Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--ROY ADAMS ACQUITTED--The case of the State of Missouri against Roy Adams, charged with embezzling $1,300 was tried in circuit court yesterday, and when it went to the jury last night it required but about thirty minutes for that body to return a verdict declaring the defendant innocent of the charge against him. Mr. Adams was arrested several months ago, following charges made by a barber named Vaughn who claimed that he had given a check for $1,300 to Mr. Adams' aunt, Mrs. Williams. The latter claimed that she gave the check to Adams with instructions to get it cashed and to bring the money to her. Witnesses, employees of the bank at Higbee, proved that the check had been cashed by Adams, but Mrs. Williams claimed that he had never brought the money back to her. Adams did not deny this, but claimed the money was given to him in payment for a sum due him from his aunt. The defendant was represented by Attorneys Whitecotton & Wight, while the attorneys for the State were W. P. Cave and Jerry M. Jefferies.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--The NEWS is issued under great difficulties this week, the office being torn up from one end to the other and type cases piled here and there because of the installation of a typesetting machine. We cant say how long it will be before we have the machine in operation, but hope to be able to set next week's paper with it. If so, it may be that we shall be a little late. When we get thoroughly acquainted with the machine we hope to be able to set the entire paper, and then some, in a day, which will give us three or four days a week to get out on the streets, mingle with people and solicit business. It will be something like beginning life all over again. When we get the machine going we want the general public to come in and see it at work. Without doubt it is one of the world's greatest and most wonderful inventions. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--Ed Liddle, who married a daughter of the late L. Sly of this place and who moved to Iowa several years ago, was arrested here the first of the week upon complaint of Des Moines officials that he was wanted there for deserting his family. He was willing to waive requisition papers, and was turned over to a Des Moines officer Tuesday. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--Roger Warford, who has been living on the Geo. Webb place south of town, has decided to go to Montana where he will take up a claim. He will sell a lot of personal property on the 10th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--E. Ray Holtzclaw, who has been teaching near Jacksonville for the past six months, is at home again, his school having closed Friday. Ray is one of Higbee's most steady and reliable young men as well as studious, and will be heard from some day. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--Thos. Warford and wife of Madison spent Sunday here, the guests of Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and family. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--A SURPRISE PARTY--Last Sunday a number of relatives and neighbors planned a pleasant surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews of the Myers vicinity, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have both been sick this winter, and unable to get out very much, and when the several people arrived at their home at the noon hour with well filled baskets their surprise can only be imagined, as they had been previously informed over the telephone that the crowd were going on a picnic. After spreading the dining table with all the good things Mrs. Andrews always has prepared, the afternoon was most pleasantly spent in music and conversation and at a late hour the guests departed for their homes after repeated request from host and hostess to come again. Those present were Omer Andrews and wife, S. T. Mobley and wife, John F. Andrews and wife, Birch Dougherty and family and Mrs. Anna Atkins of Higbee. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--Mrs. John Little and son, Rankin, spent Saturday and Sunday with Salisbury relatives. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--MRS. CHAS. WHEELER DEAD--Mrs. Chas. Wheeler, who had been in poor health for the past two years, died at her home in this place on Sunday, Feb 25, 1917. Mrs. Wheeler, whose maiden name was Jones, was born near Higbee on April 11, 1852, and was therefore in her 65th year. She was united in marriage to Chas. B. Wheeler in January, 1877. They were the parents of five children, four of whom, with the father, survive, viz: Mrs. Jenkins Williams, Mrs. Nettie Robinson and Milton Wheeler, all of Higbee, and Mrs. S. N. McGarvey of Oklahoma. A son, Charles, died two years ago. She also leaves a niece, Miss Ressie Robb, of Moberly, whom she reared from infancy and whom she loved as her own child. She is also survived by two brothers , Rollie and James Jones. Mrs. Wheeler was a devoted and loving wife and mother and was a devout Christian woman, and had been a member of the Christian church for almost forty years, and in her death the family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Hendren of Centralia assisted by Eld. Keiter of Moberly. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--James Rice and family of Marissa, Ill., were called here the first of the week by the illness of Mr. Rice's father, Dan Rice. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--SAM JONES DEAD--Sam Jones, familiarly known to Higbee people as "Sailor Sam," died at his home in Moberly, in which place he had lived for the past six years or more, Thursday of last week, following a short illness. Two brothers, one in San Francisco and the other in Brazil, Ind., survive him. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery. Mr. Jones, who was about 65 years old, was born in Wales, and came to this country when quite a young man, locating in this county where he had since resided almost continuously. He first located at Renick, and here her met Mrs. Wm. Knight to whom he was married when she was convinced that Mr. Knight, who had left home for Moberly a year or so before and had disappeared as completely as if the earth had swallowed him, was dead. Some fifteen or twenty years later, when they were living at Higbee, Mr. Knight returned, and securing a divorce from Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jones again married Mr. Knight, who lived but a year or two following his return, and a few years later she was married to H. C. Wilcox, and they are at present residing at or near her old home near Renick. Following her second marriage to Mr. Knight, Mr. Jones boarded with them for several months, then went to Arkansas where he worked in the mines for a year or two, and since his return to this county had visited Higbee but very seldom. "Sailor Sam" had his faults, but he was a good man at heart and was all that a father could be to his step-son, Polie Knight, and was never the same man after the latter's death. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--A FAMILY REUNION--Saturday, February 24, was a day long to be remembered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Baker of near Clark, the occasion being the celebration of Mrs. S. E. Baker's 70th birthday, and was a memorable one, it being the first time in 20 years that all the children were together with the aged mother at the same time. All brought well filled baskets, and a feast fit for a king was spread, to which all did full justice. Those present: Bruner Heathman and family, Armstrong; Dod Baker and family, James Baker and family, Ed Baker and family, Mrs. W. Duffield, all of Higbee; One Spurling and family, Moberly and Geo. Baker, Sioux City, Ia. The day was a very happy one for all and they reluctantly departed at a late hour, each wishing Mrs. Baker many more such birthdays. Friday, 2 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 48--Ott Smiley, of Madison, a blacksmith of over 20 years' experience, has leased the Embree blacksmith shop, formerly run by Thos. Osburn, and is now ready for business. He will move his family here as soon as he can find a house. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Herb Morris this week received a letter from his sister, Mrs. W. K. Boyd, who left recently for Starksville, Colo, to join Mr. Boyd, in which she stated that small pox and scarlet fever had broken out there and that there were one hundred cases the day the letter was written. There had been but one death, however, and that from the fever. The NEWS sincerely trusts that Mr. Boyd's family, as well as all other Higbee folks now at Starksville, among them being Frank Shafer and family, Tony Cruse and wife and John Burns and family, will all escape the dread disease. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Wile Misses Amy Burke and Lillian Manuel were in Cleeton's drug store Wednesday making some purchases, Cottie Cleeton held up a possum, which some one had brought to the store, for them to see, and when he made a motion as if to throw it on them, Miss Burke, in turning to run, ran her foot through the glass of one of the floor show cases, and fortunately escaped any injury. Cottie, it is needless to add, will not try the prank again. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Miss Jennie Robb, who recently resigned her school near Cairo on account of ill health, will leave tomorrow for an extended stay at Colorado Springs. Should the change prove beneficial, Mr. Robb informs us that he will take his family to Colorado and locate there permanently. Miss Jennie's host of friends join The News in the hope that she will soon be restored to perfect health. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--POLAND-PROCTER--Henry Poland of Moberly and Mrs. Sarah Proctor of this place were married in Moberly on the 8th by Justice Everett Hamilton and left immediately for a visit with Jefferson City relatives. Mr. Poland is a former resident of Higbee, having resided here some thirty years ago, and is well remembered by older citizens. Mrs. Procter is the widow of the late James Proctor and is one of Higbee's most highly esteemed ladies. They will reside in Moberly. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Luther Warford will sell a lot of personal property on the 24th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Warford will quit farming and move to Moberly to become the county salesman for the Raleigh Medicine Co. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Raymond Edwards, who has been attending the Naval Academy at Annapolis since last June, came home Sunday for a stay of three months. He will return about June, when he will go on a cruise on a training ship with the rest of his class. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--W. S. Harris, of Parsons, Kansas, was here Sunday, the guest of his uncle, Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie. Mr. Harris, who is in the wholesale grocery business, had been to Sturgeon, his old home, to dispose of a lot of racing stock he owned in partnership with Sturgeon parties. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Mrs. J. L. Dougherty of south of town is quite sick at the home of John Franklin. (Kathy's notes: I suspect this is Mrs. J. T. Dougherty, who's daughter Laura married John Franklin.) Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Riley Land, while working around the barn Sunday, fell against a feed trough and had a rib broken. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Robert Gruber had the small bone in his right leg just above the ankle broken at the Walton mine Friday by a fall of coal. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--H. C. Eubanks and wife went to Mexico Saturday to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. Eubanks' parents. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--The four-year-old daughter of Omar Ridgeway and wife, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, was thought to be some better when last heard from. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--P. E. Eads will sell a lot of personal property at his farm southeast of town on the 26th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Eads is as yet undecided as to his future plans, but will likely go West for his health. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Notice.--To all merchants and business men of Higbee in general: I hereby request all of you to refuse credit or loan money to my son, Albert Rodney, as I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by him--J. P. Rodney. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Walter W. Dennis of Edmonton, Alberta, Can., writes us under the date of the 7th: "Enclose find two Yankee dollars which have strayed from home but not from friends, for which please send me the NEWS." Thanks. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Rolie Jones sold his farm of 160 acres near Yates this week to Ben Shipp of near Huntsville for $9000, the deal being made through W. F. Jones. Mr. Jones will move to Higbee if he can buy suitable property. He will sell a lot of surplus stock on his farm on the 22nd, a list of which is printed in this issue. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--When C. W. Williams unlocked the back door of his jewelry store Monday morning, he found evidence of an attempted burglary in the shape of a button hook fashioned into the shape of a key, fastened in the lock from the outside. As the hook would open any ordinary lock, Mr. Williams is sure his having left the key, which caught and held the hook, in the lock was all that saved him from burglars. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Dorsey, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Marshall, convulsed a big crowd in Lessly & Co's store the other day with a remark which won him a good sound spanking. Being of a mechanical bent, he is never happier than when working with his father on the latter's car and making suggestions that this or that be tightened or loosened. Of all the tools used, a pair of pliers seemed to be his favorite, and he has been crazy for a pair of his own for months. The other day he abstracted a dollar from the pocket of Chas. Cole, who lives with Mr. Marshall, and who thinks Dorsey is the only boy on earth and who is his constant companion so far as his almost 80 years will allow, and went to Lessly's where he bought a pair for himself, Mr. Lessly supposing that Mr. Marshall had sent for them. Pocketing his change, Dorsey left the store happier than he will be again in a long time, trying his pliers on every piece of wire he could see. On reaching home he had to explain, when Mr. Marshall returned to the store with him to find out just how the purchase had been made. He was given his money back, of course, and thinking to frighten Dorsey out of doing such a thing again, remarked to him in a very serious and stern manner, "Dorsey, what do you suppose the sheriff will say when I tell him about you taking that dollar?" Dorsey, greatly put out and having his mind and eye on the pliers, now back in the show case, replied, "Damn the teriff! I didn't det it from that tunibit!" The crowd all but exploded with laughter, in which Mr. Marshall joined most heartily, even thought it was at his expense. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Mr. and Mrs. Will Bottoms entertained friends at dinner Wednesday, the occasion being their first wedding anniversary. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--BON VOYAGE PARTY--Twenty jolly maidens gathered at the home of Miss Amy Burke on Saturday afternoon, Feb 10, to wish bon voyage to Mrs. R. L. Dupes (formerly Miss Rosella Rule) who departs with her husband Sunday the 18th for Colorado Springs. The rooms were beautifully decorated in cut flowers and ferns. The color scheme was pink and white. There were a few contests, a little music and much lively talking. The most amusing feature of the afternoon was the search of the bride for the gifts the guests had brought for her and hidden about the rooms At a suitable hour a delightful two-course luncheon was most beautifully served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Johnson. The participants of the happy affair were Misses Toinette Burkhalter, Elsie Lyon, Lillian Jones, Frata Nichols, Lillian Manuel, Nannie Enochs, Mary Walton, Frances Burkhalter, Jennie Robb and Mrs. Dupes, the guest of honor. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--C. W. Williams, we regret to say, has definitely made up his mind to leave Higbee. While he has not yet decided where he will locate, the chances are that he will engage in the sheep raising business in Montana or Wyoming, his father having made him a very flattering offer. In order to dispose of his jewelry stock as soon as possible, Mr. Williams is now holding two auctions daily at this store, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. At the close of the sale he is going to give away a beautiful diamond ring. See his ad in this issue and inquire at the store for particulars as to the ring. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--Mrs. Jas. Shaefer, who has been seriously ill for several days suffering from peritonitis, was not better at the hour of going to press. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--The 10-month-old son of Jas. Proctor and wife died Monday morning following an illness of a week from stomach trouble. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday and interment made at Fayette. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Volume 30, No 46, Friday, 16 Feb 1917--W. H. Shafer was injured by a fall of coal one day last week in the Slaughter mine, south of town. He had prepared two shots and retreated to a safe place until after the fall. Thinking that both shots had taken effect he returned to the room just in time to get buried under several large lumps of coal, receiving numerous bruises and injuries. He will be unable to resume work for several days but is reported gradually recovering from his injuries--Renick Enterprise. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--LON O'NEAL DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Lon O'Neal of Clark were shocked beyond expression when word came Friday evening of last week that he was dead at his home in that place, death occurring from pneumonia, which developed from a severe attack of lagrippe. Mr. O'Neal was born on a farm near Burton in 1869 where he resided until about twenty-five years ago when he moved to Higbee. After a residence here of several years he moved to Clark, where he was married in 1895 to Miss Eliza Butts, who died in 1904. He was married a second time in 1906 to Miss Dora Jarman, a sister of Mrs. Odus Bradley of this place, who with one child and a married daughter by his first wife, survives him. He also leaves a brother, Ed, of Fayette, and two sisters, Mrs. Jesse Dooley of Stoutsville, and Mrs. Thos. McCafferty of Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. O'Neal was a devout Christian gentleman and had been a member of the Baptist church since 1889, united with the church in that year. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was laid to rest in Chapel Grove cemetery near Clark with the honors of the order. In the death of this good man his family and community have suffered an irreparable loss, and the sympathy of a wide circle of friends goes out to his loved ones. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--MOST OF ROANOKE SOLD BY SHERIFF--The town of Roanoke which stands on the boundary line between Howard county and Randolph county was sold by the sheriff of Chariton county here Monday at the court house door. The property, including eight or ten lots and three buildings was sold for $410. Roanoke at one time was the busiest trading center in this part of the state. It was in a great tobacco producing section and its business reached overland into three or four counties. The building of the Chicago and Alton Railroad and the founding of the town of Armstrong which is three miles south of Roanoke on the railroad, spelled ruin for the thriving Roanoke, however. The town was famous for several reasons. It was settled by Virginians and at one time it had more slaves than any town its size in Missouri. It raised the first Confederate company in central Missouri when the war broke out. The negro population of the town has always been larger than the white population. Roanoke at one time had eleven big mercantile establishments and it was located on the old plank road from Glasgow, the shipping point on the Missouri river, to Huntsville in Randolph county. The sale here Monday was attended by a large number of people but there was little bidding and Roanoke has rapidly joined that class of deserted inland towns of Missouri. James Reiter bought two lots for $130. Burton and Marks bought lots for $150; J. M. Pemberton, 3 lots and old store building for $55; Mr. Hawkinsons half of the Hudson store for $55, and E. C. Gibson one lot for $20.--Fayette Advertiser. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--Chicken stealing has become so bad among Moberly children that the chief of police has requested produce and poultry dealers to discontinue buying chickens from children unless the latter have a note from their parents or the police department certifying that they came by the fouls honestly and have a right to sell them, and has issued a warning that unless the stealing is stopped those guilty will be arrested and severely dealt with. Now, the question is, why this wholesale stealing here of late, and what is done with the money thus obtained? Can it be that the high cost of living has put such a crimp in father's purse that the kids have to resort to chicken stealing in order to attend the movies? This would seem to be a condition of things worthy of the attention of the White Circle. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--PUBLIC SALE---I will sell at the Margaret Atkins farm, 6 miles southeast of Higbee and 2 1/2 miles northeast of Myers, on SATURDAY FEB 10TH, the following described property: Black cow 3 years old, with calf by her side; black cow 7 years old, fresh about Feb. 2; black cow 5 years old, fresh Feb 28; black heifer, coming 2, fresh Feb 10; black heifer, coming 2, will be fresh about April 9; thoroughbred black bull, 3 years old; black steer, 2 years old; 2 black yearling steers and 3 black yearling heifers. Two-horse wagon, 2 horse sulky rake, 1 horse corn planter, 12 inch breaking plow, harrow, double shovel; 5-shovel 1-horse cultivator, 2 horse break pin cultivator, displow, Georgia sweep plow, new post hole digger, 200 egg incubator, 12 gauge single barrel shotgun, 2 shoats, weight about 75 pounds and 4 stacks of good hay. Terms cash. Sale to begin at ten o'clock. MRS. HATTIE QUICK Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--Roy Richards who went to Illinois about ten days ago, has located at Gillispie, where he is working at the barber's trade. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--J. C. CAIN IN SERIOUS CONDITION--J. C. Cain, who recently moved to Kansas City from Higbee, while at work Monday ruptured a blood vessel in his nose or throat, and as the hemorrhage could not be stopped, he was taken to a hospital for treatment. Tuesday it was not thought possible that he could recover, so weak was he from loss of blood, and it was the opinion that another hemorrhage would prove fatal. He is under the care of a special nurse and is receiving every attention. The latest news from him was that he was much better, but was by no means out of danger. His many friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will soon be able to be out. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--Born, on the 8th, to Will Reed and wife, a daughter. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--Dr. J. W. Winn this week traded his 120-acre farm near Yates to Judge J. H. Swetnam for a section of land in Texas. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--One of the most unique as well as pleasant affairs of the season was a surprise birthday party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Walton Feb 5th. Unique, because it was planned and successfully carried out by their 13-year-old daughter, Nadine. It was Dr. Walton's thirty-seventh birthday, and as Mrs. Walton's came a few days later the little girlie celebrated both with one party, inviting her guests and arranging for them to meet at a near neighbor's and come in a body to their house. Mrs. Walton had previously invited two of them to come that same evening in honor of Doctor's birthday, making it easy for the little lady on the surety of their being at home. At 7:45 seventeen people quietly gathered on the Doctor's front porch and began a terrific stamping of feet, of which from the outside could not be accounted for. the daughter quickly opened the door and as they all rushed in one can imagine the noise and confusion causing Dr. and Mrs. Walton to just sit eyes and mouth wide open with astonishment. The merriment continued and with the ever popular "42," toasts, good wishes and speech making did not abate until the lights winked, warning time was flying. With some help from older lady friends the little lady served a delicious two-course lunch of sandwiches, salad, pickle, coffee, cake and peaches. Dr. and Mrs. Walton was the guest s of honor throughout the evening waited upon and loving attention shown them by the little maiden, sometimes causing them to be too full for utterance and each older guest realizing this would be a dull place to live without our children. those present: Dr. Winn, wife and son, Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Wisdom Burton and three children, Eugene, Aleen and Margery, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Mrs. Georgia Middleton, Miss Walker and Mr. Am Lambier. A GUEST. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--JAS BROCKMAN DEAD--Jas. Brockman, aged 65 years, died at the home of his brother, C. J. Brockman, at Clark Thursday of last week of cancer, with which he had been afflicted for several years. He was a brother of the late Thos. Brockman who died at his home in Renick about a year ago. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, and two brothers. Interment was made at Columbia, his old home. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--ROBERT MORLEE DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Robert Morlee, more familiarly known as "Nig", formerly of this place, will learn with regret of his death, which occurred in a Springfield, Ill, hospital on the 6th, from cancer, from which he had suffered for the past five or six years. Mr. Morlee, who was about 40 years old, is survived by his wife and two stepchildren, his mother, one brother, George, and two sisters, Mrs. Matt Evans of Springfield, Ill, and Mrs. Wm. Longdon of this place. The latter, accompanied by her son, Will, left Tuesday night to attend the funeral. While the news of Bob's death saddened his old friends in Higbee, they heard it with gladness, in a way, for they knew that his sufferings were almost beyond endurance and that for the past two years his life was but a living death. Volume 30, No 45, Friday, 9 Feb 1917--GETTING INTO WAR--That the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany will lead to a declaration of war is so probable as to be almost a certainty. The sinking of the Housatonic seems not sufficient to justify it, but the policy Germany has adopted can hardly fail to produce outrages that will necessitate a declaration, and that very soon. (Kathy's notes: the rest is a lengthy historical cause of the war, best rest in history books.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--A MOBERLY MURDER--Bud Davidson an employee in the McKiernan mine west of this city, who was stabbed in a fight on Clark street Saturday night, died from his wounds in the hospital about 1:30 o' clock this morning. Following Davidson's death, Gilbert Winkler, a young man living on Moorehead street, who cut Davidson, was charged with second degree murder in a complaint filed before Judge A. C. Gladney by Prosecuting Attorney J. W. Wight. Yesterday morning Winkler was released on bond in the sum of $1000, charged with felonious assault. Today a warrant was issued in order that he might be re-arrested and required to give new bond. It was not thought yesterday that Davidson's wounds would prove fatal. Winkler was required to give $2,500 bond this morning and his preliminary hearing set for 10 o'clock, Saturday, Feb 3. The police this afternoon started a search for witnesses who were present when Winkler and Davidson became engaged in a quarrel and when Winkler cut Davidson. The blade of the pocket knife used by Winkler was about three inches long. It penetrated the lower part of Davidson's left lung after cutting through one rib. Davidson also sustained a severe cut on his left arm. Winkler claims that he acted in self defense. Both he and witnesses to the affair, stated following Winkler's arrest Saturday night that Davidson was the aggressor and had made a move as if to draw a pistol from his hip pocket when Winkler drew his knife from his overcoat pocket. Davidson was said to be intoxicated and had called Winkler vile names and challenged him to fight, according to Winkler's statement and statements made by witnesses Saturday night. No death statement was secured from Davidson as it was thought that he would recover. David C. Davidson entered into rest in Woodland hospital at 1:30 o'clock this morning. He was 35 years old the 18th of last March. The surviving relatives are a wife and three children, Ralph, Russell and Ruth, of Quincy, Ill.; two half brothers, Chas. E. Davidson, Moberly, and W. A. Davidson, Columbia, and one sister, Mrs. F. Jackson, Shrikeville, Indiana--Moberly Democrat, Jan 29. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Some half dozen or more of Higbee's popular young men have organized a dancing club, which they have styled "The Higbee Black Necktie Club," and will give their first dance at Mistletoe Hall tomorrow night. It is the aim of the club, we understand, to give a dance every two weeks during the remainder of the winter season. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Miss Eulah Dodd spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. W. Key, of near town. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Matt Bunton and wife were called to Ft. Dodge, Ia., Tuesday by the death of their only grandchild, the baby daughter of Will Bunton and wife. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Albert, the little son of Jas. Richards and wife, is carrying his right arm in a sling, having had it thrown out of place while playing "Blackman" at school. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--H. W. Barneyback of Canton, Mo., a registered pharmacist of several years experience, has accepted a position as prescription clerk at Cleeton's drug store, and entered on his duties yesterday. Mr. Barneyback will move his family to Higbee as soon as he cane find a home. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--THOMAS BROAD DEAD--the many friends of Thomas Broad, formerly of this place, who saw him on the streets here only a few months ago enjoying life and the best of health and with every prospect of many years before him, will be shocked to hear of his death, which occurred at his home in Taylorville, Ill., on Jan. 22, 1917. The following is taken from the Taylorville Courier of Jan. 23: "Thomas Broad, aged 63 years, a coal miner and resident of Taylorville for the past fifteen years, passed away last night at 9:20 o'clock at his home 1025 East Elm street, of pneumonia after an illness lasting since last Wednesday. "Mr. Broad was working in the Stonington mine at the time of his first illness and was brought home in an unconscious condition. Since then his condition had been critical and his life despaired of. "the funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Latter Day Saints church, Rev. Barton of Beardstown officiating. Burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery. "the deceased was born September 29, 1854, in Myrther, South Wales. He was the son of William and Catherine (George) Broad. He was married in Wales to Mrs. Frances Bevan, daughter of Thomas and Margaret Bevan. After the marriage, the couple came to the United States in 1880 and settled in Pennsylvania. The wife died in Pennsylvania in 1885, and, in the year 1887, the deceased was married to Mrs. Alice Burnham of Centerville, Iowa. He later moved to Higbee, Mo, and fifteen years ago came to Taylorville, Ill, where he had since resided. "Surviving the deceased are the following children by the first wife: Mrs. C. a. Burnham, Taylorville; W. T. and Miss Mabel Broad, Taylorville; John Elder Broad of Missouri, and Dave B. Broad of Louisville, Ky. Two grandchildren, Catherine and Margaret Broad of Louisville, Ky., survive. The deceased is survived by the following brothers and sisters: George and John Broad of Wales; Benj. Broad of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Margaret Jenkins of Saginaw, Mich; Mrs. Sarah Jones of Wales, and Mrs. Mary Jones of Wales. The widow also survives; she is the mother of C. A. Burnham and O. R. Burnham of this city. "The deceased was a religious character and at the time of his death was en elder in the Latter Day Saints church. He also was a member of the U. M. W. of A. of this city. He was well known in Taylorville as a citizen and was especially well known in mining circles over the state." Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Burton & Burton's delivery team, while hitched at the side of the store Wednesday, took fright at a large piece of paper the high wind wrapped around their hind legs, and ran away, scattering groceries at every jump. They ran into a tree near the R. G. Duncan residence and broke loose from the wagon. A bent axle and a broken wagon tongue was the only damage done. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Thos. Osburn's blacksmith shop has been closed since last week, his lease on the building and fixtures having expired. He informs us that as yet he and M. J. Embree, who owns the property, have been unable to come to satisfactory terms for the extension of the lease, and that until they do the shop will remain closed permanently, so far as he is concerned. Mr. Osburn is now at work at the Walton mine. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Mrs. Susan F. Dent of the New Hope Neighborhood near Renick, died on Jan 26th. She was 79 years old, and is survived by two sons, Charles and Thomas, and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Irons and Mrs. Henry Brooks. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Jas. Daggs and son, Arthur, who recently purchased or leased the Brundege saw mill just east of the Alton stock pens, discovered on going to the mill the first of the week to fire up for a day's sawing, that some person had robbed the engine of all the brass parts that could be removed and as a consequence the mill will have to remain idle until new parts can be supplied. Messrs. Daggs promised to make it decidedly interesting for the guilty parties if they can be located. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Born, Jan 30, to Russel Pickering and wife, a daughter. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--A NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE--A dwelling house at mine No. 11, just north of town, occupied by Mrs. Rosa Van Neufflin and son Loui, was destroyed by fire about 11:30 Sunday night, together with all of its contents. The fire is supposed to have originated from a stove in the kitchen, and was under such headway that Mrs. Van Neufflin, her son and two boarders escaped with only their clothing, and not all of that. Besides losing all of her household goods, Mrs. Van Neufflin also lost $350 in currency and coin, and the boarders lost about $50 each in money. One of the boarders, Fred Simoconi, in trying to get his trunk, which was about three sized too large, out through the window, the door being cut off by the fire, had his face and hands very badly burned. Loui, the son, had the narrowest escape of all and but for a wonderful display of grit, might have been burned up. Some three weeks ago, it will be remembered, he fell out of a tree while hunting and broke his hip and had since been confined to his bed with his leg encased in a wooden box, or trough, and a 25-pound weight attached to his foot. He made no move or outcry when the fire was discovered, thinking he would be taken care of, but as the room grew hotter and the smoke thicker and no one came to carry him out, he drew his leg up a dozen times or more, lifting the weight each time, until the cord holding it broke or was worn in two, when he made his way to the window and was helped out. During all the excitement he kept his injured hip, now almost well, in mind, with the result that he did it no particular harm. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Mrs. C. E. Snitchfield of Musselshell, Mont., is visiting her brother, Thomas Jones. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--O. L. Farris, who has been in charge of the Alton pumping station here for the past fifteen years, tendered his resignation two weeks ago and was succeeded on the 1st by a gentleman from Slater, whose name we failed to learn. Mr. Farris made the Alton a most capable and efficient employee and quits the service with a clear record in every respect. He will still retain his position, we understand, as warden of the Higbee-Alton Fishing Club and will have charge of the fishing privileges at the lake as formerly. He has secured employment at machinist with the Walton Coal Co. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Arthur Daggs had his house with all of its contents destroyed by fire, originating, presumably from, a defective flue, about 3 o'clock Sunday morning. The loss is partially covered by insurance. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--D. S. Hare this week purchased one of the latest improved soda fountains which he will install in his cafe as soon as the season opens. The fountain is an exceedingly handsome one and is made of marble and has all the latest electrical appliances. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--AUTOS COLLIDE--J. O. Webb, while driving Dr. G. M. Nichols' new Ford last Sunday, having as passengers Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Ed Turner, ran bead-on into an Overland car near the Green Terrill farm south of Moberly, putting both machines completely out of business. The cars met with such force that the Ford broke the Overland guard and demolished the radiator and sustained about the same damage itself. The occupants of each car fortunately escaped without a scratch. We failed to learn the names of those in the Overland. The wreck, we learn, was due to the fact that Mr. Webb, who was returning from Moberly, was on the left side of the road. He says he changed to the left side of the road before reaching the corner because it was the smoothest, but that he did not make the change until he had sounded the horn repeatedly. Hearing no response or signals from any car coming from the south, he shot around the corner at a pretty good clip and the cars met before either driver knew what had happened. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--Born, on the 19th, to Fred Laight and wife, a son. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--Born, on the 21st, to George N. Orton and wife, a son. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--Born, on the 17th, to Asa Warford and wife, a daughter. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--Wm Ryland of near Sturgeon was here Sunday, visiting his mother, Mrs. J. J. Whitmire. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--C. C. Whitmire of Edina was called here this week by the illness of his parents, J. J. Whitmire and wife. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--Calvin Boyce and wife of Hannibal were called here the first of the week by the illness of the latter's parents, J. J. Whitmire and wife, returning home Wednesday. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--Chas. Terrill orders the NEWS sent to him at 815 W. Tebbers Ave, Louisville, Ky. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--MRS. GRANT DAVIS--Mrs. Grant Davis, who had been suffering from consumption for the past year, died at her home in this place on Saturday evening, Jan 20, 1917. She is survived by her husband and nine children, the youngest of whom is about three years old. The four oldest daughters are married. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, of which deceased had long been a member, by Eld. E. Y. Keiter, and interment made in the city cemetery. In her death her acquaintances lost a kind neighbor and friend and her husband and children a devoted wife and loving mother, and the sympathy of all goes out to them in their sad bereavement. 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. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--S. C. Blythe, who left here several months ago for Victor, Colo., intending to make it his home, returned Saturday night, the climate there not agreeing with him. He will likely leave in a short time for an extended visit with Kentucky relatives. 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. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--26 Jan 1917--STROTHER QUICK--Strother Quick, more familiarly known as "Cyclone," the well known Howard county minister, died at his home just south of town on Friday, Jan 19, 1917, of pneumonia, from which he had suffered about ten days. He was 75 years old and is survived by his widow, one daughter and two sons. One of the latter, Charles, resides in St. Louis, but could get here only in time for the funeral, which was conducted by Eld. C. G. Tomlinson at Myers Chapel, where interment was made. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Quick had been a resident of Howard county about fifteen years, moving from Iowa here, and was looked upon by all as one of the best men in the county. He was deeply religious and preached on every occasion possible, not for any salary that we ever heard of but simply for the good he could do. He has preached dozens of sermons on the streets of Higbee, and his deep earnestness and forceful way of presenting the gospel commanded attention and respect, and carried the conviction that he believed what he preached. So far as we have ever been able to learn, he practiced what he preached, and whatever may have been his faults, we are sure the world was made better by his having lived in it. In his younger days, when he was citizen of Iowa, and especially during the days when the Populist party threatened to sweep the country, he took a great interest in politics. He was a personal friend of the late J. B. Weaver and had the honor of nominating the latter for the presidency. It was during these stirring political times that he got the nickname "Cyclone" as he went after the opposition in just that fashion. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--During the absence of Mrs. Bessie Lessly from her home Tuesday evening, a lot of clothes which she had left too near the stove caught fire, and but for the prompt discovery of neighbors, who broke in the door and extinguished the flames, the house might have burned down. The whistle at the light plant sounded the alarm, and in a few minutes the fire engines were on their way to the scene, being drawn by automobiles. Practically no damage was done by the fire. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--ANNIE YORK--Annie York, one of Higbee 's best known colored residents, died at her home in this place Monday night from consumption, from which she had suffered for the past year. She was 43 years old, and was the youngest daughter of the late George Welch, and is the fourth member of the family to die in the last two years, the others being Matt, "Zipp" and Carrie Smith. She is survived by one son, familiarly known as "Buster." Funeral services were held Wednesday at the colored Christian church and interment made in the colored cemetery southeast of town. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--In stating recently that Mrs. C. M. Avery had won the prize offered his children by J. J. Avery to the one who raised the greatest number of turkeys in 1916, we were in error. Mrs. R. M. Avery was the lucky one. Mr. Avery, who has offered the prize for many years, is offering it again for 1917, and in addition will give the one raising 100 turkeys $25. The contest promises to be a warm one. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--The home of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter was the scene of a very happy gathering Sunday, the occasion being the 18th birthday anniversary of their daughter, Miss Toinette, which was fittingly celebrated with a big turkey dinner. Those present besides the family were Miss Berna Davis and Messrs. C. C. Smith, G. C. Walker, May Shafer and Dr. M. C. Herrin. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--C. W. Cubbage, son of Harvey Cubbage of near Yates, who has been in the bridge building business for several years, and who has worked his way to the top, orders his address changed from St. Louis to Louisville, Ky., where he will superintend for his company the rebuilding of the city water works. That it is some job is proven by the fact that it is to cost $300,000. Mr. Cubbage has attained his present high position with his company through pure worth and merit, and that he will keep on climbing is the confident expectation of his old Higbee friends. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--W. T. RICHMOND DEAD--W. T. Richmond died at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the family home at 621 South Williams street. He was born in Chariton township on April 14, 1834, and was 82 years, 10 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. The surviving relatives are a wife and five children--Gray Richmond of near Bynumville; Mrs. Robt. McLain, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Alex Broaddus, Darksville, Mmes. I. Wright and Bruce Richmond, both of this county, and one step-son, John D. Austin, of Huntsville; one brother, J. D. Richmond, of Ramie, Okla., as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. E. M. Richmond of this city is a niece of the deceased. Mr. Richmond had been in his usual health this winter, and Wednesday afternoon walked down town to attend a meeting of the trustees of the Bank of Moberly. He contracted a cold which developed into pneumonia and this afternoon the splendid citizen fell asleep in Jesus. Mr. Richmond was the son of Jno. and Elizabeth Richmond, pioneer settlers of Randolph county, and he was born and reared on a farm which had been entered by his father. On this farm he was taught the habits of industry, frugality and honesty which were prevailing traits throughout his long and useful life. During his life he was engaged as farmer, newspaper man, public administrator, and as a financial power he was connected with the Bank of Moberly from the time of its organization, twenty-one years ago, until his death, his last duty being his attendance at the director's meeting.--Moberly Democrat, Jan. 19th. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 19 Jan 1917--(Kathy's notes: The photograph shows a very ornate building that looks a little like the early movie theaters, except that it covers what looks like an entire city block. There must be a dozen bays in the front of this building.) THE LARGEST GARAGE IN THE WORLD--The above picture of the Marksheffel Garage at Colorado Springs, the largest garage in the world, will be of special interest to the readers of the NEWS, as one of its owners, Mr. C. B. Adams, is an old Higbee boy. Higbee has sent her quota of young men out into the world who have made good, but to Mr. Adams alone has fallen the distinction of having connected himself as part owner with the largest concern of its kind on the globe. His host of friends back in the old burg rejoice to know of the success that has come to him and all join the NEWS in hearty congratulations. Mr. Adams, by the way, was the first graduate turned out by the Higbee High School, and if we remember correctly, was the only member of the graduating class of that year. Always a student, he "dug in" for all he was worth during his school days, and we doubt if the record he made has since been equaled. Although surrounded by new friends and acquaintances and connected with a business that keeps him on the go all the time, he still retains more than a passing interest in things that happen back in Old Higbee, and especially among his old chums and school mates, and keeps track of them through the weekly visits of the NEWS. Besides conducting the garage, his company is one of the largest agencies in the West for the better grade of cars, and in addition carries an enormous stock of supplies. The following in regard to Mr. Adams' company is taken from an Eastern automobile publication: "The Marksheffel Garage at Colorado Springs is the largest and most modern garage in the world. It has a frontage of 312 feet and a depth of 195 feet, and covers 46,000 square feet all on the ground floor, and has a basement under the whole building. "This is the result of the growth of a business started in 1908 in a small store room 25 X 50 and developed with the simple idea in view of providing the best material and service to the customers. Backed up by the thoroughness and ability of the two partners who started the concern, Mr. A. W. Marksheffel and Mr. C. B. Adams, this aim was promptly attained and very few tourists who have traveled out west are not acquainted with this world-famous garage. "The building, of reinforced concrete, has a frontage of 304 feet, entirely of plate glass. At the center above the main entrance is a large clock surrounded by this inscription: "Time makes Love go, Love makes Time go." And business is also going some: during the summer months as many as fifty skilled mechanics are employed at one time. "Among the interesting and original features of the Marksheffel Garage, there is a rest room for ladies, beautifully furnished with large mirrors, and all modern conveniences; also a billiard and rest room has been provided for men--and, as a side line, we even find a cigar store to save the motorist the trouble of looking around for a smoke in a city he general does not know well." Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Born, on the 12th, to Sam Smith and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Born, on the 14th, to B. Heathman and wife a daughter. 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--Mrs. Ed Hall of Slater was the guest of her parents, David Davis and wife, during the week. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Eight out of every ten persons you meet are either taking the grippe or are just recovering from it. The present epidemic is about the worst that has struck this section since the disease struck this country thirty years ago under the name of grippe. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--A son was born on the 10th to John Morrison Dougherty and wife of near Myers at the home of Mrs. Dougherty's parents in Gilliam. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Essie Welch, one of Higbee's colored citizens who has been in Denver for several years, was called home this week by the serious illness of her sister, Annie York. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--May W. Burton of near Armstrong was here last week displaying a road drag on which he recently received a patent, and which is perhaps the greatest drag ever made, and which, we hope, will make May a fortune. The drag is pronounced almost perfect by J. H. Swetnam of this place, who is perhaps one of the best experts on drags and the making of dirt roads in Missouri. The Armstrong Herald of this week says of the Burton drag: "Mr. M. W. Burton, of east of town, who recently received a patent on a road drag that he studied out, invites any person interested in the question of road drags to call at his home and see a practical demonstration of the drag. Mr. Burton expects to have the drags manufactured and ready to put on the market soon. He went to Quincy, Illinois Tuesday to meet with parties who have seen a demonstration of his drag, and who are interested in it, and who have invited him to come to Quincy for the purpose of organizing a stock company to manufacture the drag and put it on the market. The drag is very simple in construction and does the work much better than the ordinary drag and the draft on the team is lightened by means of a wheel that offsets the side pressure of the load. Mr. Burton has given considerable time to perfecting this drag and the Herald hopes to see him meet with success. The only hopes of good dirt roads in this country is the liberal use of the road drag, and the better the drag is for the work the better the results obtained." Friday, 19 Jan 1917--MRS. LIZZIE LORRANCE DEAD--Mrs. Lizzie Lorrance who returned to her home in Krebs, Okla., a few weeks ago after an extended visit with her niece, Mrs. John Rankin, died at her home in that place on the 17th from grippe. News of her death, which came in a message from Mrs. Rankin, who left Sunday for Krebs, accompanied by her sister, Miss Mable Edwards, came as a great shock to her many warm friends here, to whom, through her gentle, kindly manner, she had endeared herself in a most remarkable way. She was a devout Christian lady and lived her religion in her daily life, and has been a member of the Methodist church for many years. Mrs. Lorrance, whose maiden name was Holland, was a native of this county, being reared in the Renick vicinity, but since her marriage had lived most of her time in Oklahoma. She was about 62 years old and is survived by five children. Mr. Rankin and daughter, Miss Vera, accompanied by Mrs. Chas. Solberg, left Wednesday to attend the funeral. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--The Thos. A. Warford sale Monday drew a big crowd despite the cold weather and everything brought top prices, Mr. Warford realizing $200 more than he had expected. With his wife, who has been in poor health for some time, he left the next day for Colorado Springs, and informed us that if the climate agreed with her they would make it their permanent home. 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. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--About half the wells in town are dry, and unless we have rain soon the balance, with the exception of those having living water, which are very few, will be in the same shape. Practically all the wells in the east part of town are dry, and have been for two weeks, and at the present time Wm. Longdon's well is supplying about twenty families. The next time the city dads have any wells put down we hope they will give the east side one. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--News was received here Saturday of the death in St. Louis a day or two before of Mrs. W. M. Pierce, who, with her husband, conducted the Randolph Hotel here two or three years ago. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Edmund Burke of this place, who recently moved to Moberly to engage in the practice of law, has entered the race for city attorney, and it goes without saying that his host of Higbee friends and well wishers want to see him win out. And we can say in all candor that Moberly might go further and fare worse. Mr. Burke was born and reared in Higbee and is one of our very best young men, and is amply qualified in every way to acceptably discharge the duties of this responsible office. After graduating from the Higbee High School, he entered the University at Columbia; later going to St. Louis where he graduated at the head of his class from the law department of the St. Louis University in January 1916, since which time he has been engaged in active practice. We have known Edmund since he was a baby and have always found him on the square, and know him to be a young man of energy and industry and one of lofty ideals. It is our guess that Moberly will not regret it should she see fit to call him to the office, and that he will make a record of which his friends will be proud. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Robert Berry, one of the best known men of the Clark vicinity, died at his home near that place Thursday of last week, aged 60 years. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Will Kathy please contact me, I emailed you and it was returned. Thanks Jere

Friday, 13 Oct 1916--JOSEPH LESSLEY DEAD--Joseph Lessly, one of Higbee's old and highly respected citizens, died at his home in this place on Wednesday, Oct 11, 1916, following an illness of two months or more, the immediate cause of death being infirmities of age, he having just entered his 86th year. Mr. Lessley was born Sept. 7, 1831, on the farm which he owned just south of town, and where he spent the greater part of his active life until 1908, when he removed to Higbee following the death of his wife in March of that year. This is Joseph Lessley son of James Lessley and Susan Hinkle. He was born in Missouri probably soon after the family moved from Jessamine Co., KY to Randolph County. The year of his birth is in some dispute. The publication "Records of Randolph County, Missouri" by Sherida Eddlemon lists his date of birth as Sept 7, 1830. My cousin Tim Lessley give me a date of Sept 7, 1832. In the 1850 census his age is listed as 16. In 1860 it is listed as 25. In 1870 it is listed as 33. In 1900 it is listed as 66. One must also take into consideration the marriage date of his parents is Aug 4, 1831. Sigh. Anyway his wife's name was Mesaline Johnson (1841-1909) and they were married Jun 10, 1861. Their children were as follows Susan J. Lessley b. abt 1862 Frances A. Lessley b. March 1864 Correnah Lessley b. Jun 24 1867 mar. Hiram Land d. 1960 Joseph F. Lessley b. 1870 mar. Leona Short Frank M. Lessley 1871-1933 Freddie Lessley b. abt 1875 Cole Younger Lessley b. Apr 22 1877 mar. Green B. Baker d. Oct 10 1960 Frate Lessley b. abt 1876 mar. Blackford Adams The brothers of Joseph that are mentioned are William A. Lessley (b. 1842) and Miller Lessley (1847-1931). The sisters are Susan E. Lessley (b. abt 1843 mar. William M. Six), Mary Ann Lessley (b. 1837 mar Nathaniel Robb), and Sarah Elizabeh Lessley (b. 1838 mar. Samuel Robb). Thanks for this post Kathy. Now I know where some of the Lessley family migrated to. Carole

Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Mrs. Sallie Crutchfield, one of the oldest resident of the county, died at her home in Renick on the 3rd, aged 90 years. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Miss Sue Ashcom received a letter last week from Mrs. Mattie Martin, of Hobart, Oklahoma, in which she states that Ramsey Davis, a former resident of this place, but now of that city, was still dangerously low with paralysis. His many friends will be pained to learn of his affliction and will hope to soon learn of his being restored to perfect health--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--The following from a distance attended the funeral of T. D. Williams, Jr., here Tuesday: E. R. Williams and two son, D. W. and E. R., of Chariton, Ia.; Mrs. Ethel McNown, Brunshwick; A. D. Dougherty and wife, Renick; David Truby, Pa.; A. J. Hartley and two children, St. Joseph; Ed Six and wife and two sons, Clyde and Harold, Olmitz, Ia.; Jas. Williams and Geo. Williams and wife, Albia, Ia; Wm. Williams, Chillicothe, Ill; Joe Lilly and son Joe, of Des Moines, Ia., and Dan Williams of Albia, Ia. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Born, on the 8th, to Arthur Spicer and wife, a daughter. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Chas. Solberg, who has had a severe attack of the Montana fever for the past few months, and who had fully made up his mind to move to that state in the early spring and had advertised his business for sale, has given up the idea, we are mighty glad to state, and will remain in old Higbee and stick to the grocery business, and we are certain we voice the sentiment of his host of friends, all of whom wish him good fortune, no matter how bright his prospects in the west might have been. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--A. E. Gardner and wife of Alberta, Canada, are the guests of the latter's parents, J. D. Dougherty and wife, a near town. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Joe Martin happened to a very painful accident Wednesday, having his face quite badly scalded. He was at work at Murphy's garage and was unscrewing the cap of an automobile radiator, which was red hot from a long run, and as the tap was released Joe's face was filled with steam and boiling water. Fortunately, his eyes were not affected. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Noble Meyers, a Fayette Negro, shot his sweetheart, Nannie Jackson, in the back following a quarrel Friday night, and it was at first thought her injuries would prove fatal. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Thos. (A.) Warford of south of town will move to Colorado for the benefit of his wife's health, and will leave immediately following his sale, to be held Monday. See ad for list of property.(Kathy's notes: Although the newspaper article didn't identify this man as Thomas A. Warford, the sales bill in the later announcement did.) Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Howard county pulled off another killing Saturday night, Emmett Wright and Hop Palmer, two young men of the Sebree neighborhood engaging in a quarrel over a dance, when the latter shot the former in the head. Palmer gave himself up to the authorities and was later released on a $1000 bond. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--The following from here attended the funeral of John A. Davis at Moberly Sunday: Matt Bunton and wife, Mrs. Geo. Manuel, Mrs. Dan Jones, Mrs. Willie May Macey, Mrs. T. D. Jenkins, Joe Hackward, Joe Lowse, D. W. Bowen, Thos Rees, John Rankin, Fred Laight, Chas. Solberg and several others whose names we failed to learn. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--John F. Smith, who has been suffering from heart trouble for some time, had quite a severe attack at this home Tuesday evening, falling from his chair, and for a time it was feared he was beyond recovery. He was a great deal better in a short time, however, and has since been in his usual health, to the delight of his host friends. Better men than Mr. Smith are not made. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--R. L. HINES APPOINTED JUSTICE OF THE PEACE--At a meeting of the county court in Moberly, Monday, R. L. Hines, of this place, was appointed Justice of the Peace for Moniteau township to succeed J. C. Elgin, who recently moved to Rocheport. Mr. Hines has filled this office before and knows about as much about law as the average lawyer, and a great deal more than some who manage to get by as such. The court could not have appointed a more competent man. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Henry Owen, an old Higbee boy who became sheriff of Randolph county on January 1st, named J. H. Bagby and W. I. Williams as his deputies in this township. He couldn't possibly have made better selections. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Henry Hargis of Dodge City, Kan., through the kindness of his father, C. S. Hargis, will read The NEWS for a year. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--J. H. Bagby and wife returned Thursday of last week from a two week's visit with St. Louis relatives. Mr. Bagby also visited a brother, T. c. Bagby, at Robertsville. He was not favorably impressed with the Ozarks region, except for it's beauty. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--THOS. D WILLIAMS JR., DEAD-- "There is a reaper whose name is Death, And with his sickle keen, He reaps the bearded grain at a breath, And the flowers that grow between." In the death of Thos. D. Williams, Jr., and his infant daughter, who passed away within a few hours of each other at the family home here, the truth of the above beautiful yet sad quotation was very forcibly illustrated. The baby, born on December 11th, last, died at 6 o'clock Saturday evening, Jan. 2, 1917, from erysipelas, and Mr. Williams died at 6 0'clock Sunday morning, Jan. 7, from pneumonia, from which he had suffered since the Tuesday before. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Williams of this place, and was born at Cleveland, Ia., on February 11, 1884, moving with his parents to Higbee when but a little child, and where he had since made his home the greater part of the time. He was united in marriage to Miss Ola Truby of this place on October 22, 1911, who, with a son, survives. He also leaves his parents, three brothers and three sisters, besides a wide circle of other relatives and friends. Mr. Williams was one of Higbee's most reliable and worthy young men, and in his death the family and community have suffered a great loss. A double funeral service was conducted at the L. D. S. church by Eld. Chase of Iowa, assisted by Eld. Frank Lofty of Moberly, and was a peculiarly sad one, and was the first to be held here where the bodies of a father and child rested in the same casket. No one in the large crowd, which the church would not begin to accommodate, could recall a similar case. Following the services at the church the Knights of Pythias took charge and the bodies were lovingly and tenderly laid to rest in the city cemetery with the beautiful and impressive ceremonies of the order, of which Mr. Williams had been a member for several years. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones, and especially to the heartbroken wife in her double bereavement. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--MRS. DAVID LITTLEJOHN DEAD--Mrs. David Littlejohn, quite well known here, died at her home in St. Joseph on the 6th, being found dead in bed that morning, death having resulted from heart disease. She had been in poor health for some time, but was feeling as well as usual when she retired for the night. She was a sister of the late Mmes. Henry Hare and J. C. Herron, of this place, and is survived by her husband and only son, W. S. Littlejohn, formerly of this place. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Wm. Littlejohn, of Nebraska, and a brother, D. W. Smith, of Springfield, Ill. Those from here to attend the funeral were J. C. Herrin, D. S. Hare and Mrs. Lizzie Rees. A sister to Mrs. Littlejohn, Mrs. Margaret Kerrin, of Cle Elm, Wash., died at her home in that place on December 29 last. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Mrs. W. K. Boyd and children will leave Sunday for Starksville, Colo., to join Mr. Boyd, the latter, who has been there some time, having decided to make it his home, the climate having about cured him of rheumatism, from which he suffered a great deal. It is with deep regret that Higbee gives up these excellent people. They will be sadly missed by neighbors and acquaintances generally. And especially will "Blue" the kind pin of rooter, be missed when the umpire yells "play ball!" Friday, 12 Jan 1917--D. P. Woods of south of town was arrested Friday of last week on the charge of having forged the name of his brother, Wm. Woods of Moberly, on a note for $325 given Jasper Roberts of this place. He was taken to Moberly and later released on a $500 bond. He has made arrangements, we understand, to pay the note, but as to whether or not prosecution will be dropped we are not advised. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--REED-BOYD--Mr. Clyde Reed and Miss Pattie Boyd, two of Higbee's most popular young people, accompanied by Mr. Arthur Towles and Miss Mattie Rice, drove to Moberly Friday afternoon of last week where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Edgar Richmond. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Reed, and is one of Higbee's most popular young men and especially among the baseball boys, having put up such a good game at third for the Blues last season that he is to be given a tryout by the St. Louis Cardinals this year. He is a hard working, industrious young man and is worthy of the fair prize he has won. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and is one of Higbee's sweetest and prettiest young ladies whose sunny disposition has made her a general favorite. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Albert B. Lewis who has been located at Rocheport, where he ran a butcher shop for the past year, was here Friday, the guest of his father, Israel Lewis, of near town. He informed us that he had just purchased a restaurant at Boonville, to which place he would move his family at the close of school. He has our thanks for the renewal of his subscription. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--A big crowd, one which it took three shows to accommodate, enjoyed the picture, "Peggy." featuring Billie Burke, at the Gem. Wednesday night. It was one of the best pictures ever seen at the Gem, and Messrs. Rankin & Solberg received many compliments on the production. The Gem is showing nothing but the better class of pictures. Another exceptionally good bill will be offered tonight. See list of next week's shows elsewhere. (Kathy's notes: If my memory of film history isn't failing me, I am fairly certain that this film was Billie Burke's big break. While Billie Burke had a very noted career as a silent film actress, she is better known to most of us, as Glenda, the good witch, from "the Wizard of Oz".) Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Myers Welch and family returned to their home in Liberal, Kan., Sunday, after a short visit with Mrs. Welch's father, Thos. Giles, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--Ed Cubbage of Billings, Mont., on his way to his old home in Litchfield, Ky., was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Green Duncan, during the week. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--John Reynolds and sisters, Misses Mary and Elizabeth and Mrs. Wm. Craig, sold their farm of 99 acres just north of Burton this week to Mrs. Martha Ware, who will move to same about March 1. Mrs. Ware sold her residence property to D. M. Sunderland. The sales were made through W. F. Jones. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--A letter to friends from Rothwell Sweeney, who has been in Uncle Sam's coast artillery for the past four years, and who has been stationed in Honolulu most of the time, stated that he would leave for the United States one day last week, but that he might remain in the West until spring, as he wanted to miss the cold weather. Friday, 12 Jan 1917--JOHN A. DAVIS DEAD--John A. Davis, for a long number of years one of the best known and best beloved citizens of the Elliott vicinity, died on January 5 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Annie Summers, in Moberly following a protracted illness. Deceased was born in the parish of Cymoil Carmenthenshire, Wales, on April 3, 1848, and was therefore in his 69th year. He was married to Miss Ann Jones on November 16, 1865, in their native town of Carmenthen. They were the parents of five children, all of whom survive, viz: T. J. Davis, Marceline; D. J. Davis, Ottumwa, Ia.; John Davis, Higbee; Mrs. Wm. Boomer, Parkersburg, W. Va., and Mrs. Wm. Summers of Moberly, all of whom were present at the funeral except Mrs. Boomer. Mr. Davis came to the United States with his family in 1882, locating in this county, where he had since resided, making his home for the greater part of the time at or near Elliott. He was a devout Christian gentleman, united with the Congregational church in his native town when quite a young man, and had since lived a consecrated Christian life. On coming to Randolph county he united with the Methodist church, there being none of his own. He was a good citizen in every respect and in the truest sense of the word, and in his death the county has suffered an irreparable loss. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday and interment made in Oakland cemetery. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The homes of R. F. Laight and Thos. Williams in the west part of town were visited by burglars a few nights ago, but as both families were awakened, the burglar was frightened away before he made much of a haul. the burglar had time to take a coat at the home of Mr. Laight, and left it at the home of Mr. Williams, making a quick exit through a window when Mrs. Williams awoke and screamed. She got a fairly good glimpse of the intruder and described him as a tall blond, and is sure she could identify him. She states that the man wore a handkerchief over the lower part of his face and carried either a flashlight or a revolver in his hand. the burglar had evidently been in the house some time when Mrs. Williams awoke, for he secured a small lot of silverware, a gold watch and some money, the latter being in Mr. Williams' clothing which the burglar took, along with a shirt, but which he dropped in the yard. Entrance was gained to Mr. Laight's home through the back door, and to Mr. Williams' through a window. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--BRADLEY-QUAYLE--Lieutenant Omer N. Bradley of the fourteenth U. S. Infantry of Washington, former Moberly boy who has been stationed on the border for the past six months, and Miss Mary Quayle, a Missouri state university student, also formerly of Moberly, were united in marriage in Columbia this afternoon. the wedding was solemnized by the Rev. Hart, pastor of the Columbia Christian church. The couple will spend a short honeymoon trip in Kansas city before going to the Mexican border--Moberly Democrat, Dec. 28. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The many friends and acquaintances of Miss Rozella Rule, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Rule, were very much surprised when the news leaked out last week that she was married in Moberly on Oct 9th, 1916, to Mr. R. L. Dupes of Colorado Springs. Following the ceremony Mr. Dupes returned home on the first train and his pretty bride to her school duties near Clark, their idea being to keep the matter a secret until the close of the school. The NEWS joins others in best wishes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--LONGDON-WRIGHT--Mr. John Longdon and Miss Hester Wright, two of Higbee's popular young people were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Eld. Wm. Kelso, On Dec 25, 1916. Mr. Longdon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Longdon and is one of Higbee's hardest working, most reliable and worthy young men. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Wright, and is one of Higbee's prettiest as well as popular young ladies. The News joins others in congratulation and best wishes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Louis Van Nuffellen, son of a Belgian miner employed at mine No. 11, while hunting the other day with a lot of other boys, fell from a tree which he had climbed in an effort to capture a flying squirrel and broke his left leg near the hip. He fell over thirty feet and had his fall not been broken by a limb he likely would have been killed. He was rendered unconscious for several minutes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Carson Connell and wife of Divernon, Ill., were the guests of G. W. Connell and other relatives Mr. Connell, we regret to state, has been in poor health for several months and has lost flesh until he now weighs but 130 pounds. He left Tuesday for Hot Springs in the hope that the baths would help him, while Mrs. Connell returned to Divernon. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Bertha Andrews on the night of Dec. 30 placed a package in a car standing in front of Williams' jewelry store, thinking it was her father 's car. The person who has the package will confer a favor by returning it to this office. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Clarence Feland and Joe W. Burton, we learn, have formed a partnership and will engage in the furniture and undertaking business in the Duncan building. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--MRS. FRANK WHEELER--Mrs. Gansaloah Wheeler, wife of the late Frank Wheeler, who preceded her to the grave ten years ago, died at her home southeast of town on Dec. 13, 1916. Mrs. Wheeler, whose maiden name was Jones, was united in marriage to Frank Wheeler when about 20 years of age. They were the parents of twelve children, but three of whom survive, viz: Burley, of Hugo, Colo., and Charles and Thomas of Higbee. She also leaves eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, two brothers, James and Rolie Jones, and one sister, Mrs. Chas. Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler professed faith in Christ at the age of 23 under the preaching of Uncle James Dysart and united with the Presbyterian church, joining the Methodist church several years later and continued a faithful and devout member until death. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. N. B. Green, who took for his text the 23rd Psalm. (Poem) A FRIEND. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mr. C. I. Duncan received the surprise of his life on Friday evening by the unexpected arrival of several of his friends at his home. Cards furnished the amusement of the early part of the evening. Later the guests went to the kitchen where an old fashioned taffy-pulling proved the cause of much laughter and merriment. After this process of candy-pulling several minutes were spent in the industrious use of clothes brushes and whisk brooms. A delicious four-course luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Belle Cole, assisted by Mmes. Luella Brown and Mary Nichols. The participants of this delightful entertainment were Misses Frata Nichols, Amy Burke, Eunice Nichols, Clayton Smith, Messrs. G. C. Walker, E. F. Burke and T. H. Walton, Jr. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Amy Burke, assisted E. F. Burke, entertained the following guests at a theater party at the Gem on Saturday evening, December 30th: Misses Gladys Zahl, Lillian Manuel, Frata Nichols, Messrs., G. H. Rankin, H. J. Pierce and C. I. Duncan. After the play the guests went to the home of the host and hostess where "500" was the game of the evening. The hostess, assisted by Miss Manuel, served dainty chocolate and wafers. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The festivities of the year 1916 were closed by a dinner party given at the home of Miss Lillian Manuel on Dec 31, 1916, and reopened for 1917 by a continuance of the pleasures thus begun. The color scheme was green and white, the dining room being beautifully decorated with fern. Miss Isabelle Zahl assisted the hostess in serving an unusually delicious six-course dinner. The guest were Misses Isabelle and Gladys Zahl of Moberly, Frata Nichols, Amy Burke, Messrs. G. H. Rankin, E. F. Burke, C. I. Duncan, G. C. Walker and Dr. H. J. Pierce of Kirksville. Music and conversation furnished the amusement of the evening. The coming of the New Year was greeted with great joy. Dr. Pierce was the guest of honor. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Frata Nichols was hostess to several of her most intimate friends Monday evening, Jan 1. Five Hundred was the game of the evening and much pleasure was taken therein. A dainty three-course luncheon was served at a suitable hour. the guest were Misses Amy Burke, Lillian Manuel, Clayton Smith, Messrs. Gordon Rankin, Edmund Burke, Thos. Walton, Jr. and Carl Duncan. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--ORDER OF PUBLICATION--Nora Burns, plaintiff, vs. J. C. Burns, Defendant. The State of Missouri to the above named defendant, Greeting: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the circuit court of Randolph county, in the state of Missouri, at Moberly, for the purpose of obtaining a divorce on the statutory ground of desertion, which said action is returnable on the first day of the next regular term of said court, to be held at the court house in the city of Moberly, in the county of Randolph, and state of Missouri on the 5th day of February, 1917, when and where you may appear and defend such actions; otherwise plaintiff's petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly..... Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec. 27th, to Henry Orton and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec. 23rd, to Wm. Sperry and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec 26th, to Thos. Jenkins and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec 29th, to Pattrick Carson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--G. H. Riley of Kansas City was the guest of Miss Amy Burke during the Christmas season. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--C. W. Williams and wife returned Monday from a visit with Mr. Williams' parents at Albany. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Ed Rees and wife and son, Norman, of Springfield, Ill., spent the holidays with Higbee relatives and friends. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--John Martin and wife of Los Angeles, Cal, are the guests of the former's brother, Albert Martin, and family. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. L. E. McAdams, of Lamar, Colo., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Medley Burton, and other relatives during the holidays. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. Thos. Dennis and twins, Axie Winn and Thos. Glenn, returned Saturday from Hannibal, where they had gone to spend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. V. J. Riley and family. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Howard Miller and bride of Macon visited the former's parents, J. Frank Miller and wife, during the holidays. So far as we know, Mr. Miller's parents nor any of his friends were aware of his marriage until his arrival. He was married in Macon on Nov. 4, we understand, to Miss Edna Devore, formerly of this place. The NEWS joins others in best wishes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. J. K. Warford, who has been quite sick for several days, is reported some better. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. Ray Brook, who has been seriously ill for several days, was some better yesterday. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Misses Fanny and Edna Dodd, of Clifton Hill, were the guests of their sister, Mrs. J. W. Key, during the holidays. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Clayton Smith and Thos. H. Walton, students at Missouri University, spent the holidays with the home folks. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--MRS. ELIZA SEARS DEAD--Mrs. Eliza Sears, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected citizens, who had been making her home with Wm. Warford and wife of south of town for about a year, died on December 28, 1916, from paralysis, with which she was stricken a few days before. Mrs. Sears was a sister of the late Melvin and Robert Hayden of this place, and lacked but a few days of being 80 years old, having been born in Kentucky on January 11, 1837. She came to Missouri when quite young, locating in this county. She was twice married, her first husband being John Minor of near Huntsville, and her second Wm. Sears of near the same place, both of whom died many years ago. Following the death of Mr. Sears she moved to Higbee where she had since resided. She was a devout member of the Baptist church, with which she united when quite young, and wash highly esteemed by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. Notley Magruder, assisted by his son, Rev. Norville Magruder, and interment made in the Botts family burying ground just west of town. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. E. E. Hopson and children of Moberly were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Wayland Patterson, and other relatives during the week. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Christmas day was a day long to be remembered by all who had the pleasure of being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Pitney, where children and grandchildren and friends to the number of thirty-eight enjoyed a big turkey dinner, and all the good things that go with it. Mr. and Mrs. Pitney received many lovely presents in remembrance of the day and of the occasion, and all departed after a pleasant afternoon wishing them a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The drawing for the range given away by M. Murphy on New Year's day, drew an enormous crowd and for about an hour the street immediately in front of the store was almost closed by the crowd. Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter held the number that drew the stove. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--A happy time was spent at the home of Minor Moore of southeast of town on Christmas day, the occasion being a family reunion. A bountiful turkey dinner was served. Those present: Minor Moore and family, Paul Moore and family, Maurice Moore and family, Jake Starks and family all of Higbee; Liva Sly and family, Cairo; Roy Bradley and family, Cova Phelps and family, Orville Moore and family of Moberly. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--IRA CLEETON DEAD--Ira Cleeton, who had been in poor health for several months, and who was taken to Kansas City a few days before the holidays for treatment by a specialist, died in St. Joseph's hospital on Friday, Dec. 22, 1916, the cause of his death being pernicious anemia. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church the following Sunday by the Rev. W. A. Simmons of Moberly, the sermon being one of the most sensible and consoling a Higbee audience ever listened to. While it did not appeal to the sympathies, it brought tears to every eye in the house, which would not hold the crowd. While Ira was not a member of any church, his family and friends were consoled beyond measure by a letter read by Rev. Simmons, written by the pastor of a Kansas City church whom Ira called in, stating that he had thought a great deal of late on the future and that he had made his peace with God and was perfectly resigned to go. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cleeton and was born on a farm near Higbee on Sept 17, 1878, and was very popular with all who knew him. He was perhaps the hardest working young man Higbee ever knew and when not busy about the drug store busied himself about the home helping his mother, whom he idolized. Whatever may have been his short comings, it can never be said of him that he neglected a duty, or that he failed to perform it with cheerfulness. While expected, his death came as a great blow to his family, he being the first of the six children to answer the dread summons, and was all the more sad because it came at Christmas time. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--W. H. Magruder, who sold off all his stock, rented his farm and moved to Texas early last year, but who remained but a short time, was in town last week and informed us that he was again in possession of his farm and that no one but God or the sheriff would ever get him away from it again. A sensible conclusion, especially when it is a Missouri farm. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Jan 1st, to John Sumpter and wife, a daughter. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Earl THOMPSON you say. . . I am searching for information for an Earl THOMPSON who married Mayme THOMAS in 1917. They divorced before 6 June 1922. Both were from MO, but the marriage took place in CO. During at least part of their marriage they lived in Chillicothe, MO. Leslie (Bridges) Kohler P.O. Box 8137, Glendale, AZ 85312-8137 P.O. Box 276, Carrollton, MO 64633-0276 Aug67@att.net {both locations - usually checked daily} LCBK@juno.com {AZ only - usually checked weekly} ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elizabeth DuBois Russo" <elizabethrusso@home.com> > I know EARL THOMPSON and PRICE THOMPSON must be cousins, but I don't have them in my database yet. > > Elizabeth DuBois Russo > My great-grandparents: > > MISSOURI PRICE THOMPSON was born 17 October 1862 to JOHN THOMPSON and > PRISCILLA WILLIAMS, and died 11 June 1896 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. She > married JAMES LAFAYETTE WARFORD 28 February 1883, son of SAMUEL WARFORD and > LUCY PICKETT. He was born 26 April 1859 in Howard or Boone Co., Missouri, > and died 10 August 1927 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 1 Dec 1916 > > > > Friday, 1 Dec 1916-- BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION-- On last Monday evening a number of young people were delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Kirby, the occasion being the 15th anniversary of their daughter, Miss Lily. Refreshments were served. Those present: ..., Ernest and Etill Warford, ... Wood Warford, ...Earl and Price Thompson,

Friday, 22 Dec 1916--M. H. Meeker, a Wabash telegraph operator at LaPlata, who attempted to kill his wife, baby and himself at the Oliver hotel in Moberly last Saturday with a pocket knife, will recover, it is thought. His wife and baby were only slightly injured. Meeker had been acting strangely of late and had been brought to Moberly for observation by the Wabash officials. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Armstrong had the worst fire in its history about 2 o' clock Tuesday morning, the Harvey & Snoddy and W. H. Yancey stores, a barbershop and residence being destroyed, the total loss being placed at $35,000. The total insurance carried was $22,250. Armstrong folks think the fire was of incendiary origin and some them are inclined to look upon it as a sequel to the robbery of the Harvey & Snoddy store the week before, their idea being that the store was burned by some of the friends of the captured burglars for revenge. It is said that an automobile came into the town from the north at high speed shortly before the fire went on south of town a mile, when it returned, making no stop. The supposition is that the auto contained the fire bug, who got in his work while the auto was making the trip south of town and back. The night-watchman, put on since the robbery, passed the building just a few minutes before the fire was discovered but saw nothing wrong. Only by the hardest work was several other business houses and residences saved. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Clyde Giles arrived from Victor, Colo., Wednesday to be with his father, Thos. Giles, who was seriously hurt one day last week while returning home from work, being struck by an Alton passenger train. Mr. Giles, we are happy to state, is doing nicely, although a few days ago his family feared for his recovery. So far as can be ascertained he suffered no further injury than two broken ribs. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Chas. Terrill, who has been employed at Gary, Ind., for the past year, came home Tuesday to spend the holidays, but will not likely return to Gary until early spring on account of the extreme cold weather. He tells us that there are 19,000 men employed in the steel mills at Gary and that more are being added daily, and that thousands more would be added could they be found. The great majority of the workers, he informs us, are Italians. Earl and Paul Murphy who are also at Gary, are expected home for the holidays. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--The other night when the mercury was hovering around the zero mark, Miss Amy Burke thought to make her bed nice and warm by placing an electric light under the covers at the foot of the bed. She succeeded most admirably but was not conscious of the fact until she detected the odor of burning cloth while at work in another room. She lost no time in investigating, when she found a hole a foot or more in diameter burned through the bed clothing, feather tick and mattress. It is needless to add that she will keep watch next time. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Geo. Bryant, who is on the road for an Eastern clothing concern, came in Saturday to spend the holidays with his son, Ernest. Mr. Bryant is now making his trips through the country in a tin Lizzie, and says he finds it cheaper than riding on the cars, and a great deal more convenient, as he can come and go when he pleases, and can cover twice as much territory in the same length of time. He is looking the picture of perfect health and is enjoying a big business. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Will Longdon is visiting relatives in Springfield, Ill. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Sam Enochs and J. A. Lilly, who moved with their families to Springfield, Ill., a few months ago, returned to Higbee Saturday. It is needless to add that their old friends and neighbors extended the glad hand. The band boys were especially glad to see Mr. Lilly, as he has been sorely missed. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--NO PAPER NEXT WEEK--In order that we may take a much needed rest and enjoy Christmas like other folks, no paper will be issued from this office next week. The office will be open, however, and any printing you may want will be promptly attended to. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--The condition of Ira Cleeton, who was taken to a Kansas City hospital last week, suffering from pernicious anemia, was about the same when he was last heard from yesterday. He is under the care of the best specialists in the city, who hold out but little hope. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Wm. Sunderland, employed on the night shift at the Walton mine, was quite seriously hurt shortly after going to work Wednesday, being caught under the cage. He was at work in the "sump" an excavation some three or four feet deep under the cage landing, when some one on top, forgetting or not knowing about Mr. Sunderland, gave the engineer the signal to lower the cage. We did not learn the extent of Mr. Sunderland's injuries, but understand that they are not serious. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--WIFE RAN AWAY--Mrs. Frank Barron, who moved with her husband to Clark some time ago, ran away, it is said, with Wilson Caldwell, a married man of that place, one day last week, and so far no trace of them has been found. The following is taken from the Moberly Monitor: "A gentleman named Barron, whose home is in Clark, came to Moberly last Thursday and Friday morning appealed to the police to aid him in search for his wife and a man named Wilson Caldwell with whom he says Mrs. Barron eloped. "According to Mr. Barron, he has been working on a pipe line at Clark. He had no idea that his wife and Caldwell were on intimate terms and he was shocked to learn that they had left their homes. He immediately came to Moberly and searched the local hotels for them but was unable to locate the elopers. Then he appealed to the police to aid him in the search. Barron says the couple left Clark accompanied by his step-child, his wife's daughter. He wants to regain possession of the child and to have the elopers arrested and prosecuted. "According to Barron, Caldwell has been married twice, his first wife being the daughter of a prominent farmer, who divorced Caldwell for indignities offered her. He is said to have deserted his second wife when he eloped with Mrs. Barron. "The local police were unable to locate the couple here, and Barron left for Hannibal where he believes they have gone. Caldwell, he says, had "better watch out" when he finds them." Friday, 22 Dec 1916--Thos. Clark, a former citizen of Higbee, is helping out at Cleeton's drug store during the holidays. Mr. Clark has been located at Weston for the past ten years, holding a position there as a prescription clerk with one of that town's leading firms. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus:--I know you are not going to forget me this Xmas as I have been a good little boy and go to school. I don't want much for Xmas as you have so many other little girls and boys to please with gifts. I want a train, sled, top, candies and nuts. Bring my little sister June Rese a doll and candy. Bring my teacher and my school mates something.--Eugene Kirby. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa Claus:--I write to tell you my wants this time. I want a watch and chain, a little train and cars, with some candy, fruits and nuts. I am a small boy 4 years old and a very good boy at Xmas time. Don't forget the other children.--Vencent Woodrow Kirby. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa Claus: I don't think you know what I want for Xmas so I will tell you. I want a doll with brown eyes and curls, pink dress and a doll buggy, some nuts and candy. I am a little school girls 6 years old. Bring my brother Raymond a watch and chain. Bring my teacher and friends many nice presents.--Clara Starkey. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa Claus:--I am a little boy 4 years old but don't think I am too big to play with a little train, watch and top which I want you to bring me along with candy and nuts. Bring my little brother Wilfred a watch, candy and fruits--Bert Major. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa Claus:--I am a little boy 2 years old, so I won't ask for very much. Please bring me a rocking chair, ball, horn, high chair, picture book and anything else you think I would like to play with. Leave some candy nuts and oranges and don't forget my great-grandma and bring her something nice too.--J. W. Key, Jr. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa--I am a little girl 4 years old. I want you to bring me a doll and doll bed, a little trunk, dishes, set of furs, candy and nuts. Don't forget my little sister, Bernice.--Eleanor Jones. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa--I am a little boy 6 years old. I want a sled, a pair of skates, a cap pistol, oranges and nuts. Don' t forget Jim. Bring him something nice too.--Lester Jones. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa--I am a little girl 7 years old and go to school. I want you to bring me a doll buggy and a spelling board and candy and oranges and a little doll and please do not forget papa and mamma.--Alberta Phillips Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa--I am a very good little girl 4 years old and live a mile southwest of Yates. Please bring me a little broom, a doll, a little lamp, toy gun, candy and nuts and anything nice. Santa, you will have to come right by grandpa's to get to my house, so please stop to see him and grandma and please go to see Aunt Julie that lives away out in Arizona.--Virginia Goon. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa--I am writing to tell you what I want for Christmas. I am a little boy that lives in the country and I want a gun that will shoot corks and make a big racket, some candy and chewing gum. Don't forget papa and mamma.--Lester Edwards. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Old Santa--I am a good little boy and live a mile southwest of Yates. Please bring me a little broom, a doll, a little gun to shoot rabbits with, a lantern with a little handle, candy, nuts and anything nice, and don't forget daddy, mamma and grandpa and grandma.--Lawrence Goon. Friday, 22 Dec 1916--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa--I will write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I do not want much this time. I want a ring, a bracelet, some candy and some colored pencils.--Beatrice Edwards. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Can anyone tell me where these THOMPSONs fit in? I know EARL THOMPSON and PRICE THOMPSON must be cousins, but I don't have them in my database yet. Elizabeth DuBois Russo My great-grandparents: MISSOURI PRICE THOMPSON was born 17 October 1862 to JOHN THOMPSON and PRISCILLA WILLIAMS, and died 11 June 1896 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. She married JAMES LAFAYETTE WARFORD 28 February 1883, son of SAMUEL WARFORD and LUCY PICKETT. He was born 26 April 1859 in Howard or Boone Co., Missouri, and died 10 August 1927 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. ----- Original Message ----- Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 1 Dec 1916 > Friday, 1 Dec 1916--BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION--On last Monday evening a number > of young people were delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. > F. Kirby, the occasion being the 15th anniversary of their daughter, Miss Lily. > Refreshments were served. > Those present: ..., Ernest and Etill Warford, ... Wood Warford, ...Earl and Price Thompson,

Friday, 15 Dec 1916--MRS. FRANK WHEELER DEAD--Mrs. Frank Wheeler, who had been suffering from a complication of diseases for the past year, died at her home east of town at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 13, 1916, aged 59 years. Mrs. Wheeler, whose maiden name was Jones, was united in marriage to the late Frank Wheeler when about twenty years of age, and is survived by three sons--burley, of Hugo, Colo., and Charles and Thomas of this place. She also leaves two brothers, James and Rolie Jones, and one sister, Mrs. Chas. Wheeler. She was a devout Christian lady, and had been a member of the Baptist church for many years. In her death her sons lose a devoted and loving mother and those who knew her a loving and sympathizing friend. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock today at the home by Rev. N. B. Green and interment made in the Hamilton cemetery east of town. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--EDWIN ROBB DEAD--Edwin, the 18-year-old son of Chas. Robb and wife of south of town, who had been suffering from tuberculosis for several months, which followed a severe attack of pneumonia, died Friday, Dec 8. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Revs. Notley and Kellis Magruder, and interment made in Old Log Chapel. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--MRS. ARTHUR HUDSON DEAD--Mrs. Grace Hudson, beloved wife of Arthur Hudson, who had been in poor health for two years from a complication of troubles, died at her home in this place at 6:10 Wednesday evening Dec 13, 1916. While it had been realized for months that she was beyond the reach of medical aid, her death was rather unexpected and came as a great blow to her family and friends, as she was able to be up and around as usual until the latter part of last week, when she had to take her bed. She gradually grew weaker until Tuesday when an alarming and sudden change for the worse occurred, and she passed peacefully away at the hour stated. Deceased was a daughter of R. S. Martin, and was born in Howard county near Higbee on March 3, 1883. She was united in marriage to Arthur Hudson of February 26, 1902. They were the parents of two daughters, who with the father survive. She also leaves one brother, Tyre, and three sisters, Mrs. Chas. Miles, Mrs. Estille Robb of near this place, and Mrs. Otis Reed of New Franklin. Mrs. Hudson was a devout Christian having joined the Baptist church at an early age, going later to the Methodist church with her husband. During her long illness she was a great sufferer but bore her afflictions without complaint. She long ago realized her condition and expressed herself as being ready when the final call should come. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church today at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. J. Copeland, and interment made in Tucker cemetery. In the death of Mrs. Hudson, her husband and children have lost a loving and devoted wife and mother and the vicinity one of its most lovable and highly esteemed ladies. 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. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Nathan Price and wife of Montana are the guest of J. F. Leonard and wife and other relatives. It is their first visit to Higbee since leaving here almost thirty years ago. They find but few of their old acquaintances left, most of them having died or moved away. Mr. Price, it will be remembered, was employed as cutter in O. Ratser's meat market in 1887. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Rev. Kellis Magruder was called here from LaGrange Saturday by the death of his brother-in-law, Edwin Robb. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Born, on the 13th to Chas Jones and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Born, on the 11th, to T. D. Williams, Jr, and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Born, on the 7th, to Edward Chapman and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Born, on the 3rd, to John Rockett and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Born, on the 10th to W. R. Colley and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Marion Morris, 8-year-old son of Herbert Morris and wife, while at play at school Monday, fell and broke his left arm, which had just recovered from a break of several weeks ago. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Born, on the 11th, to J. R. Terrill and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Born, on the 11th, to A. A. Arline and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Mrs. J. K. Warford and Josh Lynch this week post their farms against hunters. Mrs. Warford had several of her finest turkeys killed and crippled a few days ago, while hunters on Mrs. Lynch's farm paid no attention to the stock on the place. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Claude Stevenson who has been in Wisconsin for several months, working in a big wire rope mill, returned home Monday, the weather there being entirely too cold for him. He says that John Cooper and Joe Stone, who were with him, are coming back for the same reason. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Kirby A. Rains of Fayette, who has a big tie contract with the Katy, was here Friday to look over a big body of timber near town with a view of buying. Mr. Rains, as will be seen from his ad elsewhere, is paying fifty two cents for first class ties, and is also buying ties of certain kinds of wood never before salable. He is also an extensive buyer of walnut logs. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Fred Race, employed at the Walton mine, had a very narrow escape from death Friday, being caught under several tons of rock. He had his nose and collar bone broken and received several severe cuts on the head, but otherwise was not hurt. That he was not crushed to death in a twinkling, was owing to the fact that a small chunk of coal, weighing perhaps fifty pounds, caught one side of the rock and held it up. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Ira Cleeton, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, suffering from anemia, was taken to Kansas City Tuesday, accompanied by his brother, Cottie, and Dr. G. M. Nichols, and placed under the care of a specialist. When last heard from he was in a very critical condition and very little hope for his recovery was entertained. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Mrs. Hiram Land had an almost new buggy all but demolished Thursday evening of last week, the horse she was driving taking fright at a C. &. A. engine on the switch running to the Walton mine and backing the buggy into the train, which was moving at a pretty good clip. When she saw that the fool horse would back the buggy into the train in spite of all the lashing she could give it, she jumped out of the rig and was at a safe distance when the smashup came. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Doesn't it seem a little strange that so many of our farmers report their turkeys having been crippled and killed by dogs belonging to hunters? While we have owned several bird dogs that would chase the tail off of a rabbit (that was a failing with everyone of them, in fact,) we never had one that would molest turkeys, nor have we ever heard of dogs owned by others doing so when their owners were along. It is possible, some of our farmer friends think, that the turkeys are shot in lieu of other game, or that the dogs are encouraged to do the work out of pure cussedness by thoughtless boys. There must be some reason for it, for we do not hear of farmers in other communities suffering similar outrages. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--A CLOSE CALL--Thos. Giles came within an ace of losing his life about 4 o'clock Monday afternoon while returning from work at the Walton mine. He was walking along the passing track and stepped over to the main line to get out of the way of a freight train. On account of having his head pretty well wrapped up as a protection against the cold and wind, he did not hear the fast approaching west bound passenger grain until it was on him, and he was struck between the spine and the right shoulder blade by the beam of the pilot as he was turning out of the way, and was knocked several feet. Several of his fellow workers, as well as the freight brakeman, who witnessed the accident rushed to him at once making sure that he had been killed. The passenger train had stopped by this time and backed up to where Mr. Giles lay and he was placed in the baggage car and brought to the depot and from there carried on a stretcher to Dinwiddie & Burkhalter's drug store where his injuries were examined and given emergency treatment, and then taken home. A more thorough examination showed that he had escaped with two broken ribs, though it was thought for a time he might be hurt internally, as his suffering was so intense. It was indeed a close call and the NEWS joins Mr. Giles' host of friends in congratulations on his escape, and in the hope that he will soon be out again, as good as new. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--In a friendly scuffle at the Walton mine Monday of last week between George Walton and Jesse Whitmore, the latter received injuries which kept him from work until Monday of this week. Just before the hour to go to work they engage din a wrestling bout, and when Jesse felt that he was getting the worst of it he gave up and laid down flat of his back, laughingly acknowledging defeat. Mr. Walton then grabbed him by the feet and turned him over backwards, and received a good scare, as did others, when Jesse could not get up. He was assisted to his feet and taken home, when it was found that vertebrae was very much out of line, affecting the spinal cord to such an extent that partial paralysis was produced. Mr. Whitmore's physical informed him that he had escaped death or total paralysis by the breadth of a hair. It is needless to say that Mr. Walton regretted the prank, or that it will be some time before he tries it again. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--MRS. JOE BURTON BETTER--Mrs. Joe W. Burton, who has been seriously ill at the home of a relative in Sturgeon, where she went two weeks ago on a visit, has so far recovered as to be up, and is expected home Sunday. Following her arrival in Sturgeon she complained of a sore throat which gradually grew worse, when she called in a physician, who stated that the case showed unmistakable symptoms of diphtheria and treated it accordingly. When he returned a short time later for a second visit he found the case fully developed, and pronounced it one of the worst he had ever seen. Anti-toxin was promptly administered, and to it Mrs. Burton owes her life, the physician stating that but for it the case would have been hopeless. Mr. Burton who was promptly notified of her illness, rushed to Sturgeon in a car, accompanied by his mother, returning only when it was known that Mrs. Burton would recover, and not then until they were assured there was no danger of their conveying the disease. As Sturgeon folks maintained a strict quarantine, no fear is felt of other cases developing. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Walter Dougherty, Roy Hitt, Miller Robb, J. W. Winn and O. B. Harbert, Uncle Sam's efficient force of rural mail carriers, were made quite happy last Friday by receipts of checks of about $80 each, it being the amount of back pay due them on their raise in salary about a year ago. And the boys were about as delighted as if the checks were totally unexpected, and each can now "blow" himself for something extra for Christmas. The NEWS has some back pay coming, too, and if those having it in charge will play Uncle Sam to us we will be able to look at a fresh egg now and then without wanting to lynch somebody, and will also find it a little easier to pay our paper bill. Friday, 15 Dec 1916--SPEEDING AUTO CLAIMS VICTIM--A desire for speed claimed another victim yesterday when Warren Oliver Routt of Cairo was killed, and his two companions, Chester Lilly and Ed Moss, were injured. Moss sustained a broken collar bone and is believed to have been crushed about the chest. He is at Woodland hospital and is said to be in a serious condition. Lilly sustained a gash over one eye, but otherwise was uninjured. According to witnesses to the accident, the Ford car in which the men were riding, was traveling at a rate of speed which must have been in excess of thirty-five miles an hour. They were going to Huntsville. When the car neared the railroad crossing near Kimberly, Lilly, who was driving, started to move over in the seat to let one of his companions take the steering wheel. But the speed was not slackened and when the move was made the car skidded, and turned completely over, landing back on its wheels and facing the direction from which it had come. The occupants all were thrown out. Routt was killed instantly. Lilly and Moss were rendered unconscious and were in that condition, when Lloyd McCanne, coming behind them in a seven passenger car, reached the scene of the accident. Mr. Routt was 21 years old September 25, last. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Routt.--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

In a message dated 4/16/01 7:57:56 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Willard Owen returned Thursday of last week from a week 's visit with his brother, Charlie, of Marshfield, and his sister Mrs. Ob Hume, of Kansas City. >> Willard OWEN is son of Joel T. and Amanda RAGSDALE OWEN. He was married to Mary J. MORRIS. Still looking to verify that her name was indeed MORRIS and who were her parents? I have her Mother as Josephine MORRIS. Any help out there? Linda

In a message dated 4/17/01 10:30:03 AM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 13 Oct 1916--John Page and wife left Wednesday for Muskogee, Okla, where they will make their future home. >> This would be Johnie W. PAGE (son of George and Careen OWEN PAGE) Johnie's first wife was Katie ALSTON. They were divorced. His second marriage was to Mrs. Ethel BOGIE. Johnie and Katie only had one child a little girl, Edna Mae, born 1908, died 1910. He had no children with Ethel, she had children from a previous marriage. Would appreciate any further info anyone might have on Johnie. Some notes about Katie ALSTON: She was b 1890 and died 1985 in Macon Co., MO. Her name at death was Katie HALEY She celebrated her 94th birthday at Callas, Macon Co., MO at the home of John and Helen THAYER. If anyone knows about them, would be interested. Thanks Linda Manning

>>>Friday, 25 Aug 1916--PAULINE LESSLY--"She came to raise our hearts to heaven; She goes to call us there." Just a little more than a year ago the Lord gave into the keeping of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lessly twin babies, a beautiful little boy and girl, who were promptly named Paul and Pauline, respectively, and all the friends and relatives of this estimable family rejoiced with them in their good fortune.  However, the Lord could not see fit to let them keep both babies, so last Thursday, Aug. 17, 1916, He called little Pauline home to be with Him in heaven.<<<< This was the daughter of George E. Lessly and Willa Mae Daggs. She was born July 7, 1915 (as previously noted in the Higbee News). She and her brother were the 9th and 10th children born to George and Willa. I had hoped to find the cause of her death in the obit but no luck this time. >>Friday, 25 Aug 1916--LESSLY-ORTON--Mr. Jas. Lessly and Miss Pearl Orton, two popular young people of this place, stole a march on their friends last week when they were married in Fayette on the 18th, but by whom we could not learn. Mr. Lessly is the son of Joseph Lessly, Jr., and wife, and is a hard working and<<< I believe this is James W. Lessley (The News has the surname spelled wrong) son of Joseph F. Lessley and Leona Short. Joseph F. was the son of Joseph Lessley and Messaline Johnson. James was born Jun 26, 1895 and died 1971. Carole

Friday, 18 Aug 1916--WM SUMPTER DEAD--Wm. Sumpter, who had been suffering from tuberculosis for a year or more, died at his home south of town on Saturday, Aug. 12, 1916. He was born May 24, 1860, and in 1885 was married to Nettie Buckler.  They were the parents of nine children, six of whom, with the mother, survive, viz:  Hubbard, Russell, Miss Edith, Wayland, Eugene and Hazel.  He is also survived by one brother, Thos. A., and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Pattrick, who is in her 87th year. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. J. Hollis Bradley at Fairview, Does any one know to whom Mrs. Sallie Sumpter Pattrick was married to? I would like to try to connect her to my Pattrick family. Carole

Friday, 8 Dec 1916--James W. Howerton of Madison, aged 70 years, was fatally injured at Clark Monday when an automobile he was driving was hit by a Wabash passenger train and demolished. Mr. Howerton was placed on the train and taken to the hospital at Moberly, where he died a few hours later. He was driving in to Clark from the east, along a road that parallels the Wabash, and how he failed to see the train, which was coming from the east, when he made the turn to cross the track, no one knows. If he saw the train at all he likely mistook it for one on the Alton, whose track is only a short distance north. Friday, 8 Dec 1916--W. T. Warford posts his farm this week for the reason that hunters' dogs killed several of his turkeys one day last week. Friday, 8 Dec 1916--Miss Naomi Robb, who has a position as nurse at the hospital for the insane at Fulton, is at home for a visit with her parents, J. R. Robb and wife. Friday, 8 Dec 1916--Mrs. John F. Smith received a message from Oklahoma City, Okla., Saturday informing her of the death there that day of her niece, Mrs. John Harvel. The latter was 35 years old. Friday, 8 Dec 1916--MRS. ALBERT ROBB DEAD--though it was generally known that she was in a critical condition, the death of Mrs. Albert Robb, which occurred at her home in this place at 6 o'clock last Sunday morning from a complication of diseases, came as a great shock to her friends and acquaintances, as all had hoped she would recover as she had several times before when all hope had been abandoned. But it was not to be, for disease had weakened her to such an extent that all that loving kindness and medical skill could do was to no avail, and she entered peacefully into the great beyond, and with supreme confidence that it was well with her soul. Mrs. Robb was the daughter of the late Frank Ware of Howard county, were she was born January 1, 1876, and was 40 years, 11 months and 2 days old. She joined the Baptist church at the early age of 15 years, and had since lived a consecrated Christian life, and was never happier than when engaged in the work of her church or attending some of the services. She had been a great sufferer for several years but bore her afflictions with Christian resignation and fortitude and never murmured or complained. She was united in marriage to Albert Robb on February 20, 1901, who survives her. She also leaves four brothers, Henry John, Willard and Jesse Ware, three sisters, Mrs. W. H. George, Mrs. Price Creson and Mrs. John Sartin, and three half sisters, Mrs. Thos. Magruder, Mrs. David Magruder and Mrs. N. E. Magruder. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday by Rev. Notley Magruder, the assemblage taxing the capacity of the church. Interment was made at Old Log Chapel, Howard county. Friday, 8 Dec 1916--Several persons passing J. Edgar Smith's barber shop about 7:30 last night were very much surprised to see the portiers between the front and rear rooms burning briskly. They wasted no time in looking for Mr. Smith, who had not gone home, but broke the door open and threw the burning curtains out in the street. The wooden partition separating the two rooms was quite badly scorched, which was the extent of the damage. Had the fire occurred late in the night or had not been discovered so promptly it might have been a very costly one, as a big roll top desk next to the partition might have fed the fire sufficiently to cause it to eat through the ceiling to the second floor, when the entire building would have been endangered. It is presumed the fire was caused by a cigarette. Mr. Smith, whose insurance expired the day before, renewed his policy only at the earnest suggestion of J. T. Randolph, considering the building all but fireproof. It is needless to add that he will renew more promptly next time. Friday, 8 Dec 1916--J. J. Avery of south of town had the misfortune to lose his barn, together with a big lot of feed and a lot of implements, by fire about 7 o' clock last Sunday evening. The fire was first discovered in the loft by how it originated Mr. Avery has no idea, as no one had been in the loft for several days. A week or so before several boys spent the afternoon playing the barn, and Mr. Avery thinks they may have dropped a match in the hay, and that it was lighted by rats or mice. The barn was 36 X 72 feet and is a heavy loss to Mr. Avery, as he carried but $400 insurance, which will not begin to cover the loss on the feed alone. Only by hard work were several horses in the barn saved. Had Mr. Avery carried out his idea of keeping $200 worth of turkeys, which he marketed at Rucker the next day, in the barn that night his loss would have been that much greater. Friday, 8 Dec 1916--Miss Ruby Blaise, who teaches school in Naylor district in northeast Howard and William Harris, a prominent young farmer of Randolph county were married at the court house here Saturday by squire Ed. S. St. Clair--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.