Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--(Kathy's notes: Although the face of the paper said that it was Friday, the 4th of August, in actuality, Friday was the 3rd, so the paper should have read the 3rd of August 1917.) Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--KILLED NEAR STURGEON--Wm A. Ryland Instantly Killed By Wm. Roberts, a Neighbor, With Shotgun--Wm. Ryland, a farmer, residing about four miles southwest of Sturgeon, was shot about 6 o'clock Monday morning by Wm. Roberts, a neighbor, and instantly killed, a shotgun being the instrument of death. From what we can learn of the affair, Ryland, who was feeding a lot of hogs on his place, which adjoined the Roberts farm, and being bothered more or less by turkeys belonging to the latter, sent word to Roberts by a negro hired hand to please keep his turkeys up, at least until he could dispose of his hogs, as corn was too high. The angered Roberts who returned with the negro and a quarrel followed. Ryland running Roberts out of the pen or feed lot with a breast yoke. Roberts, it is said, applied a vile epithet to Ryland as he left and remarked that he would go home and get his gun and come back and kill him. Presently he returned armed with the gun, but whether any more words passed between them or not we are not advised. Ryland, it is thought, believed Roberts only bluffing and when the latter raised the gun started towards him with an ax, when Roberts fired both barrels, filling Ryland's body from his knees to his neck, full of shot, said to No.4s, and killing him instantly. Following the shooting he surrendered to the officers. He was a much younger man than Ryland, married and has two or three children. Ryland is survived by his widow and mother, Mrs. J. J. Whitmire of this place, who was all but prostrated on being informed by telephone of his untimely death. With Mr. Whitmire she left at once for her son's home. Funeral services were held the next day, the crowd present being one of the largest ever seen on a similar occasion in Boone county. Mr. Ryland was a highly progressive and useful citizen and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. To the bereaved wife and aged mother the sympathy of all goes out. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--GEORGE A. ELSTON DEAD--The many Higbee friends of George A. Elston were very much grieved to hear Monday of his death, which occurred at his home in New York City on Friday of last week. The news did not come as a surprise for it had been understood for several months that he was in very poor health and that his death was a matter of a very short time. Mr. Elston, it will be remembered, first came to Higbee with the old Randolph-Macon Coal Co., the eastern syndicate which purchased all the coal lands and mines in this county some twelve or fifteen years ago, and was their general agent until the company was reorganized under the name of the Northern Central Coal Co., holding a similar position with the latter until his removal to New York City some six years ago. He was a very capable business man, and as we have had occasion to remark before, was the only man in authority connected with the big mining venture who apparently tried to make a success of it. Before moving to Higbee Mr. Elston was a citizen of Port Jarvis, NY, and was post master there under Cleveland's administration, and had the distinction of being the first man appointed to office in the state of New York by Mr. Cleveland. That he was a man of unusual ability is attested by the fact that he had the confidence and respect of the late E. R. Harriman, the railroad king, for whom he did special work for several years. He also had held the position of bank examiner in his native state. He was a most pleasant and agreeable gentleman, and his death will be sincerely mourned by Higbee people, and especially by those who knew him best. To his bereaved widow, to whom he was ever a devoted, loving and considerate husband, the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in Higbee goes out. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--Ms. Belle Murphy, who left a few weeks ago for Key West, Fla., to spend the summer with her son, Mark, who is in the navy, and who had his headquarters there, returned home Wednesday, her son having been called to sea after she had been there three weeks, and from whom she has not since heard. Mrs. Murphy was not very favorably impressed with Key West and states that there were so many Cubans there she felt as if she was in another country. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--MRS. W. W. MORLEY DEAD--Mrs. Julia Morley, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died at a Boonville hospital at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 1917, following an operation for locked bowels at 9 o'clock the evening before. She had not been well for some time and had never fully recovered from an operation for appendicitis last February. She was taken sick the first of last week and despite the best of medical care and attention grew gradually worse. Wednesday it was decided that an operation was the only possible means of saving her life, and her physicians expressed grave doubt of an operation doing any good. Mrs. Morley, whose maiden name was Julia E. Key, was born on the farm on which she died on December 8, 1878, and where she grew to womanhood. She was married on September 6, 1899, to W. W. Morley. They were the parents of two children, a boy and girl, the latter dying two years ago at the age of four years. She was converted at the age of 12 years and had since lived a consecrated Christian life, holding her church membership with the Methodist church at this place. Besides her husband and little son, she leaves two brothers, Will and John Key, one uncle, R. S. Martin, and two aunts residing in Baltimore, Md. She was a lineal descendant of the American poet Francis Scott Key, author of the immortal poem, "Star Spangled Banner." Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon by Revs. Shillings and Thompson in the presence of one of the largest gatherings ever seen in that neighborhood, and which spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held by neighbors and friends. Chief among the sorrowing ones was Pierce Robinson, an old colored man of 80 years, a former slave of Mrs. Morley's uncle, the late Sidney Burge, who had spent his entire life in the service of the family, and who had known Miss Julia, as he affectionately called Mrs. Morley, from the day of her birth, and who had since been her willing slave, and for whom he would have given his life. Interment was made in the family burying ground on the farm. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--Born, on July 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shufelt, a son. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--Miss Sylvia McGill of Mystic, Ia., is the guest of her father, John McGill and other Higbee relatives and friends. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--Shelton Lessly was here from Slater yesterday to attend the funeral of his friend and old school mate, George Terrill. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--Mrs. G. B. Baker and little son, Montana, left Saturday for Cleveland, Ohio, to join Dr. Baker, who has decided to locate there. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--GEORGE TERRILL DROWNED--Gave His Life in Attempt to Save Friend-- "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."--John 15-13. The Higbee friends and acquaintances of George Terrill were shocked beyond measure when news came Saturday in a brief dispatch from Gales Ferry, Conn., stating that he had been drowned at 9 a.m. that day in an endeavor to save a friend and shipmate who was drowning. So far no particulars, save the following brief dispatch in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat of Sunday, have been received: "Gales Ferry, Conn., July 28. G. L. Terrill, a boatswain's mate, first class, was drowned off here today, while trying to save seaman A. W. Neale of the Naval Reserves. The latter had fallen from a boat and could not swim. When Terrill reached him Neale secured a hold that could not be broken and both went down. Terrill came from Higbee, Mo., and Neale from New London, Conn." Mr. Terrill was the youngest son of Mrs. Pauline Terrill of this place and was 30 years old. He was born at Roanoke but had resided in Higbee since 1887 in which year the family moved to Higbee. Some seven years ago he enlisted in the navy and last summer was called from a brief visit home to service in the Brooklyn navy yard. Since the country has been at war, so secret at navy secrets kept, that not even his family knew with what ship he was connected, or his duties, although it had been understood that for the past year he had to do with the training of submarine crews. George was a very quiet, unassuming young man, a devoted son and brother, and one with the moral stamina to always stand for the right and who was particularly clean in his life and conversation, and we are certain that he was fully prepared to meet the heroic end which was his. His was the supreme sacrifice--the giving of his life for a friend--and in the days to come his death, now all but unbearable by the aged mother and brothers and sisters, will be as a benediction to them to abide with them until the end as their sweetest, most sacred and holy memory. The body, clothed in the beautiful and restful uniform of the seafarer, which he loved so well, reached here over the Alton Wednesday afternoon and was taken to the old home and where funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday by Eld. W. T. Henson of Moberly. As a tribute of respect to this most worthy young man, the first among us to be taken, though indirectly, by this terrible war, and through sympathy for his loved ones, every business house in town was closed for one hour, and the citizens irrespective of nationality or color turned out en masse. Following the services the body was taken in charge by the Higbee lodge of Odd Fellows, at the request of the lodge at New London, Conn., where Mr. Terrill held his membership, and conveyed to the Burton cemetery and laid to rest by the side of his father, who died some twenty years ago, with the full honors of the order. The Stars and Stripes-- "Your flag and my flag"--and which he had pledged his life never to see hauled down, had a prominent place in the procession. Besides his mother, Mr. Terrill is survived by three brothers and five sisters, viz: James and John, whose present address is unknown; Ira, of Texarkana, Texas; Mrs. J. W. Nicholas of the same city; Mrs. H. L. Finn of LaPento, Ark; Mrs. Roy Betson of Linneus, and Mrs. J. F. Miler and Miss Mattie of this place, all of whom with the exception of the two first named were present. Higbee as one man mourns the death of this fine young man and the warmest sympathy of the entire community goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--George Robinson and sisters, Misses Frances, Mary and Lizzie and Miss Maggie Colson of Huntsville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hackward the first of the week. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--Miss Inez Andrews entertained quite a number of her little friends at a birthday party June 27th, it being her 11th birthday. Games, music, refreshments and a flag contest were the features of the occasion. Her little guests after showering her with many presents, departed wishing her many more such delightful days. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--W. I. Williams left Wednesday for Hannibal where he goes to take a position as special agent for the Katy. Mr. Williams has been a citizen of Higbee since 1883 and it will be a long time before folks will get accustomed to his absence. He is taking the position, however, on 30 days' trial, so it may be just possible that the end of the month will see him back in old Higbee. His many friends trust so, at any rate. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--Henry R. Powell, who recently purchased M. Murphy's garage, took charge of some Wednesday. That "Hiney" will make a success of the business goes without saying, for he is a natural mechanic and is never happier than when overhauling an engine, and is an expert on automobile engines. He will retain the services of Mr. C. V. Hightower, one of the best workmen in this part of the state. Mr. Powell will also do a general livery business. Read his ad elsewhere. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--A. B. JOHNSON DEAD--Passed Peacefully Away at His Home Wednesday Morning--A. B. Johnson, one of Higbee's oldest citizens from point of residence, died at his home in the south part of town at 2:55 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 1917. He had been in failing health for several years, and for the past two months had been going down rapidly, his chief trouble being tuberculosis and Bright's disease, but no one dreamed that the end was so near, a specialist about two months ago giving him promise of perhaps a year more of life. He took his bed only last Sunday, growing suddenly and unexpectedly worse Tuesday, dying at the hour stated. Abraham Bush Johnson was born in Yonkers, New York, in January, 1857, and was therefore in his 61st year. His father dying while Mr. Johnson was yet a small boy, the latter was thrown on his own resources and his early life was anything but sunshine and roses, as we have heard him relate many times. With several other boys from his home city in like circumstances he joined some kind of a traveling show, but ran away, as did others, after standing all the abuse and mistreatment from the manager that he could bear. He came to this state in about 1874 and went to work in the mine at Russell, a big concern for those days, and in 187 was married to Rosena Tippit, and who preceded him to the Great Beyond just one year ago, and a short time later moved to Higbee where he had since resided. They were the parents of six children, five of whom survive, viz: Mrs. R. F. Laight, Mrs. Chas. Solberg, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Willa Mae Macey, Mrs. Dan Rice, and Miss Lillian Johnson. A foster son, Alex, of Hannibal, also survives,, as well as one brother and one sister, who reside in New York. Mr. Johnson was a man of many admirable qualities and his death will be truly mourned by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held to day at 2 p.m. at the home of John Davis by Eld. Wm. Kelso and interment made in the city cemetery. To the bereaved ones we extend our warmest sympathy. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--John McGill of Springfield, Ill, who has been in a hospital for two or three months recovering from an operation for appendicitis, arrived Sunday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McGill. He is yet very weak getting around with the aid of a cane, and it will likely be several months yet before he is his usual self. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--HIGBEE BOY WON MEDAL--Mark Murphy, son of Mrs. Belle Murphy of this place, who has been in the navy for several years, and who is at present seeing service in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida, has just been awarded a medal for bravery by the government, he having saved a companion from drowning while on duty on the Pacific off the coast of California about a year ago. Should your Uncle Sam have any medals to hand out for bravery in fighting and Mark's ship have any chance for a brush with the enemy, he will be in line for all the different varieties, for he comes from a stock, which, while free from broils and personal encounters, would not hesitate to charge hell with a bucket of water should the occasion require it. