Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Miss Elenor Summers returned Sunday to her home in Moberly after a week's visit with her uncle, John Davis, and family. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Kansas, we notice from an article in the Kansas City Star of last Sunday, has 1200 physicians available from the standpoint of age for military service, and every county medical society and individual physician is being appealed to. Dr. Herbert Atkins of Pratt, formerly of this place, is one of the thirteen physicians of the state who are members of the medical reserve corps. (Kathy's notes: Dr. Herbert Atkins, was at the time of this writing, 37 years of age. By no means a young man of fighting age. Yet he went on to serve a year of active duty.) Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Those who were so free to criticize Wilson for not going to war with Germany immediately following the sinking of the Lusitania, and who have as yet not enlisted as volunteers, will now have a chance, that the conscription bill is passed, to make good on their big talk. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--BACK TO THE FARM--Rolie Jones, who sold his farm near Yates about two months ago and moved to Higbee, has had all of town life he wants and this week bought the Wm. Whitmire farm of 100 acres southwest of town for $3750, and will move to it as soon as the weather will permit. The sale was made through W. F. Jones. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Mrs. E. R. Smith was called to Boonville Sunday by the illness of her father, Dr. J. C. Varney, which terminated fatally Wednesday morning. Dr. Varney was one of the leading dentists in the state and had practiced in Boonville for the past thirty-five years. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith went to Boonville yesterday to attend the funeral, which will be held today. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--RILEY-BURKE--Mr. Guy H. Riley of Kansas City and Miss Amy Burke of this place were married at the home of Father J. C. Carney in Moberly at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, May 3, 1917, and left over the Wabash for Centralia, taking the Alton Red Train there for Kansas City, their future home. If they intended to fool their numerous friends by not coming back to Higbee for the Kansas City train, they were the ones who were fooled, for when the train stopped here their friends were there in force to shower them with rice and serenade them with bells and tin pans. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Burke of this place, and is one of Higbee's prettiest most popular and accomplished young ladies, and will be sadly missed among the young folks of the town, among whom she was a leader. Mr. Riley holds a responsible position with the Alton at Kansas City as dispatcher, and is well and favorably known here, having worked for an operator here for a year or two. He is a young man of strictest sobriety and integrity, and one of the most deserving young men of our acquaintance. The News joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--FRAZIER-RENNOLDS--Mr. Noah Frazier and Miss Bertha Rennolds were married in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. M. Richmond, on Wednesday, April 25, 1917. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds of near Higbee and will be greatly missed by a wide circle of intimate friends. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Frazier and is one of the community's most popular and deserving young men, and worthy of the fair prize he has won. The happy couple returned Monday after a visit with Mr. Frazier's sisters in Macon county, and Tuesday evening were tendered a reception at the home of the bride's parents, and were the recipients of many lovely presents. Those present: Tony Frazier and family, Omer Newman and family, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dougherty, J. Lee Dougherty and family, Arch Lyle and family and Mrs. Susan Dennis. At a late hour the guest departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Frazier a long life and wedded bliss. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Born, on April 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Sweezer, a son. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Miss Lillian Manuel and Eunice Nichols, two of Higbee's popular teachers, have been employed to teach the coming year in the Clark Public school. The board is to be congratulated on securing their services. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--O. F. Pitney was called to Columbia the first of the week to attend the funeral of a brother-in-law. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness of our family and for their tender sympathy on the death of our beloved son, John. That God may bless each one is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Banning. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--VEN ETTISON PUSHES THE BUTTON. Mine Got, vill you be mine partner You don't know who I am, But I am de German Kaiser, De Emporer Vill-i-am. You know I vipped dose Belgians, And mit pullets filled Russians full, And I can vip France and Italy And plow up Johnny Bull. For all dose odder nations I do not give a dam, If you'll just be my partner To vipp dot UNCLE SAM. You know I got dose submaries All Europe knows it well, But Ettison's a patent now Dot blows them all to hell. Now Got, if you will do dis Den you, I'll always lofe, And I vill always Emporer here be And you vill be Emporer above. But Got if you refuse dis plea Tomorrow night at eleven I'll call out all my Zeppelins And declare war against Heaven. I vould't ask this favor, Got, But I haf plainly seen, Dot ven Ettison push de button in I got no more submarine. Contributed. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Robert Baty, a former citizen of near Ryder, died at his home in Milwaukee on April 30th. Interment was made at Clark. He was a brother of George Baty, formerly of this place, who died about a year ago. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--W. W. Brundege this week leased his blacksmith shop, tools and machinery to C. A. O'Dell, who will continue the business at the old stand, retaining John Williams as blacksmith. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Plant! Plant! Plant! The boys will soon be marching! Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--If you haven't a garden spot, plant some kind of a crop in your back yard, even if it is only a 2X4 lettuce bed, and if you have no backyard, use your front yard. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Joe Dinwiddie, who has had a position as operator with the Katy for the past year or two, is at home for several days on account of the operators' strike on that road. Joe is thinking seriously of going West soon. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McGill went to Springfield, Ill, Friday night of last week for a visit with their sons, John and James. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Miss Genelle Patterson left Tuesday for Nevada where she will enter a training school for nurses with the view of following nursing as a profession. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--The May term of Howard county circuit court will convene at Fayette on the 7th. The docket, which is the largest in several years, contains thirteen divorce suits. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Let no fertile acre of vacant lot go uncultivated. You need not be afraid but what you will be paid for your trouble, for the whole world is facing a food famine. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--J. F. Whitmore, who has been teaching in one of Denver's big commercial schools for the past nine months, writes us that he will be home soon, and would leave Denver about May 1, but might go to Salt Lake City for a short visit with friends before returning. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Chas. Everett, who left here several weeks ago to play ball with the Mason City (Ia.) league team the present season, returned Thursday of last week, not liking conditions, and because his salary was placed at $100 per months instead of $150, as he was promised. He pitched several games and made good, allowing but a few scattering hits in each one. He has gone to work at the Walton mine and will move his family back to Higbee as soon as he can find a house. In the event that Higbee can't stir up a ball team this season, Mr. Everett will be on the pitching staff of the Moberly C. M. league team, and if he is, and is given support, we know right now where the pennant is going to land. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--MOBERLY 6 HIGBEE 5.--The Higbee Blues, known last season as the All Stars, met the Moberly Greys in Rennolds Park here last Sunday, and despite the mud and rain and cold put up a game that was exciting from first to last and one which gave promise that the team by the end of the season will be as formidable as was the team whose name they have taken. Moberly put the game on ice in the last half of the 8th by a home run, up to which time the score was tied. The following is the line-up of the Blues: Carl Sharp, c.; Alfred Towles, p.; Dewey Goin, s.s.; Will Young 1b.; Arthur Roberts 2b.; Geo. Lilly, 3b.; Will Crawford lf.; Owen Harris, cf.; Fred Bradley rf. They will play the Slater team here on the 13th when another fast game can be looked for. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--JAS MCGURK KILLED IN ILLINOIS MINE--Word reached Moberly late Friday afternoon of the death in Staunton, Ill., of Jas. McGurk, a former resident of this county. Mr. McGurk was killed in a mine in Staunton. He was working in an entry in the mine when one of the cars used for hauling coal to the mouth of the mine got from under control and dashed down the track, catching him under it. When his fellow workmen reached his side life had expired. Mr. McGurk's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete McGurk, live near Elliott. He was well known in this city, as a few years ago he was one of the fastest baseball players in this county and frequently played in Moberly. He was a brother-in-law of Jack Cronan, local mail carrier--Moberly Monitor. 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. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--The big rain which began Thursday of last week and continued almost constantly until late Tuesday afternoon, when it wound up in a heavy snow, was worth thousands of dollars as the ground got a thorough soaking far below the grass roots, and all the ponds in the vicinity, with the exception of the Alton lake, were filled to overflowing, this assuring plenty of stock water, which has been a very scarce article for many months. The Alton lake, which was lower than at any time since the big drought of 1901, was raised four feet but it is yet seven feet below the spillway, and still presents a very desolate appearance. It is possible that the lake may reach high water mark before the summer is over, but hardly likely unless we have more than the usual number of extraordinarily heavy rains, as the Alton is running from thirty to fifty trains a day most all of which take water here. It isn't likely that the lake will be allowed to go dry, and if the danger point is reached water will likely be hauled to it, as was the case two years ago. The new watering stations at Centralia and Glasgow, have been a wonderful help to the water supply here, and but for them water would have had to have been hauled the last few months. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Joe Stone left last night for Marissa, Ill, where he has secured work. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--The K.K.K. girls were most pleasantly entertained at the home of Dr. and Ms. C. F. Burkhalter Tuesday., Mrs. Bertha Davis being the hostess. At 10 p.m. the party together with the gentlemen guests, went to the Alton depot in a body to meet G. H. Riley who was to wed Miss Ann Burke, one of their number, the following Thursday, and gave him a most hearty and noisy welcome by means of bells and tin pans. The happy bunch returned to the Burkhalter home, where a delicious 3-course luncheon was served. (Kathy's notes: From this entry, it would appear that this KKK is strictly a women's organization, since it referred to the "KKK girls" and the men were referred to as "guests". I have to wonder is this is just a small local group organized by a few girl friends, rather like the one my grandmother belonged to called the "childhood friends". Wonder if we will ever find out what the initials stood for?) Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--MINE WORKERS TO GET INCREASE--Representatives of the operators and miners met in Kansas City Monday of this week to take up the question of an increase in wages on the same basis as was recently granted mine workers in the East, but if any settlement has been made we have seen no account of it. No trouble was expected however, over a settlement, and the current rumor is that all company men, that is, those paid by the day, will get an increase of about 60 cents per day, and those who mine the coal an increase of 10 cents per ton. the increase will be for one year, we understand, but should the war continue further, which now seems probably it will likely be kept in force until the close of hostilities. This is the largest increase those who follow this most useful and dangerous calling have ever received so far as we know, and they are to be congratulated. We only wish that every man in the country could get a raise. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Mrs. W. F. Fullington returned Friday of last week from Kansas City where she had been for five weeks under the care of a cancer specialist, who removed six small cancers from her face by means of some sort of plaster. Mrs. Fullington had a small cancer removed from her face twelve years ago, but did not remain to take the full treatment, as she did this time, and has strong hopes that there will be no return of the malady, and her wide circle of friends join the NEWS in the hope that a permanent cure has been effected, which her physician assures her is quite probable. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Cromer Griffith, while returning from a picnic given by a lot of his schoolmates Friday of last week, fell from a hay frame on which the party was riding, and was run over, the rear wheel of the wagon passing over his left shoulder and chest, but he fortunately escaped any serious injury. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. W. D. Day, of Bedford, Ind., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Williams. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. E. R. Smith is spending the week in Boonville with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Varney. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--A son was born on the 25th to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Sinclair of south of town. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Shannon Jarman was here Sunday from Independence, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Odus Bradley. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Floyd Barron of north of town, employed at mine No. 11, had his left leg broken Tuesday by a fall of coal. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--John Smith and Russel Brook left last week for Gillispie, Ill, where they have secured work. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--The 18-month-old son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGrath of near town died Saturday after a short illness. Funeral services were held in the home Sunday by Elds. Wm. Kelson and Wm. Chapman, and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. The heartbroken parents have the sympathy of the community. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Alex McArthur, former Katy section foreman at this place, but who moved to Moberly about a year ago, died on a Katy passenger train just north of town Friday evening of last week while being taken to the hospital at Sedalia, death resulting from paralysis, with which he was stricken that day while at work near Paris. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--L. McElheny who moved to Oklahoma from Higbee about six months ago, and who returned last week, informs us that he is through with that state, and that he is back in God's country to stay. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mr. and Mrs. Foster Enochs, who have been living in Springfield, Ill, for several months, returned to Higbee Thursday of last week and have rented part of the H. Hare property. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blansett returned Wednesday of last week from Coal City, Ill, where they were called two weeks previously by the illness of Mrs. Blansett's mother, Mrs. Rosa Kassell, and who died a few hours before their arrival. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Henry Powell, who had to give up his position with the Katy at this place because he was a member of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, has secured work with the Alton and is at present acting as special relief agent. He is working for the present in Illinois. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to thank our many dear friends for their sympathy and assistance in the illness and death of our dear son, Thos. Mitchell McGrath, and especially Mrs. N. J. Nichols for her floral offering--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGrath. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. G. W. Cook, who has been living at Tigris, Mo, for several years, arrived Sunday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Creson, and other relatives, and will likely make Higbee her permanent home, to the delight of her wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Miss Laura Bottoms went to Slater Wednesday to attend the wedding of her very warm friend, Miss Mabel Heuman, who was married that day at the Brush Creek church to the Rev. McCoy. The happy couple left immediately for Kentucky for a visit with Rev. McCoy's parents. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Jas. W. Marshall went to St. Louis last night to attend the funeral of his uncle, Horace Marshall, who died at his home in that city on Wednesday. Mr. Marshall was 84 years old and was well known in this county, and leaves many friends here who will regret to hear of his death. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--SOLBERG-DALY--Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the study of the Congregational church Mr. Oscar Solberg and Miss Grace Daly were quietly married by Rev. C. F. Fisher pastor of the Congregational church, who used the impressive ring service of the church. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones. The bride wore a gray silk suit with a silver and a lace hat and carried pink roses. After a short western trip they will be at home at Acme. The above from the Sheridan (Wyo.) Daily Enterprise of April 20, will be of interest to readers of the NEWS, Mr. Solberg being an old Higbee boy, son of Mr. N. P. Solberg, and who has been in the west for several years, where he holds a fine position with the Acme Coal Co., one of the largest in the west, as sales agent. His host of friends in old Higbee rejoice to know that he is held in the highest esteem by his employers, being considered by them as one of their very best men, and all are sure he will continue to rise, as he is one of the most capable and worthy young men Higbee ever turned out. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--MISS LILLIAN JOHNSON ENTERTAINS--Miss Lillian Johnson entertained the girls of the K. K. K. at her home Thursday evening, April 19. The purpose of the gathering was to shower Miss Amy Burke who will soon be the bride of G. H. Riley of Kansas City. After the arrival of all the guests Miss Burke was sent to a room which had been kept locked during the evening and was surprised when upon turning on the lights she encountered aluminum kitchenware everywhere in the room. The girls enjoyed her amazement as she picked up one piece after another and tried to puzzle out what its purpose in the kitchen might be. At a suitable hour the hostess served a refreshing three-course luncheon. The guests were: Mesdames Shufelt and Barneyback, Misses Berna Davis, Lillian Manuel, Eunice Nichols, Toinette and Francis Burkhalter, Wila Mae Macey, Hilda Wright, and Amy Burke. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--MR. AND MRS. E. BROOK ENTERTAIN--On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brook opened their new home with a delightful entertainment to a host of their Higbee friends. The guests made their way to the place of entertainment in automobiles. They were served with splendid music and to several courses from the cuisine department, which were heartily enjoyed by all present. With many games that served to make the time speed by merrily the evening passed 'ere anyone was aware, and then the joy feasters returned wishing Mr. and Mrs. Brook many days of happiness. The following were present: Misses Toinette and Frances Burkhalter, Berna Davis, Lillian Johnson, Willa Mae Macey and Amy Burke. Messrs. C. C. Smith M. C. Herrin, May Shafer, Roger Bagby, Glenn Walker, Gordon Rankin and Edmund Burke. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--IN MEMORY--Saturday, April 21, the death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGrath, and took from them their only precious little boy, Mikel Thomas, aged 14 months. All that loving parents and friends could do was done, but God knows best. His will was done and he took Mikel for his angel. A little grave so short and sweet, A little baby dressed so neat; A little rose bud sweet and fair, With those blue eyes and curly hair. Little dimpled hands so sweet, Darling little busy feet. A! The last sweet kiss is given, And his little soul's in heaven. A mother's arms are vacant now, Shades of sorrow beckon her brow. A father's heart is weighted down, His baby boy in 'neath the ground. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. J. B. Terrill and little daughter, Ruby of Yates, were the guests of Higbee friends Sunday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Lori, I don't know if these people are connected to the ones you are looking for but this might help. Frances Watts married Thomas B. Yager in 1816 in Virginia They had 5 children. She died on August 25, 1862 in Randloph County, Missouri. Mackey(Bettie) Patton b. 1853 married John W. Harrison. They died in Moberly and are buried in the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery. I remember looking over the Patton family information while researching Bettie Patton and there was one Patton family that lost many children within a two week period due to a serious illness. I can't place the name right now but you might check the mortality census on this web site. You might also look at census records. I hope this helps. Matt

