Friday, 7 Jan 1916--THOMAS LESLIE DEAD--Thomas Leslie died in Salisbury, Sunday, Dec 26, 1915. He was born in Kentucky, April 25, 1826, and was in his 90th year. Mr. Leslie was married twice. One daughter, Mrs. Lois Parker survives the first marriage. He is also survived by his second wife, and five children of this marriage, William, Henry, Joe, Mrs. Ruby Ogan and Mrs. Phoebe Trester. In young manhood Mr. Leslie joined the Christian church and he was a member of the A. F. & A. M. lodge. After a short funeral service at the residence in North Salisbury Monday, conducted by Ward M. Baker, the remains were taken to Keytesville and buried in the Keytesville cemetery according to the rites of the Masonic order. Peace to his ashes--Salisbury Press-Spectator. Deceased was a brother of Joseph Lessley of this place. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--QUICK IN THE RACE--Rev. Syclone Quick is the first in Howard county to file his declaration of candidacy with County Clerk I. T. St. Clair. He filed Monday and paid his fee. Rev. Quick wants to represent Howard county in the state legislature. He formally opened his campaign at Lisbon New Year's night.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--MRS. ELVIRA CATHERINE GREEN--Mrs. Elvira Catherine Green died at her home one miles southwest of Armstrong, December 31, 1915, about two o'clock p.m. The deceased had been in feeble health for some time, and the shock occasioned by the death of her son Lemuel one week prior to her demise, was more than her enfeebled condition could stand. The deceased was born June 15, 1839, near Huntsville, Randolph county, Mo. and her maiden name was Giles. She was married to Ancel Green of near this place, January 22, 1854. To this union 11 children were born, six of whom survive the mother, four boys, Jeff Green, of Seattle, Rev. N. B. Green of Cairo, P. W. Green of Moberly and Albert Green of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. James Humphreys of Higbee, and Mrs. J. B. Martin of this city. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her to the grave twenty-three years ago. Mrs. Green had been a member of the Methodist church for many years and was a good Christian woman, a devoted and affectionate mother, and a good neighbor--that is what all her neighbors said of her. The funeral was preached from the family residence Sunday afternoon by Rev. Major, in the presence of many neighbors and friends. Burial at the family burying ground on the D. C. Walker farm--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--E. R. Denham, who left Higbee seventeen years ago, and who has been in Billings, Montana, for the past three or four years, was a Higbee visitor Tuesday, having come back to Missouri a month ago with his family for a visit with relatives. He will return in a week or so to Billings, leaving his family to prolong their visit. Mr. Denham had no idea of locating in Montana, having gone there for his health, but as he began to improve rapidly the first day he struck Billings, and fell in love with the people and the country he decided to cast his lot there, and his many Higbee friends will be pleased to know that he is prospering. He is the picture of robust health, and we judge is heavier by forty pounds than he ever was. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--La grippe never comes around but we are reminded of a remark made to us by G. A. Elston, former manager of the old Randolph Macon Coal Co, who moved to New York some three of four years ago. He was just recovering from a severe case of it, and in speaking of the grinding torments the disease puts one through, remarked: "If a man tells you he has the grip, and is walking around when he says so, he hasn't got it!" Friday, 7 Jan 1916--Mrs. Belle Murphy was the pleasant hostess to a dinner party Friday of last week. Her guests were: Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Leonard, Mrs. Sue Burton, Mrs. Lizzie Smith, Mrs. Mary E. Nichols and daughter, Miss Eunice, Mrs. Hudson and daughter, Miss Elizabeth. Quite a delightful repast was enjoyed at the noon hour and the day in general was quite an enjoyable social affair. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--Mrs. G. L. Bradley, who lives on the farm known as the Tom Mayo place near the Vaughan school house, recently found concealed in the library back of one of the shelves, a pocketbook that contained $50 in bills and $250 in notes. The pocket book was lost seventeen years ago by some member of Tom Mayo's family, but they never thought it was lost in the house. The money was divided among members of the Bradley and Mayo families--Huntsville Times. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--From Willard Brundege, who spent Tuesday at Sturgeon, we learn of the death of Mrs. W. P. Proctor, which occurred in New Mexico several days ago from pneumonia. Interment was made Tuesday at Mexico, Mo. Mr. Procter and family left Sturgeon about a year ago for New Mexico for the benefit of Mrs. Proctor's health, and she was rapidly regaining her strength when she took pneumonia. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--Born, on the 5th, to David Woods and wife, a son. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--Will Hinton and wife of Sedalia, spent the holidays here with the latter's sister, Mrs. Ellen Williams. