I recently came across an old picture of a basketball team from 1920-21.the ball being held by one of the players says HHS, I believe this may be either Huntsville or Higbee High School,if anyone recognizes any of these names and knows what school they attended please let me know so I can properly label the photo. coach R L Stubblefielld players Charlie Patton,Raymond Craig,George Ficklin, Hugh Walters,Roy Palmer,Rhodes Burton,Harry Heflin, Lee Wesley Green,Lowell?. appreciate any help Charles Hess

This Is From The Moberly Monitor Index Febuary 1952,I Found It Interesting Since The Recent Posting Of The May Burton Info. Aged Woman Died After She Puts Out Fire. 95 Year Old Former Slave In May Burton Family Found Dead. Miss Mandy Burton 95 Year Old Former Slave Of The Late May Burton South Of Higbee Was Found Dead On The Floor Of Her Home In Higbee About 8 O Clock This Morning. Coroner Thomas Barnes Said She Probably Died About 4:30 Or 5 O Clock Yesterday Afternoon >From Overexertion After She Had Extinguished A Blaze In Her Bedroom.Her Body Was Found By Eddie Roberts A Neighbor Who Saw To It Each Morning That She Had A Coal Supply In Her Home.Evidence Of A Fire Was Found In Her Bedroom Where A Big Hole Had Been Burned In The Floor.A Broom Nearby Showed Signs Of Having Been Used To Put Out The Blaze. She Died In An Adjoining Room. The Elderly Negro Was Watched Over For Years By Mr Burtons Grandaughter miss Lizzie Bottoms, And When Miss Bottoms Became Unable To Continue Because Of Her Ill Health Mr And Mrs Edwin Hawkins Watched Over Her Welfare.She Had Lived In The Higbee Since 1915 When She Moved From The Farm Where She Was Born Into Slavery.She Is Survived Only By A Nephew Floyd Turner Of Chicago. The Body Is In The Burton Funeral Home And Funeral Arrangements Will Be Made By Mr And Mrs Hawkins And Miss Bottoms.

My family connection to SNELL and BURTON is through marriages to COLLINS and ROBERTSON. Most from Madison Co., KY before coming to Howard and Randolph Counties, MO. My direct is James COLLINS and Mary KIRTLEY John PAGE, Jr. and Mary "Polly" COLLINS James L. PAGE and Malinda LONG (The above Orange Co., VA>Madison Co., KY>Howard Co., MO I have a million :-) BURTON's. Linda

Friday, 5 May 1916--Born, on April 30, to Thos. Sutliff and wife, a son. Friday, 5 May 1916--Claude Stevenson and sister, Miss Edna, visited J. W. Johnson and family of Paris last week. Friday, 5 May 1916--Mrs. Lucy Andrews of near Harrisburg was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Foley, of near town during the week. Friday, 5 May 1916--Charles Terrill orders the address of his paper changed from Memphis, Tenn, to Indiana Harbor, Indiana. Friday, 5 May 1916--J. W. Drain, a prominent Boone county farmer, residing near Harrisburg, died on April 30, of paralysis. Friday, 5 May 1916--Richard Edwards of Mexico was here Saturday and Sunday; the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Jones. Friday, 5 May 1916--Louie Brewer, who was run over by a big automobile at Rennolds Park two weeks ago, was taken to Moberly Monday by Dr. r. C. Campbell and examined by the X-ray. It was found that the pelvic bone had been fractured which means that Louie will have to remain flat on his back for several weeks. Friday, 5 May 1916--Everett Chesser, who has been in a Moberly hospital with a crushed leg for several weeks, had to have the limb amputated Saturday, blood poison having developed. It was at first thought he could not survive, but he has since been improving and yesterday was pronounced practically out of danger. Friday, 5 May 1916--Robert Herron, wife and daughter, Miss Monique, of Springfield Ill, accompanied by Norman Rees, were the guests of Higbee relatives and friends from Saturday till Monday. It was Mr. Herron's first trip back to his old home in five years and he could hardly realize it was the same town, so many improvements having been made in all sections. Friday, 5 May 1916--Gordon H. Rankin, who has been in poor health for the past year or two, was taken to Kansas City Monday, where he was operated on for serious intestinal trouble. He rallied from the operation nicely and when heard form yesterday was doing as well as could be expected. The operation was pronounced a decided success and if all goes well with him he should be home in a couple of weeks. Friday, 5 May 1916--J. W. Jamison of St. Louis, general attorney for the M. K. & T. railway in Missouri, on his way to Fayette Monday, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. H. Welch. Friday, 5 May 1916--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie has let the contract for the improvement of his residence. He will put in full basement, furnace and bath and make other extensive improvements. Friday, 5 May 1916--Matthew Evans of Springfield, Ill, is the guest of his parents, John M. Evans and wife. This is Matt's first visit to his old home since leaving here ten years ago. He hardly recognized it as the same place. Friday, 5 May 1916--Ben Swetnam, car inspector for the Katy at this place, had his jaw fractured Wednesday while repairing a car, and was taken to the company hospital at Sedalia. He was raising the car by means of a jack, when the latter slipped, striking him on the jaw. Friday, 5 May 1916--JAMES R. SMITH DEAD--James R. Smith, who had resided here for the past three or four years, died at his home in the west part of town at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Sunday, April 30, following a short illness. Mr. Smith, who was 71 years old, was born in Jefferson county, Illinois, October 11, 1845, and was married in Kirksville, Mo., on May 2, 1896, to Miss Nettie A. Williams, who, with one son and four daughters survives him. He also leaves two brothers, John and William Smith, of near this place. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday by Eld. Wm. Kelso, and interment made in the city cemetery. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Following a quarrel Easter Sunday caused by the alleged extravagance in the purchase of an Easter hat, James Davenport or Wellington, Kansas, shot and perhaps fatally wounded his wife. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--FOUND DEAD IN NEW FRANKLIN--Jerry Aaron, a single man 28 years of age, was found dead in the express office at New Franklin, Thursday morning about 8 o'clock, with a bullet hole in his breast and a pistol on the floor beside him. Aaron was an express messenger on the Hannibal division of the M. K. &. T. railroad, and had come in off his run the night before. His home was in Sedalia--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Born, on the 27th, to Ernest Rennolds and wife, a son. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Born, on the 22, to Mrs. Tyre Palmatary, a son. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--H. T. Howerton of Hurdland was here Saturday, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Will S. Walton. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Ben Owens of Moberly was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Joe Hackward, Sunday. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--S. M. Adams and wife of Kirksville were the guests of their son, Dr. E. R. Adams, and wife during the week. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--B. F. and Ira Kirby this week purchased a Ford car each. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--E. R. McCune of east of town is the proud owner of a new Oakland touring car, purchased this week. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Mrs. E. G. Owen and Mrs. F. W. Pattrick of Moberly were the guests of Higbee friends Wednesday. Mrs. Owen informed us that her father, J. J. Bradley, is now located in Pueblo, Colo. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Not being able to go to Fall River, Kansas, on the 25th and help his mother celebrate her 83rd birthday anniversary, Lee Hairl did the next best thing and sent her a big dinner by parcel post. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Floyd Moore purchased a car--a Monroe roadster--from Armstrong parties last week, it being delivered Monday. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Thos. Williams spent the first of the week in Kansas City with his brother-in-law, Walter Davis, who has been in a hospital there for several weeks. He is still improving, his host of friends will be pleased to learn. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Lewis Brewer, the 10-year-old grandson of the late G. W. Brewer, was run over by a big automobile at Rennolds Park last Sunday, and it was at first feared that he was fatally hurt. He jumped on the running board of the car as it entered the park and either fell or was pushed off by some of his companions. He fell under the car, the rear wheel passing over his abdomen. He is doing nicely and it is thought he will be out in a few days. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--MRS. A. STAHLMAN DEAD--Mrs. Annie Stahlman, wife of Arch Stahlman, of near Yates, died on the 23rd following an illness of two years. Funeral services were held at the home and interment made in the family cemetery on the old Dysart farm. The large crowd present spoke most eloquently of the high esteem in which she was held by all who knew her, and of the sympathy felt for the bereft husband and children. Deceased was born in Toronto, Canada, August 4, 1870. She was married to Arch Stahlman at Oak Clair, Wisconsin, in 1893 where they resided until 1909, when they moved to Yates, where they had since lived. She was the mother of three sons and one daughter who, with their father, survive, and to each of whom the deepest sympathy goes out. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Raymond Edwards, who was recently appointed to a cadetship in the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., and who has been in a preparatory school there for the past six months, came home Sunday. He took his examinations in Washington, but will not know the result for a week or so. Should he pass, and he hasn 't much fear that he won't, he will enter the naval school in September. Friday, 28 Apr 1916--Gilbert Williams, 55 years old, an inmate of the Howard county infirmary near Myers, was seriously burned one day last week, his clothing catching fire from a lighted pipe he placed in his pocket, and it was at first thought that he was fatally injured, the burns, which were very deep, lacking but a few inches of reaching entirely around his waist. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 21 Apr 1916--BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY--Quite a number of relatives and friends, with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, met Sunday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. James Winn, eight miles southeast of Higbee, in honor or Mrs. Winn's 70th birthday. Grandma, who has not been well for the past year, but who is improving, seemed to enjoy the bountiful dinner that was spread, and reminded some of the gay young people that after they had passed the three score and ten year post as she had done, would do well to be as hearty and young and to enjoy the music, games and sports which every one seemed to take such an interest in, as she did. Uncle Jim and Aunt Molly are among the few remaining pioneer citizens of this vicinity. Mr. Winn was the daughter of Warner Naylor, for whom Naylor school was named. She was a school teacher herself and taught the Naylor school more than fifty years ago. She can give a very interesting history of the rude log building and the books they had in her school days, and can describe the growth of the school as well as the community in general, in a wonderful way for a woman of her age. Her many relatives and friends all join in wishing Uncle Jim and herself more happy birthdays. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--The Howard county circuit court docket for the May term contains but 75 cases, only six of which are for divorce, which is said to be a surprisingly small number. The most important cases will be that of the state against Kimmage Widener and Willis Robb for the murder of Jas. Moyer about a year ago, and the liquor injunction hearing. The probate judge a few weeks ago, it will be remembered, issued an injunction against the Katy railroad and the American Express Co, restraining them from accepting liquor for shipment into Fayette, and the hearing on the injunction will be as to whether it shall be made perpetual or dissolved. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--J. W. (Rake) Winn purchased an automobile last week. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Cole Edwards was here Tuesday from Mexico, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Roy Jones. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--C. J. Brockman of Clark, and brother James, of Macon, were Higbee visitors Tuesday. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Clabe Dougherty while working on the roads a few days ago, was caught under a drag and had two ribs broken. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--John B. Lee of DeWitt has bought the John Foley farm of 83 acres south of town and will convert it into a fruit farm. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--A. D. Dougherty moved to Elliott this week. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Mrs. Curtis Elwyn of St. Louis is the guest of her parents, Wm. Egly and wife. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--S. E. Marrs has been traveling on low gear all week, having fallen in his barn last Friday and fractured a rib. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Mrs. W. B. Petrie returned to her home in Marshall Sunday after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Lessley Burton. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Miss Pauline Terrill and daughter, Miss Mattie, who spent the winter in Texas and Louisiana, returned home Thursday of last week. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Jas. W. Marshall purchased a Hupmobile last week from Columbia parties. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Ben Robson returned Sunday from a two weeks' visit with Ed Rees and wife of Springfield, Ill. He reports all former Higbee citizens now residing in Springfield, about fifty or more, as being well and prosperous. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--An expert has figured it out that at the present rate of consumption of gasoline, crude oil, from which it is made, will all be used up in twenty-seven years. Just about the time, perhaps, we will be able to buy a second hand Ford. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Dr. T. H. Walton, finding the new state highway leading from town to the corporate limits in a very rough condition when he drove over it in his joy wagon the other day, had the road dragged at his own expense, but the good accomplished was of short duration as a heavy rain came the next day. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--At the meeting of the city dads last week, R. L. Hines and J. T. Randolph were re-appointed city clerk and treasurer, respectively. Patterson and Rule were appointed on the street and alley committee and Little and Ware as finance committee. Drs. T. H. Dinwiddie and J. W. Winn were re-appointed as the Board of Health. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Bob Walton of the Armstrong Herald, will give the patrons of his picture show the treat of their lives on the 24th, the bill being "The Battle Cry of Peace," perhaps the greatest and most spectacular picture ever produced. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Should the roads and weather permit, a big delegation will likely go down from here. The prices, you notice, are higher than ordinary, but the picture is worth all of it and then some. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--BLUES READY FOR THE FRAY--The Blues held a very enthusiastic meeting Tuesday night and completed their preparations for the opening of the season on the 30th, when they play Columbia at the latter place. J. B. Jones having tendered his resignation as president, E. R. Smith, who knows the game thoroughly, and who is the worst bug ever, was chosen unanimously in his stead. J. E. Smith was elected secretary and J. T. Randolph treasurer. Gate keepers, ticket sellers, etc, were also chosen. The following is the line-up to date, but others will likely be added before the flag drops: J. Harriman, catcher. C. Everett, J. Neely, pitchers. Quellmaltz, Lang and Reed, 1st, 2nd and 3rd base, respectively. W. Elliott, J. Payne, short. J. Harriman, cf., Gruber, lf, J. Wright, mgr., rf. D. Williams, sub. Manager Wright informed us yesterday that he had wired for three more players, all first class men. All teams in the league are believed to be far superior to last year's teams, and the one that wins will have to go some and fight every inch of the way. Here's hoping that the good old Blues will again head the procession, and we confidently believe they will. (Kathy's Notes: J. Harriman did play both catcher and cf. However, they were two different men. One of the Harriman boys was John H "Red", the other was Joseph Ira. They were brothers. Ira went to Belleville, Illinois to work the coal mines, and was killed in a mine collapse in 1920. "Red" died the same way in a mine in Standardville, Utah just ten years later.) Friday, 21 Apr 1916--JOHN P. QUINN DEAD--Known Throughout Nation as "The Reformed Gambler."--Philadelphia, April 18--John Phillip Quinn, known all over the United States as "The Reformed Gambler," who for more than 20 years devoted his time to exposing gambling, was found dead in bed in a boarding house here today. For many years Quinn traveled over the country in a special car in which he had a display of electric roulette wheels and two score of gambling devices which he demonstrated to the public. Quinn was for months in London giving public exhibitions and in this country led many crusades against gambling, notably in Saratoga, N. Y., Erie, Pa., Chicago and Canton, O. He was used as an illustration by evangelistic speakers of national note. Quinn was born near St. Louis 70 years ago. ---------------------------------------- Mr. Quinn was the son of Geo. M. Quinn and was born and reared near Roanoke, this county, where interment will likely be made. He is survived by one daughter and two brothers, Sid Quinn, of Yates, and H. S. Quinn of Oklahoma. He had made his home in New York City for many years and was in Philadelphia temporarily where he was superintending the production of a moving picture film showing the evils of gambling to be used in his lectures. Mr. Quinn's father, so we have always been told, when his sons were yet in their teens, had a card sharp from St. Louis come to his home to instruct the boys in all the tricks of the trade. He did this, it is said, not in the hope that they would become gamblers, but to teach them that gambling, as a general proposition, is a skin game. John was the only one of the boys to take any interest in the cards, and in a short time was as proficient as his instructor, and later became one of the greatest experts in the country. We have heard it said by those who knew him that he could take any deck of cards made, let another person shuffle them, and then deal every person around the table just the kind of a hand he wanted them to hold. Another of his tricks was to show a person one or more cards, lay them face down on the table and then offer to wager that any one of them was or was not some particular card. No matter how you bet, you always lost. His life would seem to prove that the lessons taught by the St. Louis expert were preordained, for after following gambling as a profess for a time he was converted and began a crusade against gambling which took him to all parts of the country, traveling in a special car he named "The Roanoke," in honor of the town of his birth. In this car he carried all kinds of paraphernalia used in gambling dives and demonstrated their use, never showing, however, the secrets of the devices or his manner of manipulating cards, for fear of the harm such knowledge would do. He had long been recognized as one of the country's earnest and sincere reformers, and perhaps saved thousands from the clutches of the gambling vice. His old friends in this community will learn of his death with the deepest regret. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--Miss Ruby Caldwell of Sturgeon well known here, through her attorneys, Hunter & Chamier, has filed suit for damages in the amount of $3,000 against A. L. and Bessie Williams of Moberly, alleging that in the presence of Mr. Williams and others, slandered her by accusing her of the theft of $11. Miss Caldwell has also brought suit against Williams for the same amount, alleging that he made the direct charge that she took the money. The suit will come up for trail at the June term of Circuit Court. Friday, 21 Apr 1916--LAST WILL OF THOMAS BROCKMAN IS FILED--The will of the late Thomas Brockman has been filed in probate court and in the document the wife, Ada Brockman, of the deceased, is bequeathed all the residue of the estate which is in her control as long as she remains the widow of the deceased or does not re-marry. Mrs. Brockman was named executrix of the will which was written January 30, 1916. What is left of the estate at the death of Mrs. Ada Brockman, the second wife of the deceased, is to be left to their children or their heirs. Having given his three children by his first wife one hundred and forty-eight acres of land and $600 in money the deceased bequeathed them one dollar each in his will.--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I was just looking more closely at this and I can eliminate one of the below - 3) John Cleveland and Ethel (Harris) Dougherty are in my family line and they had 2 sons, John Martin, b 9 Jul 1913, d 13 Jan 1987, and William Paul, b 4 Sep 1920, still living. Helen Kathy, I am sorry, no help here I am afraid. I found 1) Arthur Dougherty, born aft 1870 and died aft 1920, son of John David and Ellen (Durnell) Dougherty. Depending on exact ages it is possible. 2) Arthur Dougherty, born 23 Aug 1894 and died 10 May 1973, husband of Mary Elizabeth Ridgeway. I have only daughters for this couple - Martha Belle born 6 Oct 1921 and Mae Louella born 9 May 1934. These ages are not good. 3) Arthur Dougherty, son of John Cleveland (born 9 Nov 1884) and Ethel (Harris) Dougherty. Once again the age is not good. 4) Claude F., son of Paris and Annie E. (Patton) Dougherty, born 13 Nov 1881. Like you say the ages are not good. Oh well, maybe someone will come up with something. Cecil V. Boyd

My apology to the lists. I got in too much of a hurry and posted the last entries under the wrong date in the subject line. It should have read the 14th of April 1916, as I am sure most of you picked up on right away from the body of the email. Kathy

Friday, 14 Apr 1916--Acting chief of police Omer Yocum of Bevier shot and killed David Tooney, a miner, 45 years old, at that place Saturday night. Tooney, it is said, attacked the officer with a knife. Yocum fired four shots, all taking effect. Tooney leaves a wife and six children. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--AFTER MOBERLY GAMBLERS--A committee composed of some of the best citizens of Moberly realizing that the laws were being violated in Moberly by the gamblers, bawdy housekeepers, and pool halls decided to employ operatives from the J. W. Burns Detective Agency of St. Louis. They have been in our city for over thirty days accumulating evidence against these places. Friday and Saturday nights the evidence that had been accumulated in the last thirty days was laid before the committee. Saturday night the committee called Chief Hinton and advised him of the evidence in their possession and asked him to raid two gambling houses and two bawdy houses at once. Mr. Hinton expressed his willingness to raid them. He left the meeting place to consult the City Attorney, and get the policemen for the raids. While Mr. Hinton was absent getting his men both gambling houses were notified to close, and players instructed to "cash in" and get out. Some players demurred to being made quit but they were advised that they would be "pinched" if they remained. Burns' detectives were in each gambling house when the tip came to close. In order to clean up Moberly and make it a better place to live and to assist the officers and let the people of Moberly and Randolph County know the actual condition existing here the local committee has asked the Index to publish from time to time the reports of the work accomplished by this famous detective agency. The Index desires in this matter only to assist in its feeble way the better enforcement of the laws of our land--Moberly Index. In publishing the above, the Index seems to have started something and a full investigation will no doubt be made that the real facts may be brought out. In reply to the article, chief Hinton has issued a statement denying that he was responsible for the gamblers being tipped off, and states that he was with some member of the committee from the time they called on him to make the raid until the news came from the detectives that the places had been tipped off. In an interview in The MONITOR, Dr. E. E. Tydings, one of the committee, stated that he and another member of the committee went to the office of the city attorney to procure warrants, leaving Hinton with the balance of the committee, some ten or twelve in number, and that he learned later that Hinton excused himself, stating that he would look for his men to make the raid. He was followed by one of the committee, according to Dr. Tydings' informant, and was seen to speak to some man whom he took into a dark stairway, and that the man spoken to, so far as the committee knows, was in full sympathy with the gamblers. Dr. Tydings refused to give the name of this man. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Thomas Lawrence met with quite a painful accident last week, receiving a badly bruised leg and a sprained ankle. He was unloading freight at the Sturgeon depot when his team took fright and ran away, throwing him out of the wagon. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--Born, April 10, to Hugh Smith and wife, a daughter. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--M. A. Sims of near town was called to Centralia Wednesday by the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Nancy Lattimer. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--James Williams of Holdenville, Ok, was the guest of his brother, W. I. Williams, and family during the week. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--MRS. L. W. CLINE DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. L. W. Cline who moved to Thayer from this place about a year ago, will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred on March 22 from lung trouble. She is survived by three sons and one daughter. Mr. Cline, it will be remembered, died in Higbee something over a year ago. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--MRS. HENRY HAMILTON DEAD--Mrs. Henry Hamilton, aged 66 years, residing two miles west of Clark, was found dead in bed Sunday morning, death having occurred about 5 o'clock, it is supposed, from heart disease. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Steven and Clarence of Clark, and one daughter, Mrs. H. E. Vance of Billings, Mont. She also leaves one brother, Wm. Goarin of Renick. Funeral services were conducted at Clark Wednesday by Rev. E. Y. Keiter, and interment made in Chapel Grove cemetery. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--FOUND DEAD IN ALLEY--Chas. E. Wilson of Joplin, who had been here for several days visiting his aunt, Mrs. Shelton Cook of the West Side Hotel, was found dead about six o'clock last Saturday morning in the alley just immediately in the rear of the residence of Mrs. Rosena Johnson. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of Oldaker & Walker and after being viewed by the coroner was prepared for burial and the next day was shipped to Joplin. As the body bore no marks of violence and the clothing had not been disturbed, it is supposed that he dropped dead from heart disease. Such was the opinion of the coroner, at any rate, who did not consider an inquest necessary. A brother-in-law of Wilson who arrived from Joplin Friday to see his wife, who was here on a visit and who was quite sick, stated that Wilson, who is said to have been drinking, retired about nine, or rather laid across the bed with his clothes on, and so far as known that was the last seen of him alive. It is supposed that he left the hotel by way of the back stairs and started down the alley, as it was a nearer way to the next street. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--W. H. Magruder, who recently moved to Rio Hondo, Texas, where he bought land about a year ago, returned Tuesday with his family and says he has shaken the dust of that country from his feet forever, and that his land is for rent or sale, or that he will trade it for most any old thing to anyone who may develop Texas fever. Mr. Magruder had no fault to find with the land, and it will produce almost anything, but was dissatisfied with conditions. The problem of getting water was the big drawback. A tax of $3 per acre had to be paid whether you get a drop of water or not, and an additional tax of $1 per acre every time you turn the water into the ditches. Other conditions made the place almost unbearable to a person who has lived in Missouri or any other good agricultural state. He states that all who purchased land in the vicinity of Rio Honda were skinned good and proper, and says that the state of Texas or the government should take steps to protect unsuspecting suckers. He says that so many in that section have taken up truck farming that there is no money in it and that the people are going broke at it every day, and that those fortunate enough to have anything to come back to are leaving the place as fast as they can. He said that what he missed most of all was the good old Missouri blue grass. Mr. Magruder landed here wearing a big white hat, not as an advertisement of the Lone Star state, having to wear it there, he said, to keep his brains from being fried. He is yet undecided as to what he will do, as he has rented his farm near Yates. Friday, 14 Apr 1916--COLT BORN IN A WELL--Both Mare and Colt Saved After Heroic Work of Eight Men--Edgar Fullington was a caller at this office Wednesday and informed us of a very unusual and exciting happening which occurred at the home of his brother, Irvin, last Sunday night, a 1400-pound mare belonging to the latter falling into a well, giving birth to a colt and both being rescued unharmed. Mr. Fullington was out in the lot looking after the mare, which was expected to foal that night, and was horrified to see the earth cave under her as she was passing the barnyard well, and to see the animal falling into the well thro' a big hole beneath the platform. He ran to the mare and tried to help her extricate herself, but as the rear half of her body was on the inside of the well, he could do nothing, and saw her fall to the bottom, a distance of twenty-one feet. he called to his brothers and neighbors for assistance and they responded to the number of eight. Fortunately, there were but six feet of water in the well, which