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--OUR NEW CHIEF OF POLICE--At a special meeting of the city council Monday night John Dennis was chosen to act as city marshal during the absence of W. I. Williams, who has gone to Hannibal, where he will do special work for the Katy, and to which place he will move his family should he like his new work. Mr. Dennis, we believe, will make as good an officer as the council could have selected. He is absolutely on the square and can be depended upon to play no favorites. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--THE HONOR ROLL--Below will be found the names of the Higbee young men whose numbers were drawn among the first five hundred drawn in the great lottery at Washington. The figures immediately in front of the name is the order in which the numbers were drawn, while the second number represents each man's registration number. Randolph's quota, it is stated, will be 137, but just twice that number, we understand, will be drawn before the board of exemption, and should the required number not be obtained, other numbers will be called until our quota is filled. Wood Cleeton, it will be seen, was the first Higbee boy drawn in the first five hundred and Orlando Thompson the last. We have been unable to get a list of those drawn above the first five hundred, but hope to be able to publish same at an early date. The names of those first liable follows: 25-564--W. H. Cleeton 29-596--C Proctor. 32-536--J. A. Lilly 34-538--Tony Marietta. 46-616--D. L. Clemons. 51-775--Elmer Goosey. 54-600--J. W. Stevenson. 63-604--Arthur Duffield. 97-652--C. L. Phipps. 102-601--Carl Duncan. 107-606--Arthur Towels. 121-602--Dysart Williams. 123-2233--Geo. Patterson. 140-2230--S. A. Hughes. 144-2237--Perry Goin. 146-542--Homer Cleeton. 150-552--John Dorman. 180-530--Len McElhaney. 184-645--Harry Campbell. 187-620--C. H. Baylor. 189-550--Lester Bray. 191-574--David Sharp. 209-525--Wm. Bentham. 219-792--Wilburn Lewis. 227-549--Wm. Neal. 235-2225--C. W. Lewman. 239-638--Louis Colo. 241-623--G. H. Rankin. 263-637--Joe Cappi. 270-571--Carl Fainter. 288-305--E. L. Fowlkes. 301-664--Frank Goin. 320-556--John Robb. 336-608--Louis Duprie. 338-519--Payton Cartlidge. 343-2231--Frank Duffield. 349-588--Jesse Williams. 356-576--James Young. 365-642--Howard Miller. 372-2226--W. D. Fainter. 394-656--Thos. R. Burton. 397-814--Elmer R. Burton. 447-840--Harry Gonser. 451-2213--Oscar Dunlap. 452-657--Harvey Brawley. 462-524--Roy Whitmarsh. 466-532--Ernest Shufelt. 485-557--Maximillan Pizzatto. 491-622--Victor Creson. 492-585--Orland Thompson. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--MRS. JOHN MINOR--Died Saturday, July 14, 1917, at her home in Corona, New Mexico, in her twenty-eighth year, Pauline, the beloved daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols. (poem) Pauline Nichols was married to John Minor of Hannibal, Mo., Nov. 3, 1913. And to this union was born three children, two boys and a baby girl. Her health began to fail and in August 1916, the devoted husband took her to New Mexico, hoping the change of climate would benefit her. But love and tender care only prolonged the precious life. Darling Polly, as her father affectionately called her, was so young to die, only a girl herself, and so badly needed in the home of the young husband and three dear little ones. that which to her is gain is to them loss, heartache, heartbreak. Pauline was the fourth daughter of Dr. Nichols, and of the six children, the father said, the most obedient and considerate toward him. Pauline's own mother died when she was a babe eighteen months old, and by her side she was laid in the old family cemetery at New Providence church in Boone county. Pauline obeyed the command of her Savior at the early age of fourteen years, and was baptized by Rev. White, then the pastor of her home church at Higbee, and who stood in the same pulpit and gave the words of sympathy, comfort and hope to the sorrowing ones, saying to the heartbroken husband to look upward and with an eye of faith see there a rift in the new black clouds of loneliness her smiling face and beckoning hand to her loved ones left behind to come onward and heavenward. Parents, husband, children, four sisters and one brother mourn her loss. and the many friends who accompanied them to her last resting place, spoke more tender than words the esteem in which Dr. Nichols and family are held by neighbors and friends. (Poem) A FRIEND. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--Mrs. Frank Goin spent Sunday in St. Louis with her son, Perry, who recently enlisted in the Navy. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--W. C. Woods who recently enlisted as a private in Co. I 4th Missouri infantry, has received orders to report at Chillicothe on August 5. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--Born, on the 21st, to Chas. Carter and wife, a daughter. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Everett has been seriously ill for several days. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--Says the Fayette Advertiser: "W. W. Mason, who has been conducting a shoe repair business here for the past three years, left last week for St. Louis where he intends to join the army. The shoe repair shop will be sold." Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--BIG FIRE NARROWLY AVERTED--Higbee came within an ace of having one of the worse fires in its history about six o'clock last Saturday evening, and but for the two chemical engines one of the best business blocks in town would now likely be nothing more than a pile of ruins. The fire originated in J. O. Webb's tailor shop in the second floor of the Rennolds building, in the south room over the Higbee Savings Bank, and was caused by a coal oil stove exploding or being left turned too high. Mr. Webb, who had been employed as clerk for the day by W. S. Walton, having some suits to press that evening, asked Arcule ("Casey"), the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones, who occupy rooms over the bank to step in about supper time, light the stove and put an iron on, which Arcule did. About thirty minutes later about the blackest smoke possible came pouring out of the window, when the alarm was sounded and the fight to save the building was on. And fighting it would have been next to impossible, but for the fire engines, as the room could only be reached through a dark and narrow hallway, at the head of the covered stairway, and the smoke prevented anyone from entering either. After about an hour's work the last spark of fire had been put out, when it was found that the worst damage to the building was to the roof in which many holes had been chopped. Mr. Webb lost his entire cleaning and pressing outfit together with a big lot of garments as well as several new suits of clothes for which he had taken orders. His loss was something like $200. He carried no insurance. The drug stock of Dr. J. W. Winn was more or less damaged from water and chemical leaking through from the floor above. An adjuster representing the several companies carrying the risk on the building and drug stock was here Wednesday and made a satisfactory settlement with Messrs., Rennolds and Winn. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--Wisdom Burton is driving a new big Studebaker Six, purchased this week. He traded his old car in on the deal. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--Clel, the thirteen-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dunlap, died Friday evening of last week from cholera infantum. Funeral services were held the next day at the L. D. S. church by Eld. Wm. Kelso, and interment made in the Robb cemetery near town. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--Carl Duncan, who recently enlisted in the Missouri National Guards as an accountant in the Quartermaster's department, received word Saturday to report at Kansas City on Wednesday and did so, only to be informed that a mistake had been made and that he would not be wanted until August 5. He returned home on the first train. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dawson and son, Emerson, of Ft. Dodge, Ia., arrived Wednesday in their car for a visit with relatives, leaving yesterday for Fulton, and will return to Higbee today. This is Mr. Dawson's second visit to Higbee since leaving here in 1905. He is a perfect picture of health, so much so, in fact, that several of his closest friends did not recognize him at first glance. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--MRS. WILLIAM MORLEY DEAD--Mrs. Wm. Morley, who had been in poor health for some time, and who was taken to a Boonville hospital Wednesday noon, where she was to have been operated on the next day, died about 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The body was brought home on the afternoon train and taken to the home southwest of town. At the hour of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made. An extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--EVERETT HAMILTON DEAD--Everett Hamilton, a resident of Higbee some twenty years ago, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ella Hamilton, in Moberly, Sunday, from tuberculosis. Deceased was 32 years old and is survived by his mother, one brother, Roy, and one sister, Mrs. A. R. Marshall, all of Moberly. Funeral services were conducted at the Moberly Baptist church Tuesday by the pastor, the Rev. W. A. Simmons, and interment made in the Hamilton cemetery east of Higbee. Everett was one of Moberly's best known and popular young men, and was recognized by all as a consecrated Christian gentleman. His many friends in Higbee heard of his death with the deepest sorrow, and all join the NEWS in warmest sympathy to his loved ones. Friday, 27 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 17--GIRL STARS PLAY BASEBALL--There is to be an occurrence in the center of ball park on Saturday, August 4th, at 3 p.m. and those who are not present to witness it will be "out of luck." For several weeks preparations have been going on for this event, which promises to exceed anything ever before seen in Higbee by Girl Ball players. This team is composed of girls who can really play the game like professionals, each girl being a Ty Cobb in her respective position. The club comes to us highly recommended, and unlike other traveling girl teams, the American Athletic girls carry three pitchers, Elizabeth Fargo, Anna McCann and May Fay. The two former being the only girls pitching ball who can go the full nine innings or more, and the latter is a spitball artist. The girl on first is one whom you all know, if you haven't seen her, you know her by reputation, she being acknowledged by the press and public to be the greatest initial sack player of the age, Carrie Nation. This game will surely be a treat, and no one can afford to miss it, as it is sure to be fast and snappy. Higbee, Saturday, Aug 4, 3 p.m. Admission 33 cents, children 15 cents. Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--(Kathy's notes: Although the face of the paper said that it was Friday, the 4th of August, in actuality, Friday was the 3rd, so the paper should have read the 3rd of August 1917.) Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--MRS. JOHN MINOR DEAD--Mrs. John Minor, brief mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, died at her home in Corona, NM, on Saturday, July 14. The body arrived here Tuesday and was taken to the home of Mrs. Minor's father, Dr. G. M. Nichols, and funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o' clock by Rev. L. M. White at the Baptist church of which deceased had been a member since early girlhood, and who joined the church while Rev. White was pastor. Interment was made at New Providence cemetery near Columbia. Mrs. Minor was 27 years old, and besides her father, husband and three small children, the oldest of whom is about three years old, she leaves four sisters and one brother, and a wide circle of friends. The bereaved ones have the warmest sympathy of all. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and family spent Sunday at Madison, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warford. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Ben Robson left Monday for Springfield, Ill, for an extended visit with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Rees, and may decide to locate there permanently, but we certainly hope not, as he is too good a citizen for old Higbee to lose. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Joe Stone, a driver in the Walton mine, had his right knee painfully hurt one day this week being caught under a fall of rock. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Pitney, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitney and Mrs. Thos Osburn spent Sunday at Madison, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Hull. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Born, on the 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice, a son. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Robb died on the 12th. Interment was made at New Hope. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Mrs. C. C. Smith returned Wednesday to her home in Orrick, after a visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Arthur Snediker, who recently volunteered for service in France as a telegraph operator, was here from St. Louis Sunday. He had no idea when he would sail, but stated that from what he could gather from camp talk, the troops would soon be moved from St. Louis. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Misses Marie Evans and Axie Williams, in honor of their 15th anniversaries, entertained a number of their young friends at a lawn party Tuesday evening. Interesting games were played, refreshments were served and all report a very pleasant evening. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--Joe E. Jones, who has had a position with one of the big banks at Independence since his removal to that place from Higbee several years ago, is taking his annual vacation and arrived Monday to spend part of the time with Higbee relatives and friends, and will leave today for Taylorville, Ill., for a few days' visit. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kind assistance and sympathy shown us in our bereavement caused by the death of our beloved daughter and sister, Pauline, and for the beautiful floral offerings as token of love and friendship, also to Mmes. Chester Reid and W. D. Burke for their beautiful songs, and to those who accompanied us to her last resting place. Dr. G. M. Nichols and Family. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--LOSES HOUSE BY FIRE--J. D. Newman residing east of town, had the misfortune to lose his house, together with most of its contents, by fire about ten o'clock Friday morning of last week, the fire originating, presumably, from a defective flue. The men folks were at work in the field a half mile or more from the house, and Mrs. Newman was so busy about her housework and in preparing dinner that she knew nothing of the fire until the roof was almost ready to fall in. Only a small lot of furniture from the front rooms of the house could be saved. Mr. Newman carried but $400 insurance on the house and $200 on the contents , which will not begin to cover the loss by half. Since the fire Mr. Newman and family have been staying at the home of A. T. Burton, their nearest neighbor. He will rebuild at the earliest date possible, and in the meantime will likely live in a tent. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--B. F. JARMAN DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of B. F. ("Bev.") Jarman, will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at his home in Clarkton Mo., on the 6th, from stomach trouble, being sick but three days. Mr. Jarman was born near Sturgeon, and was 60 years, four months and three days old. He was a brother of the late J. F. Jarman of this place and left here about twenty years ago, locating in Dunklin county, where he had since resided. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Frank H. and Robert B. Deceased was an uncle of Mrs. Odus Bradley of this place. Friday, 20 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 16--MRS. FOWKES BURIED AT PARIS--Mrs. Arzelia Fowkes, mention of whose death in Denver was made in last week's Appeal, was buried in the family lot in Walnut Grove, near Paris last Thursday evening. The body was accompanied to the old home town by Mrs. lulu Fowkes Bragg, of Denver, and Ernest Fowkes, of Hannibal, both of whom were with their mother during her last hours. Many friends and relatives met them at the station and attended the service at the grave. A short but impressive talk was made by Rev. E. B. Shivley of the Christian church. Mrs. Fowkes was born in Florida, this county, and among other claims to local fame was that of having been the childhood sweetheart of Mark Twain, who was also born in Florida--Paris Appeal. The above will be of interest to readers of the NEWS, Mrs. Fowkes having lived in Higbee about twenty years ago. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Linda: John C. Williams was the son of John Calhoun Williams and Sarah G. Chism. David H.and Mary Ellen lived in Bonne Femme twp of Howard County southeast of Higbee, Mo. and had the following children that I have a record of Catherine F. b Nov 20, 1873 d Dec 3, 1874 Arthur L. b Feb 27, 1875, d Nov 28, 1877 Luther b Sept 21, 1876 d Aug 22, 1878 Bettie George b Nov 12, 1879 d Nov 6, 1881 Rosey b Apr 3, 1885 d Aug 31, 1886 Note that all 5 died before age 3 and all are buried in New Hope Cemetery, Howard Co. MO. Also have W. C. Williams b Nov 12, 1882 in my data base but nothing further on him and if they had other children would sure like to get info on them. Apparently they had a daughter Mary Ann, when was she born and did she and live in the Higbee area?? John C. was living in California in 1916 and the Higbee News of July 21, 1916 shows a change of address for him from Sommerton to Yuma, AZ. and states " D. H. Williams asks to be remembered to all of his old friends". Lou

Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--BOUGHT MURPHY'S GARAGE--Henry Powell, who is working at Rush Hill, Ill., as extra operator for the C. &. A. while home on a visit Tuesday, purchased M. Murphy's Garage, and will take charge of same, we learn, August 1. Mr. Powell's many friends will be delighted to learn of his purchase, as it will mean that he is to again be a citizen of old Higbee seven days in the week. And that he will make good in the automobile business goes without saying, for he is a natural mechanic, as his building complete of the steam engine with which his popcorn wagon was equipped, amply proves. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--CAKE AND FRUIT SUPPER--Messrs. William and Sid Fisher of south of town entertained a large number of friends Saturday night at a cake and fruit supper. Fine music was furnished by Messrs. Ollie Berdett Eugene Williams, Thos. Carrey and Shelby Ware. The cakes, furnished by the young ladies, were pronounced the best ever. The crowd, which numbered about a hundred, reluctantly departed for their homes about 1 o'clock, after voting Messrs. Fisher the princes of entertainers, and expressing the hope that all would meet again soon on a similar occasion. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Dr. G. M. Nichols received a dispatch Wednesday from his son-in-law John Minor, of Corona, NM, stating that his daughter, Mrs. Minor, who went to that state about a year ago for the benefit of her health, was very low and could live but a short time. If Mrs. Minor can stand the trip, Dr. Nichols will place here in a sanitarium at Kansas City. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--W. H. STYLES DEAD--W. H. Styles, one of the county's best known and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in Clark on the 3rd, following a short illness. He was born in Howard county in 1841, and had resided near Clark since he was five years of age. He is survived by his widow and seven children, among them being Mrs. Jas. E. Lessly of this place. He also leaves a brother, five sisters, and seven grandchildren. Deceased was a devout Christian man and had been a member of the Baptist church since his 16th year. Funeral services were held at the Clark Baptist church and interment made in Chapel cemetery near that place. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--BENJAMIN DUNCAN DEAD--Benjamin Duncan of southeast of town died Tuesday of heart failure. He had been in poor health for two or three years, but was thought to be a great deal better of late, as he was able to spend the Fourth with Moberly relatives. Mr. Duncan was born December 17, 1870, and was 46 years, 6 months and 23 days old. He united with the Church of Christ at the age of 18 and lived a consistent Christian life until death. He is survived by his wife an done son, his mother, four brothers and three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held by J. H. Bradley at 2 o'clock Wednesday at Fairview, where interment was made. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--MRS. THOS. A. WARFORD DEAD--Mrs. Thos. A. Warford, who was taken to Colorado Springs about six months ago by Mr. Warford for the benefit of her health, died at her home in that city on the 5th. She was the daughter of Chas. Cropp of near Glasgow and was married to Mr. Warford about two years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by her father, four brothers and two sisters. The body was brought to Glasgow Sunday and interment made in Richland cemetery, near that place. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of a host of Higbee friends. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mrs. W. H. Spery of near town was most delightfully surprised Sunday on returning from church to find that her children and grandchildren had assembled at her home, and a dinner fit for a king all prepared from the well filled baskets each had brought. It is needless to add that the day was a very happy one for all. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Walton, a daughter. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Miss Naomi Robb, who has been employed as nurse at the state hospital at Nevada for several weeks, was called home Wednesday by the illness of her mother, Mrs. J. R. Robb. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rice, a daughter. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Born, on the 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Moore, a daughter. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--A. B. Guerin is driving a new Partin-Palmer car, purchased last week. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Ruth, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hightower, who has been suffering from appendicitis for several days is better. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Uncle Geo. Rees, who has been confined to his bed for two weeks suffering from rheumatism and partial paralysis, is able to be up and about the house, we are glad to state. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Mrs. A. B. Guerin and daughter, Miss Velma, who have been in California for the past year, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Guerin was very much benefited by the trip and looks the picture of health. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Carson Connell, who went West several weeks ago for the benefit of his health, returned Wednesday. He thinks he was benefited very little, if any, by the trip. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Mrs. W. C. Tippit and children returned to their home in McAlester, Ok., Saturday after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Mrs. W. F. Woods of Fayette, a leader in Red Cross work at that place, was a Higbee visitor Tuesday, coming up to see the dressings, bandages, etc., made by the Higbee ladies, the Fayette Ladies have decided to take up that work. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Friends and relatives to the number of seventy-five or more gathered at the home of Mrs. A. G. Atkins on Tuesday, the 10th, it being her 73rd birthday. Each guest brought a well filled basket and all did ample justice to the big dinner served under the shade of the trees. Late in the afternoon all departed, wishing Mrs. Atkins many happy returns of the day. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Claude Stevenson who recently enlisted for service in France, as an ambulance driver, received notice Saturday to report at Urbana, Ill., on the 2nd, and left Sunday for that place. Of course he has no idea as to when he will sail, and it is quite likely that he will be in France when next heard from. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--HAS FINGER CUT OFF--Chas. Egly, while running a mowing machine last Saturday, had the index finger of his right hand cut off at the second joint when he attempted to take a piece of wire out of the sickle. He neglected to throw the machine out of gear and just as he reached between the guards to remove the wire the horses moved up a step or two and the finger was off before Mr. Egly knew it. He made a record trip to town to a physician and was very much surprised when he was informed that if he had brought the amputated member it could have been saved. While Mr. Egly has the sympathy of all his friends, it may be that a few who are looking forward with dread to the coming military draft, are envying him, as it was his "trigger" finger which was taken and which will bar serving as a soldier. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--CARL DUNCAN ENLISTS--Carl Duncan went to Kansas City Saturday where he enlisted as clerk in the Quartermaster's Department of the Missouri National Guards. This division, which is composed of Missouri and Kansas guardsmen, will be known as the Fourteenth National Guard Division, and will be mustered into the Federal service August 5 for ultimate service in France. It had been planned to send this division to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, a short distance from San Antonio, for preliminary training, but on account of the hot weather the troops may be sent to Nevada, Mo. Mr. Duncan's duties will be the handling of the accounts of the various supplies used by the National army. He expects to be called about August 1. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Giles who recently r eturned from Colorado and later moved to Illinois, returned yesterday and will make Higbee their home, we understand, at least for the present. Their many friends join the NEWS in the hope that they will decide to remain permanently. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Born, July 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Coons, a daughter. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Born, July 5, to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dennis, a daughter. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Born, on June 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore, a daughter. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Joe McCune and sisters, Misses Mary and Jane, are quite sick at their home near Renick. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Mrs. A. E. Burkhalter of Wellsville, and sister, Mr. H. E. Moss, of Kansas City, are the guests, of the former's son, Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, and family. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Wm. Barnes, who spent last week here with his sister, Mrs. Lee Thomason, was called home Saturday by a message that the government had called on him to report at Kansas City he having enlisted as a telegraph operator for service in France, and will go with the division recruited at Kansas City. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--DRAFT IN A FEW DAYS--Washington, July 5--In every part of the country today local exemption boards were completing their work and posting their registration lists with the serial numbers that will be used later in the draft of men for the national army. Under orders from Provost Marshal General Crowder, each local board must meet, organize and assign serial numbers to the names on the registration lists. As soon as the last precinct is finished the draft will begin in Washington. Under the law the names and numbers must be posted and copies furnished the press. When a number is drawn in the lottery later in Washington it will draft the man holding that number in every precinct in the country. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--WEBB-RILEY--Mr. J. O. Webb and Mrs. Beatrice Riley, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married on Thursday, June 28, 1917, at New London at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. W. Jones. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Marshal W. I. Williams, who has secured a position in the secret service of the M. K. & T., and who will leave for Hannibal about August 1, was given a layoff of sixty days, and in the event he does not like the position he will return to Higbee. There were some three or four applicants for the position of marshal, but the council will not likely take any action until its next meeting. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Roger Bagby, who has been prescription clerk at Winn's drug store for the past two months, left Saturday for Marshall to accept a similar position in one of that city's best stores, and at a very substantial increase in salary and the promise of an immediate raise provided he proves the man wanted. Which means that Mr. Bagby will become a permanent citizen of Marshall. a wide circle of friends here give him up with genuine regret. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--BIG FIRE AT FAYETTE--Fire, Which for a time threatened one of the most important business blocks in Fayette, broke out in the Skillman & Griffith livery barn at 4 o'clock Tuesday evening, destroying the barn, the McGraw poultry house and the residences of Frank Jasper and John Duncan. Several horses and a fine shorthorn cow were burned to death in the livery barn. The total loss is placed at about $15,000, and is believed to be fully covered by insurance. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Mrs. George Wright, who was operated on at a Moberly hospital Friday of last week, will soon be able to return home, to the delight of her family and numerous friends, and will no doubt be soon restored to perfect health, as the operation was a decided success, and which she stood much better than had been expected. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--Joe B. Jones went to Quincy, Ill., Wednesday, where he has opened a big swimming pool at one of the city's best parks. Friday, 6 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 14--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Misses Bessie and Beulah Feland entertained a number of their friends Sunday, July 1, it being Miss Bessie's 13th birthday. A sumptuous dinner was served at the noon hour, and the afternoon was most pleasantly spent in games and music. Miss Bessie was the recipient of many lovely presents in token of the day. Those present: Misses Idella and Jewell Atkins, Ozella and Irene Avery, Inez Andrews, Willie and Hazel Avery, Eunice Atkins, Gladys Mead, Lucille Dougherty, Ethel and Willie Foley, Donnie Patterson, Beatrice and Irene Dougherty, and Della Griggs. Masters Eugene and Ernest Atkins, Lindsey Dougherty, Cecil, L. A., Omar, Estill and John Foley, Dale Fischer, Chester Avery, Odus Mead, and Carl Griggs. Kathy Bowlin, Additions,corrections, comments welcome.