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--The sympathy of Mrs. James Humphrey's many friends goes out to her in her loss of mother and brother, each dying in the last week of the old year. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--Jesse Williams was operated on at a Boonville hospital yesterday morning for hernia. His father, who accompanied him, returned in the afternoon and reported that the operation was a decided success and that the left Jess doing nicely. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--Lewis Hunker, a former resident of Roanoke, died at the home of a daughter in Webster Grove on the 3rd. He was 83 years old. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--The mumps are still raging, not only the children being down with them but a dozen or so grown folks as well, several of whom will not see 50 again. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--C. W. Williams returned Friday of last week from Kansas City, where he had been for several weeks in a hospital suffering from typhoid. He has about entirely recovered, but is a little thin and weak. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--FROM A SOLDIER BOY--Mrs. Arthur Dougherty recently received the following letter from her son, Claude, who, it is remembered, enlisted in the marine corps a year ago last April: "Cape Haiten, Nov. 28, 1915--Dear Mother: Received your letter and was certainly glad to hear from you once more. I am well at present, but have had a few attacks of malaria. I have been in the interior of Haiti for the past five weeks fighting rebels. We took all their forts and had but five men killed and twenty wounded. We killed about 500 rebels. they had two forts, Ft. Capan and Ft. Riviere. One was 3560 and the other 3500 feet above sea level. I don't guess you know about the battle, which was fought Sept 26. The Connecticut marines went out for a hike and we were attacked by about 500 rebels. We had three horses killed and four men wounded, two seriously. There were only 40 of us but we cleaned them out. This is the most mountainous country I ever saw. We went places where white men never were before. I can't five you all the details of what has happened, just a meager description of things. We are going back to the States soon. Give all my friends my best regards. Will close by wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As ever your son, Claude Lewis." Friday, 7 Jan 1916--MRS. J. L. WARE DEAD--The death of Mrs. Mary Louise Ware, beloved wife of J. L. Ware, brief mention of which was made in our last issue, which occurred at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Giles, Thursday afternoon, December 30, 1915, came as a fearful shock to her family and friends, for she had been in her usual health up to that day. Shortly after noon she began to complain of a severe headache, which seemed to get worse, when about 3:00 o'clock she fainted and fell in her daughter's arms. A physician was hastily called but by the time he arrived death had ensued. Heart disease was given as the cause of death. Mrs. Ware was 52 years old and was the daughter of the late Samuel Fisher of Howard county. She was married on March 8, 1882, to J. L. Ware, who with the three children born to them---Mrs. W. K. Barton, Mrs. Edgar Giles and Edgar Ware--survives. She also leaves seven grandchildren, a brother, John Fisher, two sisters, Mrs. Adeline Swager, Clarence, Okla., and Mrs. Julia Collins, Pittsburg, Kan, also three half sisters, Mrs. Martha Bailey, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Sarah Tender, Roseville, Ill, and Mrs. Ellen Phillips, Madison, Mo. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday by Rev. Notley Magruder, and the large crowd present spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which deceased was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Mrs. Ware was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and true friend, and in her death the community has suffered an irreparable loss. The News joins in condolence to the bereaved ones. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--W. R. FELAND DEAD--William Robinson Feland, more familiarly known as "Crock," died at the home of his son, Clarence, Wednesday night, Jan 5, 1915, after a week's illness from pneumonia. His death came as a great shock to his children and friends, as he had returned from Arkansas less than a week ago in his usual health. Mr. Feland was born in Howard county, near Fayette, on Nov 8, 1837, and was therefore in his 79th year. He was married in the '50's to Miss Mary Harris, who has been dead many years. They were the parents of nine children, six of whom are living, viz: Mrs. Annis White and Mrs. J. H. Mobley of Rucker; Thos. Feland, Atlanta, Canada; Mrs. Fred Dill, Texarkana, Ark.; Ben Feland of Howard county, and Clarence Feland of this place. Funeral services will be held Sunday, about noon, at new Hope, where interment will be made. Friday, 7 Jan 1916--Melville Stevenson returned last week from South Dakota where he has been for the past five years. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Ok all the Dougherty researchers out there, I am asking for some help on this one. I am going to post this entry from the Higbee News on this man, and ask any of you if you know how to place him in the Dougherty familes. The only Claude that I have in my database, is the son of Paris A. Dougherty. The on Arthur Dougherty that I have, wouldn't have been old enough to have had a son in the army. Did the editor just get his mother's name wrong? Help! >From "the Higbee News" Friday, 7 Jan 1916--FROM A SOLDIER BOY--Mrs. Arthur Dougherty recently received the following letter from her son, Claude, who, it is remembered, enlisted in the marine corps a year ago last April: "Cape Haiten, Nov. 28, 1915--Dear Mother: Received your letter and was certainly glad to hear from you once more. I am well at present, but have had a few attacks of malaria. I have been in the interior of Haiti for the past five weeks fighting rebels. We took all their forts and had but five men killed and twenty wounded. We killed about 500 rebels. they had two forts, Ft. Capan and Ft. Riviere. One was 3560 and the other 3500 feet above sea level. I don't guess you know about the battle, which was fought Sept 26. The Connecticut marines went out for a hike and we were attacked by about 500 rebels. We had three horses killed and four men wounded, two seriously. There were only 40 of us but we cleaned them out. This is the most mountaianous country I ever saw. We went places where white men never were before. I can't five you all the details of what has happened, just a meager description of things. We are going back to the States soon. Give all my friends my best regards. Will close by wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As ever your son, Claude Lewis." Kathy

Friday, 31 Dec 1915--QUICK WILL START CAMPAIGN NEW YEARS DAY--Rev. Syclone Quick of Bonnefemme township was a caller at the Advertiser office Monday and he came to say that he will open up the political campaign with the New Year. He says that a big meeting will be held at Lisbon on New Year night and that all of the candidates from the greatest to the least will be invited to participate at the meeting. Rev. Quick preached at Lisbon Sunday when the announcement of the meeting was first made. He wants to be the next representative of Howard county--Fayette Advertiser. (Kathy's notes: Syclone was either a nickname, or his middle name. His first name was Strother Quick.) Friday, 31 Dec 1915--CUTS FINGER OFF BUTCHERING HOG--Woods Dougherty accidentally cut off one of his little fingers as he was butchering hogs one day last week with a huge butcher knife. He was preparing to stick a hog when he was attacked by another hog which caused him to make a bad stroke--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Warren Welch, one of the few surviving members of Quantrell's gang of guerrillas, died at the home of a son in Kansas City on the 22nd, aged 75 years. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--OVERCOME BY GASOLINE GAS--Vic Vanderbeck, Jr, when at work Sunday afternoon at his duties as engineer of the gasoline engine at Mine 12 was overcome by inhalation of gasoline fumes and narrowly escaped death. A leak in the tank caused the gas to escape in a great quantity and before he knew it he had breathed a great deal of it. Vic felt himself becoming under the influence and dragged himself about 70 feet and cried out as he did so, he fell unconscious. The call was heard by Ben Slaughter who rushed to his assistance and called for other help. A physician was summoned and it was some minutes before Vic was revived. He is suffering no bad effects from what well near proved a fatal accident.--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Former county collector Joe Kirby has gone into the real estate business in Moberly, having purchased a half interest in the Reigal agency. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Will Cave recently drove an automobile to Moberly in 22 minutes, and the roads were not in any too good condition at that. So far as we know, that is the record. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--If you have the mail order habit, brother, draw your chair up to the fire tonight and as the old year is dying taken an inventory of your purchases and sales during 1915. Compare the junk you bought of the mail order concern--and purchased without having been seen and approved, and paid for in cash a week or two before your received it--with the articles bought of your home dealer--the man you ask for credit when you are out of work or when you or some of the family are sick--and if you can figure out that you have saved anything, set the amount down in the largest characters you cane make, and then ask yourself if the home merchant's accommodations to you when you asked for credit weren't worth more. Then make a lift of the none too fresh eggs, the "becky" butter, the speckled applies and the little warty potatoes you sent the mail order concern. You'll probably be able to get the list on a sheet of paper the size of a postage stamp. It will take, perhaps, several large sheets to hold the list you sold the home merchant. Next estimate the amount you would have received from the mail order house if it had bought your stuff, but don't figure for a second that it would have paid you top prices. To sell at the highest