was nine feet in diameter, and the mare kept her head above water by remaining on her hind feet and plunging to a new position when she began to mire in the mud. When help arrived all hands began dumping rock into the well from a large pile close at hand, and in a very shot time had dumped in about three wagon loads. With this solid foundation to stand on, the mare seemed to realize that an effort was being made to save her, whatever her thoughts might have been when the rocks began to fall, and at once ceased her plunging, as she could now keep her head above the water without much difficulty. The next question was, how was she to be gotten out. As there was no derrick at hand and no time to rig up an outfit, the thought came to them that they would fill the well with hay, and they proceeded to do so. After they had thrown in a large quantity the mare laid down, the water covering about half her body. When one side of the well had been built up about a foot the mare was rolled over to the high side and the low side built up. this was kept up until the mare had been brought to within about twelve feet of the surface, when she gave birth to her colt. This added to the difficulties of the workers, but as the hay process was working so admirably, the colt's arrival caused them no loss of time in devising a new scheme, and they kept piling in hay. A full stack was used by the time the animals had been brought to within four feet of the surface. A chute was then dug to them and they were taken out, the mare as sound, apparently, as when she fell in, and the colt as frisky as if it had been foaled in the barn. Irvin says no ordinary amount of money will but either colt or mare. The well, which had been dug by Mr. Fullington last summer and which was walled with nothing but a think coating of cement, will be abandoned. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 Apr 1916--(Kathy's notes: I am only extracting the results rather than the article on this one, because it was very long. The election results for the town were as follows:) For Mayor--Thos. Towles 234, W. F. Jones 164. For Marshal--W. I. Williams 258, Albert Blansett 142. For Collector--Joe Burton 129, Price Creson, 122, Geo. McGill 78, J. O. Humphrey 60. For Assessor--Walter Davis 264, Emmett Dennis 126. For Street Commissioner--John Dennis unopposed, 398. For Police Judge--J. C. Elgin 253, Josh Duffield 143. For Alderman--Wayland Patterson 153, John Ware 148, D. W. Bowen 97. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--A. B. RICHMOND FOR SHERIFF--(Kathy's notes: edited for genealogical information only)--Mr. Richmond, whose grandparents on both sides were among the earliest settlers of Chariton township, was born and reared in that township, and with the exception of ten years, spent in the grocery and hotel business in Moberly, has resided in his home township, and is now living on a farm adjoining the one on which he was born. He comes from among the county's best people, his mother being a Dawkins, a cousin of the late Moss Dawkins of this place. He is a brother of the Rev. Edgar M. Richmond of Moberly, known and recognized as one of Missouri's ablest men. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--YEAKEY FOR TREASURER----(Kathy's notes: edited for genealogical information only)--Mr. Yeakey comes from one of the oldest families in the county and was born in Chariton township where he grew to manhood and followed the occupation of farming until some fifteen years ago, when he moved to Huntsville where he has since been employed as book keeper in the Farmers & Merchants Bank. Mr. Yeakey's father, the late H. Clay Yeakey, who was elected to the office four years ago, dying in 1914, was succeeded by his son Nov 23 of that year through appointment by Gov. Major, and has proven one of the most efficient and popular officials the county ever had. All that he has ever gotten out of the office, however, is the honor which goes with the place, having pledged himself to turn the salary over to his step-mother in the event of his appointment, a pledge which he has kept most religiously. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Mrs. Searcy White visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver White Sunday and Monday. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 1st, to Price Grimsly and wife, a son. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on March 31, to Edward Roberts and wife, a son. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 1st, to George Jones and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 5th, to Chas. Riley and wife, a son. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 2nd, to Wesley Floyd and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--The baby daughter of Rich Griffith and wife is seriously ill. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Mrs. J. C. Cain was called to Boonville Sunday by the death of her grandfather, W. H. Allison. He was 87 years old. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--P. E. Cooper and wife, of Boston, were the guests of their nephew, Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, and family, Thursday of last week. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--John Barron of Verdin, Ill, was here the first of the week, the guest of his parents, D. L. Barron and wife. It was his first trip back to Higbee in nine years and the many changes, all for the better, were a revelation to him. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 4th, to Will S. Walton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Ed. M. Randolph of Edina was the guest of his brother, J. T. Randolphs, during the week. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--J. Edgar Smith and Henry R. Powell are the latest owners of cars, the former purchasing a Buick and the latter a Hudson the latter part of last week. The joke is on Mr. Powell, who drove his car home from Moberly and got lost when within about three miles of home. He finally made it town, but was several hours behind schedule. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--THOMAS B. BROCKMAN DEAD--Thos. B. Brockman, one of the best men of the county, as well as one of its very best citizens, died at his home in Renick on Wednesday, March 5, 1916, at 12:30 p.m., after an illness of several weeks from cancer. Mr. Brockman was 71 years old, having been born near Renick in 1845, and up to a few years ago, when he moved to Renick, had spent most of his life on the farm from which he moved. He was married in 1865 to Miss Mary Hamilton, who died about 1890. They were the parents of four children, one of whom, a girl, died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. Teletha Davis of near Renick, Mrs. John White of Kirksville and Thos. Brockman of St. Louis. In 1894 he was married to Miss Ada Elgin of this place, who with their two children, Marvin and Miss Lucile, survives him. He also leaves three brothers, Wesley, of Macon; Con J. of Clark and James or Renick. Mr. Brockman was a consecrated Christian gentleman and had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He had been a devout and active member of the Methodist church since early manhood, and lived his religion seven days in the week. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Renick by the Rev. John H. Hubbard tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock and interment made in the Hamilton cemetery just east of town. We join the community in condolence to the bereaved ones. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--MISS ORA LESSLEY DEAD--A letter to Yates relatives received last week from Mrs. O. J. Lessley of Glendale, Calif, contained the sad intelligence of the death of her eldest daughter, Miss Ora, which occurred at her home in that city on March 19 from typhoid fever. She was the daughter of the late S. Lessley of this place, where she was born and reared and had many friends here who will mourn her death sincerely. To the surviving mother, brother and sister the sympathy of all their old Higbee friends go out. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--BENNETT J. LAY ENGAGED--the engagement of Bennett J. Lay and Miss Pearl Cover of 207 Fairview St, Detroit, was announced on March 25th, at a party given in honor of Miss Cover by one of her friends, Miss Catherine Hammond. Miss Cover has charge of the Statistical Department of the Michigan Drug Company of Detroit. Miss Cover is a very attractive church worker and it was in this capacity that Bennett met her. Bennett is an old Higbee boy, graduated from the Agricultural Department of the State University and now has charge of the Landscape Gardening of the Chalmers Motor Company in Detroit. He is living at 248 Hamilton Street. The wedding is expected to take place in November in Detroit where they will make their home. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--ROBB-NEWMAN--Mr. Willie Robb and Miss Ivie Dell Newman drove over to Huntsville Tuesday, March 21, where they were united in marriage at the home of Rev. D. B. Clifton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robb of near Higbee and is a most intelligent young man. The bride is one of the Moberly's most popular young ladies. After the ceremony the happy couple returned to the bride's aunt's and uncle's, Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Green, where we learn they will make their future home. All join in the best wishes and hearty congratulations for a long and happy wedded life. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--J. E. Lytle, train dispatcher for the Katy at Moberly, celebrated his 71st birthday Monday. He is believed to be one of the oldest active telegraphers in the country. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Steve, Sheryl, and all, I am looking for information on Earle Don ("Bud") THOMPSON, who was living in Chillicothe, MO when he married in 1917. His mother was Mrs. Steka THOMPSON according to the newspaper article about the wedding. I've no idea as to whether Steka was the mother's given name, or her maiden name (as was the etiquette of the time for a divorced woman to use.) I would greatly appreciate a data-base check from anyone who might even possibly have information on this 1st husband of my grandmother. Thanks. Leslie (Bridges) Kohler List Coordinator for MO-Abstracts-L@rootsweb.com *Contact me directly about becoming a staff-abstractor for the list. *The pay is a warm, fuzzy feeling of helping other researchers.