Here are some notes under the title, "Civil War - Comments not found in history books" from my Grandfather's collection sent to my dad: No woman or girl was ever permitted out alone at night in Little Dixie or anywhere in the South - it just wasn't safe. The Ku-Klux Klan was organized immediately after the war to protect women and children. One of the origianl incorporators of the plan, or one who was present lived in Pueblo and was a member of the same chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy with your Mother. She was the mother of Mrs. Earl Brooks - I can't recall her name at the moment, but have it somewhere. The Klan served its purpose and was finally disbanded and has no relation to today's Klan. Nancy lseefamtree@att.net's words of wisdom of Sat, 21 Apr 2001 translated to: > I checked my copy of the 100th Anniversary of Moberly > book and did not find any organization that comes close > to those initials (KKK). > > We must also keep in mind (not that I am saying this > group is THE KKK) that the mind set concerning the Ku > Klux Klan was totally different back then than it is now > and we are talking about Little Dixie! We have alot of > filters that we look at our past with and how things > were is not the same as it is today. > > Just some food for thought. > > Linda > lseefamtree@worldnet.att.net >

Kathy - Just a real quick answer to your final line here (I am on my way to work). I doubt seriously that there could have been ANY connection to the Knights of Pythias. That is a Caltholic organization similar to the Masons (for the non-Catholics). Because so many organizations have at times been perverted, I will not deny it absolutely. As a past member of Job's Daughters (part of Masons) with my father, grandfathers, mother, grandmothers and many other relatives members of the Masons and their auxilaries, I do not know as much as I maybe could about the Knights. But they are (at least now) a service organization. And I beleive always were. As far as the KKK - wow. There is so much "history" being bruited about, who knows what is real and not. However, my aunt (born in 1929 has talked to me about "Uncle Buck" (Timothy Dougherty born Aug 1861 and son of James Dougherty and Elizabeth Enyart Mobley) who was a card carrying active KKK-er. She said that when she was a young gilr (say about 4 or 5 or maybe even a little older) she visited Howard County and he told her tales about what they had done which made her physically ill. And he laughed and enjoyed it. Talked about lynchings and beatings and so on that he participated in and maybe was a moving force for. I do know from the newspaper articles that he was the father of the girl who was raped by a black man when she was (taking from my memory) about 13. His brother Jefferson Miles Dougherty (my grandfather born 1864) was also a member. My father, when he was in the Army and was getting a top secret clearance, had to explain why his wife's graandfather had been a member. The story I got about that was that Jeff joined because the organization at that time was trying to keep the carpetbaggers out of Missouri and perserve the land and property. You understand this was fourth hand story. We have the KKK here in NC - some parts are more active than others, but there are a few places up the road where blacks do not go. And really expect to get killed or at the minimum beaten if they do. Carolyn c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike & Kathy Bowlin <mkbowlin@iland.net> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 9:26 PM Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Re: the "KKK" > Dear Alice and listers, > > Thank you for giving us that glimpse of your husband's grandmother. She > sounds like she was a wonderful woman. I was hoping, by posting this, some > of our venerated elders on the list might be able to give us some idea of > what the organization was. We may still have a few folks around who were > children in this time period, although they may not be on the web. If > possible, maybe those of you local to the area, might make some inquiries of > the senior citizens centers in the Higbee or Moberly area, and see if you > can find an answer for us? I'm wondering if it might be some kind of ladies > auxiliary for the Knights of Pythias? > > Kathy >

I am searching for the information on the family of Samuel Melton and Matilda Watts. They had nine children. I know only three of them. Lucy Melton who married George Patton, Mary Melton who married James Carpenter and Samuel Melton, Jr. who married??? The children were all born in Kentucky. Where in Kentucky? If you have any information on this Randolph County family please contact me. Lori Linnell

Thanks to Kathy for posting this info, I now have a definite death date for Kerin WALKER OWEN. I also have a definite date for a photo that I now know was taken Higbee, MO, 1917 and no doubt was a gathering for the funerals of Isaac and Eliza Jane. I wish they would have listed those attending from out of town and I wish I had a photo of any of the WALKER's but I don't. There must be some photos out there somewhere of the WALKER's. The photo I have is George and Careen PAGE, along with son Johnie PAGE and wife Katie. Garnett PAGE and Susie PAGE MANNING and her husband, Albert MANNING and their children. Raymond, Henry Hilton and Ruth Alene MANNING. Also, since George Martin PAGE is not in the photo, and last record I have of him is 1910 census, age 18, I am assuming he died before 1917 or possibly was living elsewhere and was unable to attend. Anyway, here is the update on Ike. Name: Isaac "Ike" WALKER Birth Date: 17 Oct 1844 Birth Place: Burton, Howard Co., Missouri Death Date: 21 Jan 1917 Death Place: Higbee, Randolph Co., MO Burial Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill (Burton), Howard Co., MO Father: Johnson WALKER (1785-1853) Mother: Sophia WAINSCOTT (1810-1880) Notes: Sophia WALKER and son Issac are listed in 1870 Howard Co., MO census. 131 131 Walker Sophia 60 F W Farmer 1000 100 KY 131 131 Walker Isaac 25 M W Farm hand MO 1876 State Census Howard Co.., MO Town 48, Range 17 28 Sophia Walker, age 67 29 Isaac Walker, age 31 30 Caren Owens, age 9 (grandaughter of Sophia...Linda) 1880 Bonnefemme Twp. Household 331/Family 331. WALKER, Sophia wf 71 Wid Keeping House KY KY KY Isaac wm 35 Son S Farmer MO GA KY Jacob wm 32 Son Wid Farmer MO GA KY Sarah E wf 13 Dau S At Home MO MO MO Nannie B wf 7 Dau S At Home MO MO MO Caron H wf 13 Dau S At Home MO MO MO (Sarah E. and Nannie B. are daughters of Jacob. Their Mother died 1877) Caron H is dau of Karen Happuck (Kerin) Walker and John James Owen. 1900 Bonnefemme Twsp., Howard Co., MO 18 18 WALKER, Issac, head, w, m, Oct 1844, age 55, single, MO GA KY, farmer INYARD, Nancy, sister, w, f, b 1831, age 68, widow, MO GA KY, housekeeper 1911 The Higbee News Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart, twin sisters, celebrated their eightieth birthday, Monday Dec. 11, at the home of their brother, Isaac Walker, near Myers. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Isaac Walker, one of the NEWS' good Howard county friends, was in town Monday and paid this office an appreciated call. He informed us that on the day before he celebrated his 77th birthday, and was able to say something few men his age could, that he was living on the farm where he was born, and that aside from about a year and a half spent in the Confederate army and a like time working away from home, he had spent all of his life on this one farm. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 17 Dec 1915--The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Saturday, the occasion being the 84th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Dennis's mother, Mrs. Eliza Reynolds. A big dinner was served and the day was most delightfully spent by all, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Reynolds. Those present: Geo. W. Reynolds and family, Isaac Walker and Geo Page and family. 1917 The Higbee News Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Isaac Walker of near Burton, who was called here the first of the week by the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, was himself taken suddenly ill on reaching town, and has since been in a serious condition at the home of his niece, Mrs. Geo. Page, suffering from pneumonia. At the hour of going to press both he and Mrs. Rennolds were thought to be some better. 26 Jan 1917 The Higbee News Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--ISAAC WALKER--Isaac Walker, one of the best men Howard county ever knew, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Geo. Page, in this place at 2 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 1917, from pneumonia. He had been sick for several days and on receiving word that his sister, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, was at the point of death, left his home near Burton to be with her, but got no further than Mrs. Page's, pneumonia having developed. Mr. Walker was born in Howard county Oct. 17, 1844, and spent his life within five miles of the farm on which he was born. He was never married, devoting his life to sisters, nephews and nieces bereft of husband and father. Mrs. Page, whom he took to raise when she was an infant, her mother dying when she was four weeks old, seemed to be his favorite, and in a conversation with her one day told her that when the call came for him he wanted to come to her or have her come to him. While he had never joined any church, he lived the Christian life and was not afraid when the summons came, and we are sure that a loving Father will not let his life of self sacrifice go unrewarded. 292 Issac Walker was born in 1844 and died in 1917. He is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Howard Co., Missouri. He has a tombstone in the cemetery. The Gravestone is inscribed with "Father to the Fatherless". Lizzie (HENDERSON HURSMAN, grandaughter of Lucy Ann Jane WALKER)spoke very highly of this man. Roberta Sheridan has his hat band with his initials embroidered inside. He raised several nieces and nephews. Lived on the home place with his mother, He was called Uncle Ike.262 LDS shows birthdate as 1843 Last Modified: 19 Apr 2001 Reference Note 262 Roberta@norcom2000.com(Roberta "Berta" Sheridan) Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Billings, Montana 59102 Jupep@aol.com