price on a city market your offering must be of the highest grade. But what did the home merchant do? Did he tell you that the eggs were too ancient, the butter too "becky," the apples and potatoes too small and inferior? That's what he should have done, but he didn't. He paid you the top price in cash or its equivalent. Now compare what the mail order house would have paid and what the home merchant did pay you and see if the latter hasn't made you more money than the amount you saved by buying inferior goods of the mail order house. Think over these things good and hard and put yourself in the home merchant's place while you are doing the thinking. then as the old year dies let the mail order habit die with it and begin the new year with a strong resolve to buy from the man who is your friend in need, who has the goods to show you before you buy, who can't afford to cheat you even if he so desired, who is here to make good any unsatisfactory purchase, who helps support your county and state, your schools and churches, who deals on the square and who is your friend. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Dr. W. J. Miller, who left here several months ago to practice dentistry at Springfield, was here yesterday from Moberly where he has again located for practice. He and his associates have rented offices over the Bank of Moberly and will be ready for business Jan 1 with three chairs, and will add others as needed. The concern will be know as the union Dentists. See their ad elsewhere. Dr. Miller is an old Higbee boy, and has the best wishes of all for success. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Thos. Turner, colored, informs us that his mother, Aunt Clem, who at the age of 86 cut some new teeth several months ago, now has two more to her credit, they having come through in the past two or three weeks. Aunt Clem is greatly worried about the matter, as her old ones caused her nothing but trouble and she is more than satisfied to finish her days with false teeth. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Thos. Osborn, who recently purchased the Wm. Young property in the east part of town, and who consulted a lawyer with a view of bringing suit for possession of the deed or damages, Mr. Young having received a better offer for the place and wanting to back down, received the deed to the property last week. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--B. F. Ivy, who has been in a critical condition for some time, is no better. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Mrs. and Mrs. Wisdom Burton entertained a number of friends Xmas at dinner. Those present were John Egly and family, Dr. G. M. Nichols and family, Walter Shiflett and family of Moberly, Mrs. Sue Burton, Lizzie Smith, Irene Nichols of Kiowa, Okla, Clayton Smith and Hugh Lincher of Fulton. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Drane, aged 76 years, died at her home near Harrisburg, on the 25th. She is survived by her husband, Clark Drane, three daughters and two sons. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Mrs. M. A. Cloyd, who moved to Montana from near Yates about a year ago, died at Billings on the 9th, aged 70 years. She was a sister of the late A. C. Maupin of near Burton and Ed Maupin of Pine Bluff, Ark. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Mrs. Wm. Longdon is visiting relatives in Springfield, Ill. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Born, on the 29th, to Bert Hughes and wife, a daughter. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Claud Long of St. Charles was here this week, the guest of his mother, Mrs. B. L. Edwards. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--R. W. Compton, who applied for a patent on a variable automobile speed gear about a year ago received word last week that the patent had been allowed. He will go to St. Louis next month to consult a manufacturer, who is interested in the patent. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--An epidemic of mumps and a record-breaking snow almost put the Christmas tree exercises at the several Higbee churches out of business. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Born, on the 15th, to Tip Lewis and wife, a son. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Born, on the 21st to David Sunderland, Jr, and wife, a daughter. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Miss Nora Jones of Bloomington, Ill, is the guest of her uncle, W. F. Jones, and wife. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Mrs. Hattie Morris, aged 74 years, died at her home in Kansas City on the 29th. She was a sister of H. C. Taylor of Armstrong, where interment will be made. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Calvin Magruder, who has been living on the Dr. J. W. Winn farm near Yates, purchased the Miller Warford property in the north part of town Wednesday and moved to same the next day. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Mrs. C. W. Williams spent Sunday in Kansas City with Mr. Williams. She reports his as being a great deal better and that he will be able to come home in a short time. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--DAVIS-BAGBY--Sunday afternoon at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. C. N. Broadhurst of Moberly, was performed the ceremony which united Carl R. Davis of near Renick and Miss Nadine Bagby in marriage. Following the ceremony the happy couple returned to the bride's home near Higbee, where an elegant six o'clock dinner awaited them. The neighbors and friends of bride and groom were there to wish them joy and brought them many useful presents. The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bagby. She is pretty, refined, and of a sunny disposition, which has won for her many friends, and will make an ideal helpmeet of the happy young man who has won her for his bride. Mr. Davis is the oldest son of Mrs. Talitha Davis of near Renick. He is a young man of exemplary habits, honest, industrious and is in every way worthy of the splendid young girl who has become his bride. They were tendered a sumptuous twelve o'clock dinner by the groom's mother Tuesday. They went to Kirksville Wednesday for a week's visit with relatives of the groom. Upon their return they will go to housekeeping on a farm near Renick. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--MULLIER-TRUBY--Mr. Arthur Mullier and Miss Vera Truby, two of Higbee's most popular young people, were united in marriage at the home of the bride Friday, evening, Dec 24, 1915, Rev. Ben Robson officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Truby and is a most popular and prepossessing young lady. The groom is a son of Thos. Mullier and is one of Higbee's most worthy and reliable young men. The News joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--As a Christmas remembrance to her father, J. B. Tymony, Mrs. Chas. C. Hon had printed and neatly framed a poem written many years ago by her grandfather, the late Frank Tymony. For the benefit of those who remember the author, as well as the rest of our readers, we print the poem in this issue. You will find that it is worthy of a place in your scrap book. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--MRS. LINDSEY WARE DEAD--Mrs. Lindsey Ware, aged about 50 years, died at her home northwest of town late yesterday afternoon after a short illness. She is survived by her husband and three children--Mrs. Edgar Giles, Mrs. Wm. Barton and Edgar Ware. Obituary next week. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--Christmas came near being a very sad and costly one for Walter Davis, whose residence just opposite the Katy depot was discovered on fire about 8:30 Thursday evening of last week. The fire had originated from a defective flue and had damaged the roof considerably when discovered. Mr. Davis, who was sick in bed at the time with abcess of the lung, was carried across the street to the home of his brother-in-law, Wm. Mooney, but suffered no evil consequences from the exposure. Thinking the house was doomed, many turned their attention to taking out the household goods, many of which were badly damaged, and about the time the last piece was taken out the fire was extinguished by the bucket brigade. When the alarm was first given those who came to the city hall after the engines were under the impression that it was the residence of Mrs. Henry Davis in the east part of town that was on fire, and they did not discover their mistake until they arrived at Mrs. Davis' all out of breath from their long run. While all were delighted that there was no fire to fight, what was said would perhaps not look very well in print. Mr. Davis' loss, we understand, is fully covered by insurance. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--ORTON-CHAPMAN--Mr. Henry W. Orton and Miss Ida S. Chapman, two popular young people of Higbee, were married at the home of the bride on Wednesday, December 22, 1915, at 5:50 p.m., Wm. Chapman, father of the bride, officiating. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 31 Dec 1915--REMEMBER THE POOR--F. Tymony The mild, pensive beauties of autumn are o'er, The moorlands and valleys are lovely no more. O'er the bleak landscape dark winter reigns, Fierce Boreas in snow drifts bounds o'er the plains; All varied nature looks sullen and sad, Nor yields a mild beauty to make the heart glad; And many in sorrow and want must endure The pains and distress that she brings to the poor. Oh! you who with riches and plenty possessed, And every enjoyment with which life is blest, Prepared for the season to laugh and to feast, Who think yourselves greatest I count as the least, Unless you have hearts that are kind to bestow The balm that would heal up a poor mortal's woe. Since you have the means that balm to procure, And now is the time to remember the poor. Think how many in wretchedness pine, Think how contrasted their lot is with thine; You have the brightest that earth can bestow, They have the darkest that mortals can know, Toiling and sighing through sickness and care, Through summer's fierce heat and winter's chill air. He that hath blessed thee with much varied store, But lent it to thee to remember the poor. Go seek out the wretched wherever they be; Their vices or follies--what are they to thee! Be careful their wants and their woes to relieve And think yourself blessed if you have something to give. Give as it was given a blessing to be, Give as it was given a blessing to thee, To all who misfortune has made more