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, 17 Mar 1916--George Thornburg and son, Will, have sold their interest in the Farmer's Bank of Renick, with which they have been identified since its organization two and a half years ago and have returned to their farm. They sold their interest to Byrd Marshall, who succeeds Geo. Thornburg as cashier. Mr. Marshall is one of the county's shrewdest men, and that he will make good in the banking business goes without saying. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--QUICK MAKING FRIENDS--The following, relative, to Strother Quick, better known as "Cyclone," taken from the Glasgow Missourian, will be read with interest by Mr. Quick's host of Higbee friends. S. Quick--"Cyclone'" Quick--candidate for Democratic nomination in the coming primary election for Representative of Howard county, has the honor of opening the 1916 political campaign here. He made two thought-inspiring speeches at the City Hall last Saturday that won many friends and supporters for him. Reflecting in no sense on the ability and loyalty of others, Mr. Quick is a man of intelligence, undisputed honesty and sincerity, and is charged to the brim with a desire for the best interests of the people, and a spirit of determination and unequivocation that every one admires in these times when the public conscience is more alive than ever to its best interests. With honesty of purpose, a great range of information and close relation to the men who form the very foundation of our welfare, this candidate, himself a practical farmer, may safely be relied upon for the fulfillment of any responsibility placed upon him---Glasgow Missourian. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Marshal W. I. Williams made quick work of capturing the burglar who entered Magruder's store Wednesday night of last week, arresting Albert Rodney the following night. The latter confessed, and was fined $2.50 and costs by Justice Magruder, Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries nol-prossing the burglary charge with the understanding that Rodney, who is but 17, and who has always borne a good reputation, but who has been inclined to be a little wild, should walk the chalk line in the future. It was perhaps the best way to dispose of the case, as the arrest and the wholesome talk given him by the officers apparently did him a world of good. He is the son of J. P. Rodney of Elliott, than whom there isn't a better man anywhere, and it was not from lack of advice from his parents or brothers that Albert came to grief. It is safe to say that he has learned a lesson he will never forget. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--G. W. BREWER CRITICALLY ILL--G. W. Brewer, one of Higbee's oldest citizens in point of residence, who has been suffering from asthma and dropsy for several months, was compelled to take to his bed the first of the week, and has since grown rapidly worse. Late yesterday it was not thought that he could live through the night. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Quite a crowd enjoyed an oyster supper at Mr. Brish Johnson's Saturday night. All reported a nice time. A surprise birthday dinner was given to Miss Fannie White March 12. All brought well filled baskets and had a real nice time. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--The residence of Wm. McGlothlin of New Franklin was partially destroyed by fire Tuesday, the fire originating from an oil stove in one of the upper rooms. The upper story was ruined and the lower rooms more or less damaged. The loss, Mack's many Higbee friends will be pleased to learn, is fully covered by insurance. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie was called to Renick Monday to see Thos. Brockman, who is seriously ill. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--The 12-year-old son of Jesse Dougherty and wife is quite sick. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Mrs. Dora George of Burton was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albert Robb, during the week. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Albert Robb, who had his back hurt three weeks ago at the Walton mine, is getting better and is able to be out. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Born, in Hannibal, on the 12th, to John Minor and wife, a son. Mrs. Minor is a daughter of G. M. Nichols of this place, who took the first train to see the youngster, which is his third grandchild. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Dan Jones, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, was thought to be some better yesterday. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Joseph Togliotti, an Italian miner recently injured by a fall of rock in mine No. 11 of the Northern Coal Co. at this place, has brought suit against the company for $3000 damages. He is represented by attorneys Dan and John Hughes of Macon. The case will come up at the June term of circuit court in Moberly. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--John "Red" Harriman who moved to Illinois a few months ago, returned to Higbee Saturday to take his place behind the bat when the Blues start things on April 23. His friends and admirers among the bugs are predicting that he will make an even better record than last year, when he had mighty few pass balls and was one of the heaviest hitters. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--W. R. Compton returned Sunday from St. Louis where he was called Friday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, R. N. Denham, who died in that city on the 4th. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Dr. E. R. Adams is the happiest man in town, having received a message from Kansas City Monday to the effect that the stork had made Mrs. Adams, who has been with her parents for several weeks, a visit that day. As the message, purposely worded, no doubt, failed to state whether the new arrival was a boy or girl, Dr. Adams took the first train for the city returning home Wednesday night. He was all the more pleased because the heir was a son, who has been named Melvin Armon. He reports both mother and babe as doing nicely. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--MRS. MAUDE CASSADY DEAD--Mrs. Maude Cassady, who has been suffering from lung trouble for several months, died at her home in this place Monday, the 14th. Although it was known that her case was hopeless, her death was totally unexpected, as she had only taken to her bed the day before, and came as a great shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Cassady was the second daughter of G. D. Wright and wife and was born in Higbee on May 22, 1891, making her 24 years, 10 months and 14 days old. She was married to John Cassady on Dec. 2, 1909, and had since lived most of the time in Iowa, moving back to Higbee only a few months ago. Besides her husband and two children, she is survived by her parents, three brothers and four sisters, to whom the sympathy of all goes out. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Ben Robson and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Marshall Williams this week recovered the pistol stolen by burglars from Eubanks saloon Wednesday night of last week, and would have arrested the thief, Clarence Cochran, a Fayette negro, but for the fact that the Fayette authorities landed on him first and now have him serving a 9 months' sentence for bootlegging whisky. The negro made a full confession to Mr. Williams at Fayette Tuesday in the presence of Sheriff Dollard, and an effort will be made to have him released from jail and sent to the pen on the charge of burglary. Mr. Williams says he is satisfied that Cochran is the person who attempted to wreck a train at Burton Wednesday night of last week, as he is known to have been there that night. The lamp was removed and the switch turned, sending a freight into the siding. Fortunately it was not making much speed and was stopped before any damage was done. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Susie Burton, 52 years old, one of Higbee's best known colored residents, died at her home in this place Monday morning, the 13th, following an illness of several months from consumption. Interment was made in the cemetery for colored people southeast of town. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Misses Elizabeth and Myrtle Knox left Wednesday for Hillsboro, Ill, where Mr. Knox has decided to locate. Mrs. Knox and little daughter, Jennie, will leave in about two weeks. The leaving of these good people will be a matter of general regret, as they have made a wide circle of lasting friends during their short stay among us. The town never had more loyal church workers than Mr. and Mrs. Knox and they will be sadly missed by the Methodist congregation, and especially Mrs. Knox, who is perhaps the best of the many good alto singers Higbee has known. They take with them the best wishes of all. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Mrs. Wm. Mason and brother, Robert Dodson, were here from Fayette Friday of last week on their way to Kansas City to bring home with them their sister's child, the mother having died a few weeks ago. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--The City of Higbee this week, through its attorney, W. P. Cave, of Moberly, took on appeal to the Kansas City Court of Appeals in its case against Chas. Bergin, who was recently arrested and fined for selling meat in town without a license. Mr. Bergin, who was represented by F. E. Murrill, won his trial in Higbee before Justice Magruder and also in the circuit court, to which the city appealed. It was not the intention of the city to carry the case up until the recent grand jury indicted Jap and Lon Hursman for having sold meat in town from an animal which had died, some say from blackleg and others from a gunshot wound. There were three counts against the Hursman's, but they were fined for but one, the others being dismissed. The fine was only $10.00 and costs, and they have no doubt been congratulating themselves that they got off so easily. The city's action in appealing the case shouldn't be taken as casting any reflections of Mr. Bergin, the quality of the meat sold by him never having been questioned by anyone for a moment. It is simply taken in the interest of the general public so that in case diseased meat, or meat from an animal that has not been slaughtered, is sold in the town the city will have the authority to impose a heavy fine in case its appeal is upheld. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Born, on the 4th, to Glen White and wife, a son. Misses Roxie, Ruth and Marjorie Blaise went to Fayette the latter part of last week to take teachers' examination. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Born, on the 7th, to Dan Rice, Jr, and wife, a son. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--J. M. Sphar, one of Saline county's best known farmers, died at his home near Marshall Friday of last week, aged 69 years. He was a brother-in-law of J. C. Elgin of this place. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--The ten-year-old son of "Boos" Kirby is very sick. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--George McGill returned Tuesday from Mineral, Kan, where he was called ten days ago by the serious illness of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jane Russel, and whose recovery was believed impossible. Her many Higbee friends will be pleased to learn that she is now out of immediate danger. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Mrs. H. Scott Welch was called to Boone, Ia, Saturday by the death of her cousin, J. C. Hodgson, who died at his home in Mt. Vernon, Ia, that day of pneumonia. He was about 27 years of age and besides his wife and baby daughter is survived by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Mrs. Annie Atkins returned Saturday from a three weeks' visit with Howard County relatives. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Miss Belle Greeno received word from Sturgeon Monday of the death of her uncle, A. M. Greeno, who died at his home near Riggs early that day. Owing to sickness and the bad roads, none of the relatives could attend the funeral. Mr. Greeno, who was recognized as one of Boone county's most highly respected citizens, was 72 years old, and is survived by his widow and four children. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Everett Chesser, son of John Chesser of near town, employed as a driver at Mine No 11, was quite seriously hurt Tuesday, being caught between a string of cars and the side of the entry. His right leg was badly crushed above the knee and it was at first feared that amputation would be necessary. He was rushed to a hospital at Moberly where the leg was operated on and a lot of crushed bone removed. He was getting along nicely when last heard from yesterday. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Born, on Feb 25, to John Rockinfield and wife, a daughter. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Roy Compton, who was operated on in Kansas City two weeks ago for appendicitis, was able to return home Tuesday. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--The following from here took the teacher's examinations at Moberly Friday and Saturday of last week, some for the first time and others to have their certificates renewed: Misses Elizabeth Mure, Laura Bottom, Anna Howell, Ruth Buckley, Muriel Turpin, Lillian Jones, Josephine Reiley, Pauline Embree, Susie Kirby and Lillian Manuel. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--Dr. J. S. Preston, one of Armstrong's leading citizens, died at his home in that place on the 2nd, aged 72 years. He established the Armstrong Herald. Friday, 10 Mar 1916--THE INOLA ACCIDENT--The following account, giving the particulars of the fatal accident at Inola, Ok, Wednesday of last week, in which Miss Hilda Reynolds and two others were killed, is taken from the Inola Register of that day: "One of the worst accidents that ever happened in this locality occurred at the railroad crossing just north of Inola Wednesday morning when the southbound passenger train, due here at 8:48, crashed into the North school wagon, loaded with ten school children. The driver, J. A. Stiles, Doma Cummins and Hilda Reynolds are dead as the result of the accident. All the occupants of the wagon were more or less injured. They are, Lora Cummings, 18, hurt on the head and also internally; Ruby Reynolds, 11, three ribs broken; Thelma Reynolds, 9, only slight bruise; Joe Reynolds 6, only a small scratch on the head. The Lowthers children, Ray, 8, arm broken; the two girls, Ethel and Fay, who were older, received some bad bruises on the face. the other child, May Butler, 9, escaped with only slight bruises and a sprained ankle. this little girl and Joe Reynolds are the only ones living who were taken to the hospital at Muskogee. The little girl after escaping from the wreck (she doesn't know how) ran all the way home, a distance of three-fourths of a mile. Mr. Stiles, the driver of this route, was 54 years old and had always been considered a very cautious man. The passenger was due at this hour, but there was a freight train on the siding moving slowly and it is thought that this train had his attention until it was too late. What was his anguish and that of his precious load of dear children when they beheld their awful fate, no one can imagine. Engineer Jim Lynch, an old time and trusted engineer on this line, was at the throttle. When he saw the awful plight he reversed his engine, but it was too late--the crash came and three previous lives were lost. The train was backed up and the bodies placed on the train and the injured hauled to the depot. The train was held up for an hour or more and all was done by the train crew that could be done for the relief of the afflicted. Mr. Stiles was a most excellent citizen and all regret his death. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. Hilda Reynolds was killed instantly, and Stiles died a few minutes after the train arrived at the depot. Deoma Cummins was placed on the train and started for the hospital at Muskogee but she died before the train reached Wagoner. Hilda Reynolds was the oldest living daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Reynolds. Her age was 14 years. Her body was prepared for burial here and the funeral service will be held here late this afternoon. The remains will be taken to the old home, Higbee, Mo, for burial. These two girls were among the brightest in the school, and if the teachers and pupils had been required to pick out two of the favorites in the school they would more than likely have picked out these two girls. They were studious and never gave their teachers any trouble. It is said that every passenger on this train wept at seeing this awful accident, and Engineer Lynch, a great big stalwart man, cried like a child. Conductor Stephens was in charge of the train." (Kathy's notes: The following was from the Higbee News.) The funeral of Miss Hilda was held at the Baptist church Saturday at 2 o'clock, the crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends being almost twice the capacity of the building. Interment was made in the Tucker cemetery. Mr. Reynolds, who returned to Oklahoma on the first train, wired from Muskogee the next day that the other children were all better and their recovery assured. Mrs. Reynolds and the rest of the family returned home Sunday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 3 Mar 1916--HUNTSVILLE LAWYERS SCRAP--City Attorney B. Earl Cowherd and Norman Johnson, a lawyer, engaged in a fistic battle about 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Cowherd was going north on Depot street when he met Johnson. They came to blows immediately. Geo. Mayo who was near separated them as soon as possible and friends of each led them away. Cowherd's face was covered with blood, while Johnson was unhurt except for a bruise on the hand. Cowherd's injuries were not at first considered serious, and he was up town Thursday. Early this morning, Friday, upon the advice of his physician he went to Moberly to take treatment in a hospital. Johnson pleaded guilty to a charge of disturbing the peace before police Judge Sandison and paid a fine of $1 and costs. The two lawyers have not been on friendly terms for some time. the immediate cause of the fight was a case that came up before Justice M. A. Finnell here Wednesday. Johnston was attorney for the plaintiff in the suit and Cowherd represented the defendant's side. When the former made objection to a motion made by Cowherd, the latter is said to have made an utterance which led to an attempt on the part of Johnston to hit Cowherd. Justice Finnell made them desist.--Huntsville Times. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--MURDERED BY ASSASSIN--The following article, giving the particulars of the killing of Warner C. Smith, a brother of E. R. Smith, prescription clerk at Winn's pharmacy, is taken from the Boonville Advertiser. It is about as cold-blooded a murder as we ever read of: The sad news was received here Monday of last week, in a telegram, of the death of Warner C. Smith, son of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Smith of High street, this city. The message conveyed the sad fact that Warner had been murdered by an assassin. The facts as gathered from a newspaper published at Maxwell, California, are about as follows: About 4:30 o'clock on Monday morning, February 15, Warner was aroused from his slumbers by the appearance of a man at his bed-room door and saying he wanted something from the store in which Warner was working as an accountant. The store is at Germantown, California. Smith had not key to the store at the time, having returned from a visit with his uncle, Benjamin Smith, at Maxwell, on Sunday. The assassin forced Smith to call his fellow clerk with whom he was lodging, and the bandit forced them to the store to open it. On the inside he gave the order for them to open the safe. This was done at the point of a revolver in the hand of the bandit. The outer door of the safe was opened but the key to the inside door could not be found. At it was getting near daylight, the bandit forced the two young men to walk up the railroad track for about one mile or more and there deliberately shot Warner Smith to death. The other clerk escaped but received two slight wounds from the pistol in the hands of the assassin. The young man, Jensen, ran back to Germantown and gave the alarm. A posse of men started in pursuit of the bandit and captured him, and he was lodged in jail. The remains of Smith were taken to Maxwell and after funeral services in the Catholic church, were interred there. Warner Smith was 31 years of age. He graduated from the Boonville high school in 1902. His mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, and sister, Miss Bernice, live in Boonville, and a brother, Elmer, at Higbee. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Miss Rosa Foulks, a pretty and accomplished young lady of Rucker, and Edmond Chapman, an industrious young farmer of near Higbee were united in marriage at Moberly Friday, Feb 25. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--Born, on Feb. 29, to L. McElhaney and wife, a daughter. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--Carlos Williams left the first of the week for Detroit, where he has employment in Ford's big plant. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--J. H. Sunderland of Inola, Ok, and J. E. Sunderland of Macon, attended the funeral of their brother, Amos, here Tuesday. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--Will S. Walton spent the week in St. Louis buying new spring goods. He was accompanied by his little daughter, Virginia, and had her fitted with glasses by a specialist. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--Burley Wheeler, who recently moved to Colorado, orders his paper sent to Hugo, where he has decided to locate. He says the weather out there is fine, and that he has seen no mud since leaving Missouri. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--We printed bills this week for Chas. Ketchum who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm south of town on the 10th, a list of which can be found elsewhere. Mr. Ketchum, who has been in poor health for some time, will move to Colorado. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--CHAPMAN-FOWLKS--Mr. Edmond Chapman and Miss Rosa Fowlks, two popular young people of the vicinity, were married at Moberly on Feb 25. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--Frank Shaefer who works at the Walton mine, discovered on quitting work yesterday that his gold watch and chain, which he had left in the wash room when he went to work, was gone, and reported his loss to Marshal Williams. the latter phoned to the Moberly authorities and in about an hour the watch was found in a pawn shop, having been pawned by Frank Roady, a stranger, who had been at work at the mine but a few days. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--Geo McGill left Sunday for Mineral, Kansas, in response to a message stating that his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jane Russell, was seriously ill and not expected to live. A letter from Mr. McGill received by his daughter, Mrs. Fred Race, yesterday, stated that Mrs. Russell was no better and that she was gradually sinking. This will be sad news to Mrs. Russell's old Higbee friends and all join the NEWS in the hope that she will be spared to her children. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--THREE KILLED BY TRAIN--Miss Hilda Reynolds Formerly of Higbee One of Three Killed by Train in Oklahoma Wednesday--The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Reynolds, formerly of this place, were shocked beyond measure when a message was received Wednesday by Mr. Reynolds' father-in-law, David Robb, stating that his daughter, Miss Hilda, had been killed and two other of his children badly hurt when a train crashed into a wagon which was conveying a lot of school children to their homes. It was at first reported that the two who were injured were fatally hurt, but this proved to be untrue, we are pleased to state. We have been unable to get any particulars of the sad affair save the following, taken from the Kansas City Journal: "Three persons were killed and four others injured near Inola, Ok, today when a southbound Iron Mountain train crashed into a wagon, carrying fifteen school children, hurling the wagon and children into the right of way. "The dead are: J. J. Stiles, 60 years old, driver of the wagon; Hilda Reynolds, 17, and Doma Cummings, 16. "The injured are; Lora Cummings, 18, injured internally, seriously; Ray Lowther, 7; Rubey Rennolds, 11, and Thelma Reynolds, 8, all badly bruised. "The train stopped and all were rushed to the Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf hospital at Muskogee. Stiles died before the train had gone two miles and Doma Cummins died on the train near Wagoner." "The party was in a covered wagon driven by Stiles, who held the contract for transporting the country children of the consolidated school." The body will arrive today at 1:40 over the Alton and taken to the home of Miller Robb. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock Saturday by the Rev. L. M. White of Fayette. Interment will be made in Tucker cemetery by the side of a sister, Miss Bertha, who died in April, 1913. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved family. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--W. H. Magruder of east of town, who shipped his household effects to Texas about the first of the year, is now back to the old home, his goods having arrived here several days ago. We saw Mr. Magruder in town Monday and he said he was only back on a visit--think he was only joking, and no doubt the visit will be prolonged the remainder of his life. Any way the Herald will join with all the people of the community in extending the glad hand of welcome to Mr. Magruder to come back and be one of us again--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--AMOS SUNDERLAND DEAD--Amos Sunderland, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of this community, died at the home of his son, David M., west of town Sunday, March 27, at 5 p.m., following an illness of several months. Mr. Sunderland, who was 61 years old, was born in Macon county, but had resided in this immediate vicinity since early manhood and was well and favorably known to all. He is survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters, two sisters, eight brothers and two half brothers, besides a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Ararat Baptist church, of which deceased had long been a member, by Rev. Notley Magruder, and interment made in Old Log Chapel cemetery. The NEWS joins the community in condolence to the bereaved ones. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--Uncle Joel Yates of the Yates vicinity, who is about 77 years old, is the oldest person we know of in this section to have the mumps during the present epidemic. He had them 60 years ago, when but one side of his face was affected, as is the case this time. Friday, 3 Mar 1916--ADKISSON-STEVENSON--Alvin Louie Adkisson, of Sturgeon, and Miss Edith Belle Stevenson, of Higbee, came to Moberly today and were granted a marriage license by Circuit Clerk A. R. Marshall. They were married a short time later by Judge Everett Hamilton at his office in the court house. They will make their future home in Sturgeon, to which place they went on one of the afternoon trains--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I'm still trying to gather info on Susie. Have added a few more items. Name: Susan A. REYNOLDS Birth Date: 7 May 1862 Birth Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death Date: 13 Jun 1946 Father: Richard Lindsey REYNOLDS (1821-1902) Mother: Eliza Jane WALKER (1831-1917) Spouse: Thomas LONG Marriage Date: 3 Aug 1896 Spouse: John W. DENNIS Marriage Date: Aug 1902 Marriage Place: Howard Co. MO Notes: Marriage license issued Aug 1902. (marriage to John Dennis) The following from Lou Myers (louann22@prodigy.net) Jan 2001 Mrs. Susie Dennis lived on a farm adjacent to my Grandparents about 6 miles southwest of Higbee, Mo. and I can still remember her from when I was 7 or 8 years old. She passed away probably in the 1940's and could be buried in the Higbee, Mo. cemetery which is in Randolph County. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--E. B. Reynolds of Rock Island, Ill, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. John Dennis, the first of the week. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 17 Dec 1915--The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Saturday, the occasion being the 84th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Dennis's mother, Mrs. Eliza Reynolds. A big dinner was served and the day was most delightfully spent by all, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Reynolds. Those present: Geo. W. Reynolds and family, Isaac Walker and Geo Page and family. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa: I am a poor old sick woman. I have been sick ever since August. I can't walk a step. I have to sit in my chair all day. I want you to bring me something nice for Christmas. From your Friend, Susan Dennis.292 Last Modified: 8 Apr 2001 Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Billings, Montana 59102 Jupep@aol.com

Ermina PAGE McKINSEY is my first cousin, twice removed. I am interested in further info on her. Linda In a message dated 4/8/01 7:58:55 PM, c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net writes: << What can you tell me about this entry in the 1883-1893 birth records of Howard Co? PAGE, Ermina; female; 2nd child; b 1 Jul 1883, near Burton; father John Truman PAGE, farmer, 22, b Howard Co; mother Malinda Jeana PAGE nee REYNOLDS, 22, b Howard Co, resided Howard Co; J B SCOTT, Burton. >> First Generation 1. John Truman PAGE. Born About 1861 in Howard County, Missouri. Died 29 Jun 1956 in Howard Co., MO. Buried in Log Chapel Cemetary, Howard Co., MO. (NOTE: I am not so sure John died 1956, still looking for him and according to census records of former wife (they were divorced abt 1900), Malinda was listed as a widow, long before 1956 and I do not show any other marriage for her) 1870 Howard Co., MO Census (Bonne Femme Twsp.) 17 17 Naylor G.T. 83 M W Farmer 2000 300 Md. 17 17 Naylor Margaret 56 F W Keeping house KY 17 17 Naylor Franklin 27 M W Labor on farm MO 17 17 Naylor Truman C. 22 M W Labor on farm MO 17 17 Page Susan 29 F W At home MO 17 17 Page Wellington 12 M W MO 17 17 Page Jno. T. 9 M W MO 17 17 Page Geo. H. 7 M W MO 17 17 Page Ada Lee 5 F W MO 17 17 Page Martha 10 F W MO He married Malinda Jane Joanna REYNOLDS, daughter of Thomas REYNOLDS & Elizabeth "Bettie" JACKSON, 19 Jun 1881 in Howard Co., MO. Born Jul 1861 in Howard Co., MO. Died 1947 in Howard Co., MO. Buried in Log Chapel Cemetary, Howard Co., MO. They were divorced About 1900. 1900, In Burton Twp, Howard Co., MO (file 61.02b) 38/38 Reynolds, Thomas Head Feb 1821 79 m57 MO KY KY Farmer OFF Bettie Wife Aug 1821 78 m57 9/8 KY KY KY Elizabeth Dau Dec 1843 56 S MO MO KY John A Son Jul 1858 41 S MO MO KY Machinist Grist Mill Page, Malinda Dau Jul 1861 38 Divorced MO MO KY Ermina Gdau Jul 1883 16 S MO MO MO Riley Gson Aug 1888 11 S MO MO MO Sch Robert T Gson Apr 1891 9 S MO MO MO Sch George W Gson Oct 1895 4 S MO MO MO Sch (Note: daughter Susie L. is in the household of William and Ermma Mobley. Ermma is a sister of Malinda Page) 1910 Burton Twsp., Howard Co., MO (file 61.02b) Page, Malinda, head, f, w, 49, widow, MO MO KY Riley, son, m, w, 21, single, MO MO MO Robert T., son, m, w, 18, single, MO MO MO Susan J./L?, dau, f, w, 16, MO MO MO George H., son, m, w, 14, MO MO MO 1920 Burton Twsp., Howard Co., MO (file 90.5a) Page, Malinda J., head, f, w, 58, widow, MO Sweeney, Lucinda F., sister, f, w, 68, widow MO In Log Chapel Cemetery Howard County, Missouri PAGE: Malinda Jane b 7-1-1860 d 6-9-1847* dau Thomas Reynolds George T. b 10-27-1896 d 6-29-1956 ******************************* >From Cemetary Book (*death date of Malinda has to be 1947, not 1847 and the George T. is actually her son, George W. PAGE) Malinda was divorced from John Truman PAGE between 1895 and 1900) They had the following children: 2 i. Andrew PAGE 3 ii. Ermina T. "Emma" PAGE 4 iii. John Riley PAGE 5 iv. Robert Thomas PAGE 6 v. Susie Lee PAGE 7 vi. George W. PAGE Second Generation 2. Andrew PAGE. Born 1882 in Burton, Howard Co., MO. Died 1882. 3. Ermina T. "Emma" PAGE. Born 1 Jul 1883 in Burton, Howard Co., Missouri. PAGE, Emma Female, second child born 01 July 1883 near Burton, Missouri, to Malinda Joanna Reynolds Page, American, born Howard County, MO, and John Truman Page, American, born Howard County, MO, farmer. Attending physician: J.B. Scott, Burton, MO.8 She married David N. McKINSEY, Oct 1907. Born 1876 in MO. 1920 Burton Twsp., Howard Co., MO McKinsie, David N., head, married, w, m, 34, MO Ermina T., wife, f, w, 36, MO Bernice S., daughter, f, w, 6, single MO (not sure of this name, looks like Bernice) They had the following children: 8 i. Bernice S. McKINSEY 4. John Riley PAGE. Born Aug 1888 in Burton, Howard Co., MO. >From microfilm of the County clerk's index John R PAGE & DOUGHERTY, Mattie Jane 11/30/1910 (This is one of mine, but I am not sure which one yet; I believe she may have been born Dec 1889 and the daughter of John B and Mildred Warford Doughertyy10 He married Martha Jane "Mattie" DOUGHERTY, daughter of Jonathan Bailey DOUGHERTY & Mildred Ann WARFORD, 30 Nov 1910 in Howard Co., MO. Born 26 Dec 1888 in Howard Co., MO. 5. Robert Thomas PAGE. Born Apr 1891 in Burton, Howard Co., MO. Died ? 1963. SSDI shows a Robert PAGE, born 22 Apr 1891, died March 1963, issued MO 6. Susie Lee PAGE. Born Nov 1893 in Burton, Howard Co., MO. 1900, In Burton Twp, Howard Co., Missouri p32, 45/45 Mobley, William D Head, born Mar 1849 51 M30 MO KY MO Farmer Own Farm Free Ermina , Wife Dec 1848 51 M30 MO MO MO 2 children/2 living Page, Susie L Niece Nov 1893 6 S MO MO MO at school The Higbee News Friday, 22 May 1914--REV. B. R. Sanbrun sends us the following: "Married, May 18, 1914, at the residence of S. K. Wilcox near Elliott, Mr. Clay George and Miss Susie Page of near Burton, Rev. B. R. Sanbrun officiating. We wish them a long, happy and prosperous journey down the River of Time and safe landing beyond the river under the shade of the trees."292 She married Clay GEORGE, 18 May 1914 in Near Elliott, Howard Co, MO. 7. George W. PAGE. Born Oct 1895 in Burton, Howard Co., MO. Not sure if this is correct George 1910 Randolph Co, Cairo Twp and Village taken 4-22-1910 111/1144 John Johnson 65 divorced MO-KY-KY PAGE, George boarder 24 single MO-MO-MO Farm Laborer BOYD, Harry boarder 23 single MO-OH-MO Farm Laborer Third Generation 8. Bernice S. McKINSEY. Born 1914 in Howard Co., MO. Reference Note 8 Birth Records of Howard County, Missouri, 1883-1889 Howard County, Fayette, Missouri Copied from original records by Karen V. Boggs Reference Note 10 Carolyn Gibbons c.n.gibbons@worldnett.att.net Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Billings, Montana 59102 Jupep@aol.com

Can anyone tell me how D. S. Routt is related to Joseph L. Hook; he served in WWI; son of M. F. and Temperance Hook? Is Joseph L. Hook aka Leroy Hook? Is Temperance the daughter of Daniel J. Routt and Chinesee Pipes? Sheryl Franklin Morgan

Friday, 26 Feb 1916--Born, on the 23rd, to Chas. Hargis and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--W. H. Magruder, who moved to Texas a month ago and bought a good farm, has rented the land out and is on the way back to Missouri. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--Born, on the 18th, to Sam Whitmore and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--Born, on the 21st, to Thos. Rees and wife, a daughter. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--Born, on the 20th, to Amos Sunderland and wife, a daughter. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--W. R. Summers and wife of Salisbury visited with Mrs. Summers' brother, Walter Davis, the last of the week. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--H. R. Powell and wife went to Gilliam Friday of last week to attend the wedding of Mr. Powell's sister, Miss Lois, who was married the following day to Mr. Dan Williams of Salida, Col. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--A marriage license was granted on the 21st at Moberly to Mr. Joe T. Webb of near Harrisburg and Miss Trixie Beachboard of near Myers. We could not learn as to when and by whom the marriage was solemnized. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--W. L. Rennolds, who has been in the real estate business in Moberly for several years, was here Monday shaking hands with old friends and looking up a deal. Despite his 78 years, Mr. Rennolds has more vim and energy than many mean of 50 and about the only time he is not hustling is when he is asleep. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--ASSAULTED BY A MANIAC--G. W. Perkins, formerly of this place, but who has been teaching school near Haworth, Okla, for several years, writes us under date of the 18th of an experience he had last week with a maniac, and which he is not likely to forget soon. The demented man, John Thomas by name, and a former close friend of Mr. Perkins, suddenly appeared in the latter's bedroom, the door being unlocked, about 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. Mr. Perkins, who was awake, lighted a lamp, and was horrified at seeing Thomas at his bedside armed with a big knife and testing the sharpness of the blade with his fingers. On Perkins asking him what he wanted, Thomas cursed him and walked out of the room. Mr. Perkins didn't say, but it is presumed that he got up and bolted the door as well as put a grand piano in front of it and spent the night in watchful waiting. The next day while Mr. Perkins was busy with his school duties Thomas slipped into the room and struck him a fearful blow on the right ear with his fist in which he clutched an unopened knife. Mr. Perkins went down for more than the full count, it being about a half hour before he woke up. Thomas's father and brother appeared about that time and took charge of him and the next day he was sent to an asylum. Mr. Perkins writes that he has another month of school at Haworth, from which place he goes to Kallutukla, Okla, where he has a nine-months' school. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--Mrs. Ed. Hall of Slater spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guest of her parents, David Davis and wife. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--W. C. Dawkins of near Moberly was here Saturday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Medley Burton. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--Will Rankin, who left here about a year ago for Montana, but who later moved to Los Angeles, orders The NEWS sent to him at Butte, having moved back to that place, the California climate not agreeing with him. Friday, 26 Feb 1916--OPERATED ON FOR APPENDICITIS--Roy Compton, who was seized with a severe attack of appendicitis the first of the week, was taken to Kansas City Wednesday and operated on at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at St. Joseph's hospital. A message to Mrs. Compton, received in the afternoon, stated that the operation was a very successful one and that Mr. Compton couldn't possibly be doing better, which will certainly be good news to his host of friends. He was accompanied by his father-in-law, Wm. Chapman. The last attack was the third Mr. Compton had had, the first occurring about three years ago, and the second, the severest of all, about eight months ago. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Does anyone have any further information on John C. TRUESDALE's daughter listed in the obit below as, Mrs. Annie CLIFTON of Chamois, MO? Would love to know Annie's husband's name. Thanks, Sheryl McNeely Shaw CLIFTON descendant In a message dated 4/9/01 9:55:51 AM Central Daylight Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > 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 >