Have had some questions on some of the people so I am sending the updated info I have....additions, corrections, always welcome. Linda Husband: Richard Lindsey RENNOLDS Birth: 1 Oct 1821 Place: Fayette Co., Kentucky Death: 1 Apr 1902 Place: Howard Co., MO Burial: Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill, Howard Co., MO Marriage: 6 Sep 1853 Place: Howard Co., MO Wife: Eliza Jane WALKER Birth: 11 Dec 1831 Place: Howard Co., Missouri Death: 22 Jan 1917 Place: Higbee, Randolph Co., MO Burial: Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill (Burton), Howard Co., MO Father: Johnson WALKER (1785-1853) Mother: Sophia WAINSCOTT (1810-1880) Children... 1. F Child: Nancy Jane "Nack" RENNOLDS Birth: 18 Sep 1855 Place: Howard County, Missouri Death: 13 Nov 1910 Place: Howard County, Missouri Burial: 14 Nov 1910 Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill (Burton), Howard Co., MO Spouse: John Humphrey HITT Sr. Marriage: 2 Jan 1873 Place: Howard Co., MO 2. F Child: Mary Ann RENNOLDS Birth: 22 Jun 1856 Place: Howard Co., MO Death: 8 Sep 1895 Place: Glasgow, Howard, MO Spouse: Ferdinand B. "Ferd" WILSON Marriage: 18 Feb 1875 Place: Howard Co., MO 3. M Child: Milton S. RENNOLDS Birth: 16 Oct 1860 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO 4. F Child: Susan A. RENNOLDS Birth: 7 May 1862 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 13 Jun 1946 Spouse: Thomas LONG Marriage: 3 Aug 1896 Spouse: John Wesley DENNIS Marriage: Aug 1902 Place: Howard Co. MO 5. M Child: William Borl RENNOLDS Birth: About 1863 Place: Missouri 6. F Child: Martha RENNOLDS Birth: 29 Aug 1864 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 1953/1958 7. M Child: Abraham RENNOLDS (Twin) Birth: 1866 Death: 1866 8. M Child: Jacob RENNOLDS (Twin) Birth: 1866 Death: 1866 9. M Child: Isaac W. "Ike" RENNOLDS Birth: 17 Mar 1866 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 1954 Spouse: Amminda MONTGOMERY Spouse: Artie "Missie" GRIFFITH 10. F Child: Sophia Jenkins RENNOLDS Birth: 16 May 1869 Place: Missouri Death: 29 Mar 1936 Spouse: Charles Brooks LONG Marriage: 27 Aug 1892 11. M Child: George William RENNOLDS Birth: 17 Nov 1870 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 1936 Spouse: Annie Eliza PALMATORY Marriage: About 1890 Place: Howard Co., MO 12. M Child: Edward R. RENNOLDS Birth: 29 Feb 1872 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 3 Apr 1902 Husbands Notes... Notes: Howard County Marriages 1850-1860, Missouri Pioneers Vol XVI 06 Sep 1853 Richard L. Reynolds married Eliza Walker Bride is dau. of Johnson Walker. Performed by James M. Butts, M.G. Served in the Missouri Militia (Union) in the War Between the States.18 b: May 07, 1838134 Note: Father may be Thomas Robert Reynolds..see will of Johnson Walker. Wifes Notes... Notes: 1870 Howard County MO Census 130 130 Reynolds L. 49 M W Farmer 200 100 KY 130 130 Reynolds Eliza Jane 39 F W Keeping house MO 130 130 Reynolds Nancy Jane 15 F W At home MO 130 130 Reynolds Mary Ann 14 F W MO 130 130 Reynolds Milton S. 11 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Susan A. 10 F W MO 130 130 Reynolds W.B. 7 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Isaac 4 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Sophia 2 F W MO (Note from Linda Manning: Eliza Jane Reynolds is daughter of Sophia and Johnson Walker) 131 131 Walker Sophia 60 F W Farmer 1000 100 KY 131 131 Walker Isaac 25 M W Farm hand MO 1911 The Higbee News Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart, twin sisters, celebrated their eightieth birthday, Monday Dec. 11, at the home of their brother, Isaac Walker, near Myers. 1915 Living Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. with dau. Susie RENNOLDS DENNIS. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 17 Dec 1915--The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Saturday, the occasion being the 84th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Dennis's mother, Mrs. Eliza Reynolds. A big dinner was served and the day was most delightfully spent by all, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Reynolds. Those present: Geo. W. Reynolds and family, Isaac Walker and Geo Page and family. 1916 The Higbee News Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Sunday was a pleasant day at the home of John Dennis and wife, the occasion being the 85th birthday of Mrs. Dennis' mother, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds. A big dinner was served to the 33 guests, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Rennolds. She received many lovely presents. Those present: Geo. Rennolds and family, John Hitt, Jr., and family, Chas Long and family, Aubrey Long and family, Ike Rennolds and family, Roy Rennolds and family, Harvey Sennett and family, Wm. Hitt and wife, Canter Naylor and wife, Geo. Page and family, Uncle Ike Walker, John Hitt, Sr, Noah Frazier and Mary Palmatary. 1917 The Higbee News Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Ed Rennolds of Rock Island, Ill, was called here the first of the week by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Isaac Walker of near Burton, who was called here the first of the week by the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, was himself taken suddenly ill on reaching town, and has since been in a serious condition at the home of his niece, Mrs. Geo. Page, suffering from pneumonia. At the hour of going to press both he and Mrs. Rennolds were thought to be some better. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--MRS. ELIZA RENNOLDS--Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, sister of Mr. Walker, who had been suffering from the infirmities of age, passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Dennis, in this place at 10 o'clock p.m. Jan. 22, 1917. Mrs. Rennolds was in her 86th year, having been born Dec. 11, 1831, on the old homestead in Howard county. She was united in marriage to Lindsey Rennolds, who died about twenty-five years ago, in about 1850. They were the parents of eleven children, but five of whom survive, viz: Geo. W., of near Higbee; Ed, of Rock Island, Ill,; I. W. of Slater; Mrs. Sopha Long of Harrisburg, and Mrs. John Dennis of Higbee. She also leaves 20 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rennolds was a devout Christian lady and had been a member of the Baptist church since early girlhood. A double funeral service was held for the aged sister and brother, the oldest and youngest and the last remaining members of their family, at New Hope, Howard county, where they were tenderly laid to rest not far from the scenes of their happy childhood and their long and useful lives.292 Last Modified: 20 Apr 2001 Reference Note 18 Ted Hitt. (teh@wk.net) Reference Note 134 eruth@swbell.net Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Billings, Montana 59102 Jupep@aol.com

Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Eddie Gruber, who left three weeks ago for Jacksonville, Fla., where he was to play ball this season as a member of that team, returned home Sunday. We understand that he did not prove quite experienced enough to suit the management. His Higbee friends, while regretting his failure to stick, from whatever cause, welcome him, and are satisfied that should Higbee later on arrange to place a club in the C. M. League, he will help the Blues bring home the flag. He is also an invaluable member of the band, which, by the way, is at present rather unorganized. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--W. A. Hitt of near Myers sold his farm of 160 acres to Iowa parties this week. We did not learn the price. Mr. Hitt will sell a lot of personal property at the farm on the 19th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. He is undecided as yet as to where he will move, but will likely locate in Higbee. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Nat Dennis, while at work at the Walton mine Wednesday of last week, had several bones in his right foot broken by a fall of coal, and will be laid up for several weeks. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Raymond Edwards, who recently left for McAlester, Okla., for a visit with relatives, has enlisted in the army, we learn. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--ALL MISSOURI MINES SHUT DOWN--Higbee's two mines, as well as all others in Missouri, have been closed since Tuesday, being shut down by W. L. A. Johnson, of official of the Mine Operators' Association over the action of the employees of a mine at Kirksville, who, the operators claim, came out on strike and refused to return to work pending a settlement of the grievance, as provided in the contract. (Kathy's notes: I extracted this to explain the mass migrations of the mining families out of Missouri that is bound to follow this announcement.) Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Perry Goin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Goin, is the first young man in Higbee, so far as we know, to answer the call to the colors, having enlisted in the navy, and leaving Sunday for St. Louis. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--A daughter was born on the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Owen of Moberly. Mrs. Owen will be best remembered by Higbee folks as Miss Lillian Bradley. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Parties hunting on the Nat Dennis farm south of town one day last week, started a fire which did considerable damage and came near getting Mr. Dennis' house. As a result Mr. Dennis has posted his farm. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--John Wilson, the 8-month-old son of T. P. Banning and wife of near Yates, died Thursday of last week from measles. Funeral services were held at the Yates Baptist church Saturday and interment made in the Terrill cemetery. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--E. W. CUNDIFF DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of E. W. Cundiff, who moved from this place to Eldon several years ago, will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis on March 29, following an operation. He was 66 years old and is survived by his wife and four children, all of whom have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in old Higbee. Interment was made at Eldon. Mr. Cundiff was a most estimable gentleman and citizen and in his death his family and his home town have suffered an irreparable loss. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Mrs. Wm. V. Forbes died at her home near Burton on the 10th of Bright's disease and measles. She is survived by her husband and six children. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--TOOK SHOT AT THIEF--Some thief, who entered the smoke house of Henry Powell, who lives in the Land property just east of the NEWS office, about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, will doubtless give that place a wide berth hereafter, as he came within an ace of being killed or of getting a tell-tale bullet in his system. Mrs. Powell hearing someone enter the smoke house at about the hour named, got up and armed herself with a big pistol, and going to the window took a shot at the intruder, whose position she could locate pretty well from hearing him move a candy bucket which covered some cured meat. The pistol almost jumped out of Mrs. Powell's hands, and before she could fire again the intruder had made good his escape, and at a very lively clip. An investigation the next day showed that the bullet had passed almost directly over the meat and that it could not have missed the intruder but an inch or two. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Now that Cleeton's annual fountain opening is a thing of the past, we may hope to have some real spring weather. Last Saturday was the seventh annual opening of the fountain, and as was to have been expected, the weather was the very worst possible, ending in the biggest snow of the entire winter. Of the seven openings, all but one have been on regular winter days, even though several times the opening has been delayed as much as three weeks in the hope of seasonable weather. As we never have any real spring weather until after this fountain is opened, we suggest that Cleetons be forced next year, and at the point of a gun, if necessary, to hold the opening on January 1. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--NEW BARBERSHOP FOR HIGBEE--C. W. Lewman of Wichita , Kan, together with his brother-in-law, W. C. Knight of Madison, has rented the Rennolds store room next to the Higbee Savings bank, and will open up a barbershop as soon as the fixtures, which are being made in St. Louis, arrive. The furniture and fixtures, as well as the entire interior of the shop, is to be in pure white, and Mr. Lewman, who is a barber of many years' experience, says it will be one of which the town can be proud. He will move his family here as soon as he can procure a house. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mr. Ray Warren and Miss Madolin Tabor, two of Higbee's popular young people, were united in marriage in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Frank Lofty, of the 14th. The NEWS joins their numerous friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--E. J. Turner was called to Woodward, Okla., yesterday by a message stating that his father was dangerously ill and was not expected to live. Mr. Turner's son, Howard, will have charge of the shop during his father's absence. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Chas. C. Hon went to Kansas City Tuesday to be present at the marriage of his brother, Frank Hon, which occurred at the home of the bride, Miss Leland Glover, 4311 Wabash Ave., at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Hon and bride are expected here today for a short visit. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Born on the 6th, to Vernon Ransdell and wife, a son. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Born, on the 13th, to John Arthur Lilly and wife, a son. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mrs. Geo. Gulick, aged 80 years died at her home near Rucker on the 17th, of general debility. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Perry Goin, who left last week for St. Louis to enlist in the navy, failed to pass the physical examination, we learn, and has gone to work in Illinois. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mrs. Ola Williams and little son will leave Sunday for Philadelphia, Pa., where they will make their future ho me. The best wishes of a host of friends will follow them. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--The K.K. K. girls met last week with Miss Eunice Nichols. The evening passed quite pleasantly with work, while Miss Frances Burkhalter and Mrs. Shufelt furnished music. Besides the club there were as guests Misses Frata Nichols, Clayton Smith, Mary Matthews, of Columbia and Mrs. Will Burke. Refreshments of cream cake and chocolate chips were served. The next meeting will be with Miss Lillian Johnson. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--MINES RESUME WORK--The mines at Higbee, as well as at other points in Missouri, which had been idle for a week, owing to a shutdown ordered by the commissioner representing the operator's association, resumed work Saturday. The shutdown was caused by a strike of the employees of a Kirksville mine, who came out because the mine foreman refused to treat with them over some grievance. The operators claimed that the men had violated the contract, which provided that the mines were to be kept going pending settlement of any trouble. We are not advised as to what disposition, if any, was made of the Kirksville trouble. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--EVAN JONES RE-APPOINTED--Evan Jones has been kept busy since Wednesday receiving congratulations of his friends over his re-appointment by Gov. Gardner as state deputy inspector of coal mines. Mr. Jones has held the office for four years and has proven the right man in the right place. The efficient work of himself and his fellow inspectors, enabled Missouri to establish a record the last year, there being fewer accidents per tons of coal mined than ever before not only in this state, but others as well. Geo. Hill, of Bevier, was also retained as chief inspector. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mrs. J. E. Rucker, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Wm. McGlothlin of New Franklin left Tuesday for a visit with her daughters, Mrs. W. L. Cave of Okmulgee, Okla., and Mrs. J. W. Higginbotham of Ennis, Texas, and will probably spend the summer with the latter. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--MISS JULIA EDWARDS DEAD--Miss Julia Gleason Edwards, the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. (Ted) Edwards, of Renick, died at their home in that place on Sunday, April 1, from pneumonia and measles. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. J. M. Donald of Fayette and interment made at New Hope, Howard county. The bereft parents have the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of Higbee friends. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--W. S. WALTON TO LEAVE HIGBEE--W. S. Walton returned the latter part of last week from Miami, Okla., where he had been for several days looking over the town with a view of locating and embarking in business. He was more than delighted with the place and the business outlook, we are sorry to state, for he has definitely decided to locate there, and informs us that he will likely leave Higbee in about three weeks, and that his family will follow him later. We are not advised as to what line of business Mr. Walton will engage in, or what disposition he will make of his interest in the firm of Walton Bros. & Lambier. Mr. Walton has been a citizen of Higbee ever since he was a child, and his friends regret exceedingly to learn that the old town is to know him no more, and all are hoping that he will yet change his plans and decide to remain among us. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--R. M. LAWRENCE DEAD--Robert M. Lawrence, one of the county's best known citizens died at his home in Huntsville Wednesday of last week. He was born in Kentucky in 1842, and located in this county at the close of the Civil War, where he had since resided. He is survived by his widow and six children. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goin are able to be up after very severe attacks of tonsillitis. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Arch Rice and son and daughter, Arthur and Miss Velma, of Farmington, Ill, are the guests of Mr. Rice's brother, Dan Rice, who has been seriously ill for some time. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--The wife of Sam Higgins, a well known colored citizen of near Yates, died rather unexpectedly Monday night, presumably from heart disease. She was about 50 years old. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Mrs. W. L. Young and son and daughter, Rees and Miss Mable of Springfield, Ill, are the guests of Mrs. Young's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Rees, and other relatives. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--March 22nd was a very pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Owens of northwest of town, it being Mrs. Owens' 78th birthday. A number of her most intimate friends and neighbors were guests, and it is needless to add that all thoroughly enjoyed the day as well as the big dinner that was served. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Born, March 31, to Jesse Bradley and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Born, on the 29th, to Jas. Lewis and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Clyde Reed, who left three weeks ago to join the Ft. Smith, Ark., ball team, to which he was to be farmed by the St. Louis Cardinals, returned Monday, having injured his hip while at practice. We presume he will return to Ft. Smith as soon as he recovers from the injury. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Mrs. Susan W. Boswell, mother of Dr. M. C. Boswell formerly of this place, died at his home in Moberly Friday of last week. She was 88 years old, and is survived by three sons and six daughters. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Miss Pearl Fullington, daughter of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Fullington of near Mt. Salem, died Thursday of last week after a few days' illness from pneumonia. She was a niece of Mrs. Belle Murphy of this place who attended the funeral Saturday at Mt. Salem. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Dear Alice and listers, Thank you for giving us that glimpse of your husband's grandmother. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman. I was hoping, by posting this, some of our venerated elders on the list might be able to give us some idea of what the organization was. We may still have a few folks around who were children in this time period, although they may not be on the web. If possible, maybe those of you local to the area, might make some inquiries of the senior citizens centers in the Higbee or Moberly area, and see if you can find an answer for us? I'm wondering if it might be some kind of ladies auxiliary for the Knights of Pythias? Kathy

