Friday, 8 Sep 1916--JOEL H. YATES DEAD--Joel H. Yates, one of the best men Randolph county ever knew, died at his home near Yates on Sunday, Sept 3, 1916, following an illness of less than a week I have some information on Joel Henry Yates. He was the son of George Yates (1804-1874) and Martha Juliet Crenshaw (1813-1879). I have a number of siblings for Joel: John W. Yates Ann Millicent Yates mar. Lass Dysart Reuben C. Yates Thomas Baswell Yates mar. Alice M. Baker Fannie Keen Yates mar. Josiah R. Williams George A. Yates Alice Yates Carole

Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Chas Clark, a Centralia negro, died at the home of a son in that place Thursday of last week aged 110 years. Since the days of slavery, so he claimed, he had taken but three doses of medicine. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--RICH HERMIT WHO LIVED IN SQUALOR IS BURIED IN SPLENDOR--Huntsville, Mo., Nov 28--In life miserly, his body clothed in coarse homespun garments, his home a miserable hut. In death extravagant, his body clothed in a handsome suit, his resting place a costly coffin. Such in brief is the paradoxical sketch of Jordon Elliott, 84 years old, the last of the two famous Randolph county hermits, who died last Friday at his rustic home nine miles north of Huntsville, leaving his maiden sister, Miss Bettie, 89 years old, a fortune in excess of $100,000. Perry, the older brother, committed suicide four years ago. today people from all over the county followed the richly prepared funeral cortege to the cemetery where now rests the body of a man buried in splendor, but whose entire life, a life of utmost primitiveness, has been lived on a farm in the hills where he was born, who labored long and hard, who hoarded gold, while denying himself the bare necessities of life. The sister has returned to her wild, rustic home. She is lonesome and broken with sorrow. Whether she will continue to live on the old farm she does not know. When Miss Bettie dies the estate will go to distant nephews and nieces. No other figures in this part of state have attracted so much interest as this strange trio of yesterday. For many years their wealth in gold and silver was hidden about the 1,000 acre farm, but of late years they have deposited it in the banks of Huntsville and other near-by towns. On the farm where they were born--a 40 acre tract left by their parents--they have lived in a small cabin for more than fifty years, working hard and subsisting on a very small part of what they raised, turning the surplus into gold, which first bought more land, then was hidden and finally deposited in banks. The three wore coarse homespun clothing, all of which was made by Miss Bettie. When either of the brothers journeyed to Huntsville, Jacksonville or Macon, their trading posts, they appeared poverty-stricken, and the story is told that several years ago a bank failed to get a deposit of $12,000 because a young clerk ordered the ill-clothed Perry to leave the building. The Elliotts never attended school and could neither read nor write. Their "mark" however, appears on many valuable documents drawn up since the death of Perry. The men had made a few short trips on the train, but Miss Bettie has never been aboard the cars. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--DULANO-BARRON--Down in balmy Oklahoma to a country school house several years ago, a lad and a lassie hied themselves on a bright September morning to store their brains with knowledge to meet successfully the work for the coming years. As time went on the lad's eager tender glance often fell on the little lassie, who living on an adjoining farm, many times shared the walk to and from school with him. Cupid soon joined in and sending his ready dart, pierced the hearts of these two, binding them with an affection for each other which often begins in the school room. They were taught by the teacher the many daily lessons, they were also learning the old, old story of love, one for the other. After several years the health of the girl's father compelled them to move to a different climate, thus separating the two, who, heretofore had only to cross the dividing fence between their parents' farm to be with each other now many miles intervening. "But absence makes the heart grow fonder," and only a short time elapsed ere the lover followed the maiden to her northern home and demanded of her mother, her hand in marriage, thus cementing in happy wedlock the love of schoolmates, which all happened to Mrs. Dan Barron's youngest daughter, when Reuben Dulano spanned the many miles from Bovino, Tex., and was married to Miss Della Barron, Nov 23, by Rev. Robson. The happy couple left for California, where in Los Angeles, they will make their future home. A FRIEND. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--E. E. Newman went to Moberly Thursday of last week to attend the funeral of his cousin, the Rev. Geo. E. Shanklin, who died at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. W. E. Hannah, after a short illness from pneumonia. Interment was made at Moberly. Rev. Shanklin was originally from Kentucky, and had been pastor of the Christian church at Sweet Springs for several years. He was 60 years old and is survived by one sister. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Mrs. Mary Karrick, aged 35 years, died at her home at Wilcox, just north of town, on Tuesday, following a short illness. She is survived by her husband and five children. Interment was made yesterday at Mt. Salem. Mr. Karrick, who has charge of the Katy coal chutes at Wilcox, has the deepest sympathy of all. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Tom Wayland of Kansas City, who, with his family, had been visiting his parents, R. C. Wayland and wife, of near Yates, left here last night for Washington, D. C., to resume his duties as assistant sergeant at arms of the senate, a position he has held for the past four years. He is expecting a very lively session. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Samuel Enochs, an uncle of Bert Enochs of this place, died at his ho me in Columbia last week, aged 70 years. Interment was made at Madison, his old home. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mrs. Mary Robb was most pleasantly surprised at the home of her son, Miller Robb, and wife, on November 28th, in the celebration of her 79th birthday. At an early hour the guests began to arrive, bringing with them well filled baskets, and at the noon hour a dinner fit for a king was served. Mrs. Robb is the mother of ten children, all of whom, with the exception of one son, was present. The afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation and at its close a song was sung and a prayer given, the guests departing each wishing Mrs. Robb many more happy birthdays. She received many lovely presents. The fortunate guests were Mrs. Susan Pitney, Mrs. Anna Dennis and son, Mrs. Sallie Magruder, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robb, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Magruder, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robb, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pitney, John Jackson and family, Will Jackson and family, Rev. G. C. Tomlinson and wife, Mrs. L. Newman, Lacy Witherspoon, Mrs. J. Lowes, Higbee, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robb, James Spotts and family and Mrs. Henry Roberts and baby, Moberly. 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: Misses Goldena and Irene Campbell, Ruth and Estelyn Buckley, Marie Kirby, Elizabeth Mure, Esther Robb, Anna Lynch, Dora Tucker, Mary Wilkinson, Anna and Gladys Howell and Laura Bottoms. Messrs. Roy Mure, Eugene Buckley, Edwin Pierson, William Knight, Marvin Dennis, Lacy Witherspoon, Ernest and Etill Warford, Lynn and Hugh Major, Joy Kirby, Wood Warford, Fred Noel, Elbert Robb, Earl and Hardin Edwards, Alvin, Herman and Otto Dorman, Ollie Bottoms, Orville Blansett, Gabriel Lynch, Earl and Price Thompson, "Boose" Kirby and family, Clarence Starkey and family, Mrs. J. W. Buckley and Mrs. John Mure. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Dr. T. H. Walton, who sold his Paige car last week, is now sporting a 1917 model 7-passenger car of the same make. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Mrs. J. C. Cain left Monday for a visit with friends at Boonville. She will leave in about ten days for Kansas City to join Mr. Cain who has a good position there, and where they will make their future home. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Mrs. Mary Pilkington, who recently moved to Taylorville, Ill., moved back to Higbee Saturday. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--O. S. Pitney and wife will leave Wednesday for Rustin, La., where they will spend the winter with their son, U. S. Pitney. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--We printed bills this week for Will Whitmire, who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm southwest of town on the 6th, a list of which is printed elsewhere. Mr. Whitmire will sell or rent his farm and move to town. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--(Kathy's notes: Mine No 11 reopens.) Friday, 1 Dec 1916--John Murdy, who recently joined Uncle Sam's coast Artillery, sailed from New York last week for Panama, and orders his paper sent to him at Ft. Balboa, Canal Zone. He promised to write us when he arrived at his destination. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Jas. Mullier of Albia, Ia, who came to Higbee several weeks ago for a visit with his brother, Thos., and J. E. Carter and other old friends, and who was stricken with rheumatism a day or so later, was able to go home last week, but had to be taken on a stretcher. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--W. R. Compton received a letter Wednesday from Novinger informing him that the train on which most of the men rode to the mines near that place, jumped the track Friday and rolled down an embankment, and several of the men were more or less injured, among them being Roy Jones, better known as "Croppie," formerly of this place. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--Jas. Humphrey is nursing several broken ribs, sustained Wednesday, and it will be several weeks before he will be able to work. He was helping unload some steel rails and other material from an Alton car, when the engine of the work train bumped into the car without any warning, throwing him on several logs of spikes. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--C. A. O'Dell came near having a very blue Thanksgiving, his big Moline car catching fire, presumably from a short circuit, while he was cranking it up for a spin yesterday morning. The fire was soon put out but not until the car was damaged $50 or more. Fearing the garage would also burn, the city fire engines were called out. Friday, 1 Dec 1916--The NEWS acknowledges the receipt of the following: "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lindsey Andrews announce the marriage of their daughter, Fanny Boynton, to Mr. Chauncey Filley Irwin on Wednesday, the first of November, 1916, Normandy, Mo. At home after 15th November 164 Washington boulevard, St. Louis." The NEWS joins the bride's many Higbee friends in best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 24 Nov 1916--THOMAS YEAGER DIED SATURDAY--Thomas B. Yeager, one of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of this county, died at his home near this city at 1:07 o'clock yesterday afternoon, following an illness of several months duration. Mr. Yeager had been in poor health for quite a while, but it was only recently that his condition became worse, and few of his friends realized that his condition was serious. Mr. Yeager was born June 2, 1853. For years he has made his home near this city and he was well known to all our citizens, and highly esteemed by all. News of his death will be received with genuine regret. Surviving him are his wife, two sons and six daughters. They are Edgar and Martin Yeager, Mrs. L. B. Cleeton, Mrs. Jas. McKinsey, Mrs. Carl Hendricks, Mrs. J. M. Thornburg, Mrs. Guy Irons and Miss Lola Yeager, all of near Moberly. Two sisters, Miss Mary Yeager, of Hot Springs, Ark., and Mrs. T. D. Coates of near Moberly, also are left to mourn his death. Mr. Yeager was a member of the Central Christian church, of which he had been a deacon for several years--Moberly Monitor Nov 19. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--W. G. White of southeast of town this week adds his name to the list of farmers posting their places against hunters, a half dozen of his best turkeys having been killed by hunters or their dogs Tuesday. It is our guess that such kind of work as this by thoughtless boys or reckless hunters is going to be kept up until some one gets their hide full of shot. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--While on a train the other day going to Moberly, Thomas Hall of Elliott was robbed by a negro pickpocket who got his purse containing two $20 bills. Mr. Hall reported the loss to the police who later arrested the negro. The purse and one of the bills was recovered. The negro is in jail. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Miss Bertha Ware entertained a number of her friends Friday evening, Nov 17, it being her 16th birthday. Refreshments were served and at 10 o'clock all departed wishing Miss Bertha many more such happy birthdays. Those present: Sallie and Opal Magruder, Annie Mae Amick, Annie May Harris, Annie Pitney, Winnie Dennis, Fanchion Griggs, Ruth Buckley, Ozelma Pitney, Susie and Lilly Kirby, Pearl Forsythe, Nellie Blakely, Julia Edwards Mary Wilkinson, Dora Tucker, Linsey Ware, Walter Blakely, Fred Noel, Otis Jackson, Guy Dennis, Kirk Pitney, Carl and David Sharp, Chas. Harris, Chas. Kirby, Omar Edwards, Henry Wesby, Marvin Dennis, Alvin, Otto, Herman and Fritzie Dorman, Otto Huston, Orville and Earl Williams, Eugene Williams, Pat Cullen, Clay Williams, Willard Grapes, Wilber Ware, Sid Fisher, Harold Bradley, Lee Morton, Notley Magruder, Jas. Robb, Martin Robb, Glen Dennis, Lacy Witherspoon, Bryan Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pitney and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris and family and Mrs. Ann Dennis. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Mrs. T. A. Reed, while preparing dinner last Sunday, caught her foot in the carpet as she was crossing the room and fell, breaking her right arm just above the wrist. Less than a year ago she fell at the skating rink and broke the arm in almost the same place, and one day last summer had both hips thrown out of place when she was caught between two automobiles at the ball park. She has had more than her share of accidents, and the NEWS joins her many friends in the hope that the one of Sunday will be her last. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--N. A. Lyle, who moved to Pine Bluff, Wyo., a year or so ago, was here last week, the guest of his brother, T. E. Lyle, and family of south of town. He is not at all pleased with the West and will return to Missouri. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Born, on the 21st, to Ira Kirby and wife, a son. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Born, on the 20th, to Thos. Tucker and wife, a son. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Frank Pazzoti orders the News sent to him in McIntyre, Pa. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Mr. Jas. Jackson and Miss Emily Wells of near Burton were united in marriage Saturday, the 18th. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Mrs. C. V. Hightower left Wednesday night for Oklahoma in response to a message that her mother was seriously ill and not expected to live. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--John Osborne, aged 58, residing near Mt. Airy, died on the 20th of cancer of the face, from which he had suffered for several years. He is survived by his wife, five sons and one daughter. Interment was made at Roanoke. Friday, 24 Nov 1916--Hiram Cole of Hardin, Mo., a student in Central College, Fayette, died at a hospital in Mexico last week from injuries sustained in a football game. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 17 Nov 1916--Will Lloyd, son of Lee Lloyd of this place, who was recently quite painfully hurt in a mine at Bidwell, Ia., having his left ankle broken among other injuries sustained, writes the homefolks that he is doing nicely and that he will soon be able to be out. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--Hunters will do well to keep their eyes on the list of posted farms in the NEWS, as it is growing every week. W. A. Hitt was in Saturday and said hunters almost took possession of his farm the day before, but took the hint on approaching the house when Mrs. Hitt asked them in they were coming in the yard. Mrs. B. F. Kirby added Mr. Kirby's name to the list Tuesday, saying hunters the day before had killed some of her best turkeys. It is such antics as them that cause the farmer to object to hunting on their farms, and no one came blame them. If you don't want to get into trouble, ask permission to hunt. It will be granted, nine times out of ten. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--Lon Coleman had his right hand quite painfully mashed while at work at the Walton mine Wednesday and will be off duty for several days. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--Cooper White of Fayette who is at work here with a gang of linemen rebuilding the plant of the Bell Telephone Co, fell from the top of a tall pole, which broke with him, Wednesday, and was quite painfully injured, having several teeth knocked out and his right wrist sprained. He fell about twenty feet. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--Walter Morris Dinwiddie, prosecuting attorney of Boone county, and Miss Margaret Elizabeth Carter, and Herley Smith Dalley and Nellie Mae Carter were married at the home of the brides' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Carter, "Amerhurst," on the Ashland Gravel Road, Nov. 8. The brides are sisters. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Madison A. Hart--Sturgeon Leader. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--W. P. Nevins of southwest of town was a caller at the NEWS office Wednesday and told us to add his to the list of posted farms, and to do it quick. He was swearing vengeance on all hunters caught on his place from this date henceforth, saying he would prosecute any and all such and that he would kill every dog found on the place. The chief cause of Mr. Nevins' ire was the fact that dogs belonging to hunters who visited his place the day before had killed several of his best turkeys, easily worth $3 each. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--HAD FINGERS BLOWN OFF--Romie, 13-year-old son of T. J. Cooper and wife, had his left hand badly mangled by the explosion of a dynamite cap at the electric light plant about 7 o'clock Wednesday morning. Not knowing what the cap was when he picked it up he began to examine it, and to see what would happen stuck a lighted match into it. The explosion that followed could be heard for several blocks. The thumb, index and middle finger were badly mangled, the latter being blown entirely off. Frightened almost the death, Romie ran all the way home, when a doctor was hastily summoned. The thumb had to be amputated at the first joint and the index finger just below the first joint. That the injuries were not more serious is surprising, as the concussion was so great that the skin on Romie's stomach and abdomen was broken in several places. Wednesday afternoon Morris, Mr. Cooper's youngest son, was injured sufficiently to need the services of a physician, but his injury was only a slight one, we are glad to state. While playing he ran into a taunt wire with such force that he was thrown back against the sharp edge of a board and his scalp cut to the bone for an inch or two. Several stitches were required to close the wound. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED--Wednesday, Nov 15, being Isham Powell's 73rd birthday, Mrs. Powell and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Powell, surprised him with a big dinner to which they had invited a number of his friends. Mr. Powell was given the surprise of his life when he returned to the house from the corn field where he spent the morning gathering corn, and found the house full of his friends and a dinner fit for a king awaiting him. It is needless to add that all enjoyed the dinner as well as the day. Those present: Jas. Terrill and wife, J. W. Bottoms and mother, Eula Burke and son, Asa Ragsdale and three children, Miss Ann Eliza Ragsdale, Joel Owen and wife, Mrs. C. R. Moore, Mrs. C. b. Moore and son, Joel Rucker, B. C. Wilson and wife and son, Miss Miller Fielding, Mrs. Willard Owen, Mrs. T. D. Hern, Joshua Morris, Pete Gruber, wife and son, Mrs. Ollie Moffit and Mrs. Hiram Land. Friday, 17 Nov 1916--ZACH W. HAMILTON DEAD--Zach W. Hamilton, one of the county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home three miles east of town at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 1916, following an illness of only a few days, the chief cause of his demise being the infirmities of age. He was 81 years old and had resided in this county, and in the vicinity of where he died, practically all of his life. He was one of the county's best citizens and had the love and respect of all who knew him. He is survived by four sons, Albert, Bert, James and John, all of this county. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday by Rev. D. B. Clifton of Huntsville, and the large assemblage of sorrowing friends, despite the bitter cold, spoke eloquently of the esteem in which "Uncle" Zach was held. Interment was made in the Hamilton family cemetery by the side of his wife who died some twenty years or more ago. Friday, 17 Nov, 1916--Claude Stevenson returned to Wisconsin last Friday where he has a good position in a wire rope factory. He was accompanied by John Cooper. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(Kathy's notes: this issue was almost entirely taken up with the Presidential election of Woodrow Wilson. very little personal news was written.) Friday, 10 Nov 1916--It was reported here Tuesday that Newman Harris, the 20 year old son of Mr. Jerome Harris of the Burton vicinity, was kicked by a mule Monday night and badly injured. Young Harris' nose, it was said, was kicked completely off, and a part of his upper lip. His condition is said to be very serious--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 10 Nov 1916--The NEWS owes David and Carl Sharp an apology for having stated last week that they would return to Kansas City in the spring to complete their course in an automobile school, for each graduated from the school with exceptionally high grades and have diplomas to that effect. They expect to take up repair work next year. Friday, 10 Nov 1916--J. W. Stigall, one of the county's prominent and highly esteemed citizens, died at his home in Cairo on the 8th. He is survived by his wife and six children. He was 71 years old. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 3 Nov 1916--JUDGE SARTAIN DEAD--Ex-County Judge Henry C. Sartain died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Phelps, six miles west of Fayette Monday, October 23. He was 73 years of age. He was a member of the county court from 1906 to 1908. Judge Sartain is survived by three sons and two daughters, Jno. Sartain of Randolph county, Jas. and Ernest Sartain of Howard county and Hunter Sartain of California, and Mrs. Fred Phelps of Howard county. The funeral was held at the residence Tuesday afternoon by the Masons and Odd Fellows. Eld. J. R. Gallemore preached the funeral--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--We printed bills this week for Emmett Barron who will sell a lot of personal property at the old Pierce farm just east of town on Wednesday, the 8th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Barron will move to town. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Joe Burton left last week for Kansas City to take a special course in embalming, preparatory to examination by the state board. He was accompanied by Mrs. Burton and will be gone about three weeks. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Friends and relatives with well filled baskets gathered at the home of Sarah E. Muncell Oct. 19, 1816, to celebrate her 77th birthday. She was very much surprised and was just ready to go and spend the day with her daughter. Two big tables were needed to hold the good things to eat. After noon a happy social hour was spent with Granny. Scripture reading was followed by her favorite song "Home, Sweet Home" and a circle prayer, with the dear mother in the center, was repeated by all. Many who had their dinners all prepared were kept away by the rain. Granny Muncell and daughter, Mrs. M. Murray, and daughter, Mrs. Arthur Bagby, and son, Fay, represented four generations. Others present: Miss Cecil Alsop, mmes. John, Edgar and W. F. Fullington, Mrs. W. H. Wright and Carlos Muncell. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Born, on Oct 27, to Thos. Burton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Mrs. A. G. Atkins is visiting relatives in Howard county. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Mrs. Ben Hitt of Fayette was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Tyre Burton, Saturday. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Thos. Tongate and wife of St. Louis were the guests of the latter's parents, Robert Williams and wife, and other relatives during the week. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Arthur Roberts, while at work at the Walton mine Saturday had his right wrist dislocated. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Mrs. Paul Strain and little son of Mexico, who have been visiting the formers parents, John Crawford and wife, left last week for Chicago to join Mr. Strain, who has located there. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--James A. Dougherty this week bought the Leonard Ancil property in the west part of town for $360. The sale was made through W. F. Jones. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--John Peters of Taylorville, Ill, son of Harry Peters, and an old Higbee boy, was here yesterday on his way to Kansas City to enter an automobile repair school. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--C. W. Daggs, who has been located at Gary, Ind, since May, is at home for a visit with the home folks. He reports Chas. Terrill and Earl and Paul Murphy, who are also at Gary, as prospering and pleased with their work. He says that so far as he can judge, the sentiment at Gary is very much in Wilson's favor. Friday, 3 Nov 1916--Edgar Giles will sell a big lot of personal property at the J. L. Ware farm southwest of town on the 11th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Giles will likely go to Montana and enter a homestead near those of Will Kelso and Albert Solberg. The latter have been in the west for several years and are delighted with the country and are prospering. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Thos. Atkins, well known here, has opened a watch and clock repair shop at Fayette, and has for a sign the wooden clock spoken of in the News a week or so ago, and which was made in 1492. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Born, on the 20th, to Frank Heathman and wife, a daughter. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Born, on the 17th, to Asa Robb and wife, a son. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Born, on the 17th, to Wm. Baker and wife, a son. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Floyd Moore this week purchased Asa Durnil's pool hall and now has charge of same. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Saturday was divorce day in circuit court at Moberly, seven decrees being granted. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Mrs. Will L. Cave and son, Edmund, left yesterday for Kansas City, to join Mr. Cave, who has located there. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--David Rees, in a scuffle with his brother, William, Sunday for possession of an air rifle which was thought to be empty, was shot in the palm of his left hand, the bullet completely burying itself. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--S. W. Pitney returned last week from Liberty where he spent several days with his son, Leonard, who is attending William Jewel College. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Ben Williams, more familiarly known to Higbee folks as "Banty," on his way home to Taylorville, Ill., from Quincy, where he had been for several days attending a meeting of the state federation of labor, was a guest of old Higbee friends Sunday. He is the same genial "Banty" as of yore but has long since cut out baseball, not having played since he was a member of the famous Higbee Blues, some eleven years ago. He was very enthusiastic over Wilson's chances of election, and says that unless all signs fail Illinois will go democratic by a big majority. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--Mrs. D. L. Barron returned Tuesday from Canton, Okla., where she spent several weeks with her brother, J. W. Maxfield, whom she had not seen for thirty-two years. Friday, 27 Oct 1916--GILES-GRIFFITH--Mr. Thos. Giles and Mrs. Mary Griffith, two of Higbee's most highly esteemed elderly people, were united in marriage on Saturday evening, October 21, 1916, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Griffith, Rev. J. J. Copeland, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 20 Oct 1916--JURY FINDS FOR THE PLAINTIFF--The jury in the case of Mrs. Ruby Caldwell-Burton against L. A. Williams and wife this afternoon returned a verdict in which they awarded the plaintiff damages in the amount of $500. Mrs. Burton had sued for damages aggregating $3,000, alleging that the plaintiffs had slandered her. The suit grew out of the claim by Mr. and Mrs. Williams that they had lost $11, which they thought had been stolen from them. Mrs. Burton, at that time Miss Caldwell, had been visiting her sister, who resided at the Williams home. It is claimed that the Williams' thought Miss Caldwell knew something of the disappearance of the money and they caused her to be called to Chief of Police Hinton's office. Mrs. Burton strenuously denied that she was responsible for the disappearance of the money and no warrant was issued. Shortly after she brought suit for damages charging that the defendants had slandered her, in that they charged her with taking $11. During the trail of the case this week, the attorneys for the defendant attempted to prove that their clients had not said Mrs. Burton took the money. Attorneys Hunter & Chamier represented the plaintiff, while attorneys Whitecotton & Wight represented the defendants. The case was argued this morning after a large number of witnesses had been examined. During his argument Attorney Whitecotton attempted to refute the testimony given by Chief of Police Hinton. Then the case was given to the jury and the verdict awarding the plaintiff judgment in the amount of $300 was returned. The case attracted no little interest owing to the prominence of the plaintiff and the defendants--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--The case of the city vs. Ed Hawkins, charged with carrying concealed weapons and of disturbing the peace, which was set for trial in Judge Magruder's court Saturday, was settled without coming to trial, the city dismissing the charge of carrying concealed weapons, and Mr. Hawkins pleading guilty to disturbing the peace, but only on the advice of his attorney, J. W. Wight. The trouble arose, it will be remembered, over Rich Griffith's dog having bitten one of Mr. Hawkin's children two weeks ago, following which Mr. Hawkins armed himself with a big pistol and stepped across the street to put the dog out of business or have Mr. Griffith do it. An argument followed, of course, and Griffith had a warrant sworn out as above stated. W. P. Cave, who represented the city, when he saw that the charge of carrying concealed weapons couldn't be made to stick for the reason that all of his witnesses would have to swear that they saw the gun, he dismissed the charge. Mr. Hawkins say he is confident he could have beaten the other charge also, but considered $7, the amount of the fine and costs, the cheapest way out of it. The dog, we understand, has been killed. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--Three cheers for Harry Dinwiddie, who last week embarked in the dairy business, and who we understand, has so far been unable to supply the demand for milk and butter. At present he has but ten cows, all jerseys and Holsteins, but will add to his herd as the demand justifies. We have always contended that a small dairy, properly managed, would pay big dividends, and as there is always such a great demand here for milk and butter, we have long wondered why someone didn't go into the business. No section of Missouri is better adapted to the dairy business than is this particular section, and if our farmers would turn their attention in that direction they could make dollars where they now make cents. Farmers in less favored parts of the country are growing rich in the business and those around here can do it, too, if they will only make the effort. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--JAS W. HOLTZCLAW DEAD--Jas. W. Holtzclaw, one of Howard county's most highly respected citizens, died at his home south of town on Friday, October 13, 1915, following a short illness. Mr. Holtzclaw was born in Franklin county in 1842, and moved with his parents to Boone county about 60 years ago, and later to Howard where he had since resided. As boy and man the senior editor of the NEWS had known Mr. Holtzclaw for 60 years, and we can certify to the fact that we never knew a better one. he was the very soul of honor and as honest as daylight, as all who knew him can testify. He was deeply religious, and had been a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian church for forty-four years. He was a great student of the Bible and had read that sacred book completely through twenty-three times. He is survived by one son, Thomas, three grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Eld. G. C. Tomlinson at New Hope, where interment was made. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--E. H. Andrews told the Advertiser this week that he expects to open a swell automobile show room soon. The room will be carpeted and otherwise tastily furnished and furnished for automobile purposes. Mr. Andrews has coming a pretty enclosed Studebaker six car for display and he will soon have a line of Chevrolet cars here, the agency for which he recently acquired.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--John B. Merrill went to Higbee today to be untied in marriage with Mrs. Martha E. Carver of that town. They will return to Moberly at an early date to make their home. They have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy married life. Mrs. Carver is the bridegroom's sister-in-law, her first husband having been Mr. Merrill's first wife's brother.