Sorry folks, This one was meant for my Mom. I sent it to the wrong place. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <mkbowlin@iland.net> To: <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 10:22 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Mrs. Ira Harriman > Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mrs. Ira Harriman of Marissa, IL. is > the guest of > her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tymony. > > Love, > Kathy > >

Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--ACCIDENTALLY KILLS PLAYMATE--The following, taken from a McAlester, Ok., paper, gives the particulars of the accidental killing of his chum by Harold Tippit, son of W. C. Tippit formerly of this place, brief mention of which was made in our last issue. "Ralph Plymate, 10 years old, was accidentally shot and killed yesterday by Harold Tippit, a companion of the same age, in the home of J. L. Brown, 21 East Townsend avenue. The boys were examining a shotgun that belongs to James Brown, 16 years old. The Tippit boy had lifted the weapon toward the ceiling to look along the sights, according to his statement. He placed his finger on the trigger as if to fire. He found the weight of the gun too much for his strength. It bore downward in spite of him. When it reached the level of his playmate, his efforts to hold up the barrel caused the discharge. The shot entered Ralph's neck on the right side. He was killed instantly. The wound almost severed the dead boy's head from his body. The boys had been pole vaulting in the Brown yard. James went into the house to get some pitchers for putting up the standards higher. The young lads followed him. When young Brown reached his room he pointed out his new shotgun, a recent gift. "There's the gun I've been telling you about," he said. Ralph looked at it first. Then he handed it to his chum with the fatal result. The older boy dashed from the room after the report of the gun, the Tippit boy said. He rushed to his friend, picked him and tried to make him speak. then he ran from the house and asked Walace Bond, who lives next door to call a doctor. The shooting occurred about 6 o'clock. Ralph was the son of A. C. Plymate 333 West Bolan avenue. Harold's father is W. C. Tippitt, a railroad man and a member of the school board. The two boys were in the same class at school and would have entered the fifth grade together next year. They started in school at the same time and have always been comrades. Ralph is survived by his parents, three sisters and a brother." Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Chas. Terrill writes us from Avon, NY, where he is engaged in structural iron work: "Must have the NEWS, so I guess I had better pay up. Jas. Daggs and myself went to see Mr. Daggs' brother, Willard, in Syracuse, Sunday. He is in the 23rd Infantry and is just back from the border. He likes army life fine and looks well. New York state is some great country. Big job here, like the Moniteau at home, but three times as big, and only a short way out from Rochester. Hope to be home Christmas." Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Arthur Snedeker, one of the Alton's popular operators at this place, has been on crutches since last Friday, having dropped a big trunk on his right foot while unloading baggage. Mr. Snediker recently enlisted for service in France as a telegraph operator, and the day following the accident received orders to report at St. Louis on July 3rd. He will leave today for Columbia for a short visit with his parents before going on to St. Louis. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Blaine Dry, of Madison, died at the Wabash hospital in Moberly Saturday from injuries received at the union depot in that city. He had just come from Madison on the Katy and was crossing the tracks when he was run over by a Wabash engine and had both legs cut off. Deafness, which caused his retirement from the ministry, was the cause of the accident, which was witnessed by several from this place. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Clyde Reed who moved to Mexico at the opening of the baseball season to play on the team at that place, moved back to Higbee this week, the C. M. League having blown up. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mr. and Mrs. Asa Hemphill of Joplin were here yesterday on their way to Moberly for a visit with friends, being on their annual vacation. The NEWS acknowledges a pleasant call from them. Mr. Hemphill is an old Higbee boy, who left here some fifteen years ago, going to Moberly and taking up telegraphy after having worked about a year for the Western Union as messenger boy and clerk. He later went West, working for the Santa Fe as operator. A few years later he became interested in automobile work and secured a position with the Packard people and came from their factory four years later a finished mechanic, knowing about all there is to be known about an automobile. Being one of their best men, he was made a member of their famous racing team which toured the country several years ago. A bad wreck in Kansas, which all but cost him his life, caused him to give up the game, and he retired with a comfortable fortune. Following his marriage five years ago, he located in Joplin and opened two garages, which he later sold when he decided to embark in the auto supply business. His host of friends in old Higbee will be glad to learn that Fortune continues to smile on him. And we hope it will keep it up to the end of the chapter, for he has worked to the top through the most adverse circumstances, and deserves all the success he has won. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Born, on the 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Forest Lee, a daughter. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Born, on the 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Garbrell, a daughter. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mrs. Earl Buchanan of Manhattan, Kan., who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thos. Brockman, of near Renick, was the guest of Higbee friends Wednesday. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Tippit and children of McAlester, Ok., arrived Sunday for a visit with Mr. Tippit's sister, Mrs. John Rankin, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Tippit returning home Wednesday. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--W. F. Jones is driving a new 6-cylinder 7-passenger Buick touring car, purchased Monday. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mrs. M. E. Williams of south of town went to Moberly the first of the week, where she will make her home, for the present, at least. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Will Nichols, son of Dr. G. M. Nichols, writes his father from Honolulu saying he is on his way to South American. Will joined the navy two months ago. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--T. H. Walton is the owner of a new 6-cylinder 7-passenger Reo touring car, purchased Friday of last week. His son, Thomas, went to St. Louis with the demonstrator and drove the car home. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--The times are surely out of joint. So far this year there hasn't been a single ice cream social held by a church, lodge or any other organization for any purpose, nor have we heard of any picnic being held in this entire section. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mr. and Mrs. Ed Laight most delightfully entertained a large number of the young folks at their home one evening last week in honor of their niece, Miss Nellie Giles, who is their guest for the summer. Delicious refreshments were served, and at a late hour the guests departed wishing that Miss Giles could spend all of her summers with them. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS--Mrs. Lud Newman, while returning home from prayer meeting at the Baptist church Tuesday evening, fell in front of Dr. G. M. Nichols' residence, being stricken with paralysis, which affected her entire right side. She was carried into Dr. Nichols' home and given medical attention, but was not able to be taken home until the next day. she was reported some better yesterday and had partly recovered her speech. The NEWS joins her many friends in the hope that she will soon be entirely well. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mrs. Geo. Wright, who has been in poor health for the past year or more, was taken to Woodland hospital, Moberly, yesterday, by Mr. Wright, accompanied by Dr. J. W. Winn, and will undergo a more or less serious operation. The NEWS joins her many friends in the hope that the operation will be a successful one and that she may soon be able to return home restored to perfect health. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mrs. Ira Harriman of Marissa, IL. is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tymony. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mrs. Chas. Deering, while handling a tub of boiling hot water at her home Friday had her feet scalded in a most frightful manner, a handle of the tub breaking, the entire contents pouring over her feet and filling her shoes. Neighbors attracted by Mrs. Deering's screams, which could be hard all over the west part of town, rushed to her aid and did what they could to relieve the pain until the arrival of a physician, when it was found that the flesh had been cooked almost to the bone. Mrs. Deering has since been confined to her bed and it will likely be several weeks before she fully recovers. Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--JOHNSON-NICHOLS--The many friends of Miss Eunice Nichols this week received the announcement of her marriage to Mr. Keene Johnson of Hardensburg, Ky., the ceremony being performed at the Grand avenue Methodist church, Kansas City, by the pastor, the Rev. Joseph M. Gray, on Saturday, June, 23. The bride is the charming daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Nichols of this place and is a young lady of culture and refinement, and a graduate of Howard Payne College, Fayette. The groom comes from one of the first families of his native town, and for the past three years has been a student at Central College, Fayette, and is now a student officer at Ft. Riley, Kan. He is a most exemplary young man and worthy of the fair prize he has won. The happy pair left Kansas City Sunday for Junction City, Kan., where the groom had an elegant home prepared for occupancy. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 29 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 13--Mrs. Ira Harriman of Marissa, IL. is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tymony. Love, Kathy

Cecil I have the Howard Co marriages on my website at http://www.missouri-slave-data.org/Document.html I forgot too... Randolph Co Black marriages are also online at my site: http://www.missouri-slave-data.org/slaveinfo.html There are a number of resources on this page.... so be sure to check them all out. traci wilson-kleekamp african americans in missouri

Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Wade Fullington and family are sporting a new Overland, purchased Tuesday of this week. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Blanche Brewer, who has resided in Higbee for the past sixteen years, will leave Sunday, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Mary, for Springfield, Ill, where she will make her home with her son, Charlie, who has located at that place. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Uncle Charlie Ware, one of Howard county's grand old men, who is not far from his 90th year, but who, nevertheless, gets about better than most men of 75, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Creson during the week, and found time to call and advance his subscription to Jan. 1, 1919. That he may live to enjoy its weekly visit until he reaches the century mark is our sincere wish. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Among a lot of post cards sent Mrs. H. C. Eubanks by her brother, Miller Pyle, showing scenes around Ft. Bliss, and which we were permitted to see was one showing three dead Mexicans who had been shot as spies--something, Miller says, that happens more frequently than we hear about. This is a mighty effective way to deal with spies and one that should be meted out to all such. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Jas. Morton of Moberly is the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Daniel Harris and Mrs. D. L. Barron. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Lloyd Gravitt will leave the first of next week for McDonald, Pa., to join her husband, who has located at that place. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Ernest Dinwiddie, while working around her home Friday, fell down a short flight of stairs leading to the basement and had her right ankle dislocated, and has since been going about on crutches. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Frank Baker who has been working at Cleveland, Ohio, for some time, came home the first of the week. He enlisted in the navy just before coming home, we learn, and is expecting to be called to duty at any time. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Porter Nevin, employed on the night shift at the Walton mine as a driver, was seriously hurt and had a very narrow escape from death Monday night when he was run over by a trip of cars. While badly bruised from head to foot, Mr. Nevin fortunately escaped without any broken bones. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--W. S. Walton is the proud owner of a new 6-cylinder 7-passenger touring car, purchased the latter part of last week. He put his old car in on the deal for which he was allowed, we understand, almost the original price. With possibly one exception, M. Walton now has the largest and best car in town. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--O. L. Farris is the proud owner of a big Studebaker touring car, purchased Saturday. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--MRS. JOHN DYSART DEAD--Mrs. John Dysart, formerly of near Yates, died at her home near Mt. Airy on the 20th. She was 74 years old and is survived by her husband and two sons, N. N. and Sprague Dysart. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. G. R. Rennolds and an aunt of H. S. and Miss Nannie Haden of this place, who, with several others, attended the funeral, which was held at Roanoke Thursday. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--KILLS PLAYMATE ACCIDENTALLY--The following dispatch from McAllister, Okla., under date of the 20th will be of interest to readers of The NEWS, Harold being the son of Wm. Tippit, formerly of this place: "Ralph Playmate, ten years old, was accidentally shot and killed by Harold Tippit, a playmate, at North McAllister late yesterday." Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--JOE STONE MARRIED--Joe Stone, son of Mrs. Alice Stone of this place, was married at Pinkneyville, Ill., on Saturday, June 16, to Miss Evelyn Clark, of Marissa, and one of that city's prettiest young ladies. Mr. Stone and bride arrived Sunday and will make Higbee their home. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--SUICIDE NEAR CLARK--Andy Carpenter one of the best known citizens of Clark, hanged himself at his home just north of that place Wednesday morning. Ill health was supposed to have been the cause. Mr. Carpenter was 61 years old and is survived by two sons and three daughters. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--CLAUDE STEVENSON TO FRANCE--Claude Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Stevenson of this place, who has been at work in Marissa, Ill., for several weeks, volunteered for service in France and returned home the latter part of last week to remain until he is called to report at Allentown, Pa. He enlisted as an ambulance driver, and will run a Ford from the trenches to the hospital in the rear. He has no idea when he will sail for France, but expects to be called to the colors in a very short time. He informs us that Perry Goin, son of Mr. and Mrs. "Bud" Goin of this place, who is also working at Marissa, has enlisted in the Navy, but is still at Marissa awaiting orders. The many friends of these two popular young men, as well as all others who have enlisted or may see service through the selective draft, hope that after having done their part to put an end to kaiserism they will return richer in knowledge and experience and without wounds or scars. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MRS. LUCY ASHCOM DEAD--Mrs. Lucy Ashcom, well known in this city, died at the family home in Renick at 5 o' clock Friday afternoon, following an illness of several day's duration. Mrs. Ashcom's many friends did not realize that her condition was so serious, and news of her death comes as a shock to all. Mrs. Ashcom was 71 years old on May 1, last. For some time she had made her home in California, but following the death of her husband and one daughter in Los Angeles several months ago, she returned to Randolph county with her son and had since been making her home in Renick. She was a devout Christian and was a favorite with all her acquaintances. A son, William Ashcom, survives her--Moberly Monitor Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Burley Payne, a well known negro of Armstrong, attempted suicide Sunday because of domestic troubles by drinking a lot of carbolic acid. Owing to the fact that a physician got to him with an antidote and to the further fact that the acid was not full strength, his attempt was a failure. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MRS. J. H. DUCATE DEAD--Mrs. J. H. Ducate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fray of near Yates, died at her home in Kansas City on the 9th from cancer, from which she had suffered for the past year or two. She was 45 years old. Besides her parents and husband, to whom she was married in 1909, she leaves four sisters and three brothers, viz: Mrs. J. H. Swetnam of Higbee, Mrs. J. B. Stark, Mrs. M. E. Clindard, Miss Adalaide Fray, H. H., W. I. and E. P. Fray. Interment was made Sunday at Roanoke after services by the Rev. D. M. Harrison. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Born, on the 9th, to Clarence Starkey and wife, a son. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kirby returned Thursday of last week from Colorado Springs, where they had been living for the past year. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--With Ernest Hitt, more familiarly known as "Casey," at the throttle, Ben Wright's delivery horse ran away Monday and for several blocks hit only the high places. No damage was done. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Hubert Gore, the 10-year-old brother of Mrs. C. V. Hightower, had his left ankle quite severely lacerated Monday while riding behind Eugene Burton on a bicycle, getting his foot caught between the spokes and frame as they turned out of the road for an automobile, and was unable to walk for several days. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--In a recent letter to his sister, Mrs. A. T. Burton, Miller Pyle, who has joined the army and is now located in Texas, writes that he expects to leave soon for Hoboken, NJ, where he will remain a few days before sailing for France some time in August. Miller states there is nothing certain about this move as their plans have been changed many times. We understand that Miller will go to the front as a lineman and will have charge of the lines of communication. This duty will subject Mr. Pyle to great danger but his many friends here hope he will die of old age rather than from a German bullet. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Shelton Lessly who is firing an engine on passenger trains Nos. 21 and 22 through Higbee on the C. &. A., visited relatives and friends here last week. He returned to his duties Sunday. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--LANDED SAFELY--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick were greatly relieved on the receipt of a cablegram the first of the week from their son, J. H. Pattrick, who recently enlisted for service in France as private secretary to the head of the American Medical Staff, informing them of his safe arrival on the other side of the Atlantic. Mr. and Mrs. Pattrick do not know when or from what port their son sailed or where he landed, but think it quite likely that he went on the same ship as Gen. Pershing and his staff, in which event he is now is Paris, Gen Pershing having reached that city Wednesday. We trust that "Hez" will find time to drop a letter to his friends through the NEWS now and then telling of his work and the conditions in general over there, so far as the rules and regulations will allow him to. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MISS PEARL THOMPSON DEAD--Miss Pearl Thompson, the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Thompson of near town, died at their home at 4 o'clock Saturday morning, June 9, 1917, after an illness of about six months from tuberculosis. She was born Sept. 15, 1895, and was therefore in her 22nd year. Deceased was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson some twelve or fifteen years ago, and they soon learned to love her as their own child, and whose death they as sincerely mourn as if she had been their very own. All that medical science and loving care could do was done to save her, but it was not to be, as she was never able to sit up but a few minutes at a time since first taking sick. She leaves two brothers and one foster brother, Elmer Hartman, of Slater, who made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Thompson until some seven or eight years ago. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church of which deceased had long been a member, by the pastor, the Rev. J. J. Copeland. The crowd, one of the largest ever seen at the church on a similar occasion, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held, and of the sympathy for the heartbroken parents. Interment was made at Tucker cemetery. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--In company with A. T. Burton and family Sunday we drove over to Centralia to view the ruins caused by the recent cyclone at that place. The storm struck the northwest corner of the town, completely destroying all buildings--perhaps 20--within its path...Buildings along the sides of the storm's path were unroofed, partly moved from their foundations and otherwise damaged. At one place we found a brick lined cellar unroofed, the roof and front section of the cellar being moved three or four feet. Had the cellar been occupied at the time the parties could have escaped injury. Fright thought might have been more serious than injury. We had expected to find the roads in the pink of condition, but the only good stretch of road we found, happened to be the road just east of Higbee, looked over and after by Mr. Burton himself. We are not handing this bouquet to Mr. Burton for the trip, but do so because A. T. takes a pride in his road work and always manages to have the road just a little bit better than the other fellow. There is no secret to Mr. Burton's method of road work. When the rains come and the roads need dragging, he gets out his drag and goes to work and continues to work until the road is the proper shape. His success lies in his work at the right time. While the section of road under Mr. Burton is full of turns and two of the worst hills in the country, strangers who pass through this part of the county never fail to notice the excellence of this particular stretch of road. It is a compliment fully merited. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--FORMER HIGBEE NEGRO DEAD--Viola Walker, youngest daughter of the late Joe Bozarth of this place, died at her home in Kansas City on Monday, following a short illness. The remains were shipped to Higbee Tuesday and interment made in the colored cemetery southeast of town. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Mrs. J. T. Cooper received a card yesterday from her son, John, saying that he and R. W. Compton, who left here Wednesday of last week for Kenton, Ohio, making the trip in a car, arrived without accident of any kind and with little delay except for rain and mud. Mr. Compton, as all know, was recently granted a patent on a gearless automobile transmission and had an Ohio company make one for him, which he will have built in the car in which he made the trip and in which he will make the trip back home--provided the patent works as he thinks it will, and all who know Uncle Dick's mechanical ability do not doubt but what it will work like a charm. Should the invention prove all Mr. Compton claims for it, he will soon be on easy street for it will be such an improvement over all present transmissions that car builders will fight for the exclusive use of it. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MRS. MARGARET JACKSON DEAD--Mrs. Margaret Jackson, one of Howard county's most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her son-in-law, Arthur Kirby, on Tuesday, June 12, 1917, after a short illness. She was 74 years old. Interment was made at New Hope after funeral services by the Rev. Hollis Bradley. Mrs. Jackson is survived by two sons, John and James Jackson of Burton, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Kirby and Mrs. John Kirby. She also leaves two sisters and two brothers--Mrs. J. K. Warford, Mrs. Ann Ware, John and A. C. Holtzclaw. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--A BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, June 10, was a most enjoyable day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Foley of south of town, it being the 81st anniversary of Mr. Foley's mother, Mrs. Cordelia Foley. The day was most pleasantly spent in conversation and music and other great enjoyments. About twelve o'clock dinner, consisting of everything good to eat that anyone could wish was served, which was highly enjoyed by all. Those present: S. W. Foley and family, E. B. Foley and family, W. T. Andrews and family, J. W. Foley and family, Tyre Edwards and family, Gibson Dougherty and family, D. P. Woods and family, David Comstock and family, W. K. Palmatary and family, Chas. Carter and family, Geo. Andrews and family of Yates, J. B. Comstock and family, R. G. Ransdell and family of Moberly, A. L. Palmatary and family, J. H. Benton and family of Renick, Estill Warford, Willie Dougherty, Mrs. Anna Specie of Moberly, S. Bryson of Columbia, Mrs. Ida Stone and daughter of Columbia, Lloyd Lewis of Columbia, Misses Beatrice, Frances and Irene Dougherty, Messrs. Pet Andrews, George Fisher, Jesse Comstock and Robert Mitchell.--A GUEST. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--(Kathy's notes: There was an article about the expected epidemic of infantile paralysis during the summer of 1917, perhaps even worse than the outbreak in the summer of 1916.) Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--IN MEMORY OF HAROLD D. JENNINGS--Harold D. Jennings was born June 29, 1989, near Moberly, Randolph county, Mo. He moved to Coffeyville, Kansas, with his parents when he was five years old and lived here until his death May 14, 1917, aged 81 years, 10 months and 15 days. He leaves a father, mother, four sisters, two brothers and a little nephew, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his death. His brothers are J. C. and Price, Jr.; sisters, Mrs. Roy Soles of near this place Nannie, Dollie and Ruth. Harold was converted in October, 1916, and because of his sweet disposition and noble character was loved by all who knew him. His loved ones have no fear for his future welfare, although he is so sadly missed in the home that was never before visited by the angel of death. He was sick only twelve days with typhoid fever. His suffering was great but he was so good and patient. Everything that hands could do was done to save him, but Jesus thought best to take him home. Funeral services were held at the Christian church of Coffeyville May 16 at 2 p.m. by Rev. Arthur Long, after which the body in a beautiful casket covered with flowers was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery. The remains were followed by a large crowd of sorrowing relatives, and friends. (Poem) ONE WHO LOVED HIM. The above, taken from a Coffeyville, Kansas, paper will be of interest to many of our readers, the deceased being the son of Price Jennings, more familiarly known as "Jen", formerly of this county, and a nephew of Mrs. Thos. Owens of near town, and who attended the funeral. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--FAMOUS MOVE STAR A PARIS GIRL--Pearl White, one of the nation's most popular movie stars, is a former Paris girl, according to her own statement in a recent magazine article, and this community has added another to its list of famous men and women. Miss White is a favorite of millions, not alone because of her great beauty, but because of a genuine talent as an actress. Paris people recognize the name, but are not able to place Miss White unless she be a daughter of "Tinner" white who, over 20 years ago, worked for the hardware firm of Crawford & Crow and lived down on "Rag Alley," where, it would seem, all of the future great of Paris at one time or another had their abode. The father, who died in Iowa a few years ago, was an Englishmen and a man of unusual intelligence. He had two daughters and one of them may have been the girl who is now known to millions.--Paris Mercury. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--HERN-HEFLIN--Mr. Thorpe Hern and Miss Opal Heflin of near Huntsville, were married Sunday, June 3rd, by Rev. W. A. Simmons at his residence in Moberly, at 5 p.m. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilson, Mrs. Wilson being a sister of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Heflin, very pretty and accomplished, which made her a general favorite with all who knew her. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hern of near town, and is worthy, well known and popular. They are residing at present with his parents and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy life. The bride is a niece of Mrs. Wade Fullington. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--MAGRUDER-BURTON--Mr. Notley Magruder and Miss Edith Burton, two of this community's most popular young people, sprang a big surprise on their parents and friends Thursday of last week by their marriage which occurred that day in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. W. A. Simmons, pastor of the Baptist church. Following the ceremony the happy couple left for a short trip to Kansas City. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Burton of east of town and is very popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is the youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. Notley Magruder of southwest of town and is a worthy and exemplary young man. The NEWS joins their many friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--NO SLACKERS HERE--Higbee's Young Men Register to a man.--If any were looking forward to disturbances or trouble of any kind or of anyone courting trouble with Uncle Sam by refusing to register on Registration Day, they were sadly disappointed, for no trouble of any kind occurred and, so far as is known, every man of the age required registered and did it with a hearty goodwill. A few claimed exemption, or stated, rather, causes which might exempt them, but none, so far as we could learn, claimed exemption from fear, or indicated that they would fight service to the last ditch. Messrs. Chas C. Hone and J. T. Randolph, the registrars, were kept busy from 7 o'clock until about that hour in the evening and did not get all their work done until eleven o'clock that night. When their day's work was ended and the last man registered, it was found that the total number was 101. Of this number 18 were aliens, mostly Italians and Belgians. Carl Duncan has the distinction and honor of having been the first one to register. We had hoped to be able to give a list of the names this week but the registrars did not want to take any chances of premature action by giving the names out as it was their understanding that the names would be furnished the several papers by the sheriffs of the several counties. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--CELEBRATED GOLDEN WEDDING--Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Winn, two of Howard county's most highly respected citizens, celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Naylor district, southeast of town, on Sunday, May 27, 1917. A big crowd of Mr. and Mrs. Winn's children and grandchildren, representing four generations, together with neighbors and friends, enjoyed the day and the bountiful dinner served in honor of the occasion. The guest departed late in the afternoon wishing Uncle Jim and Aunt Molly many more happy years as the past fifty have proven to be. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--A. B. Guerin received a letter this week from Mrs. Guerin, who has been in California for the past year, informing him that she and Miss Velma would likely be home about July 1. The letter also contained a clipping telling of an automobile accident in which Miss Velma received a severe scalp wound. With several other young people she was returning home from a picnic, when the driver of the car lost control while going down a steep hill. The car was going so fast that the brake was useless and seeing that he could not make the turn at the foot of the grade, and fearing to try it on account of a telephone pole the driver tried to take the left hand side of the road, when the car leaped a ditch and a barbed wire fence, turned over three times and finally came to a stop on top of about half of the occupants, none of whom, fortunately, were seriously hurt. That the car was going some can be judged from the fact that one of the two wheels torn off was found a hundred yards away. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Born, on June 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nichols, a daughter. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Thos. Warford was here Sunday from Madison. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Wisdom Burton, who has gone in cahoots with a dozen or more farmers on a bean crop, informed us yesterday that the acreage is growing every day, and that he now has 140 acres contracted for as against 90 reported last week. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie purchased a new 5-passenger Ford the first of the week. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Will Mason was here from Fayette Friday shaking hands with old friends, all of whom will be glad to learn that he is prospering. They will also learn with pleasure that his beautiful tenor voice is better than ever since he has been taking vocal at Howard Payne college, from which department he will graduate next year. He can bank right now on a big delegation of his Higbee friends being on hand. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--W. I. Williams informs us that his daughter, Miss Nina, who has been employed for the past year of more in the central office of the Bell Telephone Co., at Springfield, Ill, has been promoted, being made supervisor, with a dozen or more operators under her charge. Miss Williams proved one of the most proficient and accommodating operators ever connected with the Bell company here, and her many friends are not at all surprised at her promotion. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--VANDYKE-ROBB--Married at Huntsville, June 1, 1917, Mr. J. A. Van Dyke of Higginsville and Miss Sallie C. Robb of Higbee. The wedding came as a surprise to everyone as none of their friends and but few of their relatives knew about it until the happy couple were read to depart for their home in Higginsville Thursday. The best wishes of scores of friends go with them. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--BANTA-MAGRUDER--Mr. Wm. Banta of Oxford, Nebr., and Miss Anna Magruder, formerly of Howard county, but now of Kansas City, were married in that city on May 28. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Magruder. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banta of Oxford, and holds the position of city electrician at Oxford, where they will make their home. That prosperity and happiness may ever attend them is the wish of a wide circle of friends. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--E. A. Sweeney who is farming near Renick, was shaking hands with his many friends here Thursday, and found time to make this office an appreciated call and ordered the NEWS sent to his son, Rothwell, who went back into Uncle Sam's service in the Coast Artillery several months ago, and who is now at Calexico, Calif., and where he is helping train raw recruits. Mr. Sweeney reports crop prospects fine in the Renick vicinity. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Carson Connell, who left here three weeks ago for the West in the hope of regaining his health, orders the NEWS sent to him at Kingman, Arizona. His legion of friends in old Higbee will be delighted to learn that he has already been able to see an improvement in his condition, and all join the NEWS in the hope that he may soon return in full health and vigor. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--The home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Walker was the scene of a very delightful social gathering Friday evening of last week, the occasion being the 15th birthday of their daughter, Miss Elsie. The forty five guest enjoyed the evening as only young folks of that age can enjoy such things, and at a late hour reluctantly departed, wishing Miss Elsie many happy returns of the day. Delicious refreshments were served. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Earl Solberg, while at play late Sunday evening with a lot of other children, fell and cut a fearful gash in his right leg when he came in contact with a rusty nail. A physician was hastily summoned, who found several stitches necessary to close the wound. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--ARRESTED FOR OPERATING SLOT MACHINES--Sheriff Henry Owens yesterday went to Renick and placed under arrest a man named Wall who is conducting a restaurant at that place. The charge against Wall is that of conducting a slot machine in his place of business. From Renick the sheriff went to Clark, where he placed Will Cleeton, a druggist, under arrest on a similar charge. Mr. Owens then went to Higbee with a warrant for another man, but he was convinced that this man had not been violating the law and the warrant was not served. The two men placed under arrest gave bond in the sum of $100 each for their appearance at the June term of court in this city to answer to the charge--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Joe B. Jones who returned Friday from a ten day's trip in Oklahoma, informs us that he learned while away that the Prairie Oil and Gas. Co., which has two pipe lines running through here, will begin work on another one--a 10-inch one--at once, and that he put in a bid on the work through this section. He informs us that he is out of the liquor business for good and that he will dispose of his stock of liquor to some wholesale house. Joe Jones is entirely too good a man to be engaged in any such disreputable business, and his host of friends rejoice with the NEWS that he has decided to forever wash his hands of it, and all wish him abundant success in whatever business he may see fit to engage. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Carson Connell, who has been in poor health for some time, left Saturday for Arizona in the hope that a change in climate would effect a cure. Once strong active and robust, and the best second baseman Higbee ever produced, "Kissie" is now but a shadow of his former self, and his legion of friends in the old town join the NEWS in the prayer that he may have not delayed his trip West too long and that he may soon return restored to perfect health. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--W. A. Herron orders his paper sent to him at Marissa, Ill., to which place he recently moved. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--The Milan Standard says: We notice where many small town preachers are joining the army or navy. We do not blame them for it one bit--they are sure to get their pay every thirty days, and we have an idea that it would be easier to face a gatling gun than some of the pious faced hypocrites that sit on the front seat and brazenly look the preacher in the face. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Lon Coleman is certainly playing in hard luck, for on returning to work at the Walton mine last week, after being laid up about a week with a split finger, was caught under a fall of coal the next day and had a bone in his left leg below the knee cracked in two places. As such an injury is longer getting well than a straight out break, Mr. Coleman will likely not be able to return to work for some time. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Mrs. Amanda Lyle, wife of Noble A. Lyle, who resided on the G. R. Rennolds farm north of town for several years, died Tuesday at her home in Moberly. She was 43 years old and is survived by her husband and two brothers. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Miss Esther Robb has been employed to teach the Hickory Grove, Boone county, school at a salary of $50 per month. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Miss Mable Duncan left Friday for Nevada where she entered a training school for nurses with the object of taking up nursing as a profession. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--NINETY ACRES OF BEANS--If many people should go in for navy beans as has Wisdom Burton, the result would be enough beans to feed not only the armies of the world but everyone else besides, and they would be sold by the bushel and not by the ounce or dozen, as is almost the case at present. Mr. Burton has arranged with A. T. Burton, J. D. Newman and others to go halvers with them on the proposition and will plant 90 acres. A. T. Burton will have the largest field, about 30 acres, and which will be beyond doubt the largest field ever in this section, if not in the state. The crop will be cut with a mowing machine, put in a stack with a hay rake, and when sufficiently cured run through a threshing machine. The seed alone will cost Mr. Burton about $300. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--DOUGHERTY-RIDGWAY--Mr. Arthur Dougherty and Miss Mary Ridgway of south of town were married at the home of and by Esq. Ed S. St. Clair on Sunday May 27. Mr. Dougherty is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Dougherty of near Myers, and is one of Howard's best young men. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ridgway of Boone County and is a most cultured and refined young lady. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Born, May 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitmire, a daughter. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Born, on May 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Gruber, a daughter. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Raymond Edwards, who left two weeks ago for Annapolis to enter the Naval Academy, writes under date of May 28: "Just a line as to my address for the paper. Have entered the Naval Academy. Tomorrow we go on a cruise. We are to be assigned to all ships of Atlantic fleet, with about fifty to each. I am assigned to the Florida, one of the fastest of the fleet. Send paper to U. S. S. Florida, care Postmaster, N. Y. We will leave tomorrow on river boat which will take us down to Norfolk, where we embark. It will take about fifteen hours for this but expect to be aboard ship about 10 p.m. tomorrow. Excuse haste but am stealing time to write, and I couldn't do without paper." Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Miss Claryce Griffith of Clifton Forge, Va. is the guest of her cousin, Mr. L. T. Pattrick, of near town. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--We are informed that John Shackleford has purchased his release from the Milwaukee team and is now a free agent. Our informant says that John will either join the Kansas City or Louisville team. In any event Shack is too good a twirler to remain idle very long--Glasgow Missourian. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--The many Higbee friends of Roger Bagby of Armstrong are delighted to see him a citizen of Higbee once more, he having accepted a position as prescription clerk at Dr. J. W. Winn's drug store, succeeding E. R. Smith. Mr. Bagby recently passed the examination required by the state board of pharmacy and is now a registered pharmacist. Dr. Winn is to be congratulated on securing the services of such a capable and courteous gentleman as Mr. Bagby, and we trust that latter's stay will be permanent. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Arthur Snedeker, one of the Alton's telegraph operators at this place, returned Friday of last week from St. Louis where he enlisted as a telegraph operator for service in France, and will likely go with the division of railway men to be sent soon. They so not make any better young men than Arthur Snedeker, and if he is called upon to do any fighting the Germans will find out that he can handle a gun as well as the wires. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. Reuben Rennolds of Inola, Okla, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Robb. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--The age limits for applicants for enlistment in the regular army has been raised from 7 to 35 to 18 to 40. (Kathy's notes: This is an obvious typo, unless they truly were enlisting children? I suspect they meant 17.) Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. John Rankin and brother, Raymond Edwards, spent Sunday in Columbia with their sister, Miss Mable Edwards. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. J. B. Forbis, a sister of Sam Houchin of near this place, died at her home in Clark on Tuesday. She was 70 years of age. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Wesley Whitten, a 14-year-old Moberly boy, was drowned in Forest Park lake near that city Friday of last week while in swimming. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--REGISTRATION MEN ARE NAMED FOR COUNTY--The following is the list of precincts, together with the registrars which I have selected, for the purpose of supervising the registration of all males in Randolph County, under date of June 5, 1917. Moberly, first ward--A. C. Gladney, Lee Galbreath, E. Y. Keiter; Moberly second ward--Louis Ratliff, W. R. Hall, A. D. Edwards. Moberly third ward--J. F. Curry, George Sparks, Gus J. Ginther. Moberly fourth ward--Phares Weis, W. B. Stone, Swan McDonald. Sugar Creek township--Greene Terrill, Orville Meals. Salt Spring township (Huntsville) first ward--Ezra Sears, Dorsey Burckhart, Jr., Second ward, W. J. Day, W. O. Doyle. Thomas Hill--George Jackson, Terrill Epperly. Darksville--J. D. Rice, Race Campbell. Mt. Carmel--Irvin Ratliff, Elliott Palmer. Jacksonville--O. E. Snow, W. H. Howerton. Cairo--Geo. Baker, Joe Richeson. Levick's Mill--Pless Patton, Orville Newton. Union--J. C. Husell, Hubert Engle. Renick--Will Davis, J. R. Christian. Clark--S. P. Hulen, T. R. Morris. Elliott--Wiley Marshall, Jim Jennings. Higbee--C. C. Hon, J. T. Randolph. Yates--Bert Pitts, Roy Quinn. Roanoke--Leonard Crutchfield, A. H. Hunker. Mt. Airy--Tom Green, Eugene Hurt. Clifton--C. V. Lambert, Caples Matlock. Registration rooms will be selected and made known at later date. I want to thank the public who have so generously volunteered for this work and am only sorry that all the volunteers could not be used. I have understood from various sources that certain individuals between the ages of 21 and 31 have stated that they were not going to register. My advice to them is to register and save unnecessary trouble and notoriety. HENRY T. OWENS, Sheriff. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--J. W. PATTRICK GOES TO FRANCE--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick received a shock Wednesday from which they have not yet recovered, by a message from their son and only child, J. H. Pattrick, who has been holding a government position in Washington for the past year, informing them that he had enlisted and would sail the next day for France, and is now, presumably, somewhere upon the broad Atlantic. Mr. Pattrick goes to France as the private secretary to the head of the Army Medical Division, and will draw a salary of $1600 and expenses. That the place is one of trust and the greatest responsibility goes without saying, and his having been given the place without "pull" or influence of any kind except his ability and gentlemanly bearing, is indeed an honor and one of which his fond parents should be justly proud. We judge that he will be stationed in Paris, or at a safe distance from the firing line and that about the only danger he will be in will be from U-boats on the trip over, and as the latter seem to be getting what is coming to them here of late, we have no doubt the trip will be a safe one. The NEWS joins his other numerous friends in hearty congratulations on his having secured such an important position and in the hope that he may soon safely return. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--C. W. Williams left Wednesday for Kansas City where he will spend a few days before going to the home of his parents, at King City. He informed us that he would leave about June 1 for Colorado for a short stay and would then go to Montana or Wyoming, but was uncertain as to where he would locate. He made a host of friends while here and ran a jewelry store of which a town many times the size of Higbee could have pointed to with pride, and it is a matter of general regret that he has seen fit to seek a better location, and his numerous friends join the NEWS in the hope that he may yet change his mind and see fit to return to Higbee and again embark to business. But wherever he and Mrs. Williams decide to cast their lot they will carry with them the best wishes of a legion of friends in old Higbee. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. Jane Mattox returned the first of the week from New Florence, where she was called Wednesday of last week by the accidental shooting of her grandson, Claude Long. A neighbor of the latter, who thought to rid his shade trees of black birds, armed himself with a shotgun and fired into a bunch of the birds. He evidently aimed lower than he intended, or had his mind on nothing but blackbirds, for the entire load when through a window of the house of Mr. Long, striking the latter in the abdomen, but fortunately penetrating to no vital spot. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--SMITH-BURKHALTER--Mr. C. C. Smith and Miss Toinette Burkhalter sprang a big surprise on their friends last Saturday by motoring to Clifton Hill and getting married, the ceremony being performed by Rev. D. M. Trout, pastor of the Baptist Church. They left the home of the bride that morning, presumably for a short motor ride, and the first intimation that they were married came in a telephone message to the bride's parents. They returned home the next day and left Wednesday for Orrick where they will reside, at least for the summer. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter whose sunny disposition and amiable manner made her a favorite with all. Mr. Smith comes from one of Ray counties best families, and during his stay in Higbee as superintendent of our schools made many warm friends and proved himself a gentleman in the truest sense of the term, and worthy of the fair prize he won. That their path through life may be full of sunshine and strewn with roses is the sincere wish of The News. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. Belle Murphy was made supremely happy the first of the week by the receipt of a letter from her son, Mark, who is secretary for the captain of one of Uncle Sam's battleships, asking her to come to Key West, Florida and spend the summer with him, and will leave today or tomorrow for that place, probably going by way of Chicago to see her other sons, Earl and Paul. Her many friends join the NEWS in the hope that the summer will be as delightful to her as she anticipates. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Tyre Burton, while engaged in wrecking the old Botts carpenter shop at the rear of his residence Friday of last week, received quite a severe fall, when one of the rafters broke with him. He fell about ten feet, but escaped with no more serious injury than a severe shaking up. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Well Howdy Everyone... How are you doin' on your transcriptions? So far 4 people have completed their segments of the transcriptions of the slave ledger of John White a slave trader/seller from Central Missouri. White's slave selling and dealings is covered in a book called "Soul by Soul: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market," by Walter Johnson. The book is very very informative and interesting -- and inexpensive to boot. If you have decided that you wanna give up and move on in regards to transcribing.. let me know. Cause the transcription stuff is a real pain in the butt. I do need for you to send back what you have if you just can't make it through. You will be getting postcard in the mail soon too -- to follow up on your progress and confirm the pages that you were sent a little over a year ago. If you are hanging in there... and inching by little by little; please drop me a line and let me know how you are progressing. I'm using a prepared email list... so if you are one of the 4 DONE transcribers...please ignore this message. Hope you are all well. I will be uploading slave schedules for Boone County shortly and black marriages for Pemiscot Co. If you need a look-up I also have St. Charles, Boone and Cooper County Black marriage records. Morgan County records are online. I am still in need of black marriage records for Randolph, Callaway, Pettis, Audrain, Marion and Moniteau. Jackson Co and Chariton county Black marriage records would be great to have too. We could also use slave schedules for those counties too. In the next month or so -- I'll also be making some changes to the website. Looks like the slave database is offline for good but I believe a CD of the data will be available in the near future. I'll keep you posted on details as they develop. If anyone else is interesting in transcribing any records that would be helpful to others or doing look-ups based on materials you have, please let me know. If you have wills, probate and other related information that you'd like to contribute -- it can be posted at this site: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/topic/afro-amer/indexusg.html Scroll down about midway to view the POSTING links. Looks like a few of my Missouri links are a little goofed up. I'll get those fixed lickety-split. If you have any materials you want to mail me to scan and put online... I'm open to whatever slave data and documents you are willing to share. Thanks alot, traci wilson-kleekamp african americans in missouri http://www.missouri-slave-data.org 4527 E. De Ora Way Long Beach, CA 90815 562/961-8424

Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--SHERIFF OWENS IS PLANNING FOR DRAFT--Sheriff Henry Owens is now making trips through the county laying plans for registration day, which will be designated by President Wilson under the selective service army bill. The sheriff and the county clerk have received a copy of the registration plans setting out the work to be done in preparing for the registration. The sheriff has arranged for the appointment of men throughout the county as registrars of the respective voting precincts. As there will be one registrar for each voting precinct five registrars will work in Moberly on registration day. All men between the ages of 21 and 30, inclusive, will be compelled to fill out the registration cards. The registration places and registrars will be named at a meeting of the county court and the sheriff, following final passage of the army bill and issuance of a proclamation by the governor of the state--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--A PLEASANT GATHERING--Sunday was a most pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robb of near Higbee. All their children having decided to spend the day with them, and they were as much surprised as were Mr. and Mrs. Robb when they all met for one did not know that the other was coming. Besides Mr. Robb's family there were present five sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, sixteen grandchildren and Everett Jackson and family, making a total of forty. Mrs. Robb went on ahead with her dinner as if no one were present, and at the noon hour the guests were called to the dining room where they large table was filled with everything good to eat that one could want, and in such abundance that it looked like anything but hard times. The afternoon was most pleasantly spent in music and conversation, and at a late hour all departed, hoping to spend many more such pleasant days together. A FRIEND. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--J. B. Jones and sisters, Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie and Mrs. J. W. Marshall, were called to Morris, Oklahoma, Monday, by the death of their uncle, John Bogie, who died at his home near that place the day before. Mr. Bogie was about 65 years old, and was a brother of the late Mrs. Diana Jones of this place, and was well known here. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Mrs. William Chapman left last night (Friday) for Chicago in response to a message that her mother, Mrs. Margaret Kelso, had been stricken with paralysis and was not expected to live. This will be sad news to Mrs. Kelso's host of old friends here, all of whom join the NEWS in the hope that she will soon be her usual self again. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Bernice Roberts came near losing one of his fingers by a fall of coal at the Walton mine one day this week, and will be unable to work for some time. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--While at work at the Walton Saturday, Lon Coleman had one of the fingers of the left hand split from end to end by a fall of rock or coal, and will be unable to work for a week or two. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--David Williams has been suffering for several days from a felon on his left hand. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Born, on the 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burgin, a son. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lilly is seriously ill. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Born, on the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Dougherty, a son. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--In ordering his address changed to Ft. Bliss, Texas, Miller Pyle who recently enlisted, writes: "I am now a telephone man for Uncle Sam. You probably wonder why I enlisted. I intend to fight for peace because underlying its tenets is the happiness of my fellow man and the betterment of the world. That peace will conquer is as fixed as the Heavens. It will prevail as the survival of the truth. I think the philosophy of war is as empty as were the brazen images which man forsook to worship God. But war is here and it is up to every American to make good. When the new peace is at zenith war will be among the memories of the past and we will remember it by the scars it leaves both on our bodies and hearts. Its passing will be one of the greatest blessings the world has ever known and the world will welcome the day when there will be peace on earth and good will toward men." Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--B. F. Tucker's team ran away Thursday throwing him from the wagon and breaking his right ankle. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--J. C. Herron left Saturday for Sweet Springs where he will operate a peanut and popcorn wagon during the summer. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Raymond Edwards returned today from a visit with relatives at McAllister, Okla., and will leave about June 1st. for Annapolis, where he will reenter the Naval Academy. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Roy Richards, one of the best barbers in the country, who has been at work in Illinois for some time, is back in old Higbee to remain permanently, to the delight of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Richards, and his host of friends, having secured a place in the shop of J. Edgar Smith where he will have charge of the second chair. Mr. Smith is to be congratulated on securing his services. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--(Kathy's notes: The article on the graduation class of Higbee has been condensed [due to time constraints.] The names of the graduating class--High School--Misses Goldena Campbell, Edyth Burton, Anna Howell, Mary Walton, Ester Robb, Messrs. Geo. Lambier, Omar Edwards and Ollie Bottoms. Miss Campbell won first honors with a grade of 97.5, thereby winning a scholarship in any of the following eight colleges: Central, Fayette; Christian, Columbia; Cotty, Nevada; Hardin, Mexico; Howard Payne, Fayette; Williams Woods, Fulton; Stephens, Columbia; Linderwood, St. Charles. Miss Ester Robb was second with a grade of 95.5 and Miss Anna Howell third with 94. Miss Nelle Burton, a sophomore won class honors with a grade of 97.5. Miss Mary Ruth Patterson was second with 96.5. Miss Ruby Burton and Harold Bradley won the freshman class honors with an average grade of 96. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Shelton Lessly was here Saturday from Slater. Owing to decreased business, Mr. Lessly, who had been running an engine on the Alton for some time, was set back to firing several months ago, but hopes to have a regular run as an engineer when business picks up again. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Mrs. Clyde Giles and children arrived last week from Victor, Colo., and will leave in a short time for Illinois, where they will make their home. Mrs. Giles' many friends will be glad to know that her stay in the West restored her to perfect health. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--WILL NICHOLS TO NAVY--Mrs. Mary Nichols received a message Wednesday from her nephew, Will Nichols, son of Dr. G. M. Nichols, informing her that he had enlisted in the navy at Cheyenne, Wyo., and would leave that day for San Francisco. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miller Pyle who has been employed as a lineman with the Western Union for the past two or three years, and who has been located at Kokomo, Ind. for the past few months, has enlisted in the army, and orders his paper sent to him car of Co. E. Signal Corps, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--OUR NEW TEACHERS--The school board met Monday night and elected the following teachers: Mrs. Georgia Middleton, Misses Nadine Embree, Clayton Smith and Rosamond Bowen of Higbee, Misses Maupin of Fayette, Elizabeth Roselle of Armstrong, Mary Price of Sturgeon and Miss Louise Lowry of Moberly. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miss Mable Duncan entertained five of her girl friends at a theater and bunking party Wednesday night. After returning from the theater dainty refreshments were served, and at a late hour the guests retired. Those present were Misses Anna and Gladys Howell, Naomi and Esther Robb and Laura Bottoms. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Luke O'Roarke, 107 years old, said to be the oldest man in Missouri, died at the Confederate Home in Higginsville on the 7th. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miss Bertha Andrews, one of Howard County's popular and efficient teachers, has been employed as principal of the Renick public school for the coming year. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie this week sold his Ford runabout to A. L. Miller of Armstrong and will purchase a new car. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reed moved to Mexico last week where Mr. Reed has a good position and where he will play ball the present season as a member of the Mexico league. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Geo. McGill returned Thursday of last week from Springfield, Ill, where he had been to see his brother, John, who was operated on the day before for appendicitis. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--HIGBEE LADIES TO AID--Will Do their "Bit" By Making Red Cross Supplies--The ladies of Higbee and vicinity are going to show their patriotism, and also that they can help in other ways besides practicing economy, and will make supplies for the Red Cross. The plan is only in a formative stage as yet, but the success of the move is assured. A meeting for the purpose of organizing will be held at the Christian Church next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and every woman in the entire community, whether they be members of any church or not are not only invited but urged to be present. This is a great work and is being taken up by the women folks all over the land, and great good to the soldier boys, as well as the government will result from it. So let nothing keep you from the meeting, and remember that you are especially urged to attend. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Virgil Thompson, one of Higbee's very best citizens, informs us that he will leave Saturday for Illinois where he will locate, for the present, at least, because of better working conditions and higher wages. His host of friends regret his departure, for which he is not to be blamed, and all or hoping that his stay will only be temporary. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--(Kathy's notes: There was an article about the pay raises for the miners, and it stated that they got 10 cents per ton for mining, and 20 cents per day on day wages.) Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--MRS. JOE SMEAD DEAD--Mrs. Joe Smead of Keota, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Newton, in Higbee, on Tuesday, May 8, 1917, from dropsy, with which she had been afflicted for a year or more. Mrs. Smead came to Higbee some two months ago for medical treatment, and for a time seemed to be on the road to recovery, but improvement was only temporary, a fact, she, as well as her family, soon realized. Mrs. Smead was the daughter of the late Jas. F. Shaefer, and was born at Middle Grove, Monroe County, on December 19, 1863. She was married to Joseph Smead at Renick on December 25, 1885. They were the parents of eight children, three daughters and five sons, six of whom, with the father, survive, viz: Mrs. Wm. Evans Callao; Mrs. Robert Grauber Jr., Higbee; Mrs. Harry Page, Keota; Roy H., Joe K. and C. E. Smear of Kept. She is also survived by four brothers--W. H. Shaefer of Renick, J. W., J. T. and J. M. Shaefer of Higbee, and two sisters, Mrs. John Newton of Higbee, and Mrs. John Garrett of Macon county. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, of which deceased had long been a member, Wednesday, by Rev. L. M. White and interment made in the city cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of a wide circle of Higbee friends. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--HERRIN-THEIS--Dr. M. C. Herrin of this place and Miss Anna Theis were married at the home of the bride in Rosedale, Kan., on Sunday, May 6, 1917. They are expected home Monday when they will go to housekeeping in the Bottoms property recently vacated by J. T. Randolph. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--W. F. CAIN TO HANNIBAL--W. F. Cain left Tuesday for Hannibal where he has secured a position as special agent for the M. K. & T. That he will make a valuable man for the company goes without saying, for as marshal of Higbee, which position he held for several terms, he proved a most capable and fearless officer, and made many important arrests, several of which required no little detective work, and which would have done credit to any chief in the country. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him, and all are certain he can make good. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi I'm hoping someone can help me with some cemetery info. I know generally where the Sugar Creek Cemetery is..do you know if it is an old cemetery, is there a listing of who is buried there? The second cemetery I'm interested in is called Turner-Baxter. I can't locate it even using GNIS. I'd like to know where it is and if there is a listing of burials for it also. Thanks for any info. Jan Cherry Valley CA

Carolyn or anyone... Can you place this John C. WILLIAMS? I have info on his brother D.H. listed below as: David Hardin WILLIAMS, b 1852 d 1940, near Yuma, AZ. Married to Mary Ellen HERN probably Howard or Randolph Co., MO Have daughter Mary Ann married to William Kavanaugh DOUGHERTY. NOTES for David Williams written by Ed Dougherty For some unknown reason, he left his family, and went to Arizona.Little is known of him, as he never kept in close contact with his relatives back in Missouri. He is supposedly buried near Williams, Arizona. My dad, grandmother Dougherty, ( she was his daughter ) and an uncle went to Williams to find his grave, but were unsuccessful in their attempt. ®64 Thanks Linda In a message dated 4/22/01 2:20:25 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--JOHN C. WILLIAMS DROPS DEAD--John C. Williams, a former well known citizen of Howard county, dropped dead at his home in Kansas City Wednesday from heart failure. He was 68 years old and is survived by one son. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. S. E. Avery of near Higbee and three brothers, Jacob C., of Howard, and D. H. and U. M. Williams of Arizona. The body will arrive here today over the Alton and funeral held Sunday at New Hope. >>