1916 The Higbee News Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Sunday was a pleasant day at the home of John Dennis and wife, the occasion being the 85th birthday of Mrs. Dennis' mother, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds. A big dinner was served to the 33 guests, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Rennolds. She received many lovely presents. Those present: Geo. Rennolds and family, John Hitt, Jr., and family, Chas Long and family, Aubrey Long and family, Ike Rennolds and family, Roy Rennolds and family, Harvey Sennett and family, Wm. Hitt and wife, Canter Naylor and wife, Geo. Page and family, Uncle Ike Walker, John Hitt, Sr, Noah Frazier and Mary Palmatary. ABOUT THE ABOVE ARTICLE: George William RENNOLDS was married to Annie Eliza PALMATORY, dau of Daniel and Mary DOUGHERTY PALMETORY. Charles Brooks LONG was married to Sophia Jenkins RENNOLDS, dau of Eliza Jane WALKER RENNOLDS. Charles Aubrey LONG is son of the above. Isaac W. "Ike" RENNOLDS was married (1) to Amminda MONTGOMERY and (2) to Artie "Missie" GRIFFITH. He is son of Eliza Jane WALKER RENNOLDS. Roy RENNOLDS (don't know) Harvey SENNETT (don't know) William W. HITT was married to Josephine NAYLOR. He is son of John and Nancy Jane RENNOLDS HITT, Sr. Josephine NAYLOR HITT is dau of Samuel Paul and Lucy Jane THORNHILL NAYLOR. Canter Lloyd NAYLOR was married to Pearl HITT. He was son of Truman Cantor and Margaret CAMPBELL NAYLOR. Pearl HITT is dau of John and Nancy RENNOLDS HITT, Sr. George PAGE was married to Careen H. OWEN. George was son of John W. and Susan NAYLOR PAGE. Careen OWEN PAGE is dau of John James and Kerin WALKER OWEN. Kerin was sister of Eliza Jane WALKER RENNOLDS. (George and Careen PAGE are my ggrandparents) Uncle "Ike" WALKER is brother of Eliza Jane. John HITT, Sr. was the widower of Nancy Jane RENNOLDS, dau of Eliza Jane WALKER RENNOLDS. John HITT, Jr. was married to Mary Jane WINN. Noah FRAZIER (don't know) Mary PALMATORY is probably Mary DOUGHERTY. Hoping this will help some with all these names. THANK YOU KATHY! Linda

Actually it probably was the K.K.K.. I have read lots of old newspapers and it was an active club in many communities. Beth Wilson James E Nicholson wrote: > Dear Katy, et al, > > Mrs. John Rankin, aka Lillian Elliott Tippit Rankin was my husband's > grandmother, and a kind an gentle woman. She stood 6'1" tall, and I > can't believe she would be a part of the 'regular' KKK, if for no other > reason than the hat would certainly stand above all others. I have to > laugh at the mental picture. I'm sure we will see a name of the > organization as time goes on! > > > Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--K. K. K. --The K. K. K.'s > gave an informal dance at the home of Mrs. John Rankin Friday evening, > March 16. The color scheme was green and white in honor of Erin and St. > Patrick. A delightful three course luncheon was served in which the color > > scheme was delightfully carried out. Surely good old St. Pat enjoyed the > merry > way in which these young people celebrated his day. > > Those who enjoyed this delightful function were: Mrs. Harry W. > Barneyback, > Misses Willie Mae Macey, Eunice Nichols, Lillian Manuel, Frances > Burkhalter, > Berna Davis, Tionette Burkhalter, Mabel Edwards, Lillian Johnson and Amy > Burke. Messrs. Harry W. Barneyback, G. H. Rankins, E. A. Burke, H. J. > Pierce, G. C. Walker M. W. Shafer, C. C. Smith, C. I. Duncan, R. M. > Bagby and M. C. Herrin. (Kathy's notes: I have no idea if this > organization is in any way affiliated with the Klu Klux Klan, or whether > at this time, there was another organization by these same initials. > This was the first reference to it that I have seen in the paper, so I am > hoping that there will be further articles to perhaps clarify just what > this organization was. Throwing dances doesn't seem to have a whole > lot in common with lynchings and burning crosses!) > > Apparently Lillian Rankin enjoyed St. Patrick's day, because according to > the Higbee News dated 19 March 1915, she gave a luncheon for 50, and even > provided an orchestra!! > > Alice in Arizona

Dear Katy, et al, Mrs. John Rankin, aka Lillian Elliott Tippit Rankin was my husband's grandmother, and a kind an gentle woman. She stood 6'1" tall, and I can't believe she would be a part of the 'regular' KKK, if for no other reason than the hat would certainly stand above all others. I have to laugh at the mental picture. I'm sure we will see a name of the organization as time goes on! > Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--K. K. K. --The K. K. K.'s gave an informal dance at the home of Mrs. John Rankin Friday evening, March 16. The color scheme was green and white in honor of Erin and St. Patrick. A delightful three course luncheon was served in which the color scheme was delightfully carried out. Surely good old St. Pat enjoyed the merry way in which these young people celebrated his day. > Those who enjoyed this delightful function were: Mrs. Harry W. Barneyback, Misses Willie Mae Macey, Eunice Nichols, Lillian Manuel, Frances Burkhalter, Berna Davis, Tionette Burkhalter, Mabel Edwards, Lillian Johnson and Amy Burke. Messrs. Harry W. Barneyback, G. H. Rankins, E. A. Burke, H. J. Pierce, G. C. Walker M. W. Shafer, C. C. Smith, C. I. Duncan, R. M. Bagby and M. C. Herrin. (Kathy's notes: I have no idea if this organization is in any way affiliated with the Klu Klux Klan, or whether at this time, there was another organization by these same initials. This was the first reference to it that I have seen in the paper, so I am hoping that there will be further articles to perhaps clarify just what this organization was. Throwing dances doesn't seem to have a whole lot in common with lynchings and burning crosses!) Apparently Lillian Rankin enjoyed St. Patrick's day, because according to the Higbee News dated 19 March 1915, she gave a luncheon for 50, and even provided an orchestra!! Alice in Arizona

Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Louis Biggs, one of our former well known colored citizens, was here from Ft. Dodge, Ia., during the week, looking after his property in the west part of town. He is pastor of the colored Baptist church at Ft. Dodge, which with odd jobs in general about town, keeps him pretty busy. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Mrs. John Smead of Keota is the guest of her brothers, J. M. and J. W. Shafer. (Kathy's notes: the editor was in error on this one. She was Mrs. Joe Smead, not Mrs. John Smead.) Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--A. B. Guerin is the latest purchaser of a car, having placed an order a few days ago for a tin lizzie. Mr. Guerin, it will be remembered, was the first person in Higbee to own a car, purchasing a big second-hand Moline some twelve years ago, and it immediately became noted for doing the unexpected and was always out of fix. After spending four times its original cost for repairs, Mr. Guerin traded the car, known as "Old Hulda," to John Hurt of Armstrong for some Texas county land. Hurt managed to get the car to Armstrong without breaking anything, and so far as we could ever learn it was the longest trip the car ever made without something going wrong. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Washington, D. C. March 24.--Has Woodrow Wilson a sense of the "historical dramatic?" Is he setting the stage for actual war with German in the nation's war month--April? These questions excited interest in Washington when the President announced that Congress would be called into extra-ordinary session April 16. The interest has grown since ruthless German attacks upon American ships has made war inevitable. Since events have forced the President to advance the date for convening Congress to April 2, the probabilities are that April will find the United States in open hostilities with Germany. It certainly will if, as we are often told, history repeats itself. All of the great wars in which the United States has engaged, from the Revolution down, started in April. The struggle for independence from British domination really began with the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. The Black Hawk Indian war, in which Abraham Lincoln had his baptism of fire, began April 21, 1831. The Mexican war started April 24, 1846. It is generally conceded that the Civil War began in the early morning of April 12, 1861, when the "Shot that was heard around the world" was fired on Fort Sumpter. The Spanish-American War, like the Black Hawk War, started on April 21, 1898. Did President Wilson contemplate these historic dates when he penned the proclamation that will call the war-making power of the Government into session in April. One reason for thankfulness is that Germany rejected the Bryan peace treaty that would have compelled us to sit quietly for a year while our citizens were being killed, waiting for an investigation before declaring war. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Sam Whitmore came very near meeting with a serious accident one day last week, while doing some carpenter work on the barn of Walton Bros. & Lambier, one of the large doors being blown down by the high wind and catching Mr. Whitmore beneath it. The door weighed several hundred pounds, and but for the fact that the ladder on which Mr. Whitmore had been standing held the full weight of the door off of him, he would likely have been seriously injured. He was unable to work for several days. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Born, on the 21st, to John Wright and wife a daughter. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Born, on the 24th, to Jas. Jobson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Born, on March 28, to Francis Newman and wife, a daughter. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Dr. J. W. Winn is the proud owner of a new Overland runabout purchased this week. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--L. T. Pattrick is the proud owner of an Overland touring car, purchased a few days ago. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Fred Noel, employed as a car trimmer at the Walton mine, had his right leg broken Monday falling from a flat car and a large chunk of coal falling on him. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--John Sumpter, while handling a newly sharpened plow share Wednesday, cut his right hand very severely and will be unable to do much work for several days. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--I. J. Embree, who had a very narrow escape from death by a fall of rock in mine No. 11 two weeks ago, was caught under a fall of coal Wednesday and had an ankle very badly sprained. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Osburn went to Kansas City Saturday to be with their son, Berthel, who was operated on the day following for appendicitis. The operation was a very successful one and Berthel is expected home in a few days. Friday, 30 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 52--Mrs. Wm. Hackward received a message Saturday from her son-in-law, Wm. Richards, of Avila, Cal, announcing the arrival of a daughter at his home on the 23rd. This is the first visit the stork has paid Mr. and Mrs. Richards and it is useless to add that they are almost wild with joy. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--WM MAGRUDER PETRY ENTERTAINS--An interesting children's party was given Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Willie Petry on South Lafayette, her son William Magruder the gracious little host. The informal affair was in honor of Ruth Eubanks of Higbee, who is a visitor in the Petry home. The hours were from 3 to 5 and the little folks had a good time. The baby host, a bright happy child of three years, a great pet in the neighborhood, seemed to realize that a great deal was expected of him and he was equal to the occasion. His guests were: George T. Nuckles, Jr., Wm. Eugene Preston, Adeline Williams, and Katherine Field.--Mexico Intelligencer. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--K. K. K. --The K. K. K.'s gave an informal dance at the home of Mrs. John Rankin Friday evening, March 16. The color scheme was green and white in honor of Erin and St. Patrick. A delightful three course luncheon was served in which the color scheme was delightfully carried out. Surely good old St. Pat enjoyed the merry way in which these young people celebrated his day. Those who enjoyed this delightful function were: Mrs. Harry W. Barneyback, Misses Willie Mae Macey, Eunice Nichols, Lillian Manuel, Frances Burkhalter, Berna Davis, Tionette Burkhalter, Mabel Edwards, Lillian Johnson and Amy Burke. Messrs. Harry W. Barneyback, G. H. Rankins, E. A. Burke, H. J. Pierce, G. C. Walker, M. W. Shafer, C. C. Smith, C. I. Duncan, R. M. Bagby and M. C. Herrin. (Kathy's notes: I have no idea if this organization is in any way affiliated with the Klu Klux Klan, or whether at this time, there was another organization by these same initials. This was the first reference to it that I have seen in the paper, so I am hoping that there will be further articles to perhaps clarify just what this organization was. Throwing dances doesn't seem to have a whole lot in common with lynchings and burning crosses!) Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--R. W. Compton left Wednesday night for Ohio to superintend the making of an automobile variable speed transmission on which he recently secured a patent. Friction drives the car instead of fears, and if it works like Mr. Compton and several automobile experts think it will, the invention may revolutionize car building. It is Mr. Compton's intention to equip a machine with the device and drive the car through to Higbee. Here's hoping that it will work like a charm and make Uncle Dick a million. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--The regular meeting of the K. K. K. was held at the home of Miss Lillian Manuel Thursday night, March 22. Much was accomplished in both the social and the economical line. The hostess served a dainty two-course luncheon. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--A STALLMAN MARRIED--A Stallman, one of the best known farmers of the Yates vicinity, was married on the 14th to Miss Julia Ansman at the home of the bride in Elk Mound, Wis. The News joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Joe Bradley sold his farm of 18 acres east of town Wednesday to Mrs. Nora Dyre of Chillicothe. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Born, on the 20th, to Clarence Woods and wife a son. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Born, on the 17th, to Bert Hughes and wife, a son. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--S. E. Robb sold his farm of 80 acres this week to Jas. Bradley. We did not learn the amount paid. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Jas. A. Hudson sold his residence property in the south part of town this week to A. E. Robb. We did not learn the price. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--A. P. MILNES DEAD--A. P. Milnes, better known to Higbee folks at "Putt," died at his home near Excello, Macon county, Friday of last week following a few days' illness from pneumonia. Mr. Milnes was 57 years old and is survived by his widow and three children. He also leaves three brothers, Robert, Eugene and "Hub," Milnes, and two sisters, Mrs. Nick Jones of Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. George Laight of this place. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--HOMER CLEETON MARRIED--Rumor became current last week that Homer Cleeton was married, but as he is noted as a joker his closest friends refused to take the matter seriously, and especially so when he laughingly admitted it, leaving them to guess as to where and when the ceremony took place. After keeping his friends guessing until the first of the week he announced that he was married to Mrs. Valley Burke at her home in St. Louis on Jan. 16th, last. The bride is quite well known to Higbee people, having spent several summers here with her sister, Mrs. Chas. McCreight. Mr. Cleeton is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cleeton, and is one of Higbee's most popular young men. The NEWS joins others in belated congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--May Spurling went to Clark Sunday to see his aunt, Mrs. C. J. Brockman, who is seriously ill. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Ed and R. F. Laight and sister, Mrs. John Lambier, went to Excelo Saturday to attend the funeral of their uncle, A. P. Milnes. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--A big delegation from here saw the great picture, "The Birth of a Nation," at the Grand Theatre at Moberly Wednesday and Thursday and all say they got more than their money's worth. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Mrs. Elizabeth Fullington of near town, who has been suffering for some time with something similar to a small cancer on her face, went to Kansas City Thursday to consult a specialist and may undergo an operation. She was accompanied by her son, Jasper. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--S. E. Marrs received a letter this week from his son, Raymond, who has been attending a Kansas City Automobile school for several months, informing him that he had made the highest grade ever made in the school which is certainly some honor, the school at present having 700 students. Raymond will complete the course on April 10. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--John R. Lee who recently purchased the John Foley farm, sold 40 acres of it, known as the Warford 40, last week to Jas. Jackson for $750. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Mrs. J. C. Cain of Boonville visited Higbee friends during the week. She has decided to make her home at Boonville, for the present at least. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--J. W. Dennis who has been laid up with a severe attack of the measles for the past ten days was able to be out Wednesday. It was Mr. Dennis' second time to have the disease. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--The 11-month-old son of Chas. Riley and wife died on the 16th of membranous croup. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Miss Pearl Thompson, the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Thompson of near town, has been seriously ill for several days. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--R. R. Jones was here from Independence the first of the week the guest of his son Isaac, and family, and while here sold his residence property in the north part of town to Emmett Robb for $1,900. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Eddie Gruber, who with several other members of the Higbee Blues of 1916, was signed up by the St. Louis Cardinals to be farmed out by the latter until they are fast enough for professional company, left Wednesday for Jacksonville, Fla., where he will play on the team of that city the coming season. Clyde Reed, who was assigned to the Ft. Smith, Ark., club, left for that city one day last week. Chas. Everett, who has been assigned to the Mason City, Ia., team, is still here, but is expecting a call every day. We are not advised as to where shortstop Jenkins will be sent. Here's hoping that each of the boys will make good and that next year they will be drawing salaries of professionals. Friday, 23 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 51--Thos. Osburn, who took his son, Berthel, to Kansas City ten days ago for an operation for appendicitis, returned Monday, leaving his son in the hospital, and rapidly gaining strength. The operation delayed on account of the child's weakness, will likely be performed Monday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. L. Dyre, and son, Max Woods, of Chillicothe, were the guest of Mrs. Dyre's sister, Mrs. Annie Atkins, during this week. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. John Goin left yesterday for De Queen, Ark., to be with her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Patterson, who is seriously ill. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--W. C. BURTON BUYS IOWA SHOE STORE--W. C. Burton of this place, who has been in the railway mail service for several years, with headquarters in St. Louis, has resigned, and will embark in the shoe business at Guthrie Center, Iowa, having purchased a shoe store there last week, and will take charge of same as soon as the inventory can be completed. Mr. Burton, who was here Friday, was much elated over his purchase and stated that he had undoubtedly picked up the best bargain in Iowa. Such is the opinion of several expert shoe salesmen who investigated the proposition for Mr. Burton. The latter reports Guthrie Center as a town of about 1800 and one of the best in the state, being in the corn belt where the rich black soil extends clean through to China, and has lights, water, paving and everything modern. One can form a better opinion of the town from the fact that it boasts two brick school buildings and employs seventeen teachers. That Christ will make a big success goes without saying, for he has had several years' experience in the shoe business both in exclusive shoe stores and on the road as a traveling salesman. The News joins other friends in congratulations and in the wish that he will make money by the barrel, for better and more deserving young men than Mr. Burton are not made. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. Chas. Everett and children left yesterday for Richmond, where they will remain until Mr. Everett decides where he will locate. The latter will start the baseball season with the Mason City, Iowa, team, but will remain in Higbee until he is notified to report for duty. In the event he fails to make good, which nobody believes, by the way, he will likely return to Higbee. At least, his legion of friends hope so, for besides being an A 1 twirler, Charley is a splendid fellow in every respect. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Dr. G. M. Nichols has been walking with his head a little more erect the past few days by reason of the fact that the stork left his first granddaughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Minor of Corona, NM on the 12th. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--SETTLED OUT OF COURT--The case of I. C. Powell against Ernest Brook for $5,000 damages for injuries sustained when the latter's automobile ran into him and threw him from a horse on the 6-mile lane a year or two ago, and which has been continued from time to time, was settled out of court last week, Mr. Brook paying Mr. Powell $100, we understand, and assuming all the costs. Both parties are to be congratulated on the settlement, for had it gone the rounds in the courts the winner would have been the loser in the end. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, whose favorite dish is fish, went to Glasgow Wednesday where he purchased several big live cats, several of which he sold to his friends. He kept the largest a 9-pounder, for himself, and until he took it home placed it in the watering trough at the public well, where it attracted quite a crowd. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Rev. Fielding Marvin of Fayette, son of the late Bishop E. M. Marvin, and one of the best known Methodist ministers in Missouri, died at his home in Fayette on Saturday of cancer of the tongue. He was 68 years old, and is survived by his widow and two sons. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brook of northeast of town, hope to be able to move into their new home one of the best and most modern in the county, some time next week. We hope to give a full description of the home later. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pitney, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitney and son, and Mrs. Thomas Dennis and family drove over to Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Pitney's last Sunday and spent several pleasant hours listening to their new Victrola, a present from their son, U. S. Pitney, of Ruston, La. They were so delighted with the music that they promised to return soon to hear more. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Born, on the 12th, to Wm. Gaton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. A. C. Holtzclaw and son, Ray, and Mrs. Arthur Holtzclaw were shopping in Moberly Wednesday. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Miller Pyle, who has been located in Nebraska for the past year or two orders his address changed to Anderson, Ind. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Berthel, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Osburn, who was stricken with a severe attack of appendicitis the latter part of last week, was taken to Kansas City, Monday, for an operation, but owing to the child's weakened condition had to be postponed a few days. A letter to Mrs. Osburn yesterday informed her that Berthel was gaining strength very rapidly and that the operation would take place to-day or tomorrow. As Berthel is of a strong and vigorous constitution his physicians have no fear but what the operation will be successful and that he will be able to return home before the end of next week. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--THE GEM PROGRAM Monday--"Liberty" and three other good reels Tuesday--"The Sins of a Mother." A Big Four drama in five acts. Wednesday--Triangle drama, "The Beggar of Cawnpore," in 5 acts. 2 reel Keystone, featuring Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Norman. Thursday--Not reported. Friday--A big metro drama, "A Yellow Streak," featuring Lionel Barymore and Irene Hawley. Saturday--"The Purple Mark" and three other good reels. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. Wm. Towles left Saturday for Novinger, where Mr. Towels has decided to locate, for the present, at least. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. John Goin left yesterday for De Queen, Ark, to be with her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Patterson, who is seriously ill. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--A NARROW ESCAPE--I. J. Embree and Sam Enochs, employed at mine No. 11, had a very narrow escape from death at noon Wednesday by the fall of a large rock. With several others they were in Mr. Enochs' room eating dinner when the big rock fell without any warning whatever, and but for some drills and other mining tools, which caught the rock they would have been crushed flat. Mr. Enochs was caught by the legs, while Mr. Embree was caught in the hips and back, and until he was brought home and a physician called, it was feared that he was fatally hurt. both, we are pleased to state, escaped any serious injury, Mr. Enochs being on the street as usual that evening. Mr. Embree is still very sore and it will likely be a day or two before he is again running in "high." Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Robb, assisted by their daughters, Misses Naomi and Esther, pleasantly entertained at their home Thursday evening, February 22, twenty-five small guests with a George Washington party, in honor of their children, Nellie and Harold. The house was beautifully decorated in small hatchets and the dining room was especially pleasing to the eye, a small cherry tree being arrayed in the center of the dining table. Many and various games were indulged in during the evening, and at a suitable hour dainty refreshments were served. after this the little guests received a very delightful surprise, when they were taken a car ride. At an appropriate hour the little ones departed with merry hearts, and desiring to enjoy such another happy occasion in the future. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--Born, on March 2, to Ola White and wife, a daughter. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--Born, on March 2, to Arthur Bradley and wife, a daughter. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--A daughter born to J. T. Stark and wife on the 3rd, died on the 6th. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--W. L. Cave, who recently moved to Kansas City to work at automobile repairing, has moved to Okmulgee, Okla., where he will follow the same business. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--Mrs. Janet Fleming, mother of J. C. Fleming of Moberly, and well known to many Higbee citizens, died at her home in Nevada, on Feb. 28th. She was 82 years old. Two sons and five daughters survive. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--Matthews Evans, who moved to Springfield, Ill, some twelve years ago, is again a citizen of Higbee, we are pleased to state, and we hope he is back in the old burg to stay. His family arrived Saturday. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--T. R. Hamilton informs us that on account of the continued ill health of Mrs. Hamilton, he will leave Higbee for time, and maybe permanently. He is undecided as yet, as to where he will locate, but will likely go west. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--J. W. Mobley, who runs the old Jones farm at Myers, has decided to quit farming and will enter the Normal school at Kirksville. He will sell a lot of stock at the farm on the 16th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Mobley will rent his farm. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--D. P. Tomlinson of Kansas city, who is the guest of his son, Eld. G. C. Tomlinson, of near town was a pleasant caller at the NEWS office Wednesday. Mr. Tomlinson, who is 77 years old, and who saw some very hard service in the Civil War, had many interesting experiences to relate, chief among them being his escape, with 13 others, from the federal prison in St. Louis, known among the prisoners as "McDowell's College," Mr. Tomlinson was the originator of the plan to escape, and the idea came to him when he discovered by jabbing a long wire through a crack in the floor that there was a cellar beneath the building. By means of a loose plank Mr. Tomlinson, Jas. R. Kirby, a relative of the Kirbys of this vicinity, and another prisoner whose name we do not recall, entered the cellar when the opportunity presented itself, and began digging a tunnel, storing the dirt in the cellar. After they had started their tunnel they had one of their fellow prisoners to step off the distance across the prison yard and to a certain brick house beyond the prison fence. They worked for weeks, scratching the dirt behind them, and after they had tunneled something over 100 feet they made an opening to the surface, when all made their escape. With the exception of Mr. Kirby, Mr. Tomlinson has never heard of any of the others since. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--CHAS KIDWELL FREE--Chas. Kidwell, who was sent to prison from this county for assaulting and robbing Warren Tucker at this place two years ago last July, was released this week under the three-fourths rule and arrived home Wednesday. Kidwell came here from Boone county and at the time of the trouble had been a resident of Higbee only a few weeks. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--Mrs. Ocie Stuck of Moberly was burned to death Friday of last week, her dress catching fire from a stove near which she was sweeping. Neighbors rushed to her aid on hearing her screams and succeeded in extinguishing the flames with bed clothing, but not until after she had been fatally burned. Mrs. Stuck formerly lived at Huntsville and is survived by one son. Friday, 9 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 49--JACK DYSART MARRIED--John C. Dysart, better known to his many friends in Columbia and Boone county and to many all over Missouri as "Jack" Dysart, and Miss Louise Britts, of Clinton, Mo, were married Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride in Clinton. The wedding will be a surprise to practically all of the grooms friends, as it was thought by them that Mr. Dysart was a confirmed bachelor. The groom is a son of Mrs. M. S. Dysart, of this city and Mr. Dysart himself lived here a number of years. Of late years he has been traveling far one of the large wholesale drug firms of the country. No one is more popular with a host of friends than he, and none more highly esteemed for his personal characteristics, his geniality and his business ability--Columbia Tribune. The above will be of interest to Higbee people, Jack being an old Higbee boy and son of the late Wm Dysart. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.