--Moberly Democrat, Oct 16. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--James Daggs and son have bought the Brundege saw mill in the east part of town. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--NEW MANAGER FOR MURPHY'S GARAGE--C. V. Hightower, who has been employed at Murphy's garage for the past year, is now the manager of the institution, taking the place of Will Cave, who resigned Saturday and left Monday for Kansas City where he will follow automobile repairing. Mr. Murphy couldn't have found a better man than Mr. Hightower had he looked the country over for a month, for he is a mechanic of the first water and a most pleasant and agreeable gentleman besides. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--WM PERKINS DEAD--Wm. Perkins, on the Howard county's old and highly respected citizens, died at his home south of town on Sunday, Oct 15, 1916, following a protracted illness, aged 76 years. He is survived by four sons, Noah, George, James and Joseph, all of near Higbee, and one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Webb of Iowa. Interment was made at New Hope. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--Kelly McCune of near Clark was a Higbee visitor Tuesday and found time to drop in and renew his faith in the NEWS. With two of his brothers he is conducting a coal mine west of Clark and reports all the business they can handle, and then some. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--T. H. Walton received a letter the first of the week from his son, Thos. H., Jr., who is a student in the University at Columbia, to the effect that he had been accepted as a member of the University Bank, an honor greatly coveted by all students who can toot a horn. That his acceptance is something to be proud of is attested by the fact that he was one of seven or eight chosen from twenty or more cornet players. The NEWS joins "Junior's" many friends in hearty congratulations. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 13 Oct 1916--MRS. HAIRSTON MARRIED--Mrs. Ida Hairston, wife of the late John R. Hairston, and Chas. R. Brown were married at Marshal Tuesday in an automobile by the pastor of the Methodist church at Marshall. According to reports they left immediately for Kansas City where they will spend their honeymoon. It is said that they will reside on Mr. Brown's farm in Howard county. The wedding is the culmination of a series of interesting events of the past year. Mrs. Benetta Brown was granted a divorce from C. R. Brown by the September term of court and a suit of $10,000 against Mrs. Hairston charging alienation of affections was dismissed early in the term of court by the plaintiff, Mrs. Bennetta Brown--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--WM. D. SMITH KILLED--The following taken from the Springfield, (Ill.) News-Record, gives the particulars of the killing of Wm. D. Smith, formerly of this place, who was killed in an automobile accident on the 2nd, mention of which was made in our last issue: William D. Smith of 716 North Grand avenue, west, was killed, and John D. Pool and Jas. A. McAdams, very seriously injured at Auburn this morning when the automobile in which they were riding was struck by a Chicago & Alton switch train. The machine was dragged under the train and crushed as if it were an egg shell. The three men were caught under the wreckage, beneath the train, and all were badly crushed. Smith was a Springfield mail carrier, while the other two were clerks at the post office. As soon as Smith's lifeless body, and the two injured men could be taken from under the train, they were placed on a special Chicago & Alton coach and rushed to Springfield. Both the injured men were rushed to the Springfield hospital and placed on the operating table in the hope of saving their lives. The three men left here at nine o'clock this morning on a hunting trip. They had secured a day's leave of absence from their duties at the post office and were going to hunt on the farm owned by Pool's father three miles from Auburn. The automobile was an Oldsmobile which McAdams had borrowed. It pulled into the outskirts of Auburn at 9:30. As McAdams neared the stock yards crossing, three blocks from the depot, he slacked the engine and looked for an approaching train. Seeing none, he drove but onto the track. Just then the string of cars pushed by a switch engine struck the automobile. Dr. Conlin of Chatham was immediately behind the men in his machine. He says there was a big crash, while splinters flew in every direction. He looked and saw the automobile dragged under the end of a refrigerator car, which headed the switch string, and tore into dozens of pieces. The axles and beams under the train crushed the automobile down to the earth, the refrigerator car rising slightly from the track. Then the weight of the heavy car settled on the wreckage, pressing it even farther down and crushing the life out of Smith. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--HE GOT FORD, CHICKENS AND ALL--A story comes in over the wireless to the effect that a good farmer near the Rucker neighborhood in Boone county who had been visiting his neighbor until a rather late hour, saw a Ford car parked along side the road as he returned home, and, thinking that the driver might be in trouble and needing help he sat down on the running board to wait until the driver returned. Presently someone approached the car and the good intentioned neighborly man raised up to see who it was. the chauffeur dropped about two dozen nice friers which he was carrying and bolted for the tall timber, leaving chickens, Ford and all. The car was a brand new one and had no license tag. The good neighbor has it in his possession and is now waiting for the owner to return--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--The case of the city vs. Ed. Hawkins, charged with carrying concealed weapons and disturbing the peace, which was to have come up Wednesday, will be called in Judge Magruder's court tomorrow. The case is the result of a dog belonging to Rich Griffith having bitten one of Mr. Hawkins' children, mention of which was made in our last issue. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--Mrs. C. F. Cloyd of Billings, Mont, is the guest of her parents, Rev. Notley Magruder and wife of near town. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--Born, on the 2nd, to Emmett Barron and wife, a daughter. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--John Page and wife left Wednesday for Muskogee, Okla, where they will make their future home. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--Mrs. L. T. Pattrick, who was recently thrown from her buggy and severely hurt, is improving nicely. 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. He was married in 1860 to Miss Melissa Johnson, and to them seven children were given, all of whom survive, viz: Mrs. Susie Ryan, Albuquerque, N. M.; Mrs. Adam Ham, Slater; Mrs. Hiram Land, Mrs. J. B. Adams, Joseph and Frank Lessly of this place, and Mrs. G. B. Baker, Mena, Ark He is also survived by two brothers, W. A., of Honeywell, Kan., and Miller, of St. Louis, and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Six, Santa Anna, Cal., and Mmes. Sallie and Nathaniel Robb of southwest of town, as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. While very quiet and unassuming, he was a gentleman of admirable qualities of heart and mind, and there was nothing of the hypocrite about him. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father, and his friendship was of the kind that made itself felt when friendship was most needed. Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly, who knew and loved the deceased as a father, the large crowd showing the esteem in which he was held by those who knew him best. Interment was made in the Burton cemetery, in sight, almost, of the farm on which he lived for almost eighty years. The News joins other friends in condolence to the bereaved. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--Mrs. W. L. Patterson and children of De Queen, are the guests of the former's parents, John Goin and wife. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--Morris, the 8-year-old son of Herbert Morris and wife, fell while at play Tuesday and broke his right arm just below the elbow. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--Arthur Dougherty, while hauling logs Wednesday, was struck on the forehead with a piece of timber and a gash two inches long was cut over his right eye. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--Harold, the little son of Tyre Burton and wife, was quite painfully bitten on the face Monday by a collie dog, belonging to Mrs. Burton's father, Benn Hitt, of near Fayette, where Mrs. Burton was visiting. The dog, while it would fight to the death for Mr. Hitt's 9 year-old-son, and apparently liked children of about the same age, had a violent dislike for younger children, and attacked Harold without any warning, and but the presence of Mr. Hitt would have killed the child. The dog, perhaps the most valuable stock in Howard county, will be killed as soon as it can be ascertained whether or not it is affected with rabies. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--The Kocayahdan Camp Fire Girls have reorganized for the year 1916-17, electing the following officers: Alberta Andrews, president; Vera Rankin, vice president; Lucile Race, secretary; Nadine Waddle, treasurer. The girls have accomplished one good work the past year, all attained the rank of Wood Gatherer, and by the close of this year most of them will have attained the rank of Fire Maker--Georgia Middleton, Guardian. Friday, 13 Oct 1916--In many of the business and personal letters we have received in the past two weeks anxious inquiry has been made as to the condition of W. D. Welch. To all such friends we extend our sincere thanks for their kindly interest, and are pleased to inform them that he is gradually improving. There has been quite an improvement in the condition of his limb since his return home, although he still walks with a great deal of difficulty. His left arm is still useless but shows an occasional symptom of improvement. The arm, physicians say, will be the last of the affected side to recover, and that improvement will gradually extend from the shoulder to the fingers, and that the complete use of the latter may never fully return. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Ernest Roberts, the Moberly young man; who shot and seriously wounded his mother last week, has been indicted by the grand jury, charged with assault with intent to kill, and is now in jail at Huntsville in default of bail. He will be tried at the December term of court. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--At the regular meeting of the city council Monday night the regular routine business was transacted. T. B. Magruder was appointed police judge to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. C. Elgin, who recently moved to Rocheport. John Duffield was the only other applicant. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--D. S. Hare and sister, Mrs. Lizzie Rees, were called to Springfield, Ill, Tuesday by the death of their nephew, Wm. D. Smith, who was killed in an automobile accident the day before. Mr. Smith, who was 23 years old, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Smith formerly of this place, and was born in Higbee, moving to Springfield with his parents about twenty years ago. He was a graduate of the Springfield high school and had been employed in the Springfield post office for the past four years. In company with two friends and fellow employees, Jas. McAdams and John Pool, he was on his way to the farm of the latter's father for a day's hunting. When crossing the C. &. A. track at Auburn their car was backed into by a freight and ground to pieces, Smith and McAdams being dragged and rolled under the train for a hundred feet . Smith was instantly killed, while McAdams, who was lying under the train near him, received serious injuries, but from which he will likely recover. Pool, who was in the rear seat of the car, was thrown sixty feet, but was not fatally hurt. We will give full particulars of the accident next week. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Major Thomas Rimer of Edina, known only to our older citizens, was a Higbee visitor Tuesday and was a pleasant caller at THE NEWS office. Mr. Rimer, who is in his 88th year, and who ,up to some five or six years ago farmed as actively as he ever did, had been to Sedalia to the state fair, and spent last week with relatives in Howard, coming to Higbee Monday and spending the night at the home of his niece, Mrs. H. L. Thompson of near town. the next morning he walked to town rather than wait an hour or so until Mr. Thompson could bring him in his car. the walk of something like two miles didn't seem to tire him in the least, and he moved about town as spry as any man of sixty. He returned to Edina the next day after a visit with his late wife's aunt, Mrs. Martha Harlow, and J. J. Whitmire and wife, parents of his son-in-law, and old friends. Mr. Rimer was well known in this section some forty years or more ago, having built the M. K. & T. Railroad through this section. Despite his advanced years he keeps fully abreast of the times, taking a half dozen or more daily papers, including one from London, that he may get the war news from the land of his birth uncensored. He says Germany is certain to lose and that old England is just now getting in a position to do some effective fighting. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--A wooden clock on exhibition at the store of Dinwiddie & Burkhalter has been attracting a great deal of attention the past week. A clock more simple in construction could not possibly be imagined, as it contains but three wheels. Save a few pins and the weights, the clock is made entirely of wood. The face is a work of art, the raised numbers being perfect and of a beautiful old style design. Above the face of the clock is the carved features of Columbus, while below is the date "1492." Thos. Atkins, the owner, states that from what he can learn of the history of the clock it was made in 1492. At any rate it is perhaps the oldest clock in Missouri if not in the entire country. Despite its crude looks, it is a perfect time keeper. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--MURPHY'S FLY CONTEST ENDS--M. Murphy's fly contest ended this week. Chas. Laight being declared the winner, he having turned in 22 1/2 quarts of flies. Besides having been paid 25 cents per quart for his flies, he received the $2 cash prize. As Mr. Murphy paid 25c a quart and but 1 cents a pint where they were turned in a pint at a time, most of the boys in the contest went after the larger amount. As a result Mr. Murphy bought 59 quarts at 25 cents and 10 pints at 10 cents, which, with the $2 premium, made the campaign cost him $17.75. The only profit Mr. Murphy derived from the campaign was the advertising feature of it, but the benefit to the town is almost incalculable. For just think how many billions of others these 128 pints of flies would have been the parents of by now had they not been put out of business. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--J. W. Miller, former director of the Higbee Concert Band, who moved to Victor, Colo., about a year ago, was very painfully hurt in a mine at that place the first of the week, being struck on the head by a heavy timber, which tore most of his scalp loose. From a letter to Thos Reed and wife, with whom he boarded while here Mr. Miller states that he would have been instantly killed had the blow not been a glancing one. His many Higbee friends rejoice to know that his injuries are no worse and that he will soon be out as good as new. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--JOSEPH LESSLY SINKING--Joseph Lessly, one of Higbee's old and highly respected citizens, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, chiefly from infirmities of his 83 years, has been gradually sinking for the past week, and at the hour of going to press was just alive, and it was not thought that he could live through the night. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--David Comstock of south of town who has just completed a new residence, gave a dance in honor of the event Wednesday night. Neighbors and friends to the number of 75 were present and all enjoyed the occasion immensely, and none more so than several who are rapidly approaching three score and ten. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--The residence of Chas. Burgin of southeast of town was destroyed by fire at noon Thursday, together with all of its contents, the fire being caused by a defective flue. Mr. Burgin carried but $500 insurance, which will not begin to cover his loss. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--John Murdy went to Moberly the first of the week and enlisted in Uncle Sam's coast artillery. He left Wednesday for St. Louis to join his company, and thinks he will be sent to Honolulu. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Mrs. Tony Cruse left Saturday for Starksville, Colo., to join Mr. Cruse who has located there. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Thos. Hackward and wife left Tuesday for Colorado where they will make their future home. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Born, on the 4th, to Morris Moore and wife, a son. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Miss Naomi Robb has secured a position as nurse at the state infirmary at Fulton. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Born, on the Sep 30, to Will Ware and wife, a son. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Born, on Sept 29, to Finis Williams and wife, a son. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Roy Coons and wife of Montgomery City are the guests of the latter's parents, T. J. Cooper and wife. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--W. C. Pitney, who is studying for the ministry, left last week for Liberty where he will attend William Jewell College. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Miss Alberta Andrews has enrolled as a music student at Howard-Payne college. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Mrs. A. R. Angel of Clinton, Ia., is the guest of her parents, Thos. Towels and wife. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--George Lowes, who had his tonsils and some adenoids removed last week, is able to be in school again. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--The residence of Luther Warford of south of town was struck by lightning Thursday of last week, but was not seriously damaged. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Arthur Roberts, son of "Sandy" Roberts, was quite painfully shot Wednesday by his younger brother, Aaron, while out squirrel hunting with Thos. Longdon, Jr, and a half dozen other boys of about the same age. On a squirrel running into a hole in a tree, Arthur climbed the tree and with a stick stirred the squirrel out, and as soon as it appeared "Blooey!" went Aaron's gun, the latter evidently not having anything on his mind but the squirrel. The full charge of shot, No. 6 in size, struck Arthur in the left arm and hand, apparently not a one of them missing him. Two stuck him in the left side, but one of which penetrated to any considerable depth. That he was not instantly killed is attributed to the fact that his body was protected by the trunk of the tree. Though greatly shocked and scared he held on until young Longdon climbed the tree and assisted him to the ground. He was able to walk to town when a doctor was called and dressed his wounds. None of the shot were removed. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--The four-year-old son of Ed Hawkins and wife was quite severely bitten about the head and face last Saturday by a dog belonging to Rich Griffith, but has since been doing nicely and no permanent injury is likely to result. Mr. Hawkins, we learn, armed himself with a revolver and stepped across the street to shoot the dog or to have Mr. Griffith do it. We presume that words passed between them, or that one or both of them lost their temper, for Mr. Griffith had a warrant sworn out for Mr. Hawkins, charging him with carrying concealed weapons. The case was to have come up Wednesday but as the attorneys could not be present it was put off until Wednesday of next week. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Mrs. C. T. Giles, who left here something over a year ago for Victor, Colo, and with little hope that she would ever see Higbee again, arrived Wednesday, the very picture of robust health, for a short visit with relatives and friends. She will visit her daughter, Miss Hazel, in St. Louis before returning. She informs us that when she reached Colorado she weighed but 75 pounds, and was considered so near dead from tuberculosis that not a doctor would take her case all considering it a hopeless one. She refused to give up and began to drink goat's milk and live out in the open, sleeping under the pines with a blanket for a bed and without a pillow, with the result that she began to gain strength and weight until she weighs 120 and is beginning to fear that she will get too fat! She sleeps out of doors in the winter as well as summer, sleeping on a blanket in the snow. She says her recovery is looked upon by physicians, all of whom gave her but a few weeks to live, as little short of miraculous. The only unpleasant feature about her visit back to Higbee is having to sleep in the house, which all but stifles her. She says she never knew how to appreciate the NEWS until she got so far from the old town and that its arrival almost causes riot in the family, so eager is each one to peruse it. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--NEW POULTRY HOUSE IN TOWN--Having come to stay, we are in the market and will pay the highest cash market price for poultry, eggs, hides, furs, feathers, wool, roots and all kinds of junk. Will assure you a square deal. We are located opposite the Randolph Hotel--North Missouri Produce Co. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--Julius Miller a citizen of Moberly since 1872, died at his home in that city on the 2nd, aged 73 years. He was born in Germany and came to Saline county with his parents at the age of 15. He amassed a considerable fortune in the liquor business, from which he retired about 20 years ago. In 1906 he was elected judge of the county court, and in the same year organized the Moberly Trust Co., of which he was president for four years, when failing health compelled him to retire from active business. Friday, 6 Oct 1916--LONG-WHITE--A. Guy Long, of Fayette, and Miss Opal White, of Clark, came to Moberly late yesterday afternoon and applied for a marriage license. After the license was issued they were married in the Circuit clerk's office by Judge Everett Hamilton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brice White. She is a favorite with all her friends, and is well known here, where she has frequently visited. Mr. Long comes from one of the best families in Howard county. He and his bride will make their home in Fayette--Moberly Monitor--Sep 29. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi folks, This is my grandfather and grandmother, J. Vinson and Clara Acuff Adams. His father was Jacob V. (Jake) Adams and his mother was Sarah Eunice Bradley Adams. Jake was the only child of John T. and E. Elizabeth Brockman Adams. I know a lot about the Brockman and Bradley families but would sure like to find relatives on the Adams line. John T. Adams was the son of Vinson and Sarah Fidler Adams of Fayette KY, he had siblings, James, William and Martha. Both brothers also married Brockman women. Sarah was the daughter of William Fidler and that is about all I know for sure. nancy > Friday, 23 Oct 1914--J. VINSON ADAMS MARRIED--The following from the Pueblo, > Colo., Star-Journal of October 11th, will be of special interest to readers > of THE NEWS, > Mr. Adams being an old Higbee boy

Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Mrs. Andrew Roberts, of Moberly, was shot at her home in that city Wednesday night by her son, Ernest, who was drunk. Roberts had been arrested in the afternoon for intoxication, and was released from jail on the promise of his mother that she would take him home and would pay his fine the next day. On reaching home Roberts flew into a rage when his mother asked him why he was drinking and to promise her he would quit, and threatening to kill her ran into another room for a revolver. Fearing that he would carry out his threat Mrs. Roberts ran from the house, and was shot in the back by the son as she was going down the steps of the porch. He fired another shot after she had fallen, which struck her in the arm. He then rushed up to the prostrate body of his mother, intending to shoot her again, but was informed by his wife, who had witnessed the shooting, that she was dead, whereupon the young couple packed their suitcases and left. While the police were searching the city for the couple Mrs. Roberts was taken to a hospital. Her condition is considered serious. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--H. Scott Welch returned Saturday night from San Francisco, where he went after his brother, Dan, making the trip in six days, the shortest possible time. The latter stood the trip remarkable well, and is slowly improving, being able to walk. His left arm is still useless from paralysis, but is showing signs of improvement. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--D. H. BRUNDEGE--David Hampton Brundege, who died at the home of his son, James, at Eureka, Mo., on Sept. 15, 1916, was the son of John and Sarah Brundege, and was born March 16, 1837, on a farm near Burton, Howard county, Mo. the house in which he was born was a log hut, chinked and pointed with mud. Here he lived until 5 years of age, when his parents moved to the Warren Naylor farm. When he was 9 years of age the family moved to Boone county, locating on the old Jimmy Davis farm in bourbon township. They lived there but one year, when they moved to the Dr. J. M. Nye farm near Perche church in 1849, and here they spent the remainder of their lives, and the son lived with them to comfort their declining years. When 17 years old David Brundege united with the Christian church, and at 20 was married to Margaret Frances Johnson, the 16-year-old daughter of Bartlett and Rachael Johnson, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. John McCune, who had baptized each of them. And the blessings asked for them by this good man were sent. Theirs was a happy life. Eight children, five sons and three daughters, came to their home, and , as if some special mercy from Heaven, they were allowed to see this family of boys and girls grow up and marry and make prosperous, happy lives for themselves--all but one, a little girl, who was taken from the home nest when 5 years old--but in the good lives of the other stalwart sons and daughters they found comfort for the child they could not keep. David Brundege was a kindly man, and it was only his family and dearest friends who heard of the intimate things of his life. At the beginning of the civil war he eagerly answered the call to arms, and with high hopes for the South, which was so dear to him, he marched away to fight for the cause he believed to be right. At the close of the war he took the oath of allegiance, and from that time on his good name and his family were his chief concern. It would be difficult to express the value of a life like this, begun in those pioneer days when toil and hardships and bitter struggles were the common lot, and continuing through all the long years of his life to experience the ups and downs that must come to all. The man who comes to the last few miles down the hill and can see his life behind him with never a shadow to mar its even beauty is the man whose success is counted the greatest. Life is made of so many things--(poem)--And to face life bravely and meet its problems nobly is the greatest good any man can do. Mr. Brundege lived by t his rule, and the most sustaining thing his children will have in their own latter years will be the good name and spotless life that their father left to them. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--SILAS D. PROCTOR--Silas D. Proctor, who died at his ho me near Higbee on August 24, 1916, was born near Burton, Mo., on August 17, 1850, where he spent the greater part of his young life. On January 29, 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Permealeann Comstock, to which union seven children were born. Mr. Proctor was beloved by all who knew him, and was a good neighbor, a loving husband and a kind and indulgent father to his children and grandchildren. In August, 1905, he united with the Methodist church, and lived a Christian life until the time of his death, and had often made the remark that he was not afraid to die. He is survived by his wife and five children, viz: John Proctor, Kansas City; Mrs. Ada McKenzie, Huntsville; Ed Proctor, Gage, Okla., and George and Joe Proctor of Higbee. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Fred Leeds, who has been working at Jones' Restaurant for several months, enlisted in the army last week, and is now located at Jefferson Barracks. He had made several previous attempts to join the army, but lost out on account of being under-weight. He has the best wishes of a host of Higbee friends, all of whom hope that he will get to see all of this wonderful country and never have to do any fighting. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--M. Murphy, Higbee, Mo.--Our fly contest will close October 1, 1916, and the winner of the contest will be announced in next week's issue of The NEWS. Standing this week: Chas. Laight 21 1/2 qts.; Kenneth Williams, 13 1/2 qts; Eugene Kirby, 4 qts.; henry Webb, 3 qts; Adolphus Jenkins, 1 1/2 qts; Morris Cooper 5 1/2 qts; Junior Reese 5 1/2 qts; Harvey Griggs, 4 qts; Howard Mobley, 3 1/2 qts. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Born, on the 20th, to G. H. Dougherty and wife, a daughter. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Born, on the 20th, to Morris Major and wife a son. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Born, on the 16th, to Lee Wright and wife a son. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--A. L. Cave went to Kansas City the first of the week where he has secured a position in a big automobile repair shop. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Mrs. D. L. Barron and Mrs. Dan Harris left Saturday for a visit with their brother, John Maxfield, of Eagle City, Okla. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Thos. Walton, Jr., and Miss Clayton Smith, two of Higbee's most studious young people, left last week for Columbia, where they will attend the State University the coming year. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Born, on the 20th, to Mose Stevenson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Mrs. Ed Hall of Slater was the guest of her parents, David Davis and wife, during the week. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Mrs. Thos. Tongate of Slater was the guest of her parents, Robb Williams and wife, during the week. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Luke Sharp and wife and daughter, Miss Ethel, attended the Home Coming at Moberly Thursday. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Miss Mabel Edwards last week enrolled as a student in the music department of Howard-Payne College, Fayette. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--David and Carl Sharp left last week for Kansas City where they will take a course in automobile repairing and building in one of the city's best schools. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--John Turner, one of Higbee's most reliable colored citizens, who has been suffering from paralysis for some time, went to St. Louis the first of the week for treatment. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--John Little and Jas. Rankin who, with Gordon Rankin, recently bought some Kansas oil stock through Salisbury parties, have been receiving congratulations since the receipt of a message Sunday from Gordon Rankin stating that oil had been struck in the first well put down. We understand that the company has leases on about 500 acres where the well was put down. Here's hoping that every prospect hole will prove a gusher and that the boys will soon be rolling in wealth. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Prosecuting attorney Jerry M. Jeffries of Moberly and Miss Ethel Hamley of Slater, were married at the home of the bride one day last week. The NEWS joins Mr. Jeffries' many Higbee friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--W. R. Richards, who moved from south of town to Oregon about three years ago, died suddenly at his home in Baring on the 11th, of heart disease. Mr. Richards was about 70 years of age, and is survived by his widow and one son. He was a brother of the late Bronson Richards. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--ST. LOUIS CARDINALS SIGN HIGBEE PLAYERS--"Scout" E. J. Herr, of the St. Louis Cardinals, has signed pitcher Everett, short stop, J. R. Jenkins, third baseman Reed, and outfielder Ed. Gruber of the Higbee Blues; also pitcher "Lefty" Lancaster of Mexico becomes a member of that club. These players will be farmed out to good class C and D Clubs and will be constantly watched by Cardinal scouts, and if they show signs of major league baseball, will be brought back to St. Louis for Manager Huggins to try out. Here's hoping that they all make good. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--Jack Little is wearing large patches of courtplaster on his nose, chin and throat as a result of taking a header Tuesday evening through the wind shield of a Ford driven by Mose Stevenson. In company with the latter, A. B. Guerin and Geo. McGill, Jr., he was on his way to Moberly, when the lights on the car gave out. Mose decreased his speed after hanging a coal oil lantern on the front of the car, and while driving at about twelve miles an hour was blinded by the lights of an approaching car driven by Dr. G. M. Nichols, and in turning out to give the latter as much room as possible the car ran into a culvert and came to such a sudden stop that Mr. Little was thrown through the wind shield. Mr. Guerin was thrown against the front seat and had his right arm slightly hurt. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--JAMES E RUCKER DEAD--James E. Rucker, long recognized as one of Randolph county's most progressive farmers, as well as one of its most high minded, kind hearted and charitable citizens, died at his home just north of town at 9 o'clock Sunday night, Sept. 24, 1916, following an illness of several weeks. Deceased was a son of Capt. Minor Rucker, a valiant soldier of the War of 1812, who moved to Missouri from Virginia in 1833, locating in what was then Howard, but is now Randolph county, entering and buying 1900 acres of land where Randolph Springs are. It was on this farm that James Edwin Rucker was born, Oct 3, 1839, and where he grew to manhood. Being of a studious turn of mind, he was given a thorough education, graduating with high honors from Mt. Pleasant College in 1860 under the guidance of William R. Rothwell. In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah C. Smith, daughter of Joel Smith, one of the county's prominent farmers and capitalists. They were blessed with a family of eight children, all of whom, with the mother, survive, viz: J. Walker, Mrs. Wm. Higginbotham, Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mrs. Wm. McGlothlin, Mrs. W. F. Spotts, Joel S., Mrs. W. L. Cave and Mrs. W. D. Burke. Mr. Rucker had been a citizen of Moniteau township for almost fifty years, having resided continuously on the farm where he died since 1874. The township nor the county never contained a broader minded or more tender hearted man, nor one more willing to give of his time and means in the aid of any worthy cause or to relieve those in distress. He united with the Baptist church in 1884 under the preaching of the Rev. S. Y. Pitts, and had been an active officer in the church since its organization in 1886. Funeral services were conducted at the church Tuesday afternoon by his former pastor, the Rev. L. M. White, assisted by Eld. E. Y. Keiter. Interment was made in the city cemetery, the Masonic fraternity, of which deceased had long been an honored member, having charge of the services. In the death of this good man the county as well as his family has suffered an irreparable loss, and the sympathy of all goes out to the bereft. Friday, 29 Sep 1916--KILLED BY LIGHTNING--Sarah Louise Snyder, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snyder, of East Howard, was killed by a bolt of lightning Wednesday afternoon of last week. Little Louise and her mother were in the barn lot near the house when the fatal stroke came. The child was killed instantly and the mother was badly stunned by the stroke. A mule was killed a short distance on one side of the child and a horse on the other. The little girl was holding to a chain that was attached to her dog, but the dog was not injured. the lightning struck a corn crusher near the child, and it appeared that the bolt of lightning spread out from the crusher in different directions, with the results above mentioned.--Armstrong Herald. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Dr. Herbert Atkins and wife of Pratt, Kansas, on their way to Illinois to visit Mrs. Atkins' relatives, were Higbee visitors Tuesday. They expect to be back in about ten days for a visit with Dr. Atkins people. They are making the trip in their car. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--HIGBEE BOY CONTINUES TO CLIMB--The above is an excellent likeness of J. H. Pattrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, who has been attending school in Washington, D. C., for the past year, and who continues to mount the ladder of success, not through pull or favoritism, but because of merit and hustle. We clip the following in regard to Mr. Pattrick from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat of the 10th: "Washington, Sept 10--J. H. Pattrick, University of Missouri, has been added to the long list of educators which the Middle Western universities have been furnishing to the Eastern colleges and higher institutions of learning for more than two decades past. Dr. Pattrick, with C. Richard Weinberger, Washington and Lee University, have been engaged for the faculty of the Army and Navy college preparatory departments of the Washington Y. M. C. A. There are also representatives of the University of Illinois in the faculty. Pattrick comes with a particularly strong educational experience, graduating from the school of education of the University of Missouri, he was retained as a teacher of civics and economics in the University High School." Friday, 15 Sep 1916--IN MEMORY OF MRS. SUSAN DENNIS--Death has entered another home and claimed one whose place can never be filled. She died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anna Dennis, Sept 2. 1916. Was born in the county in which she died on Aug. 6, 1841. Joined the Baptist church at Friendship in 1865 and had since lived a Christian life. Aunt Susan was married to Wm. Robb in 1860. To this union two children were given, Joel and Charles Robb, both of whom survive. The father and husband died in 1864. Then in 1868 she was married to Wm. Dennis. To this union three children were given, Thomas, Nathaniel and James. Only one of this family survives, the father and husband dying in 1875; James died about 20 years ago leaving her in great trouble; he was her baby boy. Thomas died about three years ago. She had been an invalid for a little over a year and had been quite a sufferer and would oft time say she did not see what she was kept here for and was ready to go, and would always be answered, "for some purpose. Our Master knows best." Her funeral was conducted at Ararat Sept 3, 1916, by Revs. N. B. Green and N. Magruder. She leaves to mourn her departure 3 half-brothers, Robert, James and John Jackson, and two sisters, Emma and May Kirby, and three sons, 20 grand-children and 24 great-grand children. She was a kind mother and a good neighbor, was always ready to lend a helping hand in the time of need. Age sits with decent grace upon her visage, And worthily becomes her silver locks; She bore the marks of many years well spent, Of virtue, truth well tried, and wise experience. A NEIGHBOR Friday, 15 Sep 1916--MRS. BLANCHE BOTTS MARRIED--Mrs. Blanche Botts, formerly of this place, but who has been making her home at Excelsior Springs for the past year or two, was married in Moberly on the 9th to William B. Grant, a prominent citizen and real estate man of Excelsior Springs, Rev. B. L. Smith, pastor of the Christian church, performing the ceremony. The bride's host of Higbee friends join The NEWS in best wishes. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Samuel Riley of Yates and O. S. Pitney spent Thursday and Friday of last week at Huntsville attending the 17th annual reunion of the 9th Missouri Cavalry. The years have thinned the ranks very materially, but 24 being present. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--R. W. Compton and wife, John Goin and wife and Geo McGill, Jr, and family and several others whose names we failed to learn, went to St. Louis on the Alton excursion last Friday. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Joseph Lessly, Sr., who has been seriously ill for the past ten days, was no better yesterday, we are sorry to state. 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. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--G. R. Bagby will sell a small lot of personal property at the Jas. Hess farm north of town today. He will leave in a few days for Raymond, Minn., where he will locate. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--James Young returned Saturday from a trip of several weeks to Colorado. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Mrs. W. F. Lay left last week to attend the marriage of her son, Bennett, at Detroit, Mich. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Ernest Brook and wife of north of town are the proud parents of a daughter, born on the 9th. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Thos. Warford and wife of Madison were the guests of Higbee relatives and friends Sunday. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Mrs. G. B. Baker of Mena, Ark., was called here the latter part of last week by the serious illness of her father, Joseph Lessly. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Dr. Frank McCormick of St. Joseph, a specialist, was called here Tuesday to see his cousin, Mrs. C. M. Perry, and Mr. Perry, both of whom have been very sick for the past five weeks. He made the same diagnosis as had their family physician and found them doing as well as could be expected, and stated that their ailments would simply have to run their course, but that they should be up and around in two or three weeks. Dr. McCormick, who was accompanied by his wife, returned home that night. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--NO PAPER NEXT WEEK--As H. Scott Welch will leave in a few days for San Francisco to bring his brother, Dan, home, there will be no issue of the NEWS next week and perhaps none the week following, as it will take at least ten days to make the trip. Mr. Welch, who was injured on July 16 in a fall, has since been in the Santa Fe hospital in San Francisco suffering from complete paralysis of the left side, and is slowly recovering from a trephine operation in which a portion of the skull as large as a man's hand was lifted off his right brain. While he is recovering from the paralysis it is leaving so gradually that improvement is hardly perceptible, his left arm and leg being useless. He writes that he is able to travel and is anxious to get home but that he can not make it alone. If any of our readers are disposed to complain at our having to shut up shop for two weeks, kindly put yourself in our place and remember that we have been on the job, day and night, almost, for thirty years and have never had the time nor opportunity to get much farther from the office than the average kid can throw a rock. In the event we don't get run in, run over or lost, we hope to be back on the job harder than ever for our first issue is October. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--Mrs. Wayland Patterson spent the latter part of the week in Moberly with her sister, Mrs. E. E. Hapsam, who is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--LAY-COVER--In Detroit, Mich, Thursday afternoon at 4 o' clock Sept 7, 1916, a happy little wedding party assembled at the home of Mr. P. B. Cover, 207 1/2 Fairview Ave., to witness the marriage vows of Bennett J. Lay and Mary Pearl, eldest daughter of Mr. Cover. Miss Laura Mink, Dayton, O., and John H. Pattrick, Washington, D. C., were their attendants. Only the most intimate friends and relatives were present to listen to the impressive double ring ceremony used by their pastor, Rev. Tanner, of Central Christian church, Detroit. The bride wore her pretty going away suit and carried a lovely bouquet of pink roses, Miss Mink, red ones, both presented by the groom. The rooms were sweet and fragrant from bloom and palms. Immediately after congratulations and good-byes the happy couple went on board the lake steamer "City of Detroit" for Buffalo enroute to Niagara Falls to spend part of their honeymoon. Mr. Lay is well and favorably known here, being reared on a farm near town, and graduating from the agricultural department of our state university, and is now employed as landscape gardener for the Chalmers Automobile Co., Detroit, and is well worthy of the pretty, winsome little lady he has won. She is fitted in every way to adorn and make happy the home of her husband as she has so nobly done for her father since the death of her mother four years ago, and so deserving of the pet name, "the Pearl of great price," given her by her Sunday-school girls, and to whom she was so dear. The good wishes of those assembled were shown by the lovely presents given them. Those from a distance present besides the attendants: Mrs. Hazel Washler, Ohio, only sister of the bride; Mrs. W. F. Lay, mother of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Higbee, Mo. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--BROOKE-KELSO--Miss Cora May Kelso and Mrs. George Raymond Brooke, of Higbee were united in marriage last Monday afternoon at the Manse, Rev. S. F. Wilson, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Brooke arrived here Sunday and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Tongate. Mr. Brooke returned to Higbee Monday night and Mrs. Brooke remained a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Tongate--Slater Rustler. Mr. Brook denied last week that the wedding had taken place, but says that he did so for the reason that they did not want it to become known until their return from Slater the first of the week. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 15 Sep 1916--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton entertained at their home Sunday, Sept 10, it being Mr. Hamilton's 67th birthday, and an elegant dinner was served. Those present: Will Hamilton and wife, Renick; Alex Cleeton and wife, Moberly; O. W. Fowler and wife, Clark; Thos. Spurling and family, Higbee; Will Cleeton, Mrs. Aubrey Humphrey and children, Robert Hulett and wife, Mrs. Thos Cooper, Dr. G. M. Nichols. Friday, 22 Sep 1916--No Paper Issued. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 8 Sep 1916--JOEL H. YATES DEAD--Joel H. Yates, one of the best men Randolph county ever knew, died at his home near Yates on Sunday, Sept 3, 1916, following an illness of less than a week. A peculiar circumstance in connection with his death was that it occurred in the same house in which he was born and on his birthday, he having been born Sept 3, 1840. Mr. Yates was married to Miss Alice Kilbuck on December 18, 1879. She survives him as do four of the five children born to them, viz: Mrs. J. Jacobs, Moberly; Miss Annie and Boswell, who live at home, and Lascillis, of Centralia. He is also survived by one grandchild, several nieces and nephews, and three sisters--Mrs. Ann Dysart, Mrs. J. R. Williams and Mrs. Alice Tuggle, all of Yates. Since early manhood he had lived a consecrated Christian life, having joined Old Higbee Christian church when about 20 years of age. He was quiet, unassuming and inoffensive, but at the same time strong and firm in his convictions of the right, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. In his death the family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss. His rather sudden summons was made all the harder for his loved one to bear from the fact that they and his friends had planned to surprise him with a big birthday dinner on the third. Interment was made on the old home place where he had spent his life, the funeral services, in accordance with a request made by him several years ago, consisting of a scriptural reading and a prayer by his lifetime friend, S. W. Creson. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--R. D. EMBREE DEAD--R. D. Embree, a former well known citizen of this vicinity, died at his home in Artesia, N.M., on Monday, Sept 3, 1916, following a long illness, rheumatism being the direct cause of his death. Mr. Embree was about 56 years old and was the son of the late Wm. Embree of near this place, and was recognized as one of the best and most substantial men this community ever turned out. He is survived by his wife, a daughter of Mrs. Mary Burton of this place, and three children, two boys and one girl. On the receipt of a message stating that he was not expected to live, Mrs. Embree's sister, Mrs. Walter Shifflet of Moberly, accompanied by Mr. Embree's daughter, who had been going to school in Moberly, left at once for Artesia, arriving a few hours after Mr. Embree had passed away. Interment was made at Artisia. Mr. Embree had many warm and sincere friends in and around old Higbee who heard of his death with the deepest regret and who join the NEWS in warmest sympathy to his loved ones. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Mrs. C. W. Williams and mother, Mrs. W. W. Day, are visiting relatives in Lexington. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--A NARROW ESCAPE--Carl Davis, son-in-law of J. H. Bagby, had a very narrow escape from death Thursday evening of last week, while working around a hay baler on the farm of Jas. Baker of east of town. With Mr. Bagby and Mr. Baker he had been at work repairing the engine and was standing close to one of the drive wheels when the engine was started up on a test, and when it had attained its maximum speed, a key in the drive wheel shaft caught in the side pocket of a pair of new overalls Mr. Davis was wearing, and in an instant he was being whirled around with the wheel, which was revolving at the rate of 450 revolutions per minute. Mr. Bagby, who was standing within two feet of him at the time but with his back turned, on hearing him cry "Oh, Mr. Bagby!" made a grab for him, and succeeded in pulling him from the wheel, but how he managed to do it he will never know, as Mr. Davis was stripped of his overalls and underclothing, which were wound about the shaft, and had nothing on but his shoes when released. He had lost consciousness, but soon recovered, when it was found that he had sustained no injury other than several bad bruises. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Ira Harriman and Dewey Goin left last week for Illinois where they have secured work. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Mrs. John Harriman and children left last week for Illinois to join Mr. Harriman. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Mrs. Robert Summers of Salisbury was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, and other relatives during the week. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--W. D. WELCH IMPROVING--A letter from W. D. Welch, under date of the 1st states that he was that day about to take a short walk about the hospital with the aid of a cane, but that he is as yet too weak to sit up very long at a time. His left arm is still practically useless from the paralysis, though he is able to use it occasionally, indicating that the paralysis is gradually leaving him. It is not known when he can start for home, but it will likely be many weeks yet. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--R. R. Walton and wife and Mrs. Wm. Walton and Mrs. Fred Ongley went to Fayette Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martha Jackson, grandmother of Mrs. R. R. Walton, who died at her home in that place on the day before, aged 89. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--James Dodd, and sister, Miss Willie of Clifton Hill were the guests of their sister, Mrs. John Key, of near town, Thursday and Friday of last week. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--J. A. Douglas was caught under a fall of rock in the White & Buckler mine near Rucker Wednesday of last week and was pretty badly bruised. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Riley Land has been wearing a skinned up face since Thursday of last week, received in a way he is not anxious to have repeated. He had been working about the barn lot and in slamming a gate shut got a hard lick on the shins, from which he turned sick and fainted. When he came to a few minutes later he found himself surrounded by hogs, some of which were rooting him around, and one of which had tried to bite a chunk out of his forehead. He made a record run for the house, when it was found that he was worse scared than hurt. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Through an oversight last week we failed to mention the burning of the barn of S. E. Robb of near town at about 4 o'clock Monday morning. A big lot of hay and other feed, together with a buggy, harness, etc., was also destroyed. Mr. Robb carried insurance, but not enough to cover the loss by half. The origins of the fire is a mystery. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--J. C. Elgin and sister, Miss Lucy, left Sunday for Rocheport where the former will make his home with a sister, Mrs. Alexander. After a visit of a week or two Miss Lucy will go to Marshall where she will make her home with her sister, Mrs. Mattie Sphar. Joe and Miss Lucy were among Higbee's oldest residents, if not the oldest, and had resided here continuously for almost forty years, and their adieu to the old town and old friends was perhaps the most trying thing of their lives. The NEWS joins other friends in the wish that their few remaining days will be filled with happiness and contentment. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Jas. A. Walker, one of Higbee's colored boys who has made good, was here from Chicago last week, the guest of his parents, Uncle Fred Walker and wife. He has a good position with a big candy company, which he has held for the past four years. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--John Andrews of Parsons, Kas., who has been quite sick at the home of his brother, B. F., in this place for several days, was some better yesterday. Mr. Andrews attended the G. A. R. meeting at Kansas City last week and stopped off here for a visit when he was taken sick. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--John Barns, aged 86 years, died at his home near Harrisburg on the 3rd. Interment was made at Mt. Pleasant. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--C. C. Whitmire, of near Edina, who was called here the latter part of last week by the illness of his parents, J. J. Whitmire and wife, returned home Sunday. He informs us that he has about got his parents in the notion of making their home with him, for the winter, at least. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--MRS. SUSAN DENNIS DEAD--Mrs. Susan Dennis, one of this vicinity's most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Thos. Dennis, southwest of town on Saturday, Sept. 2, 1916, following a short illness, aged 75 years. She was twice married, and is survived by three sons, Joel and Charles Robb and Nat Dennis. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. N. B. Green of the Baptist church, of which deceased had been a member for many years, and interment made in Old Log Chapel. The large crowd present spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. The News joins others in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Glen Noel of near this place and Miss Eulah Hardwich of Moberly were married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. A. Simmons, in that place on Saturday, Sept. 2. The News joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--William, youngest son of Thos. Osburn and wife, who it was feared was losing the sight of his right eye, was taken to St. Louis Thursday of last week by his father for examination by a specialist. The latter thought the trouble was caused by an abscess behind the eye ball and placed the child under a week's treatment when Mr. Osburn will take him back to the city. Several years ago the boy came within an ace of having his left eye put out by running a stick into it, but it is not believed that the accident has any bearing on the present trouble. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 1 Sep 1916--BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION--Sunday, Aug 25th, was a very enjoyable day for Mr. Jeff Dougherty, the occasion being his 52nd birthday. About one hundred of his relatives and friends came to surprise him, but he was wise and knew of their coming and had everything in readiness for the day. About noon the many well filled baskets were opened and spread on the tables out on the shady lawn and everyone did justice to the splendid dinner. The afternoon was spent pleasantly by all in visiting with relatives, renewing friendships and making acquaintances. Late in the afternoon his many friends departed, leaving Mr. Dougherty feeling younger instead of older, and wishing that some of his future birthdays might be celebrated similarly. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--J. C. and Miss Lucy Elgin have decided to break up housekeeping, and make their home with their relatives in Howard and Saline counties. They will offer al their household and kitchen furniture at auction to the highest bidder at their residence at 2 o'clock p.m. tomorrow. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Born, on August 30, to Asa Durnil and wife, a daughter. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Geo. Terrill, who has been at home for several weeks, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Pauline Terrill, will leave tonight to resume his duties in the navy yard at Brooklyn, the threatened railroad strike having hastened his departure a day or so. He informs us that he will endeavor to get a transfer to the naval training station in Chicago or the recruiting office at Kansas City in order to be nearer home. Mr. Terrill has been in the navy eight years, and in that time has seen the greater part of the world. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Bernice Roberts had his right hand pretty badly mashed Wednesday while at work at the Walton mine. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Geo. Walton and wife, accompanied by Mrs. Medley Burton, R. R. Walton and Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, took their little daughter, Dorothy Rose, to Kansas City Friday of last week to have a nickel, which she had swallowed a day or two before, and which had lodged in the stomach entrance, removed, the doctors here and at Moberly not having the proper instruments. The coin was removed without any trouble, and the party returned on the night train, happier than they had been in a long time. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--BLACKSMITHING--I do all kinds of blacksmithing and repairing and guarantee all work in every respect. All accounts must be settled every 30 days, otherwise interest at 8 per cent will be charged on accounts running for a longer time. EARL ROBERTS, Burton. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Several wholesale thefts of chickens have been reported in the county of late, and we learn that all farmers in the vicinity of Higbee with any considerable number of chickens are laying in wait for the thieves with guns loaded to the muzzle. Here's hoping that they give them both barrels if the opportunity presents itself. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Wm. Ryland of near Sturgeon was here Sunday to see his mother, Mrs. J. J. Whitmire, who is quite sick. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Mrs. A. B. Guerin, who left a week or so ago, accompanied by her daughter, to spend the winter with her parents in Los Angeles, Cal., stood the hard trip remarkably well, so Mr. Guerin informs us, and has fallen in love with California to such an extent that she wants Mr. Guerin to sell out as soon as possible to locate out there. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--C. C. Miles orders his address changed from Kirksville to Macon, to which place he has moved. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Mrs. Mary Pilkington left Wednesday for Taylorville, Ill, where she will likely make her future home. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Mrs. Mary Boyce of Hannibal is the guest of her parents, J. J. Whitmire and wife. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Margaret, the little 4-year-old daughter of Chas. C. Hon and wife, astonished her parents greatly a few weeks ago on replying, when they asked her how she liked Sunday school, from which she had just returned, "I don't care very much for Christianity!" Friday, 1 Sep 1916--W. D. WELCH IMPROVING--W. D. Welch, who has been in a San Francisco hospital since July 16, suffering from paralysis of the left side, is slowly improving. In a letter dated August 26th, he says: "I am feeling better and improving right along, tho' slowly. My face is "plump" and "oval" again and I can whistle "Casey Jones" pretty good. A short time back I could not even whistle. Today the nurse helped me to get up. I took a few steps to a rocking chair in which I sat for about an hour when I became so tired and weak I had to be put back in bed. Having lain in bed so long I am naturally weak, but Dr. Morton told me to get up and sit in a chair a little each day which would benefit me a great deal. Tomorrow I intend to walk a few steps before sitting down which I believe will do me good. This morning when I awoke I felt like stretching. I put my right arm over my head to stretch. My left arm felt willing to come up too, so I raised it also. So you see I am improving." Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Ruth, the 3-year-old daughter of Will Richards and wife, a regular little chatterbox and a great favorite, got off an expression the other night while being prepared for bed from which Mrs. Richards has not yet fully recovered. She had spent some time in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. M. Perry, who is quite sick, and had heard Mr. Perry's mother ask Henry Powell, her son-in-law, to take her out for a ride in his auto, as she was almost worn out. Henry was too busy to make the drive and when he left Mrs. Perry remarked to Ruth, ""Ruth, he was just too rotten lazy to take us." Ruth was evidently greatly disappointed and the subject was still on her mind when being dressed for bed, as she remarked, "Mamma, he was too damned lazy to take us." As Mrs. Richards was totally ignorant of Mrs. Perry's request she had to have Ruth explain, but she has not yet figured out how the child came to change the adjectives. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Omar Andrews and wife and Elmer Newman spent the latter part of last week in Kansas City, making the trip in Mr. Andrews' car. They were accompanied home by Misses Leona and Anna Andrews, who will spend a week or so with relatives and friends. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--A SHAWVER DEAD--A. Shawver, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the Yates vicinity, died at his home near that place on Wednesday, August 30, following a protracted illness. He was 70 years old and is survived by two brothers and one sister. Interment was made yesterday at Ebenezer. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--THE CHICKENS CAME HOME--Chicken thieves visited the farm of John Miller of northwest of town Thursday night of last week and made away with 88 or Mrs. Miller's very best chickens, all young pullets which she had decided to keep to furnish her winter supply of eggs. As soon as he heard of the loss, Joe B. Jones, a brother of Mrs. Miller, notified Marshal Williams and Constable Bagby that he would pay a reward of $50 for the arrest of the thieves, and they immediately got busy, phoning to all the poultry dealers in this section. The thieves evidently got wind of the inquiries, for the chickens were returned to the Miller farm Sunday night. Friday, 1 Sep 1916--Miss Hazel Giles, who removed with her parents to Victor, Colo., something over a year ago, arrived Monday for a visit with Higbee relatives. She will leave in a week or so for St. Louis to enter a training school for nurses, having decided to follow the profession of nursing. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 25 Aug 1916--GAZES ON WIFE'S BODY WEEKLY FOR 25 YEARS--Every week for twenty-five years Park Conrad, 80 years old, of Greenfield, Ill, has visited the vault wherein his wife is buried in a hermetically sealed casket and looks upon her face for half an hour. Residents of the town comment frequently upon Conrad's devotion to his wife's memory. At the time of Mrs. Conrad's death, twenty-five years ago, her husband had the body placed in a casket with a glass front. Conrad makes his trip to the cemetery every Sunday morning in all sorts of weather. He remains thirty minutes gazing at the face of his wife. He has arranged that his body will be placed in the tomb alongside that of his wife.--St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--HUNTSVILLE BOY HONORED--A paper from Pennsylvania states that Homer Jenkins, one of the best and most talented musicians of the state, takes a very prominent part in the musical program at Edgewood Park, in Shamokin, Pa., this summer. Last evening he played as trombone soloist and was one of the best of company. Edgewood Park is one of the most beautiful in Pennsylvania. Homes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Green Jenkins of this city, and he has long been noted for his fine talent in music. We are proud to say that he was born and raised in old Huntsville--Huntsville Times. 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 time the friends and relatives met and mourned with the sorrowing family. but as they gazed at the little waxen figure so peaceful in death they could almost know God's reason for calling her home--the angels were her fit associates. In heaven she will be waiting to welcome her loved ones home. That will be her mission, and it is hoped the bereaved ones may be guided by her pure innocence. May they find comfort in God's word, which teaches that if His people will but trust in Him all will be well and some day they shall all be reunited in heaven. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--(Kathy's notes: The Higbee Blues beat Centralia 1-0.) Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Mrs. Wm. Fulton left Saturday night for Sprata, Minn, to join Mr. Fulton, who has located at that place. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--SILAS PROCTOR DEAD--Silas Proctor, one of this community's well known and highly respected citizens, was found dead in bed at his home west of town yesterday morning, having died some time during the night, presumably from heart failure. Mrs. Proctor was away from home at the time on a visit to relatives in Moberly, his death being discovered by neighbors who had occasion to visit the home. Receiving no response to their knocks, they looked through a window and saw Mr. Proctor still in bed. Knowing that something was wrong, they forced the door and found him dead. Mr. Proctor was 66 years old and is survived by his widow and five children, who have the sympathy of all. At the hour of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made. 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 reliable young man, and commands the respect of all who know him. The bride is the daughter of Geo. Orton and wife of near town, and is a most winsome young lady and popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The News joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Everett Chesser, who recently had his right leg amputated following an accident at mine No. 11, went to Kansas City Saturday to have an artificial limb fitted. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Mollie. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--J. W. OSBURN DEAD--J. W. Osburn, aged 65 years, died at his home just south of town on Friday, Aug 18, 1916, after an illness of several months of cancer of the stomach. He is survived by his widow, to whom he was married on December 16, 1881. He left no kin, his nearest relative being Jas. A. Wilcox, a brother-in-law, of this place. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Eld. Wm. Kelso, and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--The contract for the new school house at Yates was let this week to Heflin & Holman of Huntsville. The building is to be of brick and stucco, will contain three rooms and full basement and have modern lighting, ventilation and heat, and will cost, not including furniture, $5,000, which means that Yates is to have one of the prettiest and most up to date school buildings in this sections. Work will begin as soon as the material can be placed on the ground. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Mr. H. E. McNown of Brunswick and Miss Ethel Williams of Albia, Ia., were married at the court house in Huntsville on the 21st by T. D. Williams of this place. They will reside in Brunswick. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--B. F. Kirby and family drove to Salisbury in their car and spent Sunday with T. A. Comstock and family, Mr. Comstock accompanying them home for a short visit. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--NEW UNDERTAKING PARLOR--Clarence L. Feland has rented the second floor of the Duncan building, formerly occupied by L. Heying, and will open an undertaking establishment and will carry a full stock of caskets and burial goods in general. He informs us that he will likely put in a complete furniture stock later. Mr. Feland who has been in the business for several years, but not actively since the burning of his furniture store a year or so ago, is too well known to the people of this community to need any introduction at our hands. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--AT THE AIRDOME--Messrs. Rankin & Solberg will have extra attractions at the Airdome tonight and tomorrow night. Tonight pictures of Higbee babies will be thrown on the screen and one of the number will be given a diamond ring, the patrons of the Airdome deciding the winner by vote. A voting coupon will be attached to each admission ticket and the picture of each baby will be numbered, the crowd voting for the baby by number. Snapshot pictures of Higbee people will also be shown. On Saturday night in addition to one of the strongest 6-reel features yet shown this season, slide pictures of the Willard-Moran fight in New York last March will be shown, as well as pictures taken at the Walton mine showing many local people at work underground. This feature will no doubt prove very interesting, as it will be on the order of a sight seeing trip underground. (Kathy's notes: If there is anyone who knows what might have happened to these photo's or where they might now be, please post the list and let us all know.) Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Born, on the 23rd, to Ed Sweeney and wife, a son. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Twin girls were born on the 16th to Roy Freeman and wife. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Uncle Tip Mobley of south of town and Will Cave had a few words Saturday, which led to the former striking the latter in the face with his fist. Mr. Mobley plead guilty to disturbing the peace before Police Judge Elgin, his fine and costs amounting to $7. Mr. Cave, who, it is said, did not even defend himself, plead not guilty and the charge against him was later dismissed. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--John A. Holtzclaw, who was very painfully hurt in the Walton mine ten days ago, is improving, we are glad to state, but it will likely be several weeks before he is able to work. The accident came very near costing Mr. Holtzclaw his life and that it didn't, was almost a miracle. He was on his way to the hoisting shaft when he was overtaken in a very narrow place in the entry by a driver with a trip of cars. Mr. Holtzclaw tried to flag the driver by using his lamp and by yelling to him to stop, but he was neither seen nor heard, and was run over by one or more cars after having been knocked down and trampled by the mule. The cars passed over his hips and his legs below the knees, but fortunately no bones were broken. The worst injury sustained by Mr. Holtzclaw was in the back in the region of his kidneys, where he was trampled by the mule. He was hurried home in an automobile and it was at first thought his injuries might prove fatal, as he was suffering to such an extent that he had to lie down in the yard a half hour before he could be taken into the house. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Mrs. Nora Silk, formerly of this place, died at her home in Moberly on the 17th, after a protracted illness. She was 65 years old. Interment was made at Old Log Chapel southwest of town. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--The celebration at Fayette last week of Howard county's 100th birthday, was a great success, drawing the largest crowd ever seen in the town, the attendance on Thursday being placed as high as 20,000. Fully half the states in the Union, it is said, were represented. Friday, 25 Aug 1916--Berthel, the 10-year-old son of Thos. Osburn, met with a very painful accident Tuesday evening and he was extremely lucky in escaping being killed. He was playing around the wagon band stand, the heavy tongue of which was elevated at an angle of about 45 degrees, being held in place by a heavy wire attached to the frame. Thinking to "skin the cat," or do some other boyish prank, Berthel grabbed the tongue and attempted to swing his feet up to it, when the wire broke, causing him to land squarely on the back of his head, the tongue striking him squarely on the forehead at the same time. He was rendered unconscious and to all appearances was fatally hurt. Although he was able to walk home a short time later, he did not recover full consciousness until 4 o'clock the next morning. He has since complained greatly of his head hurting him, but was about all right yesterday and will no doubt be out in a day or so. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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, where interment was made. In the death of Mr. Sumpter his family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss, for he was a good man and true, and a gentleman in the strictest sense of the term. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--Mrs. Jonas Robb and little daughter, Nellie, are visiting relatives in New Franklin and Rocheport. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--Miss Ruth Robb returned Monday to Rocheport after a week's visit with her parents, J. R. Robb and wife. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--Mrs. John Burns and children left Wednesday for Starksville, Colo, where Mr. Burns has located. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--Harry Carter and wife of Oklahoma are the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. George Orton, and uncle, J. E. Carter, and wife. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--We have heard quite a bit of kicking of late by car owners about the roughness of the roads, and especially the streets, since recent rains. Following the next rain the roads should be given a thorough dragging. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--The many friends of Raymond Edwards, who was recently appointed to a cadetship in the Naval school at Annapolis, and who has been in a preparatory school at that place for several months, will be pleased to learn that he passed a satisfactory examination and will enter the academy next month. The NEWS joins other friends in the hope that he will take to the navy like a duck to water and that in the years to come he may plow the seven seas as an admiral on one of Uncle Sam's dreadnoughts. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--On stepping into the Northern Central Coal office Monday to see Jas. W. Marshall, the company's efficient auditor, he apologized to us for what he thought might be an offensive odor given off by his hair, or what was left of it, and explained by stating that he was the only one of the name who was bald and attributed the loss of his hair to dandruff, and stated that as a last desperate effort to save what hair he had left, and not in the hope of starting a new crop on his dome, he was using So and So's mange cure. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--BUCKNER-NOEL--On the evening of August 10, 1916, Mr. Clarence Buckler and Miss Roxie Noel, both of near Higbee, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. Hollis Bradley. The happy couple are very popular young people and number their friends by their acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warner buckler and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Noel. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--THE CITY LOST ITS CASE--The case of the city against Clarence Feland, arrested on the charge of conducting an undertaking business without a license as required by the city ordinances, came up for trial before Police Judge Elgin, Monday, and resulted in Mr. Feland's acquittal, the jury finding in his favor in a very short time. The city was represented by its attorney W. P. Cave, and Mr. Feland by F. E. Murrell, who contended that his client was not guilty for the reason that the city had no right to pass any such ordinance, stating that it was beyond the power of a city of fourth class to tax any business or profession not specifically mentioned in the statutes. He quoted decisions to uphold his contention, one being the case of a plumber at Fulton, Mo., arrested for conducting a plumbing business without a license as provided by the city ordinances. He won out in the higher courts on the contentions of his attorneys that the business of plumbing was not specifically mentioned in the statutes as one that could be taxed. The city, we learn, will appeal the case, and no matter what the decision of the circuit court, the case will be taken to the court of appeals. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--George Terrill, who left Higbee some five or six years ago and who later enlisted in the navy, arrived Monday for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Pauline Terrill. He is located in the navy yard at New York, where he has been stationed for some time, and from his general appearance working for Uncle Sam agrees with him. Like all others who have been away from the old town for any length of time, he found many surprising changes on his return. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--Mrs. Chas. Ketchum left Wednesday of last week for Colorado Springs to join her husband who has decided to locate there. His many friends will be pleased to learn that his health has greatly improved since he went to Colorado two months ago. Friday, 18 August 1916--The Blues went to Columbia Sunday where they cleaned up on the Highbrows 9 to 7. The feature of the game was the pitching of Everett, although the score does not show it, and a home run by John Harriman. That is, it ought to have been a home-run, as Red knocked the ball clean over the fence and half way to Centralia, but was completely winded when he reached third and fell on the bag almost exhausted. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--A. G. Snow a Moberly car repairer, was instantly killed in the shops there Tuesday, a car under which he was working falling on him when a jack slipped. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--ORDER OF PUBLICATION--Zannie Bell, Plaintiff, vs. Alfonzo Bell, 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 securing a divorce on the statutory grounds of the defendant having been convicted of a felony and being now a convict in the state penitentiary of the state of Iowa, 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, Mo, in the county of Randolph and state of Missouri, on the 9th day of October, 1916, when and where you may appear and defend such action; otherwise plaintiff's petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. Aubrey R. Marshall, Clerk of the Circuit Court. By Monte Mangus, D. C. Friday, 18 Aug 1916--(Kathy's notes: This obituary was originally printed in the 4 Aug 1916 issue, but there appear to be some changes, primarily the addition of two living siblings, so I will extract it again.) OBITUARY--Mary E. Swetnam, daughter of Sidney S. and Susan Swetnam, was born in Randolph county, Missouri, 25 Apr 1833. There was a large family of children, of which only two survive her: J. H. Swetnam, Middle Grove, Mo, and Mrs. Susan J. Merrell, Dallas, Texas. While yet a small child her parents moved to Adair county, near the present site of Kirksville. Here she grew into womanhood and was married to David Alexander, April 13, 1854. Three sons and one daughter were born to this union, the daughter, Susan H. Brooks, of Fall River, Kan., being the only survivor. At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr. Alexander enlisted in the Confederate army and was killed in the battle of Corinth October 4, 1862. She lived a widow until February 13, 1868, when she was married to Francis Hairl. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union. Two sons and one daughter survive: A. L. Hairl, Higbee, Mo.; G. W. Hairl, Chesea, Okla., and Mrs. J. T. Seelye, Pueblo, Colo. Later on the family moved to Randolph county, on a farm near Higbee, Mo., at which place Mr. Hairl died June 20, 1880. December 18, 1884, the family left for Clark county, Kan., where for several years they endured the hardships of the Kansas pioneer. Several years later she moved, with her eldest son, Sidney Alexander, to Indian Territory, near Vinita, now Oklahoma. She united with the Lone Oak Christian church, near Vinita, and was baptized September 19, 1897. In 1903, during the last illness of her son, Sidney, she moved back to Randolph county, Mo., but during the past six years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Susan H. Brooks of Fall River, Kansas. Here she died July 20, 1916, after a lingering illness, aged 83 years, 2 months and 25 days. During her long life she saw the western country transformed from a wilderness and desert into a civilized community, and saw populous cities spring up and grow in uninhabited spots. During her life she belonged to the army of pioneers "who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens." Pastor J. R. Roberts of Eureka, formerly pastor of the Christian church at Fall River, conducted the funeral at the home July 22, 1916, and after a never-to-be-forgotten sermon the body was laid to rest in the McBrown cemetery. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Miss Hazel Snoddy, a prominent young lady of Armstrong, died in Woodland hospital, Moberly, Tuesday, following an operation for appendicitis. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--John Cook, probably Higbee's most industrious and hard working colored citizen, informs us that the foundation for the new M. E. Church was completed a week or so ago, and that funds are needed for the building, work on which he hopes can begin soon. Since the burning of the old church three or four years ago, John has never given up the idea of rebuilding, and has been working incessantly with that end in view, and about the only help he has received has been from his wife, they being about the only members of the church left here. Any amount you may see fit to give, no matter how small, will be most highly appreciated. Contributions can be left at either bank. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--H. E. Pattrick, who was reported quite sick the first of the week, is able to be up and about again. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--ADVERTISEMENT--M. Murphy, Higbee, Mo--Our Fly Contest. Don't forget the flies! Traps, 12c; swatter 8c. Contest Standing: Charles Laight 9 1/2 quarts: Kenneth Williams, 8 qts; Eugene Kirby, 3 1/2 quarts; Henry Webb, 3 qts; Morris Cooper 1 pt.; Junior Reese 1 pt.; Adolphus Jenkins, 1 pt. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Born, on the 5th, to Geo. N. Mize and wife, a son. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--T. A. Sumpter had a good buggy destroyed here Saturday, his team becoming frightened and kicking it to pieces. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Tony Cruse, who left last week for Wyoming intending to locate, has decided that old Higbee is good enough for him, and is expected home tomorrow. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--W. R. Pattrick and wife left Thursday for Washington, D. C. , for a month's visit with their son, J. H. Pattrick, who has been attending a law school there for the past year. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Emerson Dawson, of Ft. Dodge, Ia., on his way home from Chicago, was the guest of Higbee relatives a few hours yesterday. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--(Kathy's notes: The Higbee Blues lost to Boonville 11-9.) Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Joe W. Burton informs us that we were very much in error last week when we stated that Clarence Feland had been arrested on the charge of conducting an undertaking business without a license upon the complaint of G. C. Walker of the firm of Oldaker & Walker. Mr. Burton states that he caused the arrest, Mr. Feland having refused to take out a license as required by the city ordinances, and that he did nothing more than his official duty, considering that all should pay or none. The case was to have been called Monday but was postponed, on account of the city's attorney, W. P. Cave, being unable to be present, until Monday of next week. Mr. Feland is very confident that he will be able to beat the case. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Miss Esther Robb returned home Monday from Rocheport where she spent the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Pearson. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Ruth, who will spend a few days with her parents. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Dr. G. M. Nichols went to Hannibal the first of the week to see his daughter, Mrs. John Minor. He informs us that Mr. Minor and wife will leave the latter part of this week for New Mexico, where they will make their home. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--W. D. WELCH'S CONDITION--The latest news from W. D. Welch, who has been in the Santa Fe hospital, San Francisco, Cal., since July 16, suffering from paralysis, the result of a fall, was a dispatch received Wednesday noon stating that he had been operated on the day before and that he was doing well. A dispatch received Saturday from Tyre Dinwiddie, who is the Navy and located at San Francisco, stated that he had been to see Mr. Welch the day before and found him improving and in good spirits, but that an operation would be necessary. He also stated that he was receiving the best of attention and was under the care of one of the best surgeons in the city. A message to the surgeon Wednesday asking that he wire at once should improvement not continue remains unanswered, and we take it that no news is good news. In a letter to the home folks, dated the 2nd, Mr. Welch stated that he would leave for home as soon as he was able to travel. A dispatch dated the 10th and received at 3 p.m. yesterday from N. H. Morrison of Los Angeles, general manager of the Santa Fe on the Coast, said: "W. D. Welch was operated on Tuesday. His condition now improving. Paralysis gradually leaving." Friday 11 Aug 1916--John Turner, one of Higbee's best and most highly respected colored citizens, was stricken with paralysis one day last week and has since been in a helpless condition, his lower limbs being affected. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--(Kathy's notes: From an article about the 100th anniversary of the county of Howard, the following statement: "Original Howard County, organized Jan 13, 1816, embraced within its territory the counties of Boone, Cole, north part of Miller, Morgan, north parts of Benton and St. Clair, Henry, Johnston, Lafayette, Pettis, cooper, Moniteau, saline, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Putnam, Sullivan, Linn, Ray, Caldwell, Carroll, Livingston, Mercer, Gentry, Worth, Harrison, Daviess, Chariton, Randolph, Macon, Adair, and possibly parts of Shelby, Monroe and Audrain in Missouri; and the counties of Union, Ringold, Clarke, Decatur and Wayne and parts of Taylor, Adams, Lucas, Monroe and Appanoose in Iowa." Friday, 11 Aug 1916--The members of the Wayland family will hold their big annual reunion on the yard at the home of W. T. Wayland of New Franklin Friday, August 25. The usual big basket dinner will be served, and a pleasant day will be spent. the reunion was held in Fayette last year--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 Aug 1916--A HOWARD COUNTY TRAGEDY--Wm. Hocker, one of Howard county's prominent farmers, killed his hired man, Sam McKenzie, in the yard at his home near new Franklin about sunrise Tuesday morning following a quarrel. According to the information received through Denny Smith, coroner, who with sheriff Dollard was called to the Hocker home about 6:30 o'clock, Hocker and McKenzie had a hot quarrel earlier in the morning and when McKenzie returned from the barn where he had fed the horses, the two men began shooting. Each had a good revolver and each used it effectively. McKenzie was shot in the face and through the body. He died from an internal hemorrhage soon after the firing ceased. Mr. Hocker was shot through the hand and through the chest just above the heart. The bullet left the body under the left arm. He was also shot through the leg. The cause for the shooting is not known. Mrs. McKenzie told the coroner's jury that the tragedy followed a quarrel earlier in the morning. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie and their little daughter have lived with Mr. Hocker in the same house for several weeks. Prior to their moving to the Hocker home they lived near Fayette. McKenzie was about 40 years of age. His wife is much younger--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--OBITUARY--Mary F. Swetnam, daughter of Sidney S. and Susan Swetnam, was born in Randolph county, Missouri, 25 Apr 1833. While yet a small child her parents moved to Adair county, near the present site of Kirksville. Here she grew into womanhood and was married to David Alexander, April 13, 1854. Three sons and one daughter were born to this union, the daughter, Susan H. Brooks, of Fall River, Kan., being the only survivor. At the outbreak of the civil War Mr. Alexander enlisted in the Confederate army and was killed in the battle of Corinth October 4, 1862. She lived a widow until February 13, 1868, when she was married to Francis Hairl. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union. Two sons and one daughter survive: A. L. Hairl, Higbee, Mo.; G. w. Hairl, Chesea, Okla., and Mrs. J. T. Seelye, Pueblo, Colo. Later on the family moved to Randolph county, on a farm near Higbee, Mo., at which place Mr. Hairl died June 20, 1880. December 18, 1884, the family left for Clark county, Kan., where for several years they endured the hardships of the Kansas pioneer. Several years later she moved, with her eldest son, Sidney Alexander, to Indian Territory, near Vinita, now Oklahoma. She united with the Lone Oak Christian church, near Vinita, and was baptized September 19, 1897. In 1903, during the last illness of her son, Sidney, she moved back to Randolph county, Mo., but during the past six years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Susan H. Brooks of Fall River, Kansas. Here she died July 20, 1916, after a lingering illness, aged 83 years, 2 months and 25 days. During her long life she saw the western country transformed from a wilderness and desert into a civilized community, and saw populous cities spring up and grow in uninhabited spots. During her life she belonged to the army of pioneers "who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens." Pastor J. R. Roberts of Eureka, formerly pastor of the Christian church at Fall River, conducted the funeral at the home July 22, 1916, and after a never-to-be-forgotten sermon the body was laid to rest in the McBrown cemetery. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Born, on the 3rd, to R. B. Burckhart and wife, a daughter. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Born, on the 3rd, to R. R. Karrick and wife, a daughter. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Born, on July 31, to James L. Wheeler and wife, a daughter. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Mrs. Mose Stevenson, who has been quite sick for the past week, is slowly improving. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--A. D. Dougherty, who recently moved to Elliott from this place, moved to Woodlandville, Boone county, this week. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--T. D. Williams returned Tuesday from Chillicothe where he had been to visit an uncle whom he had not seen for thirty-seven years. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--R. M. Thacker and wife and little son of Rich, Okla., were here the first of the week, the guests of Mr. Thacker's brother, Prof. W. B. Thacker. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Geo. Fisher of near Myers left Thursday, for a two weeks ' visit with his sisters, Mrs. Sue Wilson of Lafayette county, and Mrs. M. V. Hargis of Troy, Kan. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Mrs. Will Rankin and niece, Mrs. Opal Curin, who brought the body of the former's mother, Mrs. Jane Brodie, to Higbee for burial from Butte, Mont., Friday, returned home Monday. Funeral services were held in the L. D. S. church Saturday afternoon by Eld. Wm. Kelso, and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--A team driven by Mrs. B. F. Kirby, ran away Tuesday, quite painfully injuring her 12-year-old daughter, who was thrown from the wagon and struck by a barrel of water, which was thrown out at the same time. But for the fact that the lick, was a glancing one, the accident would have perhaps been a fatal one. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Mrs. Jas. Palmer, who has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Will Baker, of near Yates for several months, was this week declared of unsound mind and was taken to the state hospital at Fulton by Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie on Tuesday. Ill health and brooding over her husband's death, caused her to break down. Her old Higbee friends join the NEWS in the prayer that she will soon be fully restored mentally and physically. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Born, on July 28, to Crews Cooper and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Born, on July 29, to Ira Hamilton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Born, on July 28, to Carl Harlow and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Born, on July 28, to Chas. H. Timmons and wife, a daughter. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--WM HACKWARD DEAD--Wm. Hackward, one of Higbee's most highly respected citizens, died at his home in this place at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 1916, following an illness of several months. As he had long since made his calling and election sure, he was not afraid to launch out into the unknown when the Grim Reaper beckoned to him, and the visit was no doubt a welcome one for him, for his sufferings for months had been intense. But he bore them without complaint. He was born January 8, 1847, in Weirdale, England, and was married on May 18, 1871, to Jane Peart of the same place. On coming to the United States he located at Huntsville, and about twenty-five years ago moved to Higbee where he had since resided. They were the parents of nine children, six of whom survive, viz: Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Colo.; Mrs. Minnie Richards, Calif; Mrs. Mary Lay, Joseph and Thomas Hackward of Higbee, and Wm. Hackward of St. Louis. We had known Mr. Hackward intimately as a neighbor and friend since he first moved to Higbee and in all those years never knew him to do an unkind deed or say an unkind word of anyone, and we believe that all who knew him can say the same. Funeral services were conducted at the tabernacle Monday by Rev. J. J. Copeland, pastor of the Methodist church, of which he was a devout member, assisted by Rev. Ben Robson, his boyhood chum and lifetime friend. Altho' the tent has a seating capacity greater than any two churches in town, it was more than full, many being compelled to stand on the outside. This gathering of friends and acquaintances spoke in more complimentary terms of his worth as a citizen and a man than any eulogy that could be written. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Besides his widow and children, he leaves a brother and two sisters, all of whom reside in England. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Marjorie, the 4-year-old daughter of W. C. Burton and wife, got off an entirely new one the other day. Someone having use for a match sent Marjorie into the house to ask for one. She was asked what she wanted with it, and realizing that there was danger in it for her, replied, "I won't turn it on." Friday, 4 Aug 1916---MRS. ROSINA JOHNSON DEAD--The Death Angel has again visited Higbee and taken from one of its homes one of its best known and best beloved women and mothers in the person of Mrs. Rosina Johnson, who passed peacefully away at her home in this place at 5 a.m. Monday, July 31, 1916, following an illness of two weeks, the immediate cause of death being paralysis, which developed a few days before. Mrs. Johnson, whose maiden name was Tippit, was born in England, October 5, 1856, and came to this country with her parents when she was twelve years of ago. She was married to A. B. Johnson in 1876, and moved to Higbee in 1883, and had resided here since. They were the parents of seven children, six of whom survive, viz: Mrs. R. F. Laight, Mrs. Chas. Solberg, Mrs. Willie Mae Macey, Mrs. Dan Rice and Miss Lillian Johnson. She also leaves an adopted son, Alex Brown Johnson, who loved her as his own mother, and whom she loved and treated in every respect as if he were her own child. She will be sadly missed not only by her children and the intimate friends who knew her best, but by the whole community, for it was her greatest pleasure to minister to those in sickness and distress and to lend them encouragement by comforting words and charitable deeds. She was a devoted Christian and had been a member of the Christian church for many years. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Ben Robson, and the immense crowd, which even the large lawn would not accommodate, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Following the services at the home the Order of the Eastern Star, of which deceased was an honored member, took charge and the body was lovingly and tenderly laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of her only son, Charles, with the full honors of the Order, the ceremony being the most beautiful and impressive ever seen here. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--G. R. Rennolds, who went out to the G. W. Lessly farm north of town Sunday morning to see about some cattle he had on pasture, came within an ace of being bitten by a big rattlesnake, being about to put his foot on it when the snake gave warning. It was a sad mistake on the snake's part for Mr. Rennolds neatly sidestepped, and getting a club killed the snake, which measured some five feet and had seven rattles and a button, indicating, so they say, that it was seven years old. The snake was of the diamond variety, and such a beauty that Mr. Rennolds wanted to bring it to town with him in the car, but both Mrs. Rennolds and Mrs. O'Dell, who accompanied him, objecting so strenuously, he left it but brought the rattles. this is the first snake of the kind we have heard of being killed around here in recent years. Mr. Rennolds is of the opinion that there are several more on the farm, which he says is an ideal place for them. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--The following from a distance attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosina Johnson here Wednesday: W. C. Tippit and miss Mable Edwards, McAlester, Ok; Mrs. Elizabeth Lorance, Savanna, Okla; Mrs. John Barron and daughter, Novinger; Mrs. Mary Baily and son, Huntsville; Harry Burrell and wife, Moberly; Miss Velma Williams, Laddonia; Mrs. Albert Summers, Joe and Thos. Hall, John Davis and wife, Elliott, and Wm. Bowen, St Louis. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--W. E. PEARCE DEAD--W. E. Pearce, who succeeded J. C. Cain as agent of the Katy here several years ago, died suddenly at his home in Lamar, Colo., on last Sunday from apoplexy following a stroke of paralysis. Interment was made at Nebo, Ill., his old home. On leaving here, Mr. Pearce went to Colorado and had been agent for the Santa Fe at Lamar ever since. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Clarence Feland was arrested one day last week upon the complaint of G. C. Walker, of the firm of Oldaker & Walker, charged with doing an undertaking business without a license, as provided by the city ordinances. The case was to have come up Monday, but was postponed until Monday of next week. Mr. Feland will be represented by F. E. Murrell and the city by W. P. Cave. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--On last Sunday Mr. C. T. Ware, one of Howard county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, residing near Burton, celebrated his 87th birthday. About 100 relatives, neighbors and friends gathered at the home with well filled baskets and a most enjoyable time was spent by all. Mr. Ware's sister, Mrs. Jane Durnil, of near this place, who is in her 92nd year, was among those present. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--Through the kindness of Mrs. B. E. Kirby, her father, T. A. Comstock, of Salisbury, will read the NEWS for a year. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--W. D. WELCH IMPROVING--W. D. Welch, who has been in the Santa Fe hospital, San Francisco, since July 16, suffering from paralysis of the left side, as mentioned in last week's NEWS, is slowly improving, according to a letter received from him Tuesday, and dated Aug. 27. We quote from his letter: "I suppose you think I have treated you shabbily in regard to writing, but it was not my fault. I fell recently and nearly broke my right thumb and of course could not write. They say troubles never come singly. At least it proved thus in my case, for on the 16th I fell out of my berth, a distance of about five feet, landing on my head. I was sure down for the count, and when I came to myself the next morning I found that my left side was paralyzed. A doctor was called and recommended me to Dr. Morton at Frisco and I have been here since, flat of my back. The doctor says I am coming out of it fine, and I do feel much better than I did a few days ago. However, I am far from well yet, and to fully recover the use of my left side an operation may be necessary. this I do not dread, as Dr. Morton is one of the most skillful surgeons in the United States. I am not worrying. Can sleep all the time, get three good meals a day, served in bed at that, so I should worry! But laying foolishness aside, I am doing nicely and expect to be up 'ere long and go to hard work again." A telegram, dated July 31, from Dr. Morton brought encouraging news, as follows: "Your brother improving slowly. A few weeks before he will be able to travel. He may need a trephining operation on the skull, but think we can get him through without it. Friday, 4 Aug 1916--(Kathy's notes: the Higbee Blues beat Mexico 7-1.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

> Friday, 2 June 1916--Born, on May 29, to Geo. Colly and wife, a daughter.< Zeta Ethelyn COLLEY, daughter of George Calvin and Anna Bell COMSTOCK COLLEY. Cindy