Friday, 26 Feb 1916--W. C. Dawkins of near Moberly was here Saturday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Medley Burton. This would be William Christian Dawkins (1868-1934) son of Leaven T. Dawkins and Juliet F. Collins. The sister spoken of is Sarah J. Dawkins (1865 - ?). She was married to Medley Burton son of Joseph W. Burton and Sarah Pyle. Carole Brace

Friday, 11 Feb 1916--JUDGE M. M. BURTON DEAD-- Although he hardly needs more accolades, I thought I would post this excerpt from "Old Families of Randolph County, Missouri" May Medley Burton was born December 14, 1822 about a mile south-west of the present site of Higbee, Missouri. His father, May Burton was born in Orange County, Virginia, though his parents Ambrose and Ann Wisdom Burton became pioneer settlers of Mercer County, Kentucky in 1786. May Burton grew up in Kentucky and married Nancy Woolfolk. In 1819 he came to Missouri and settled in the souther part of what is now Randolph County. May Medley Burton was one of the earliest native born residents of the county. He was reared on his father's farm. His father being a man in good circumstances provided his son with a good education. He received part of his education from his brother Ambrose who was a county and government surveyor. As a young man he started teaching school which he followed for several years. On December 5, 1845 he was married to Minerva Brooks, a daughter of William H. and Susan Pyle Brooks. After he married he settled down and engaged in farming. He secured an extensive tract of land near his father's homestead on which he resided and continued farming and stock raising until 1870. In 1856 he was elected to the legislature over George Settle by a large majority. He rode horseback to Jefferson City for the legislative sessions. May Medley Burton and his wife had two sons, Ambrose Chiles (born September 23, 1846), and William Henry (born December 20, 1848). The War Between the States brought problems and decisions, Missouri was a border state. May M. Burton was a slave-holder with southern sympathy. He bought slaves but never sold one. In the fall of 1864, with his two teen-age sons he left Randolph County to join the Confederate Army. They were sworn in at Lexington, Missouri, and left Missouri following General Sterling Price's raid in 1864. They surrendered in Louisiana and were returned to St. Louis where they took the oath of allegiance. In 1870 he was elected a member of the county court. He was reelected from time to time until he served 8 years. He retired from the farm in 1870 and engaged in the mercantile business in Higbee, Mo. He moved to Sweet Springs, Mo. for his wife's health in 1878, returning to the farm in 1881. Judge Burton's first wife died in April 1881. After the death of his wife he moved to Huntsville. I n1883 the judge was married to Mrs. Sarah Lassiter Gilman, the widow of Robert G. Gilman. Her first husband was for many years treasurer of the county. Judge Burton lived for many years in Huntsville until failing eye sight and old age made him decide to spend his remaining years with his sons in and near Higbee. He died Feb. 6, 1916 at the age of 93, the oldest native-born citizen of Randolph County. Carole Brace

I have some more info on John Truesdale (I have it spelled Truesdell).  He is in my database because he married into one of my family lines.  My info says he was born Feb 9, 1829 in Rising Sun, Indiana.  His first wife was Almira Crews (1833-1874) whom he married on March 13, 1855 in Randolph Co., MO.  I have 4 children listed for them - Annie (who married a Clifton), Obeton, John and James.  His first wife was buried in the Old Vernon Cemetery in Randolph Co.  His second wife was Rebecca B. Stiles daughter of Simeon Oliver Stiles and Rebecca Ann Hanna.  Rebecca B. was born Oct 22, 1852 and died Oct 10, 1932.  She was the sister of my gg grandfather William Henry Stiles.  John and Rebecca were married on Jan 10, 1878 in Renick, Randolph Co., MO.  I have four children for this marriage too - Simeon, Jerry, Elizabeth, Samuel. Carole Brace Friday, 11 Feb 1916--JOHN C. TRUESDALE DEAD--John C. Truesdale died at 11:50 o'clock Sunday night at the family home two miles northeast of Renick.  He is survived by a wife, six sons, James Truesdale, of Clark; Ome, John, Simeon, Jerre and Samuel Truesdale, all of near Clark, and two daughters, Mrs. Annie Clifton, Chamois, Mo, and Mrs. Lizzie Carr, of near Sturgeon. Mr. Truesdale was born February 9th, 1829 and lacked only three days of reaching the age of 87.  He was one of the pioneer citizens of this county, an honest, upright and industrious farmer, his long and useful life helped to make this part of the country one of the best sections of Missouri--Moberly Democrat.