Friday, 18 Feb 1916--GARL ROBINSON DEAD--Garl Robinson, one of Boone county' s best known and most successful young farmers and stockmen, died at his home near Rucker on Wednesday, Feb 16, 1916, from peritonitis. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday by Rev. E. Herndon of Centralia and interment made in the family cemetery on the old home farm. The deceased was the son of the late Joseph Robinson, who died about two years ago, and was born in 1878, and was 38 years old. He was married in 1912 to Miss Nettie Wheeler, daughter of Mrs. Chas. Wheeler of near this place, who ,with his aged mother, survives. Garl Robinson was a young man who numbered his friends by his acquaintances and his death came as a great blow not only to his loved ones but to this entire section. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--(Kathy's notes: The beginning of this article is about a ladies aid taking food and comfort to an elderly woman, but the end is almost like an obituary, so I am extracting it. It concerns a woman named MRS. E. E. JACKSON) PROVIDENCE LADIES' AID HONORS VENERABLE WOMAN--Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of Providence about 40 guests assembled at the home of the subject of this sketch with boxes and baskets filled with good things to eat to cover a long table, which would have tempted a king--many kinds of salads, pickles, cakes, meats of all kind, pies, vegetables, coffee and everything imaginable. This good lady leaning on the arm of Mrs. Anna Fullington walked out to view what had been brought in her honor, and placed on her table, but what pleased her most was that her neighbors and friends had come to see her. She also received presents but in her joy of mingling with the good people the edibles and presents took second place. The happiness which beamed from her face entirely repaid every effort made in her behalf. After everybody had dined sumptuously twelve lunches were sent to the sick and aged, namely, Mesdames Adda Lynn, Mary McGinnis, Manerva Ellis, Zibeon Jacoby, Anna Pogue, Parrish Munsell, Mary Jackson, Ora Dameron, Lizzie Hunt and Messrs. Pattrick and Asbell. The Sweet Springs and Mt. Salem Ladies' Aid were well represented and our hearts were made glad to mingle with such sweet Christian characters. The afternoon was consecrated to God's service in which many beautiful songs were sang and the duets and quartets sung my Misses Mabel Roberts, Edith Fullington, Christine Stark, Opal Heflin, Lillian Dameron and Mrs. Alpha Fullington were highly appreciated as well as violin music rendered by Miss Jewel Fullington. Splendid talks were made on the subject, "What is the Aim of the Ladies' Aid? It is for Gain Spiritually or Financially?" It was decided by all the aids present that the religious sides comes first, while the social and financial come second and third. Mrs. Fannie Stark read the afternoon lesson in her pleasing way from John 14, after which Rev. J. H. Lynn of Huntsville, whom we were proud to have with us, made us all feel happy that we were permitted to partake of that love which is divine. Mrs. Jackson, who is 78 years old, was born near Roanoke, Randolph county, Mo, and when first married moved to the farm four miles south of Huntsville where she still resides. She was married to E. E. Jackson, who passed away 21 years ago at the age of 65. He was born near Charlottesville, Albemarle county, Virginia. Since the death of her husband, her two sons, Ernest and Stonewall, have tenderly cared for her, with the help of their cousin, Miss Laura Myers, and her father, who makes their home with them. Mr. Myers and Mrs. Jackson are the only surviving members of the immediate family. Mrs. Delpha Patrick of near Higbee, her only daughter, Richard, Lem and Will Jackson, the remaining children, reside on farms near her. Those present from Huntsville were Mesdames Joe Robertson, Bert Fleming and Louis Lynn--Huntsville Times. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Claib Gatewood, formerly of the Myers vicinity, died near Rocheport on the 14th, following a short illness. Interment was made Wednesday at New Hope, Howard county. Mr. Gatewood was 72 years old. He was never married. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Harry, the 12-year-old son of Wm. Weytcherly and wife of this place, died at 10 o'clock Monday morning, Feb 14, 1916, after a short illness from inflammatory rheumatism. Funeral services were held at the L. D. S. Church Wednesday by Eld. Wm. Kelso and interment made in the City Cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Born, on the 17th, to Lee Hairl and wife, a daughter. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--John C. Williams of Kansas City, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Mary Avery. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--David Knox and wife were called to Hillsboro, Ill, Monday by the death of a niece of the former. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Mrs. J. D. Wilcox, who removed with her husband to Columbia from this place a year or two ago, died in a hospital there Thursday of last week following an operation for appendicitis. Interment was made at Huntsville, her hold home. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--C. W. Williams and wife and L. McElhaney attended the funeral of the latter's sister-in-law, Mrs. J. D. Wilcox at Huntsville last Saturday. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Long Kellog, aged 36, a resident of Moberly shot and killed himself at his home in that place Saturday night. No reason can be assigned for his suicide. He is survived by his wife and four children. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Geo. McGill returned Wednesday from a visit with his sons, John and James, at Springfield, Ill. He reports the Higbee colony in that city, some thirty-five or forty, as all being well and prosperous. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Mrs. C. V. Hightower was called to Oklahoma the first of the week to see her father, who is seriously ill. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Carl Sharp who was hurt while at work in the Walton mine several weeks ago, is able to be out, but on crutches. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Henry Shackleford, a well known traveling man who has made Higbee weekly for several years, died at his home in Glasgow on the 13th, following a short illness from pneumonia. He was 69 years old. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Mrs. Sallie F. Newman, who had been a patient in the state hospital at Fulton for the past twelve years, died on the 14th. She was a sister of A. L. Williams, of near Burton, where interment was made Wednesday. She leaves three children. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--J. D. Mobley of near Myers, who recently sold his farm to Roy Golden, and who was last week elected superintendent of the Howard County Farm, will sell a lot of personal property at his farm on the 24th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Miss Percy Bright was here from Clarence Wednesday on her way to Slater to attend the funeral of a young lady friend, Miss Alzada Sipes, of that place, who died Monday in Colorado, where she had been for several weeks for her health. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--E. R. Smith, prescription clerk at Winn's pharmacy, received a message Monday conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his brother, Warner C. Smith, who was killed Sunday night at Germantown, California, by burglars. No particulars have been received by Mr. Smith as yet. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Misses Juel Dougherty and Bertha Reynolds of near Myers will enter the Fayette high school within a few days. Their parents, J. Lee Dougherty and G. W. Reynolds, were here Saturday and arranged for their matriculation in the high school. They will take part in a rural school graduating exercise next week--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--BOTTOMS-SMITH--Mr. J. W. Bottoms and Mrs. Lizzie B. Smith, whose engagement leaked out the first of last week, and whose friends had since been guying them unmercifully, put an end to the twitting of their tormentors, if such they proved, by driving to Moberly Friday afternoon, Feb 11, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. W. A. Simmons, pastor of the Baptist church. Both bride and groom are from Higbee's oldest and best families and are too well and favorably known to make any introductory words on our part necessary. Their friends, who have since been busy showering them with congratulations, feel that they are perfectly suited to each other and that their marriage was an eminently sensible thing, and all are sure it will prove a very happy one. That such may be the case, and that their happiness may grow more and more as the years roll on is the sincere wish of THE NEWS and all who know them. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--WILL REED'S RESIDENCE BURNED--Will Reed's residence in the north part of town, better known as the Hayden property, was burned about 9 o'clock last night. Mr. Reed and family were down town at the time. Fire was first discovered in the roof near the chimney, indicating that it originated from the flue. Most all of the contents were saved but a great many articles were broken and otherwise greatly damaged. Mr. Reed carried insurance, but in what amount we could not learn. Owing to the distance to the fire and the mud the fire engines could not be used and no teams were on the streets to be pressed into service. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--MARRS-REITER--Last Tuesday we had a little lady to slip out of this watchful village and successfully lure her father and uncle to Moberly where she was met by a bold young man with a Howard County marriage license. The party drove down to Bro. Edgar Richmond's home and Bro. Richmond fell right into the dark plot by tying the knot. The mystery seemed born to live until the following Sunday, the appointed time to divulge. But the following day the groom, Mr. Raymond Marrs, telephoned from Higbee to his bride, Miss Bertha Reiter, of Roanoke, that the mystery had sprung a leak that he couldn't patch. All the pretty girls in Roanoke were jumping up and down on the side walk hollowing for every detail of the romance and calling for Raymond to come forth, which he did. Mr. Raymond Marrs is a young merchant of Higbee whom men of affairs vote as having the address and habits of success. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Reiter, and is known by our young people as a "jolly good girl" that can do anything in music or carry her part in a hayride quartet and who, positively, has no ambition to save the world by legislation. We will say, to hearten the young men of Missouri, that she comes of a family of women whose long suit is keeping house and she is also proficient in other ways and will be found putting her best efforts in a home for the man of her heart--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--E. R. Denham and wife of Billings, Mont, who have been visiting relatives in Missouri for several weeks, were Higbee visitors Saturday. They went to Fayette Sunday for a visit with friends, returning to Moberly Monday, Mr. Denham leaving the next day for home. Mrs. Denham will remain about two weeks longer, and will be accompanied home by his sister, Mrs. Lon O'Neal of Clark. Mr. O' Neal, we learn, has disposed of his business interests at Clark and will go to billings with the view of locating. They are making the change for the benefit of Mrs. O'Neal's health. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--Dr. J. Q. Cooper, of Centralia, was shot and killed at that place about 6 o'clock Monday morning by W. H. Baldridge, city marshal. There are several versions of the affair but the particulars will not likely be known until today when Baldridge will be given a preliminary hearing at Columbia on the charge of first degree murder. One report has it that Cooper and several companions spent the night in the former's office drinking, and another that they had been gambling and that when Baldridge drew his pistol and attempted to arrest Cooper the latter resisted and endeavored to take the gun away from the marshal. Joe Burton, of this place, who was waiting for a train at Centralia, heard the shot and was on the spot almost immediately, but saw nothing of the trouble between the two men. Last summer Baldridge gave Dr. R. V. Fravel, a Centralia veterinary, a frightful beating in an endeavor to arrest him, for which an unsuccessful effort was made to impeach him. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--MRS. ELBERT ROBB DEAD--Mrs. Elbert Robb, who had been suffering from tuberculosis for a year or two, died at her home southwest of town Wednesday night, Feb. 16, 1916. She went to New Mexico with her husband about six months ago in the hope of regaining her health, but had to return almost immediately, becoming worse. She was the daughter of the late George Palmatary of near Myers and was twenty years of age. She is survived by her husband and one child to whom the sympathy of the entire community goes out. Funeral services will be held today and interment made in Old Log Chapel cemetery. Friday, 18 Feb 1916--CARSON-WARFORD--Mr. Patrick W. Carson and Miss Eunice C. Warford were married Sunday evening, Feb 13, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Ben Robson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Warford of this place and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom, during his residence of two years here, has proven himself a gentleman in every sense of the term and is accounted one of the Alton's most reliable employees. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Do either of you show a Mary Snoddy born 23 November 1824 who married a John Henry Myers?

