son of Mrs. Mary Palfrey of this place and was born in Lintown, Pa., on August 1, 1882. A year or two later his parents moved to Kalo, Iowa, and in 1886 to Higbee, where he had since resided, with the exception of several summers spent in Colorado. He was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Warford on December 23, 1907, who with their two children, Lester, aged 10, and Ronald, aged 8, survives. He is also survived by his mother, three brothers, Frank of Colorado, and James and Joe of this place; and two sisters, Mrs. John Jones and Mrs.. John Walton, also of Higbee. He also leaves a wide circle of acquaintances and warm friends, for by his genial disposition and open heartedness he made friends of all with whom he came in contact. He was a member of the city council, and no such official ever discharged his duty more conscientiously than did he. funeral services were conducted at the home at 3 o'clock Wednesday by Rev. C. L. Dorris, pastor of the Methodist church. The large crowd, which filled the yard despite the influenza scare, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery. In his death his mother has lost a dutiful son, the wife and children a loving and devoted husband and father, and the town an upright and honorable citizen in all respects. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereft. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--OBDURATE OFFICIAL DELAYS WEDDING--this afternoon a wedding party came to Moberly and had all arrangements completed for the tying of the nuptial knot, even to engaging the services of the minister, when the arrangements were broken up by an obdurate official who would not issue the license without the consent of the bride's father, she being under age. The chief participants were Ernest Holtzclaw and Miss Nola Bond. The prospective groom is only 19 years old and the bride-elect just past 17. The elder Hotlzclaw accompanied his son and gave his consent. The bride was accompanied by her older sister and other relatives who anticipated no trouble in procuring the license, as they did not consider that the father had any right or interest in the matter inasmuch as, according to their story, he had driven his daughter away from home and had since shown no care for her welfare. All this was explained to the official, but he regretfully said he must stay within the law in the matter. When it was suggested that they get into communication with him over the phone, they said it would do no good. A caucus was then held and a decision reached to take their case to Huntsville and make an oral plea to the official, where they succeeded in securing this license and were happily married. Young Holtzclaw is the son of A. C. Holtzclaw who lives near Higbee. He is a fine looking, manly appearing sort of a young man and showed every evidence of being able and determined to overcome parental or other official obstacles which clutter his pathway to the matrimonial goal. It is a safe wager he wins out--Moberly Democrat, Dec 11. Mr. Holtsclaw is generally recognized as one of the most reliable and worthy young men in this entire section as well as one of the most capable. We are not acquainted with the bride, but are sure she is pretty and capable or she would not have won such a steady going fellow as Ray. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--THE BAN LIFTED--The flu ban will be lifted tomorrow noon. Church services and Sunday School will be held Sunday at the usual hours and the public school reopened Monday. It is likely that the school will run until June in order to make up the time lost. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--In a letter to his father, Claude Stevenson, who is with the American Army in Italy, states that he recently ran across the first native who could talk United States. She was the wife of an Italian miner formerly employed at mine No. 11, and had resided here for some time. She was running a little store, Claude said, and when she found out that he was from old Higbee, she gave him something of everything in stock. Naturally he was as delighted to see her and made his visit as long as possible. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Born, in Moberly, on the 8th, to Rev. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter, a son. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Harvey Spotts, telegraph operator for the Alton, died at his home in Armstrong on the 6th from influenza. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Lawrence Welch, one of Higbee's most industrious and reliable colored boys, who left for Camp Funston several weeks ago, returned the first of the week, having received his discharge. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--W. A. Seymour was called to Sturgeon Friday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Elma Bland, who died at her home east of that place that day following a protracted illness. She was 49 years old, and is survived by her husband, two foster children, mother, two brothers and one sister. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Sesti Coppi Dead--Sesti Coppi, an employee of the Northern Central Coal Company, and living on the W. R. Pattrick farm, died last night of pneumonia. He was about 30 years old. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--J. OLIVER BRADLEY DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of J. Oliver Bradley were grieved Monday when word came of his death, which occurred that day at Murphy's Sanitarium, Albuquerque, NM., from lung trouble, against which he had put up a heroic fight for three long years. Though pained by the sad news, his friends were not surprised, as word had been received form him a few weeks ago that he had given up hope and was calmly and patiently awaiting the end. Deceased was the son of J. J. Bradley, and was born and reared in Higbee, removing west with his parents some ten years ago. On the return of the family to Moberly, he was married to Miss Dixie Blackford, daughter of the late Mack Blackford. About three years ago his health began to fail and he had been in the West almost continuously since. The surviving relatives are his wife and little son, James, father, J. J. Bradley of Columbus, NM., brother John, of Denver, and sister, Mrs. E. G. Owen of Moberly. The body was brought to Moberly Wednesday where funeral services were held and interment made in Oakland cemetery by the side of his mother, who died about four years ago. The bereaved have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends in old Higbee. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--MRS. CLARENCE CABLE DEAD--Mrs. Rena Cable, beloved wife of Clarence Cable, died at her home three miles southeast of Higbee at 10 o'clock Monday morning, December 10, 1918, from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza with which she was seized Wednesday, the 4th. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gooden of Armstrong, and was 22 years old. She graduated from the Armstrong High School in 1915, and taught several terms following her graduation from the normal at Kirksville. She was married in that city on June 15, 1918, to Clarence Cable, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Cable of near town, and had since resided in the home in which she died. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Tuesday by the Rev. Wm. Thompson of near Armstrong, and interment made at Fairview. The heart broken young husband has the warmest sympathy of all. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--LAST SON KILLED IN FRANCE--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schooling of Clark, formerly of this place, were deeply grieved when word came Sunday that their only remaining son, Clarence, had been killed in action in France on October 23. He was a brother to Finis Schooling, who was killed in France five months ago, and who was the first Randolph county young man to give his life for his country. An older son, Joe, died near Renick shortly after the family moved from Higbee several years ago. The bereft parents have the deepest sympathy of all. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--WOUNDED SEVERELY IN FRANCE--In the casualty list appearing in the papers the first of the week, appeared the names of Benjamin J. Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Franklin of near Myers, and Ira Comstock, son of Van Comstock formerly of the same neighborhood but now of Paris. Franklin was reported as being seriously wounded, while the extent of Comstock's injuries were not known. Both young men have a host of friends in Higbee and vicinity who join the News in the prayer for their early recovery and that they may not be left disabled in any way. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--MOBERLY MINISTER DEAD--The Rev. R. H. Tanksley, pastor of the First Christian church at Moberly, died at his home in that city on Monday, the 9th, from cancer of the stomach. He was 47 years old and had been in the ministry twenty-five years. He is survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters. Rev. Tanksley will be most pleasantly remembered by many Higbee people, as he made a most interesting address here in the interest of the Third Liberty Loan. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--MRS. JAMES JACKSON DEAD--Mrs. James Jackson died at her home near Burton at 10 o'clock Friday night of last week from pneumonia following influenza. She was 27 years of age and is survived by her husband and one child. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--A. E. Lyle, one of Armstrong's best known business men, and who had been in the garage and motor business for several years, died at his home in that place Tuesday of last week from influenza. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--IN MEMORIAM--In remembrance of Corporal George E. Pitney, who gave his life for his country. No better deed can a man do than lay down his life for his country, as this young man did. He forsook father, mother, brothers and sisters that they might have a better country to live in. As for the grief of the family, we refer them to the 14th chapter of John. (verse) followed by a poem. UNCLE AND AUNT. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--KILLED IN BATTLE--Dysart Wilson, a Higbee Soldier, Makes the Supreme Sacrifice.--The sad intelligence was received Friday of last week in a message from the War Department to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, that their son, Dysart, was officially reported killed in action in France on October 21. While the news came as a shock to family and friends, it was not altogether a surprise, as Dysart, always prompt about writing had not been heard from for several weeks. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson and was born on the old home place just north of town on December 23, 1890, and was in his 28th year. He left with other Higbee boys for Camp Funston on September 25, 1917, and a few months later was transferred to an Eastern camp, and on April 18, 1918, sailed for France with the Fourth Division. He saw some of the hardest fighting on the whole western front, going over the top three times in one week when the Americans began their drive. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, John C., T. R. and James R., of this place, and four sisters, Mrs. J. J. Dobson, Lewiston, Mont., Mrs. John Kimbrough, Clark, and Mrs. John McCormack and Mrs. Irvin Fullington of this place. He was a loving and dutiful son and brother and was a general favorite with all who knew him. The warmest sympathy of all goes out to the bereft family. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--As will be seen by a notice elsewhere, the Board of Health, having arrived at the conclusion, as have similar boards in other towns and cities, that the only successful way to combat the flu epidemic is by a strict quarantine of the homes where the disease is known to exist, has raised the ban on all public gatherings, the new order becoming effective at noon tomorrow. If you have the disease in your home you will be permitted to come down town after medicine if you have no obliging neighbors to do the errand for you, but you will not be allowed to loaf around town and join every crowd you can see or hear of, as seems to have been the case in several instances during the past three weeks. Such a person, being in the home for several days and nights with a case is more liable to carry the disease to others than is the person who pays the sick a visit for a few minutes. Unless it is absolutely necessary do not go where the disease is and report to the authorities anyone breaking the quarantine rules. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--HELEN DOUGHERTY DEAD--Helen, the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dougherty of this place, died at the home of her grandfather, David W. Dougherty east of town, where the family were visiting, Wednesday night, December 11, following a short illness from influenza. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Kelso and interment made in New Hope cemetery, Howard county. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Lee Jones, on his way home to Louisville, Ky., from Camp Funston, stopped off here Wednesday for a visit with his uncle, W. F. Jones. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Garl Fainter, who has been at Camp Pike for several months, came home Tuesday to remain, having been discharged from the service. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Ed Bardley received word this week that his nephew, Sergt. Clifford Jacoby, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Jacoby of Eldorado, Kansas, was severely wounded in action in France on October 25. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.