Hello, I am going to write out the following wedding announcement because some of the family names seem to be from members of this group. I have a picture of the wedding also. I would love to hear from any descendants of these people. This is long but here goes. From: The Moberly Monitor: a clipping kept for many years by Annie (Yager) Cleeton and given to Mary (McKinsey) Bealmer by her about 1842. Yesterday evening, July 18th, 1886, about one hundred of the friends of Miss Lucy McKinsey met at the residence of her mother to witness the ceremony which united her and Mr. Marshall Woods in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony, short, beautifully and impressive, was performed by Rev. J.R. Terrill, and the affair was brilliant in the extreme. The bride was dressed in cream satin and lace, with natural flowers. Groom in full evening dress suit. After the ceremony and congratulations those present did ample justice to an elegant supper. List of presents: Groom, fifty dollars in gold. Mrs. M.E. Christian, elegant dress pattern. Mrs. Ann Terrill, embroidered apron. Miss Lolah Terrill, hammered brass plaques. Mr. and Mrs. John McKinsey, silver pickle caster. Miss Mattie McKinsey, gold pencil and box of stationary. Mrs. Lutie Dolan, hand embroidery. Miss Nora and Mr. Omar Deskin, silver pie knife. Mrs. J.R. Terrill, box toilet soap. Mrs. W.H. Link, silver cream mug. Mrs. Bettie Jones Bohemian vases. Miss Nannie Jones, amber sugar bowl. Mrs. William Quayle, silver napkin ring. Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Terrill, brass and plush match case, sisp broom and holder. Miss Emma Head, Will Carleton's poems. Mrs. S. Forney, bridal bonnet. Mrs Ella Baxter, white satin fan and elegant bouquet. Miss Ora Shirley, silver fruit knife. Miss Dazarine Irons, silver butter knife. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Michaels, pair towels. Miss Nora Dolan, white satin handkerchief. Mrs. A.D. Terrill, picture. Miss Nannie McKinsey(sister), monogram. Mrs. Mary McKinsey (mother), table linens. Messrs. James and Jesse McKinsey (brothers), elegant autograph album. Mr. Woods is engaged in large manufacturing and live stock interests in Arizona and has come a long ways to capture one of Randolph's noblest young ladies. After a few days they leave for San Francisco, thence to their future home in Arizona. May each prove worthy of so good a helpmate, and continue to improve on such a brilliant start. Matt McKinsey

Hello, I feel as if I should be living in Randolph Co. as I am researching so many surnames there. I am certainly learning a lot about the county. I was wondering if anyone else would have a connection to or be researching the following surnames: HALL, TOMPKINS, SNELL, HARDISTER, SUMPTER, MC INTIRE, and possibly BURTON? Most of the families came from Kentucky and many came around the same time, mid 1820's. The Tompkins, Snell, Burton and Hardister families were some of the early settlers of the county. I have been in contact with James Sumpter and he has some very good information. Would like to hear from anyone who may have a connection. Thanks, Margaret Hall Porro maggiehp@qwest.net

Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Dr. C. H. Temple of Glasgow, who was stricken with paralysis about two months ago and who has been in a Kansas City hospital since that time, has recovered sufficiently to return to the home of his brother, W. S. Temple, at Rockford, where he will rest for a week or so before returning to his home at Glasgow. The Doctor has many friends here who are glad to learn of his improvement and hope for his complete recovery--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--OWENS-BRADLEY--Mr. Ed G. Owens and Miss Lillian Bradley of Moberly were united in marriage in that city on Saturday, March 25, at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Stark, by Rev. Benj. L. Smith, pastor of the Christian church. Following the ceremony they left for a short trip to Kansas City. The bride is well and favorably known in Higbee, being the only daughter of J. J. Bradley, formerly of this place, where she was born and reared. She is a most capable and accomplished young lady, and the happy groom is indeed to be congratulated on having won her heart and hand. Mr. Owens is one of Moberly's most highly respected and worthy young men, and holds the responsible position of car accountant with the Wabash. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 31 Mar 1916---Mrs. Join Goin is quite sick. Friday, 31 Mar 1916---MRS. ANN LYON DEAD---Mrs. Ann Lyon, aged 64 years, died at her home in Elliott Wednesday night, following a short illness. Mrs. Lyon was born in Howard county near Higbee in 1852 and was married to Eli Hersman in 1870. Seven children, four sons and three daughters, were born to this union, all of whom survive. Mr. Hursman dying some 20 years ago, she was married several years later to Jas. R. Lyon, who was killed by a fall from a wagon about eight years ago. Besides her children she leaves five brothers, Emmett, Benton, Joseph, Lum and William Robb. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church, of which deceased had long been a member, today and interment made in the Robb Cemetery South of town. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Carl Duncan had his Overland car more or less damaged in a wreck in the 6-mile lane near Moberly Friday evening of last week, being run into head-on by a Ford. The latter was occupied by three Centralia men, all of whom were drunk. When he saw the Ford weaving from one side of the road to the other he got as far to the right as possible but didn't stop, thinking that the Ford would miss him, as the latter had practically the full width of the road. But it didn't. As a result of the collision, Duncan's car had a fender damaged and a front wheel knocked out of line. The Ford had a wheel knocked off, an axle sprung, radiator and lamps smashed and otherwise damaged. Mr. Duncan's repair bill of $15 was paid by the Centralia men. The Ford was making about 20 miles an hour and the Overland 12 when the smash occurred and several minutes after everything had come to a standstill, one of the Ford occupants, who was very drunk, raised up from the floor of the car long enough to enquire the cause of the stop. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Miss Opal White visited her sister, Mrs. Carl Asbury, Sunday. Jack Fainter, who is making his home at Aubra White's, is quite sick with the mumps. At the show last week a beautiful ring was given to Mrs. Ursley Robinson as a prize to the most popular lady of Rucker. Wilson Caldwell closed an eight month's school Friday which was a very successful term. There was a large dinner and everyone reported a fine time. There was a birthday party given at Edgar Buckler's Saturday night in honor of their little daughter, Thelma, who celebrated her eighth birthday. Quite a number of little folks were present and all had an enjoyable time. The young woman who went to the recorder's office in a neighboring county and bought a blank marriage license means business. She says she will use the license on the first young man that takes her fancy. As she is red headed, cross-eyed and freckled, all the young men in the vicinity have taken to the brush. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--W. E. EASTWOOD FOR ASSESSOR--The readers of this paper will find the name of William E. Eastwood as a candidate for the nomination for the office of assessor of Randolph county at the coming August primary election , on the democratic ticket. Mr. Eastwood was born in Moberly forty-five years ago and has spent his entire life in Sugar Creek and Prairie townships. His father, Jas. Eastwood, was reared near Milton and his mother, Mary Mason, sister of Joe Mason, was born and reared in Prairie township. Mr. Eastwood needs little introduction to the public, as he is known throughout the greater part of the county, but this is the first time he or any of his immediate family have asked for a county office, and he asks for this office for but one term. Mr. Eastwood is well qualified to hold this position. He received his education in the county schools supplemented by a course at the Warrensburg Normal. For a number of years he was one of the county teachers. He was afterwards engaged in the fuel and concrete business in Moberly. The thorough and upright manner in which he conducted his business made him many friends among his customers. The voters of Randolph county will make no mistake in casting their votes for so worthy a man. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--WILBANKS-DOUGHERTY--Mr. Charles Wilbanks and Miss Georgia Dougherty were united in marriage about 3 o'clock Sunday evening, March 26, 1916, at Rev. Notley Magruder's, while seated in their buggy. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Wilbanks of near Armstrong and is a most intelligent young man. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dougherty of near Higbee and is a most charming and winsome young lady. After the ceremony the happy couple returned to the home of the bride where an elegant wedding supper was served, none being present but immediate relatives and friends. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. All join in best wishes and hearty congratulations for a long and happy wedded life, and may their pathway be strewn with sunshine and roses. A GUEST. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--QUICK TO SPEAK AT BURTON--Strother ("Cyclone") Quick, candidate for representative of Howard county, will address the voters at Burton tomorrow (Saturday, April 1) at 2 o'clock. He urges every voter who can to be present. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Born, at Elliott, on the 30th, to Chas McClellan and wife, a son. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Mrs. Bert Cornelius of St. Joseph, is the guest of her parents, D. L. Barron and wife. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Mrs. George Shackleton, of Shelbina, Mont, is the guest of her parents, D. L. Barron and wife. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Chas. Solberg last week presented his wife and children with a beautiful player piano. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Born, on the 27th, to Dan Robb and wife, a son. (Kathy' s notes: This child was John William Robb, one of the sweetest men who ever lived. He married Dorothy Comstock. I had the distinct honor of knowing both of them for the few remaining years of their lives. Dorothy's sister Rosa, was married to my cousin, Earl Longdon.) Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Born, on the 25th, to Jas. W. Proctor and wife, a son. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--W. H. Magruder, who recently removed to Rio Hondo, Texas from near Armstrong, and who was back a few weeks ago, some said to remain, orders the NEWS sent to him at Rio Hondo. He says the country is a wonderful one in many respects and that he and his family like it there real well, but get home sick, as they can't forget good old Missouri and their friends back here. He sends regards to all friends and promises to write us of the country at length at some future time, which we are sure his friends and our readers will appreciate. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--The infant daughter of John Wright and wife, born on the 17th, died yesterday. The parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--James Ballentine moved to Elliott this week where he will resume his old position as engineer at mine No. 5, which is to be reopened at once. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--David Comstock bought forty acres of the Geo. Comstock farm south of town the first of the week and will begin the erection of a residence on same at once. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Carl Riley has the distinction of landing the first bass of the year out of the Alton lake, having caught a 5-pounder yesterday. He also caught a smaller one and missed two other large ones. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--F. H. Dill, who has been living in Texarkana, Tex. for the past three years, arrived Tuesday to join his family who have been here since December, and will likely remain here permanently. Mr. Dill moved to the west from here some ten years ago, locating in California and later in Oregon. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Ed Renie of Hallsville was a Higbee visitor Wednesday, it being his second trip here since he moved away some ten or twelve years ago. He is now on a farm near Hallsville. He informed us that his son, Lorey Estill, is in the hardware business in Columbia. Mr. Renie noted many improvement sin Higbee and stated that he might some day move back again. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Dan Rice and wife, on waking up about 11 o'clock Wednesday night were horrified to find that their baby son, three weeks old, had died while they slept. The child had never been strong but its death was altogether unlooked for. Death occurred after 10 o'clock, at which time the parents were awake. They have the sympathy of all. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--DAVID DUNSTON DEAD--David Dunston, a well known farmer of southwest of town, died yesterday after a short illness. He was ?0 years old and is survived by five children. We could learn nothing as to the funeral arrangements. (Kathy's notes: the microfilm was torn, just over the number.) Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Mrs. Rolland Walton left Monday for Canton on receipt of a message stating that an uncle and his grown daughter had died that day. The news came as a great shock to Mrs. Walton, as both were well the last she heard from them. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--A team belonging to Irving Fullington ran away yesterday, making a complete wreck of the wagon to which it was hitched. Both Mr. Fullington and wife were thrown out, but each escaped with a few bruises. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--David Davis, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Marguerite, spent Sunday at Slater, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Hall. Friday, 31 Mar 1916--Near Davis, Oklahoma, Friday of last week a cyclone killed eight members of Alex Edgemond's family. Edgemond, who took refuge in the barn, was the only one to escape. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

At 07:51 PM 04/09/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Steve, >Was Asa Quarles Thomson related to Asa Thomson who was married to Dianna Quarles? >Sheryl Franklin Morgan > > Yes. According to my records he was their son. Descendants of Asa THOMSON 1 Asa THOMSON 1764 - 1842 .. +Diana QUARLES 1761 - 1844 .... 2 Polly THOMSON 1789 - ........ +Robert KIRTLEY .... 2 Roger THOMSON 1790 - .... 2 Martha Patsey Ann THOMSON 1792 - ........ +Price PREWITT .... 2 John William THOMSON 1795 - 1822 ........ +Nancy ELLIS 1799 - 1883 .... 2 Nancy THOMSON 1796 - ........ +William GARTH .... 2 Asa Quarles THOMSON 1798 - 1866 ........ +Margaret WALLACE 1803 - 1886 .... 2 Robert Yancy THOMSON 1800 - 1863 ........ +Elizabeth BRYANT .... *2nd Wife of Robert Yancy THOMSON: ........ +Elizabeth TOWNSEND .... 2 George Q. THOMSON 1803 - 1839 ........ +M. A. SMITH .... *2nd Wife of George Q. THOMSON: ........ +Charity PULLIAM Steve

I know I'm getting way ahead of myself here, but I had pulled this obituary on my first time through the news. It just happened to have put in her notes file. At least one of the Susan's can be identified with some accuracy. From "the Higbee News" From "The Higbee News" 30 Jan 1947--MRS. SUSAN DENNIS PASSES ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT 81 Mrs. Susan Dennis, one of the community's best known and most highly respected residents, who had been in poor health for a year or more, chiefly from general debility, and who went to Fayette several months ago to make her home, for the winter, at least, with her brother, Daniel Magruder, died at Lee Hospital in that city, where she had been a patient for eleven days, at 2:30 Friday afternoon, January 24, at the age of 81. Mrs. Dennis was born in Macon county of February 22, 1865, the daughter of Amos and Jane Magruder, and was married to Alfred Dennis in 1890, and who passed away in 1933. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. G. S. Davis of Fayette; three brothers, T. D. and D. C. Magruder, Fayette, and Travis Magruder of this place, a number of nieces and nephews and many more distant relatives and a host of friends. No better lady ever lived among us and in her going all feel a personal loss. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Halley Carr Funeral Home by the Rev. George Cable of this place,the pallbearers being Amos Magruder, Charles Grapes, Virgil Blansett, Jenkins Bowen, David Magruder and Elison Pitney. Interment was made in the Fayette city cemetery. Kathy Bowlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lou & Anna Myers" <louann22@prodigy.net> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 13 Aug 1915 Mrs Susan Dennis > Recently learned there were at least two Susan Dennis's living in the > vicinity of Higbee, Mo in the early 1900's. The one I had mentioned earlier > as living on the farm adjacent to my Grandparents was married to Alfred. > Her maiden name may have been Magruder. > > Lou Myers > >

Friday, 24 Mar 1916--ROBBED AND KILLED MAN 35 YEARS AGO, MISSOURIAN ADMITS--Fayette, Mo, March 16--The confession of James Ambrose, who is said to be on his death bed, suffering from gangrene poisoning at his home, six miles south of New Franklin, that he robbed and killed J. H. Teters, fisherman in 1881, has caused much surprise. Ambrose called his preacher to his bedside last night and confided the secret which he had guarded 35 years. When asked why he killed the man he told the following story: "Teeters sent for me one day and asked that I write a letter to his brother who was in an eastern state, in regard to money he had. "Now Teters, as you know was living on that island out there," Ambrose pointed to an island in the Missouri river, "and had been making his living by fishing. I told him that I could not write, but that I would take the letter to my home and have it written for him. On the way over the money became too great a temptation for me and I returned and killed Teters. "After getting about $3,000, I placed him in his home and burned everything. The coroner's jury returned the verdict that Teters met his death by accidental fire and no search was ever made." Many persons living here remember the fire and recall the verdict of the coroner's jury. No one suspected Ambrose, as he was a member of one of the oldest and most highly respected families in the county. He told the attending physician that he had lived under a strain since the deed, and now that he is ready to die, he wanted to confess so his friends might know the "battles he had to fight." Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Rocheport, Mo, March 18--Thos Ambrose made a denial this morning of the confession accredited to his father, James Ambrose, that he robbed, killed and burned the body of a Missouri River fisherman named Teeters 35 years ago, as printed in the Republic Friday as a special from Fayette. He said: "There has been no confession made in the presence of any member of the family." When told it was common report since Monday he said: "We knew nothing of it until it was printed." Rev. J. M. Wilcoxon of Fulton and Rev. M. L. Shemwell, pastor of the Rocheport Methodist Church, the two preachers who visited the sick man, deny any knowledge of a confession. Wilcoxson said: "Mr. James Ambrose never made any statement or confession to me of his having committed any crime whatever." Mr. Shemwell said: "I not only deny the statement of a confession being made to myself, but I think it a shameful disgrace for such a scandal to be started." Thomas Ambrose motored to Fayette this afternoon to turn the matter over to the Prosecuting Attorney of Howard County. He offers $1,000 for proof against the guilty party. The accused man is at the point of death. He and his sons are all large land owners and the family will spare no expense in clearing the father's name. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--AN EX-SLAVE DEAD AT 121--Louis Merriman, who was born while George Washington was president of the United States, died yesterday at his home, 525 Nebraska avenue, Kansas side. He was 121 years old and had said he was the oldest negro in America. He was born on the Sopher plantation in Virginia, and was 67 years old when freedom came during the Civil War. After the war he went to Kansas, living near Paola until three years ago. Residents of Paola made an investigation of his age and declared they were satisfied he was born in 1795. He was the oldest man on the United States pension rolls, and will be buried in the cemetery at the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth--K. C. Star. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--PHILLIPS-TRUBY--Mr. Albert Phillips of Mount Bethal, Pennsylvania and Miss Grace Lee Truby of Higbee were married in this city at the Baptist parsonage Friday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. A. Boyd. Mesdames C. D. Sandison, H. C. Johnson, Lewis Malone and Miss Mary Sandison being afternoon callers upon Mrs. Boyd were interested witnesses of the happy event. The pair were surprised at facing the little assembly but accepted the situation gracefully and appreciated the hearty good wishes extended--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Mrs. Anna Tanhauser, aged 73 years, of Bevier, killed herself Sunday by jumping into a well. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Walter Davis, who has been in poor health for some time, and the nature of whose ailment his physicians are not agreed upon, went to Kansas City Friday of last week for observation and treatment by a specialist. He was accompanied by Dr. C. F. Burkhalter. The specialist promised a complete diagnosis of the case by the end of the week and Walter's family and many friends are anxiously awaiting the verdict. The NEWS adds its prayer to their's that his ailment is not as serious as some have feared and that he will soon be able to return well and strong. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Ernest Shufelt, who returned to Higbee two weeks ago and resumed his old position as operator at the Alton depot, and also in the band as cornet player, to the delight of the rest of the boys, as he was a good one, is gone again, having been "bumped" by an operator older in the service. His leaving is only temporary, however, and he will be back the first opportunity. Mr. Shufelt is not only a good musician but is a most excellent young man and one whom any town should be proud to claim as a citizen. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--J. R. Pigg, of Boonville, a traveling man for twenty years or more, and who made regular trips to Higbee during that time, died at his old home in Windsor on the 6th. Mr. Pigg was an uncle of J. C. Cain of this place. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Dr. T. H. Walton has been rushing work this week on a garage at his residence to house a big 6-cylinder Paige touring car, purchased last week, the daily arrival of which he has since been most anxiously awaiting. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Miss Ruth Blais closed a very successful term of school Friday at Naylor. The exercises were well attended by the patrons. All brought well filled baskets and it was a grand feast for all present. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--ITEMS FROM MYERS--John F. Andrews and family visited birch Dougherty and family Sunday. Charlie Dougherty of Higbee visited his uncle Clabe Dougherty, Saturday and Sunday. The small son of George F. Dougherty has been quite sick but is some better. Clabe Dougherty purchased a span of mules from Geo. Thornburg of near Moberly last week. Mrs. Nancy E. Dougherty has returned home from a two weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Glen White. Miss Bertha Andrews and Mrs. Brown of this vicinity are visiting the latter 's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harper, of Mexico. Miss Bertha Rennolds, Jewel and Jim Dougherty, who are attending school in Fayette, spent the first of the week with their parents. They all reported that they were getting along nicely in school and were telling of their grand teachers and also the interesting talk Paul Prosser made them last week. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Born, on the 17th, to Herb Morris and wife, a daughter. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Born, on the 18th, to Ed Shook and wife, a daughter. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Born, on the 20th, to Paul Moore and wife, a daughter. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Born, on the 17th, to John Wright and wife, a daughter. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Mrs. David Davis visited her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Hall of Slater during the week. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Mrs. John Holtzclaw is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. R. Maple, at Alton, Ill. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Mrs. Elizabeth O'Donnell of Ardmore, is the guest of her son, Leonard and wife. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Harley Hawkins, while skating on the streets Monday, fell and broke his left arm. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Lessly Purdy is nursing a sprained ankle received at the skating rink Saturday night. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Wisdom Burton is the proud owner of a big Studebaker touring car, purchased Saturday. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Mrs. Jas. Mullier of Albia, Ia., is the guest of her brother-in-law, J. E. Carter and wife, and other relatives. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Miss Frances Burkhalter, who is attending Central College, Lexington, spent the first of the week at home with her parents. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Miss Vera Rankin is about the happiest young lady in town, her parents presenting her with a handsome bicycle. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--J. S. Land of Marshall and daughter, Mrs. Sid Rice, of St. Louis, were the guests of the former's son, H. Land, and wife, the first of the week. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Mrs. Julia Edwards left Friday for an extended visit with her brothers, Dr. Edwin Edwards of St. Louis and Chas. Edwards of Bloomington, Ill. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--W. A. Rutherford, one of the county's best known and most prominent citizens, died at his home near Huntsville Thursday of last week following a short illness. He was president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--The high wind Tuesday night badly damaged the tent sheltering the skating rink. The outfit is being dismantled for shipment to Paris. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Thos. Cook, aged 25, of Mexico was shot and killed in a restaurant in that place Sunday night by Howard Smith, a waiter. Cook was known as a brawler, and is said to have been trying to "take the place" when shot. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--J. F. Miller and wife, who went to Texas several months ago to spend the winter, returned home Monday. Their son, Howard, remained, having a good position with a railroad company, as has also his brother, Glen. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Mrs. W. F. Spotts of Clifton Hill was the guest of her parents, J. E. Rucker and wife, during the week. Mr. Spotts, who has been in the poultry business at Clifton Hill for several years, has purchased a poultry house at Hardin, Ray county, and will move to that place. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--G. W. BREWER DEAD--G. W. Brewer, a resident of Higbee for the past twenty-five years, and who had been in very poor health for the past two years, died at his home in this place on Saturday, March 18, 1916, aged 67 years. Deceased was born at Alton, Ill., on Nov. 5, 1849, and came to this state when quite a young man. Locating in Callaway county, where he was married in 1875 to Miss Lydia Rice. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom died in infancy. Two sons and two daughters survive. His first wife dying in 1900, Mr. Brewer was married in 1905 to Mrs. Blanch Bohannon of this place, who survives. Mr. Brewer was a member of the Moberly lodge of Odd Fellows and of the Higbee K. of P. lodge as well as the Higbee local of U. M. W. Funeral services were held at Methodist church, with which deceased had united several months ago by the pastor, Rev. J. J. Copeland, the church being packed to its capacity. Interment was made in the city cemetery, the service being a joint one between the two lodges. Besides his widow and children, Mr. Brewer is survived by one brother and one sister, both of whom reside in Illinois. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--J. H. Swetnam last week purchased the B. F. Ivie property in the north part of town for $1700. This means, we hope, that Judge Swetnam, who moved to town temporarily last fall to give his children the advantage of our high school, will become a permanent citizen. We need more men like him. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--C. S. Hargis informs us that his son Henry has been appointed a rural mail carrier on a route out of Dodge City, Kansas, where he has been located for the past year and a half. The position pays $1800 per year. His many Higbee friends join the NEWS in congratulations. There were fifty applicants for the place. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--The joke is on Constable Bagby and Marshal Williams, who took Clarence Cochran to jail at Huntsville Monday. Not wishing to take any chances, they handcuffed him, and on reaching Huntsville, found that they had left the keys here, and Cochran was compelled to wear the manacles until the keys could reach Sheriff Magruder by mail. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--Orville Richardson, who drives Will Burke's dray, received a fall on the streets Friday which rendered him unconscious for ten minutes. He was delivering freight to the Bottoms Hardward Co. at the time and was standing on top of a big load on the dray, when the team started up, throwing him to the ground. He landed squarely on his face, and about the time he landed a heavy box fell from the dray, missing his head about a foot. He was able to be around the next day. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--J. H. Bagby, W. F. Jones, H. C. and Ed. Eubanks and T. J. Cooper of this place are believed to have put a big mud hole just north of the Hamilton school house on the road between Higbee and Moberly permanently out of business one day last week, and in a very unusual way. A car belonging to one of the parties got stuck in the hold and while they were working to get it out a man came along with a big load of coal, which the crowd purchased and dumped in the hole as soon as the automobile was gotten out. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--The NEWS has played in hard luck of late with its big press. About five weeks ago, apparently from no cause whatever, the vibrating roller broke short off and everything had to be stopped until it could be repaired. It broke twice since, the last time in such a way that it could not be repaired here and we had to have a new piece turned at a Moberly foundry, Monday the hoodoo struck us in a new place, a casting on the side of the press which works the vibrating roller breaking short off. The break was all the more puzzling from the fact that the piece was disconnected and with absolutely no strain on it so far as we could tell. Friday, 24 Mar 1916--B. F. Dimmitt, one of the oldest druggists in the state, died at his home in Rocheport on the 11th, aged about 85. He had been in the drug business in Rocheport for 62 years, and it that time never carried a government license to sell liquor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.