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. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Bob Gray and family left Rucker Wednesday for West Plains where they expect to take charge of a hotel. A birthday party was given at Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bradley Saturday night in honor of their son and daughter, Orville and Fleeta May. About 75 were in attendance. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Through not hearing of it, although we asked several from that neighborhood, as well as E. E. Newman, who carried the risk, if they had any news items to report, we failed last week to mention the burning of the residence of Douglas Edwards of east of town, which occurred on the night of January 27. The fire was discovered about 11 o'clock and is supposed to have caught from a defective flue. Mr. Edwards lost most of his household effects, as well as a lot of meat and other supplies in a summer kitchen, which was also burned. He carried about $1000 insurance, which will not cover the loss by half. He has since erected a 2-room house, which he will use until warm weather. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--ATTEMPTED SUICIDE--Mrs. Richard Smith, following, it is said, some words with her husband at their home in the south part of town, attempted to take her life about 8 o'clock Saturday night of last week, drinking four ounces of wood alcohol. Dr. G. M. Nichols was summoned, and reaching the home almost immediately soon emptied her stomach of the poison by means of a pump. It had begun to take effect, however, and it was some time before Mrs. Smith was pronounced out of danger. In a few days she had recovered from all effects of the poison. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--HAMILTON-DAMERON CASE TO SUPREME COURT--Judge Divilbliss at Carrollton set aside the verdict of $500 given W. T. Dameron against John N. Hamilton at Carrollton last September. Both parties to the suit are citizens of Huntsville. Mr. Dameron is postmaster of the county capital and former editor of the Huntsville Times. Mr. Hamilton is editor of the Herald of that city. The case was first tried here before Judge Waller, resulting in a verdict for Hamilton. Dameron sued for heavy personal damages for an alleged libelous article about him published in the Herald. Later on a new trial was granted Dameron on account of erroneous instruction given Hamilton. Hamilton then appealed to the supreme court, which tribunal upheld Judge Waller's ruling granting Dameron a new trial. Dameron took the case to Carrollton on a change of venue last fall, and the trial there before Judge Divilbliss and a jury resulted in a verdict of $500 for Dameron. Hamilton asked for a new trial and the judge set the matter for a hearing today. When the case came up today and was argued by Whitecotton & Wight of this city, for Hamilton, and J. P. Boyd of Paris, for Dameron, Judge Divilbliss set the former verdict aside and granted Hamilton a new trial. It is said that Mr. Dameron will appeal the case again to the supreme court.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Kirt Dollard, well known here, who has been threatening to get in the race for sheriff of Howard county, formally announced this week. His father is the present sheriff, and the experience Kirt has acquired as deputy has made him familiar with all the duties of the office. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Born, on the 9th, to Edgar (Curl) Pitney and wife, a daughter. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--B. J. Lay orders the NEWS sent to him at 802 Dickerson Ave. Detroit, Mich., in which city he has located. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--JUDGE M. M. BURTON DEAD--Judge M. M. Burton, familiarly and affectionately known as "Uncle May," died at the home of his son, A. C. Burton, just southeast of town, at 9:30 o'clock Sunday evening, Feb 6, 1916, following an illness of several months, the direct cause of his demise being general debility incident to his great age, he being in his 94th year. Following the custom of the family, funeral services were held at the home Tuesday, being in charge of Eld E. Y. Keiter of Moberly. Despite the bad roads and the cold, the large and commodious house would not begin to accommodate the large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives who had assembled to pay their last respects to this grand old man. Interment was made in the Burton cemetery on the farm where he was born, and on which he spent the most of his life and within sight of the home in which he died. Thus ends the life of one of the best men this county, or any other, for that matter, ever produced. He was all that father, husband, friend and Christian gentleman ought to be, and to know him was to love him. During his active years he conducted extensive business interests, and we have yet to hear of a person who had any dealings with him speak of him in anything but terms of veneration and respect. Even when he entered the field for political honors, which was at a time when manhood and real worth alone counted, his enemies, if he ever had such, could not point to a single low or mean thing he had ever done. He was above such things, even as a young boy, and Death found him in his old age patiently waiting with a record about as spotless as it is possible for a mortal to have. While he was as firm as granite, he was as gentle as a woman and hardly knew the meaning of the word harshness. His life was such that, looked at from any and all angles, it will be a monument to his memory more enduring than bronze, and the influence of it in an ever-widening circle may, for all we can tell, go on and on, turning to God many yet unborn until it laps the shores of eternity. To the only son, who though a father and grandfather, feels that he is, in a way, the last of his race, the sympathy of all goes out. The following sketch is taken from "The History of Randolph County," published in 1884: "Judge May M. Burton was born in this county, December 14, 1822, and was reared on his father's farm. His father being a man in good circumstances, the son was given an excellent general education. In early life he started as a school teacher, which he followed for several years, and became quite popular and successful in his chosen calling. On the 5th of December, 1845, he was married to Miss Minerva Brooks, a daughter of William H. and Susan (Pyle) Brooks, of this county. After his marriage Judge Burton settled down and engaged in farming. He secured an extensive tract of land near his father's old homestead, on which he resided and continued farming and stock raising until 1870. Inheriting to a marked degree the stronger and better qualities of his father's character, he too, became successful in agricultural life, and quite prominent as a citizen. In 1856 he was elected to the Legislature over George Settle, a prominent man of the county, by a large majority. In 1870 he was elected a member of the county court, and has since been re-elected from time to time, having served in all nearly eight years. The year that he was first elected a member of the county court he retired from the farm and engaged in mercantile business in Higbee, Mo, and in 1878 he moved to Sweet Springs, in Saline county, where he continued for about three years. Returning to the farm in 1881, he has since lived a retired life, having an ample competency on which to rely as old age comes on apace, and something to leave each of his children. Judge Burton's first wife died in April, 1881. She had borne him two sons whom survive: Ambrose C. and William H., both of whom are carrying on the farm at the old homestead. Judge Burton was married to his present wife July 5, 1883. Her maiden name was Sarah A. Lassiter, a daughter of Henry Lassiter, an early settler of the county from Kentucky. Her first husband, Robert G. Gilman, was for many years treasurer of the county and one of its most highly respected citizens. He died November 9, 1872. the Judge is a man still hale and well preserved. His eye is as bright and his step as elastic as would be expected of one 10 or 15 years his junior. Only 62 years of age as yet, to all appearances he still has much activity and usefulness. No man in the county is more highly esteemed." Friday,11 Feb 1916--Mrs. William Wall, aged 71, died at her home near Clark on the 5th. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Mrs. Joe Rubin of Montavista, Colo, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank (Bud) Goin. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--A son, born on the 6th to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkins makes them the parents of twelve children, all of whom are living. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Mrs. Anna Atkins is visiting relatives in Moberly. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Mrs. Julia Smith celebrated her 71st birthday on the 8th, having for her guest her son, Joe, of Armstrong. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Judge J. W. Viley, one of Howard county's oldest citizens, died at his home in Roanoke on the 4th, following a long illness. He was born in this county in 1837 and moved to Howard in 1882. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. M. Bagby of Fayette, and one sister, Mrs. S. B. Yancey of Armstrong. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Katy Brakeman Run Over While Coupling Cars--Dies in Moberly Hospital--Roy Delp, an M. K. & T. brakeman, whose home was in Clinton, was run over here at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning and received injuries from which he died a short time later. Just how the accident occurred will never be known as he was too weakened from the shock to tell anything about it, but it is presumed that he slipped on the snow as he went to make a coupling. A fellow brakeman, who was only about two car-lengths away when the accident occurred, and who was the first to reach him, found him with his body outside the track and the right leg across the rail crushed to a pulp, one wheel having passed over it, but not cut off. His right hip was also badly crushed, but whether he was caught between the drawheads or not no one knows. Drs. Dinwiddie and Burkhalter, the company's local surgeons were called, and gave the unfortunate man emergency treatment, but as they thought it best and quickest for further treatment he was placed in the caboose and a record run made to Moberly, the doctors accompanying hi m, and placed in a hospital. He lives but about forty minutes after reaching Moberly. Mr. Delp is about 35 years of age and is survived by his wife and two children. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--Higbee people in general, and the friends of J. W. Bottoms in particular, as he had long been considered past redemption, were given the surprise of their lives this week when the news of his engagement to Mrs. Lizzie B. Smith leaked out. They had intended to keep the matter a profound secret, we understand, not taking even their closest friends into their confidence, and spring their wedding as a surprise, but the secret was not guarded as securely as they thought. We are not at liberty to state when the wedding will occur, but can say that our readers will hear of it in a very short time--perhaps in a few hours. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--MARRS-REITER--Mr. Raymond Marrs of this place and Miss Bertha Reiter of Roanoke were married in Huntsville on Tuesday, Feb 8, 1916, by the Rev. E. M. Richmond. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Marrs and is one of Higbee's substantial young men and worthy of the fair prize he has won. The bride, who is quite well known here, is one of Roanoke's most popular and accomplished young ladies. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 Feb 1916--S. C. Blythe, who went to Victor, Colo, several months ago intending making it his home, returned Saturday, the altitude not agreeing with him. He will make his home here for the summer, at least, and his legion of friends hope he will remain permanently. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I GOOFED!!! I a trying to Prove that this Martha Elizabeth THOMSON married John SNODDY. He was the son of Joseph Walker and Narcissa (FOSTER) SNODDY and had a son Joseph Walker SNOODY who married Mary Alice TERRILL. At 10:02 PM 04/08/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Stephen, >Which Joseph Walker Snoddy were you talking about. My 4greatgrandfather was >Joseph Walker Snoddy who was married to Narcissa Hannah Foster on 20 March >1819. > >Mary Branham >----------------------------------------------------- >Click here for Free Video!! >http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ > >-----Original Message----- >From: Stephen L. Willson <sswillson@keynet.net> >To: MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Sunday, April 08, 2001 8:19 PM >Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 30 July 1915 > > >>She was Amanda Catherine THOMSON. She is indeed a daughter of Asa and >>Margaret (WALLACE) THOMSON. >> >>>Descendants of Asa Quarles THOMSON >>> >>> >>>Generation No. 1 >>> >>> 1. Asa Quarles4 THOMSON (Asa3, William2, Samuel1)1 was born November >29, >>1798 in Kentucky1, and died July 31, 1866 in Roanoak, Howard Co., >>Missouri1. He married Margaret WALLACE1 March 13, 1821 in Howard County, >>Missouri1, daughter of Samuel WALLACE and Anna SNODDY. She was born >>September 27, 1803 in Kentucky1, and died April 18, 1886 in Ennis, Texas. >>> >>>Children of Asa THOMSON and Margaret WALLACE are: >>> 2 i. Ann5 THOMSON1, born Abt. 18221. >>> 3 ii. Mary Jane THOMSON1, born Abt. 18231. >>> 4 iii. Matha Elizabeth THOMSON, born November 29, 1825 in Missouri1; died >>November 24, 18641. She married John SNODDY October 23, 1845 in Howard >Co., >>Missouri1; born April 29, 1823 in Howard Co., Missouri1; died May 31, 1895 >>in Howard Co., Missouri1. >>> 5 iv. Sarah M. THOMSON1, born Abt. 18281. She married Stephen Quinn >>CAREY1 May 11, 1848 in Howard County, Missouri1; born Abt. 18201. >>> 6 v. Henry Clay THOMSON1, born January 20, 1829 in Kentucky1; died May >22, >>1911 in Thoson Ranch, Morrow County, Oregon. He married Lucy Tyler ATWOOD >>March 14, 1880 in Atwood Farm, Morrow County, Oregon; born June 19, 1833 in >>Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York. >>> 7 vi. Oscar Fitzallen THOMSON1, born November 25, 18301. He married >Susan >>Almira ATWOOD1 May 21, 1867 in Blue Mountain Ranch, Oregon; born August 13, >>1852 in St. Lawrence County, New York. >>> 8 vii. Marquis THOMSON1, born Abt. 18321. >>> 9 viii. Amanda Catherine THOMSON1, born 18341; died July 23, 1915 in >>Armstrong, Howard County, Missouri. She married (1) Franklin Head RUCKER1 >>September 23, 1858 in Howard County, Missouri1. She married (2) A. K. >>ENGLAND Abt. 1871. >>> 10 ix. Asa QuarlesTHOMPSON1, born June 26, 1837 in Howard County, >>Missouri1; died February 25, 1922 in Howard County, Missouri. He married >>Mell ROBERTSON1 18631. >>> 11 x. John THOMSON1, born Abt. 18381. >>> 12 xi. Pamelia THOMSON1, born Abt. 18411. >>> 13 xii. George THOMSON1, born Abt. 18441. He married Miss VAUGHN1. >>> >>> >>> >> >>I got part of this off the internet and have not had time to verify all of >>it yet. I a trying to prove the Martha Elizabeth THOMSON was indeed the >>wife of Joseph Walker SNODDY. >> >>Steve >> >> >> >> >> >> >>At 07:37 PM 03/25/2001 EST, you wrote: >>>Looking for first name of this lady. It appears she was dau of Asa Quarles >>>Thompson and Margaret Wallace Thompson. >>>I show her brother as Asa Thompson married to Amanda Melvina "Mel" >ROBERTSON, >>>dau of James Hiram ROBERTSON and Sidney Finks WAYLAND >>>(Sure miss John WAYLAND......he always had the answers to these questions) >>> >>>I know I have these people in my files and would like to connect them. >>>Thanks >>>Linda >>> >>>In a message dated 3/24/01 5:24:22 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: >>> >>><< Friday, 30 July 1915--Mrs. A. K. England, well known here, died >suddenly at >>> >>>the home of >>> >>>her brother, Asa Thompson, in Armstrong Friday of last week. She was the >>> >>>daughter of >>> >>>the late Asa Thompson and was born near Roanoke, where she was reared, in >>> >>>1834. In >>> >>>1858 she was married to the late Franklin H. Rucker of this county, a >>> >>>brother of J. E. >>> >>>Rucker of this place. She was again married in 1871 to A. K. England, who >>> >>>died a few >>> >>>years later. She is survived by one son, John F. Rucker of St. Louis. >>> >>>Interment was made >>> >>>Sunday at Roanoke. >>> >>> >> >>> >>> > >

OOOPS - I typed this out before I did my math. Can't be the right Susan Dennis, but I will gladly accept any info on who she is. This information came from Ted Hitt: I have a Susan Dennis, wife of John W Dennis, born 1862 died 1946 (John b 1863 d 1950). She was the daughter of Richard Lindsey Rennolds b 1821 and Elizabeth Jane Walker b 11 Dec 1831 Howard Co. Susan Rennolds apparently married first Thomas Long born 1839 and died 1901. I have no information of any children from either couple, but would like more info. (I'm greedy!) Carolyn c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <JUPEP@aol.com> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 13 Aug 1915 Mrs Susan Dennis > Can someone please help out with the maiden name of this lady (Mrs. Susan > DENNIS) and more info about her? > Half of the people listed as attending are relatives and I can't seem to > place many of them. > > Thanks so much > Linda > In a message dated 3/24/01 11:48:36 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > > << Friday, 13 Aug 1915--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Friday, August 6th, was the > > 74th birthday of Mrs. Susan Dennis, and she had planned to go visiting but > > her relatives > > and friends had other plans. At an early hour the guests began arriving > > with well filled > > baskets laden with all the good things to eat that one can imagine and at > > the noon hour > > the baskets were opened and a royal feast was spread. > > Those who had the pleasure of being with Mrs. Dennis on this happy event > > were: > > Joel Robb and family, Charley Robb and family, Emmett Barron and family, > > William > > Magruder and family, Dysart Nicholas and family, Mrs. Arthur Daggs and > > daughter, Mrs. > > John W. Robertson, Robert Jackson and wife, Sam Robb and family, H. T. Smith > > and > > family, Johnson Grapes and family, "Curl" Pitney and family, Rolie Jones and > > wife, Mrs. > > Edgar Maxfield and children, Ed Dennis and family, Robert Edwards and > > family, Everett > > Jackson and family, Jeff Robb and wife, Chas. Ware and family, Miller Robb > > and family, > > O. S. Pitney and wife, Mrs. W. J. Phillips, Mrs. Virgil Phillips and > > daughter, Burl > > Wheeler and family, Mrs. Alfred Dennis, Mrs. Ben Pitney and children, Mrs. > > W. T. > > Williams, Mrs. B. T. Magruder and son, Mrs. Estill Robb and children, Mrs. > > J. M. > > Hedgecock and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Nicholas, Mrs. Almira Nicholas, Mrs. > > Anne Ware, > > Mrs. Mary Ann Robb, Mrs. V. J. Reilly and little daughter, Gertrude Lyons, > > Willard > > Grapes, Bob Page, Beulah Williams, Opal Magruder, Dora Tucker, Milton > > Williams, > > Marie and Lucile Blansett, Eulalia Reiley, Sid Fisher and Sam Robb and > > family. A > > FRIEND. >> >

I have found the obit for Daniel D. Smothers, born 1847 Iowa, married Ella Hicks Randolph county, Missouri. Daniel's obit says that both his father and mother died soon after arriving in Randolph county. I have a document that places Andrew in Randolph county in 1859, neither Andrew or his wife Nancy appear in the 1860 Randolph county census, I assume that they died before the census was taken. Andrew and his son William bought a sawmill in Randolph county in 1859. There has been references to a sawmill fire on the Randolph county page before and I wonder if anyone has found any references to it. Daniel D. Smothers fought as a Confederate with the 10th Inf., his brother William J. Smothers fought on the Union side and served in two Units, one Enrolled Missouri Militia, Little's District of the Border 6 months, and Smith's Jackson county VMM GO #3. Would like to hear if others had relatives that also were in these units. Andrew and Nancy were living in the Huntsville, Missouri area, if anyone doing research comes across any reference to their deaths or places of burial I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks Noah Smothers

She was Amanda Catherine THOMSON. She is indeed a daughter of Asa and Margaret (WALLACE) THOMSON. >Descendants of Asa Quarles THOMSON > > >Generation No. 1 > > 1. Asa Quarles4 THOMSON (Asa3, William2, Samuel1)1 was born November 29, 1798 in Kentucky1, and died July 31, 1866 in Roanoak, Howard Co., Missouri1. He married Margaret WALLACE1 March 13, 1821 in Howard County, Missouri1, daughter of Samuel WALLACE and Anna SNODDY. She was born September 27, 1803 in Kentucky1, and died April 18, 1886 in Ennis, Texas. > >Children of Asa THOMSON and Margaret WALLACE are: > 2 i. Ann5 THOMSON1, born Abt. 18221. > 3 ii. Mary Jane THOMSON1, born Abt. 18231. > 4 iii. Matha Elizabeth THOMSON, born November 29, 1825 in Missouri1; died November 24, 18641. She married John SNODDY October 23, 1845 in Howard Co., Missouri1; born April 29, 1823 in Howard Co., Missouri1; died May 31, 1895 in Howard Co., Missouri1. > 5 iv. Sarah M. THOMSON1, born Abt. 18281. She married Stephen Quinn CAREY1 May 11, 1848 in Howard County, Missouri1; born Abt. 18201. > 6 v. Henry Clay THOMSON1, born January 20, 1829 in Kentucky1; died May 22, 1911 in Thoson Ranch, Morrow County, Oregon. He married Lucy Tyler ATWOOD March 14, 1880 in Atwood Farm, Morrow County, Oregon; born June 19, 1833 in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York. > 7 vi. Oscar Fitzallen THOMSON1, born November 25, 18301. He married Susan Almira ATWOOD1 May 21, 1867 in Blue Mountain Ranch, Oregon; born August 13, 1852 in St. Lawrence County, New York. > 8 vii. Marquis THOMSON1, born Abt. 18321. > 9 viii. Amanda Catherine THOMSON1, born 18341; died July 23, 1915 in Armstrong, Howard County, Missouri. She married (1) Franklin Head RUCKER1 September 23, 1858 in Howard County, Missouri1. She married (2) A. K. ENGLAND Abt. 1871. > 10 ix. Asa QuarlesTHOMPSON1, born June 26, 1837 in Howard County, Missouri1; died February 25, 1922 in Howard County, Missouri. He married Mell ROBERTSON1 18631. > 11 x. John THOMSON1, born Abt. 18381. > 12 xi. Pamelia THOMSON1, born Abt. 18411. > 13 xii. George THOMSON1, born Abt. 18441. He married Miss VAUGHN1. > > > I got part of this off the internet and have not had time to verify all of it yet. I a trying to prove the Martha Elizabeth THOMSON was indeed the wife of Joseph Walker SNODDY. Steve At 07:37 PM 03/25/2001 EST, you wrote: >Looking for first name of this lady. It appears she was dau of Asa Quarles >Thompson and Margaret Wallace Thompson. >I show her brother as Asa Thompson married to Amanda Melvina "Mel" ROBERTSON, >dau of James Hiram ROBERTSON and Sidney Finks WAYLAND >(Sure miss John WAYLAND......he always had the answers to these questions) > >I know I have these people in my files and would like to connect them. >Thanks >Linda > >In a message dated 3/24/01 5:24:22 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > ><< Friday, 30 July 1915--Mrs. A. K. England, well known here, died suddenly at > >the home of > >her brother, Asa Thompson, in Armstrong Friday of last week. She was the > >daughter of > >the late Asa Thompson and was born near Roanoke, where she was reared, in > >1834. In > >1858 she was married to the late Franklin H. Rucker of this county, a > >brother of J. E. > >Rucker of this place. She was again married in 1871 to A. K. England, who > >died a few > >years later. She is survived by one son, John F. Rucker of St. Louis. > >Interment was made > >Sunday at Roanoke. > > >> > >

Friday, 4 Feb 1916--A COLD PLUNGE-- Dr. W. C. Alexander of this place had an experience early Saturday morning that he doesn't care to repeat, especially at this season of the year. The doctor, who had spent the night at the home of Claud Drew, south of town, was returning home and when he approached the East Fork creek he found that the stream was considerably swollen by a heavy rainfall and that the road across the bottoms was inundated by some two or three feet of water. Notwithstanding the fact that the water was covered with a thin layer of ice, Dr. Alexander decided to come through anyway and all went well until he was about halfway across the bottoms and then the horse he was riding stopped stock still and refused to move either backward, forward or sideways. Tiring of using kindness in urging the horse to move, the doctor gave him a quick jerk and the animal fell, throwing its rider into the icy water. The doctor soon regained his footing and, being unable to break the ice and come forward he was compelled to walk back over the distance already covered and lead his horse. Out of the water, the doctor went to the home of C. F. Dodd nearby where he dried his clothes and later that morning he was brought across the water in a boat. As yet he has suffered no ill effects from his cold plunge--Clifton Hill Rustler. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--Sixteen thousand people heard President Wilson speak at Kansas City Wednesday night, and five times that number were turned away. It was the largest and most enthusiastic crowd of the entire tour. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--David T. Green formerly of Armstrong, and quite favorably known around here, died at Bigbee, Arizona, Friday of last week, from pneumonia. He was the son of the late Stephen Green, and had made his home in old Mexico for several years, but had been in Arizona for about a year on account of the war. He was about 48 years old. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--Arthur Duffield, son of W. H. Duffield and wife of east of town, has been dangerously ill for several days of pneumonia, and was considered no better at 10 o'clock last night. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--James Shaefer had his back quite painfully hurt by a fall of rock while at work at Mine No. 11 Monday, and will be laid up for a few days. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--Born, on Jan 30, to T. W. McVay and wife, a daughter. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Jim Douglas has the mumps. Roy White's youngest son Eugene has been quite ill for several days. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--J. H. Harris and wife of west of town are rejoicing over a new daughter at their home, who arrived January 26. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--Mrs. Anna Atkins of this place has a notice in this issue of interest to those who trespass on her farm near Wilson schoolhouse. Read it and get wise. NOTICE I hearby warn all trespassers to keep off my timber land south of the Wilson school house as I have never given my permission to cut any timber therefrom and it is my purpose to prosecute all such to the full extent of the law. Mrs. Anna Atkins Friday, 4 Feb 1916--The skating rink which moved to Armstrong several weeks ago, is again with us on the old site near the livery barn. It is hoped to have it in shape for business by tomorrow. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--As will be seen by an ad elsewhere in this issue, Burley Wheeler will sell a small lot of personal property at his home southwest of town on the 8th. Mr. Wheeler, who has been in poor health for some time, will go west immediately following the sale. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--Mrs. C. J. Lay sold her farm of 65 acres, seven miles southeast of town, the first of the week to John Sinclair for $1500. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--FAYETTE BROTHERS HIDE RELATIONSHIP 43 YEARS, ONE DIES--Fayette, Mo, Jan 31--Fayette has had two thrills recently. The first came when the will of Jordon Coller, a bachelor tinner in Fayette for half a century, was probated, and it was found that he had left the city $15,000 for a City Hall and Fire department building. The other was when a man who had been known as Dan Kelley for 43 years, said his name was not Kelley but P. D. Coller--a brother of the benefactor of the city. The world gets the third thrill from Fayette, for the once Kelley, now Coller, does not make any attempt to break his brother's will. Jordon Coller was a town character. He and Dan Kelley (now P. D. Coller) were tinners. They were known as "peculiar fellows." They had many eccentricities. Kelley, for instance, had his trousers made in Paris or London. He wore the style of a half century ago, when they were tight at the knee and bell-shaped at the bottom. In speaking of the change in the name of Kelley to Coller, a local newspaper says: "Dan Kelley is not Dan Kelley at all, as he has been known since 1873, but his real name is P. D. Coller, and he is a brother of Jordon Coller, benefactor of Fayette. Mr. Kelley said that when he came here in 1873, his brother advised him to take another name and he just changed his real name, P. D. Coller, to D. P. Kelley. Mr. Coller says that only one other person in Fayette knew his real name and that was Judge Thomas Betts, who met him before he came to Fayette. Judge Betts kept the secret until his death which occurred about 12 years ago. "The revelation came as a great surprise to Mr. Kelley's friends here, and it is doubtful if they will know how to call him Coller after 43 years of Dan Kelley. By the will of Coller, filed with probate Judge Bagby Saturday, the City of Fayette will be enriched $15,000 in the new City Hall and Fire Department, and the St. Paul's Methodist Church, colored, will receive $500. The will was dated October 15, 1915. The city will receive practically the entire estate. His business houses will be sold and the proceeds will be used in the erection of a new City Hall and Fire Department in the rear of the Public Library. Friday, 4 Feb 1916--ROBB-BARKMAN--Mr. Grover Robb of this place and Miss Gladys Barkman of New Franklin were united in marriage in Moberly Wednesday and left the next day for a short trip to St. Louis. The bride is one of New Franklin's most popular, accomplished and refined young ladies, and is from one of the town's best families. Mr. Robb is the son of Emmett Robb of near town and is one of Higbee's most substantial young men. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 28 Jan 1916--RICH SALINE FARMERS MISSING--Slater, Mo, Jan 21.--The Dobbins Brothers, Allen, Charles and Richard, among the most extensive feeders and shippers of cattle in Saline county, left Slater together a week ago Wednesday after disposing of everything disposable, including mortgaged property, and have not been heard from since. They left behind an array of liabilities estimated on the street at from $25,000 to $50,000. No one really knows what their debts amount to, unless it is the banks, as the heaviest sufferers are not talking. Among the heaviest losers are Kansas City and St. Louis live stock commission houses, which held mortgages on their cattle. Various banks are also reputed to hold cattle mortgages, but the losses to the banks are well distributed. The disappearance of the three brothers has created all the stir that the failure of reputedly solid and substantial citizens always does. The soundness of the brothers was never questioned. The oldest, Allen, is about 35; the youngest, Richard, about 28. They were reared in the county, knew everyone and were known by everyone. They were hard workers and apparently keen judges of cattle. They appeared to prosper, acquiring among them two farms, one of 80 acres and one of 400 acres, well improved and well stocked. John owned a home in Slater. Their financial troubles appear to have begun several months ago. They began to enlarge on their already extensive credit about that time. When they disappeared they left a vast quantity of small debts in Slater, as well as the larger sums. From doing business with one bank in Slater they began to use both, and then to use outside banks, including the one in Gilliam, a nearby village. Where the one bank formerly carried the mortgage on all their cattle, they began to mortgage stock with the commission houses. They are accused to having bought on the market, encumbered the stock, shipped it to their farms at Slater for a few weeks and then sold it on the other market, representing it to be clear of encumbrance. Allen and Richard are unmarried. John left behind a wife and two small children in Slater. Mrs. Dobbins said today that her husband had left her without warning and without funds, and that she had no idea where he was. Their widowed mother also lives here. Creditors found a few incidentals about the farm to attach. But the farms and most of the implements were found to be heavily mortgaged, and the mules were sold before the brothers left. The last load of cattle was shipped out to Kansas City a week ago Monday. The next day was the last seen of any of the Dobbinses in Slater. One is said to have bought a ticket to St. Louis and the other two to Kansas City. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--The Fayette Advertiser says that John Morrison Dougherty of near Myers is being urged by his host of friends in Bonnefemme township to enter the race for Sheriff of Howard county. John M. would be a very hard man to beat, in our opinion, and would make as good an official as old Howard ever had. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Mrs. Tira Perkins has the mumps. Ed White and his sister Lytle, are visiting in Columbia this week. Mrs. Jim Lee Dougherty has been visiting her mother the past week, Mrs. Lou White, who has been quite ill with the grip. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--J. M. Kirby orders his address changed from Moberly to Colorado Springs. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--W. H. Welch was able to be down town Friday for the first time in two weeks. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Will Sharp is advertising in this issue all of his household goods for sale privately. They are all new, which means that the buyers will get some bargains. Mr. Sharp is thinking of moving to Illinois. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--JOSEPH WILSON DEAD--Joseph Wilson, aged 62 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walton Burton, on Wednesday, Jan 26, 1916, from pneumonia, following an illness of less than a week. Funeral services were held from the residence yesterday afternoon by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly and interment made in the Burton cemetery. Mr. Wilson moved to Higbee some six or seven years ago from Bevier, but had been living in the latter place for the past year, coming to Higbee two weeks ago for a visit with his daughter. Mr. Wilson was a good man and a good citizen and in his death his widow and daughter, as well as the vicinity has suffered a great loss. The NEWS joins the community in condolence to the bereaved ones. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Russell station will be abandoned after March 1, and a new station has been constructed about a mile this side near the Charles Ware crossing. Russell has been a station since the opening of the coal mine several years ago. It was established primarily for the convenience of the miners.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--R. W. Compton went to St. Louis Friday to have some drawings made of a couple of automobile inventions he will try to have patented. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Jas. Webb, one of Higbee's oldest citizens, while out in his yard one day last week, fell on the ice and dislocated his right hip. Despite his 83 years he is doing nicely. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--J. Oliver Bradley, well known here, who formerly managed the Princess theater in Moberly for Carl Duncan, has again located in Moberly and will manage the Fourth Street theater. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Bud Yates of Yates, who had been in a St. Louis hospital for several weeks under treatment of a specialist, was able to come home last week much improved, but on crutches. He was accompanied home by Dr. J. W. Winn. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--In the death of Joseph McCune of Clark, the county lost one of her most upright and honorable citizens. He was the old fashioned kind who always acted the man on any and all occasions, and whose word was as good as his bond. The bereft have our warmest sympathy. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Tyre Dinwiddie, after a visit of several weeks with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, left Friday for San Francisco, where he will again enlist in Uncle Sam's navy, with which he has been connected for several years in the capacity of stenographer. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Tyre Harris and Miss Mary Sharp, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Ben Robson, Wednesday evening, January 26. Congratulations. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Mrs. Mary Burton, who has been suffering from rheumatism all winter, was able to be down town Friday for the first time since Thanksgiving. She was a pleasant caller at the NEWS office, advancing her subscription a year and ordering the paper sent to her son, Jesse, at Huntington, Oregon. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Jas. Humphrey and wife who removed to Armstrong several weeks ago to be with Mrs. Humphrey's mother and brother in their last illness, returned Monday. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--The infant daughter of Ben Hughes and wife of north of town died on the 21st. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--JOSEPH MCCUNE DEAD--Joseph McCune, one of the pioneer residents of this county, died at his home in Clark at 3:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon, following a short illness. Mr. McCune was well known in this city, where he frequently had visited, and he had many friends here who will learn of his death with regret. He is survived by eight children. They are Kelly, Wilbert and J. W. McCune of near Clark; Mrs. Sallie Riggs, Louisiana, Mo; Mrs. Beulah Bagby, Huntsville; Mrs. Pearl Cassiday, Purden, Mo; and Mrs. Susie McCune of McAlester, Okla. Three brothers, Ed, of near Clark, John, of Doniphan, Mo., and Henry, of Billings, Mont., also are left to mourn his death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning from the Christian church in Clark, and interment will be made in the Hamilton cemetery--Moberly Monitor, Jan 24. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--Uncle Rich Enyart, one of the pioneer citizens of the community and well-known all over the county, walked to town Monday morning from his home six miles in the country, and walking wasn't very good either. Uncle Rich was 82 years old the 13th of last December. Lots of men half his age would balk on walking that distance. Said he just walked for the fun of it, as there were 17 head of horses on the farm that he could have used--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--BROOKSHIRE-DAVIS--Mr. Orville Brookshire of Moberly and Miss Rhoda Davis of this place were married in Moberly on Saturday, January 22, 1916, Judge A. C. Gladney officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henry Davis and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most winsome young ladies, numbering her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is a popular employee of the Wabash at Moberly and is a gentleman of sterling worth and character. The NEWS joins in congratuatlions and best wishes. Friday, 28 Jan 1916--MRS. REES DAVIS DEAD--Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, aged 69 years, widow of the late Rees Davis, and one of Renick's best known and most highly respected residents, died at her home in that place on Friday, Jan 21, following a short illness. She is survived by one daughter and four sons, one brother and three sisters. Interment was made Monday in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 21 Jan 1916--Wm. Stoll of Harrisburg, died on the 16th of pneumonia. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--John W. McClammer, who had been a blacksmith at Fayette for 33 years, died at his home in that place on the 16th, aged 57 years. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--Dr. G. M. Nichols spent Monday in Kansas City with his daughter, Miss Irene, who has been in a hospital there several weeks under treatment of a specialist. He reports her as rapidly recovering. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--Dan Enyart, one of Fayette's well known negroes, aged 70 years, was found dead in his home Monday. He lived alone, and as he had no fuel or bed clothing, it is believed he froze to death Thursday of last week. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--HALL-DAVIS--The marriage of Mr. Edgar Hall of Slater and Miss Bertha Davis of this place was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Davis, at 6:00 o'clock Wednesday evening, January 19, 1916, the Rev. J. J. Copeland, pastor of the Methodist church, pronouncing the marriage rites. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. After the ceremony the happy couple took the Katy south, and after a short wedding trip will make their home in Slater. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davis and is one of Higbee 's sweetest and most sensible girls, and possesses all the womanly virtues calculated to make her home all the word implies. Mr. Hall, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hall and comes from one of Slater' s best families. He is a young man of exemplary character and holds a responsible position with the Alton. The News joins other friends in wishing them a long life of unalloyed bliss. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--In addition to other troubles in getting out the NEWS last week, the papers became charged with electricity to such an extent that it was impossible to run them through the folder and that part of the work had to be done by hand. And while engaged in that tedious task we had an experience we never had before in our thirty years in a printing office. Owing to the presence of the electricity the paper would pop and crackle, as will a rubber comb sometimes when you are combing your hair, and emit electric sparks discernible from one end of the office to the other. Paper charged with electricity is a common thing and a source of annoyance in all printing offices, but to run across it in such quantities as to have it spit at you, so to speak, is a rather unusual occurrence. At least it is in this office. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--Miss Bettie Burton returned Saturday from Moberly where she had been at the hospital for some time for treatment. She was accompanied home by her brother, Chas. Burton. Miss Bettie's many friends are glad to welcome her home and to know that she has about regained her usual good health--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--W. I. Williams went to Boonville Tuesday and returned Wednesday with his son, Jesse, who was operated on at a hospital there two weeks ago for hernia. It was feared Saturday that Jesse was developing pneumonia, but he escaped with nothing worse than a slight cold. He is doing nicely and will be able to be out in a short time. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--The many Randolph county friends of Dr. C. H. Temple of Glasgow, will be pained to learn that he was stricken with paralysis last Monday and was in a serious condition when last heard from. Dr. Temple is an old Randolph county boy, being born and reared at Renick, and previous to taking up the study of medicine he taught school several years near Higbee. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--HOWARD COUNTY POULTRY THIEVES--Dr. Virgil Blakemore told the Advertiser two months ago that an organization of chicken and turkey thieves was operating in Howard county very boldly and his statement was published in the Advertiser at the time. He told of numerous instances in which turkeys and chickens had been "lifted" in and near town. The organization became a little bolder as the temperature became lower and the market prices of chickens and turkeys higher, and when the farmers in several neighborhoods within six or seven miles of town began to exchange ideas regarding their losses they found that hundreds of turkeys and chickens, and even hogs and sheep had been stolen. Investigation showed that many of these had been boldly hauled to town and sold to local buyers. Even the stock buyers have complained of hogs being stolen from the stock yards at the Katy tracks. Three negroes, Jim White, Bud Burris and Herschel Roper have been apprehended and hauled into court. They were given a sentence of sixty days in the county jail last week, but that did not satisfy the folks who have lost great quantities of poultry. These folks found a group of colored fellows who were suspected of thefts and they got a complete and full confession after the proper ministrations. In other words a vigilante committee is working on the case and it is thought that the thefts will stop in short order--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 21 Jan 1916--MRS. JOHN MILES DEAD--Mrs. Martha Miles, beloved wife of John Miles, died at the family home just west of town on Monday, Jan. 17, 1916, after a protracted illness. Mrs. Miles; whose maiden name was Robb, was born in Howard county on April 2, 1842, and was therefore in her 74th year. She was united in marriage to John Miles on December 28, 1865. They were the parents of four children, all of whom are living, viz: Mrs. Bud Warford, Mrs. F. E. Mattox, and James and Charles Miles. At an early age she united with the Baptist church, and had since lived a consecrated Christian life, and held her membership with the church here. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and true friend, and in her passing the community as well as her family has suffered a distinct loss. Besides her husband and children she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Snyder and Miss Nancy Robb, and three brothers, Fred, William and G. N. Robb. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Rev. Notley Magruder in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing neighbors and friends and interment made in Old Log Chapel. The NEWS joins the community in condolence to the bereaved ones. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 Jan 1916-- "JACK" BULLOCK IS RELEASED ON PAROLE--C. J. "Jack" Bullock, of this city, who on May 19, 1911, was committed to the state penitentiary on the charge of murder in the second degree for having shot and killed Fay Ricker at Ricker's home on North Ault street in December, 1910, was paroled to W. T. Campbell, of Cairo, by Governor Major yesterday after having served a little more than a third of the two-year sentence which was imposed upon him in circuit court in this city. Bullock shot Ricker three times with a pistol, claiming that Ricker had "ruined his home." Bullock was sentenced on April 29, 1911, and he filed motion for new trial. On May 19 he withdrew the motion. Bullock was 28 years old when sentenced. His local friends, including a number of railroad employees about one year ago signed a petition which was instrumental in securing the parole for the prisoner.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--You can tell by looking at the home paper which merchant does the business and appreciates and solicits your patronage. He's the man who advertises. His goods are always fresh, for they don't lay on the shelf by the week, month or year--someone comes in and buys 'em. You can also tell who don't do much business and who has quit trying. He's the man who don't advertise. His goods are out of date and shopworn if he handles clothing or dry goods; and stale or even moldy if it's groceries he carries. He doesn't try to keep them moving. Apparently, they have been on hand so long that he has become attached to them and hates to see them go. If you don't believe this, look over this paper, see who is advertising and who isn't; then make a call at their respective places of business and compare the two. You'll end by giving your business to the live wire--the man who advertises. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--STRUCK BY AN AUTOMOBILE WANTS DAMAGES--Isham Powell, through his attorneys M. J. Lilly and Whitecotton & Wight, yesterday file din circuit court in this city a suit against Ernest Brook, in which he seeks $5,000 damages for alleged injuries. Mr. Powell alleges that on September 29, 1915, while he was riding a horse on the Moberly-Higbee road, the defendant struck him with an automobile, badly injuring him. Because of his age, he states, he has been permanently injured. He asks damages in the amount stated. Both the plaintiff and the defendant are prominent farmers residing south of this city. The case will come up for trail at the February term of circuit court--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--Aaron Young, while at work at Mine No. 11 Saturday, had his scalp laid open two or three inches by a falling prop. Several stitches were required to close the wound. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER SPECIAL EXECUTION--By virtue and authority of a special execution to me delivered by the Circuit Clerk of Randolph county, Missouri, dated November 16, 1915, based upon a judgment in favor or B. Frank Holman, administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Sutliff, deceased, dated July 3, 1915, for the sum of three hundred and five dollars ($305.00) and costs amounting to seven and eighty- five hundredths dollars ($7.85); said judgment being for the unpaid purchase money of the real estate herein after described, I have levied upon and seized, under said special execution, the following described real estate lying and being in Randolph county, Missouri, to-wit: Lot No. 8 in block No. 1 of Owens Addition to Higbee, in Randolph county, Missouri, together with the buildings and improvements thereon; and that I will on Tuesday, the 8th day February, 1916, proceed to sell the above described real estate and all the right, title and interest of said defendant Levi S. Lloyd to the highest bidder for cash, at the court house door in the city of Moberly, In Randolph county, Missouri, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 o'clock p.m. of that day, and while circuit court is in session, for the purpose of satisfying said judgment and costs. Samuel A. Magruder, Sheriff of Randolph County Friday, 14 Jan 1916--Thos. Williams had a foot quite severely mashed by a fall of rock at mine No. 11 Friday. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--C. F. Walker and wife of Caldwell, Ark, were here Saturday, the guests of his brother, Glen Walker. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--Mrs. W. T. Fullington returned Saturday from a visit with her mother, Mrs. Jas. Young, of Audrain county. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--Mrs. T. R. Hamilton, who has been seriously ill for three weeks, is a great deal better we are pleased to state. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--Mrs. Walton Burton had to dismiss her school in the Old Higbee district this week, having been taken sick with the mumps Friday of last week. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--Fred Wheeler orders his address changed from Moberly to Huntsville, near which place he will farm this coming season. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--B. F. IVY DEAD--Ben F. Ivy, who had been suffering from cancer of the jaw, died at his old home near Harrisburg on Monday, Jan 10. He was about 70 years old. Some eight of ten years ago Mr. Ivy gave up farming and came to Higbee to spend the rest of his days at his ease, and was looked upon as an honest and upright man by all who knew him. Early last fall a small cancer on his jaw, with which he had been afflicted for several years, became suddenly virulent. Doctor and surgeons telling him that his case was hopeless and his days numbered, he decided to move back to his farm, and as he bade his friends goodbye informed them that he was going back to the old home to die. He is survived by his widow and one son, Frank. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--Joe Fisher, one of Howard county's best known farmers, residing near Myers, died suddenly Saturday morning, Jan 8, from paralysis. He was 67 years old and is survived by his wife and three children, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. S. Quick at Myers Chapel, where interment was made. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--I. J. (Bud) Embree, who is employed at Mine No. 11, has been kept from work for several days by a very peculiar circumstance. While at work Wednesday a common house fly flew into his left ear and the harder Mr. Embree tried to get it out the further he drove it in. He suffered great pain for several hours, which was finally relieved by a physician who, however, failed to dislodge the insect. Friday, 14 Jan 1916--The worst sleet and ice storm in the history of this section struck here Tuesday and as a result the telephone and electric light systems were put out of business and dozens of fine trees in all parts of town ruined. At the home of J. C. Cain a tree fully 18 inches in diameter broke off at the roots and tore up a big lot of pavement where it fell. Telegraph service was also badly crippled, 90 poles breaking down in one single stretch. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.