obscure, For this is the time to remember the poor. Meek Charity's voice is sweet to the ear, All men are her brothers, alike all are dear; She weeps o'er the follies that lead them astray, And lights the lone wanderer on his dark way. She decks not herself until the naked are clad, She eats not herself until the hungry are fed; She looks not to the earth a reward to secure, But knows it is good to remember the poor. Though lifetime is short and winters are few, Man practices not what he knows he should do. >From his nature the milk of his kindness should flow, And he should be happy to make others so, That when his short transit shall draw to a close, When he shall be called to his silent repose, When the cold hand of Death shall knock at his door. He can answer and say, "I was kind to the poor." Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl two years old. I will write and tell you what I want you to bring me. I want a doll, a ring, some candy, bananas, oranges, and please don't forget Mama and Daddy. I will close for this time. From your little friend, Louise Reilly. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa Claus: I will write and tell you what I would like for you to bring me for Christmas. I want you to bring me a locket. I would like for you to bring me a coconut and some candy. I would like to have a ring, if you can bring it, and some bananas. Well, that is all I will ask for you to bring me this Christmas. Please don't forget my poor old sick grandmother and my mama; bring them something nice, too. I will close for this time. Winnie Dennis. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa Claus: I will tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a pair of skates and a watch, some nuts, candy and a box of caps for an automatic pistol. I guess that is all. Please don't forget my poor sick grandmother and my big brother Marvin; bring them something nice, too. From your little friend, Glen Dennis. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl ten years old. I go to school and study my lessons well. I wish you would bring me a doll and doll buggy for Xmas. I won't ask you to bring me any fruit or candy, for I think my teacher will treat us. Santa, don't forget my papa and teacher, Miss Laura Bottoms. Bring them something nice. Good-bye. Katie Sunderland. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa: We are two little boys living two miles out. I, Eugene, am a little school boy, age 5 years. Santa, bring my little school friends their share of your nice gifts, also my teacher. I, Vencent am 3 years old. Dear Santa, please bring us a little red sled and little red rocker; don't forget the candy, nuts and fruits. Santa, bring our little sister Edna a little white dress. Don't forget any your little boys and girls. EUGENE AND VENCENT KIRBY. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dearest Santa: Am a little girl of five years and go to school. Santa, I know you're coming this year, as I've been just as good as I know how since you've been watching me. Santa, bring me a little stove and all and little tub and board. Bring my little brother Raymond some candy and nuts along with mine. Don't forget the little children who have been good. Your little girl, CLARA STARKEY. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa Claus: We are a little sister and brother, living two miles south of town. We want to tell you what we most want you to leave as you drive by. I, Oretta am six years old; haven't missed a day at school. Santa, I think I need a new doll very badly; don't forget a few pretty clothes for her. I, Bert want a train and cars. Bring us nuts and candy. Don't forget our little brother Wilfred. ORETTA AND BERT MAJOR. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa: I am a little boy of four years. Please Santa, don't forget my little train and humming top; also candy, nuts and fruits. Santa, don't you think I've been a good boy this year? Don't forget all other girls and boys. Santa, you mustn't forget to send snow ahead of you and your sled. RALPH DORMAN. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Santy, dear Santy: Please heart to me, because I am a good little girl. You see I work for my mother and I am kind to my brother. Please bring me a doll, table and a set of dishes. I will hang up my stocking, and I love candy and nuts you know. Please send me a stove too if you will. I never have had a stove, but I love them awfully well. And I want a teddy bear and a big baby doll. ALEEN BURTON. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Santa: I am a little boy 8 years old and go to school every day. I have been a good little boy this year, so bring me a train, a story book, gloves and a watch, candy, oranges, nuts and anything else you think would be nice for me. And please don't forget my little cousin, Glen Ewin, in Nebraska, and bring him something nice--Wilford Ware. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--SANTA CLAUS LETTERS--Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl three years old. I live a mile and a half from Higbee. I want for Christmas a doll, doll buggy, rocking chair, little tub, nuts and candy, and don't forget my little sister, Hazel, bring her lots of nice things--Ruby Miles. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--BOY, KICKED OUT BY EMPLOYER, DIES FROM EXPOSURE--Several weeks ago a young white boy walked into town and complained to Chief of Police Hinton that he was ill. He stated that he had been working for a farmer south of this city and that the man, after employing him for several months, refused to pay him for his work. The boy was without money, and he was allowed to sleep in the city hall here. Later he was taken to Huntsville. He had developed pneumonia, and was in a serious condition. And about a week ago exposure claimed another victim, and the boy died. But before dying he told Huntsville residents the name of his widowed mother, awaiting his return in the little home down in Knoxville, Tenn. Saturday the mother, Mrs. William Brown, arrived in Moberly. She had received word of her boy's death away up here, and when she told the Sunday school class she was teaching that her heart was torn with grief and that she was unable to come here to claim the body, they immediately raised a purse and paid for her ticket and for the ticket of the boy who would ride in "the baggage car ahead." The mother went to Huntsville. The undertaker there had a bill for $20 against her for services performed in preparing the boy's body for burial. Mrs. Brown was unable to pay the amount. The undertaker refused to give her the body of her child. So she came back to Moberly and yesterday and today, almost wild with the grief tugging at her heart strings, she forgot her pride and begged for assistance. She wants to take her boy back to the little home in Knoxville, Tenn, for burial. And she needs only $20 to accomplish her desires. Judge Adkisson went before the county court this morning and laid the matter before them. They gave him $10 for the mother. Other persons contributed small amounts raising the total a trifle, until now only about $9 remains between the boy and decent burial in the cemetery where his father and other members of his family are at rest. Judge Adkisson stated this afternoon that he believed from what the boy said that the farmer who employed him had retained in wages more than enough money to take the boy back to Knoxville for burial. And the judge is going before the county court when this man presents his bill for road work and make an attempt to force him to turn over the boy's wages to the mother who is now left to her own resources. The boy left his home several weeks ago, taking a car of chickens to New York. He came through this part of the country, working at odd jobs and sending home what little money he could earn. And each week he wrote home to his mother, who was waiting his return, telling of his experiences, and always speaking hopefully of the time when he would be able to save her from toil. When he became ill his letters ceased coming. Then the mother received news that he was dead.--Moberly Monitor, Dec. 13. Will Cave informs us that one bitter cold morning several weeks ago, while going to Moberly in an automobile he met the young man mentioned above in the road several miles south of Moberly. The latter was sick and was very poorly clad and asked Mr. Cave to take him to Moberly, which he did. The young man informed Mr. Cave that he had been working several weeks for a farmer in that neighborhood and that on taking sick, was told by the farmer to get out, as he could not afford to keep anyone around him who could not work, and refused to pay him what was due him, according to the young man's story. Mr. Cave advised him to consult a lawyer when they reached Moberly, but the young fellow replied that he didn't have a penny and besides his clothes were so ragged he would be ashamed to go to a lawyer's office. Mr. Cave then advised him to see the police, which the young fellow seems to have done. The young man's story should be investigated, and if true, the farmer should be made to pay not only the money due the boy, but damages in a good round figure as well, for he is in all probability responsible for the boy's death. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--GERMANY'S CRY OF JOY--What made anybody notice the sinking of the Lusitania? What is it about the Lusitania that will be eloquent forever! It was not the physical force in it. It was not the mean little cowardly thrust and shout from a boat hiding under water. It was the joy of the German people, the ringing of the bells in a thousand steeples, over the drowning of twelve hundred innocent men, women and children. It was the editorials in a thousand German newspapers. It was Germany's cry of joy as she committed suicide, as she lifted up twelve hundred innocent men and women, a hundred and fifty babies, flung them aghast upon the sea--and then she swung her hat before the world and said: "Look! Look! O World--this is what Germany is like!"--American Magazine. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--Mrs. W. H. Goin, a former resident of Sturgeon, died at her home in Sedalia on the 17th, aged 77 years. She is survived by her husband and four children. Mrs. Goin was a half sister of E. A. Sweeney of this place. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--A marriage license was granted at Moberly Tuesday to Mr. Henry Orton and Miss Ida S. Chapman of this place. We could not learn when the marriage was to take place. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--J. M. Kirby and wife of Moberly are the guests of his brother, A. J. Kirby, and other relatives near town. Mr. Kirby only recently returned from Colorado Springs, where he has been living for several years, and informed us that he would likely return to that place early in the coming year. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--A team belonging to A. Stahlman of Yates, became frightened and broke loose from the hitchrack near Murphy's garage Saturday and started for home on a dead run, being stopped about four miles west of town by Dan Robb. Although the team ran like the wind up hill and down hill and around sharp turns, neither the buggy or harness were injured in the least. Mr. Stahlman was up the next day looking for a fur coat that had been lost out of the buggy and was lucky enough to find it, some one having returned it to M. Murphy's store. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--MRS. HERMAN WHITE DEAD--Jewell, second daughter of Jas. and Ida Cleeton, died in Renick on Dec 19, 1915, aged 17 years and 10 months. Her funeral was preached Wednesday at the Christian church in Renick by E. Y. Keiter, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Melville. She was laid to rest in the Hamilton cemetery beside her little babe, who precede her four days ago. She leaves to mourn her death her father, mother, two sisters, one brother and husband, to whom she was married Dec 26, 1914. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--W. H. Magruder was here from near Armstrong Tuesday and informed us that he would leave with his family January 4 for San Beniot, Tex., near which place he recently purchased a small ranch. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--W. I. Williams arrested Wm. Gaul and Ed Denn here Sunday on information from Peoria, Ill, that they were wanted at that place for assault and highway robbery. They are being held for the Illinois authorities. Friday, 24 Dec 1915--MURDY-MELVILLE--Mr. John Murdy and Miss Lottie Melville were married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Ben Robson, Sunday, December 19, 1915. Rumors of the wedding had been current for several days, but came as a surprise, as the happy pair took none of their friends into their confidence. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Melville of near Huntsville, and is a most charming young lady. The groom is a son of the late George Murdy and is one of Higbee's most industrious young men. That happiness may ever attend them is the sincere wish of The News and a host of friends. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 17 Dec 1915--CARTER WANTED TO COMMIT SUICIDE--David Carter, of south of Huntsville, was lodged in the local jail yesterday by the chief of police who said that he was holding him to prevent him from taking his own life. The chief of police was told that the aged man had threatened to go to a local hotel room to shoot himself with a revolver. He is said to have told that he intended to write a letter to relatives before committing the act. The chief of police said Carter told him that he intended to commit the act and would have done it had he obtained a weapon. He had no weapon on him when taken to jail from the union station where the chief found him. Carter 's relatives of near Huntsville were notified that he was in jail. The chief of police said last night that some of the relatives would come to Moberly today to take charge of him and to return him to his home. David Carter is the father of Irvin Carter, who committed suicide several years ago, after he was charged with having killed a young man by the name of Bagby, who was alleged to have wronged Carter's sister, Beulah Carter. Despondency and worry is said to be the cause of David Carter's threat.--Moberly Democrat Dec. 12. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--ITEMS FROM YATES--Mrs. Fred Cook of Moberly is visiting her father, Samuel Riley. W. P. Nevins this week moved to the farm near Higbee which he recently purchased from Dr. Dinwiddie. J. O. Yates went to St. Louis Monday to see his brother, G. P., who is still confined to his bed in the Jewish hospital. 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, 17 Dec 1915--Rev. K. E. Magruder orders his address changed from Perry to LaGrange, Mo. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--Y. L. Atkins orders the News sent to him at West Fork, Ark., where he has located. He sends best wishes to all old friends. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--J. W. Heflin, one of Huntsville's best known citizens, dropped dead from apoplexy at his home in that place Tuesday afternoon. He was 73 years old. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--M. Murphy last week purchased the big touring car of Creson & Allen of Moberly and is converting it into a delivery truck. He is thinking of using the engines of his old delivery car to furnish power for an electric plant at his garage which will enable him to charge storage batteries, as well as furnish his own lights for his garage and store. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--The Harlow farm of 80 acres south of town which was sold at auction last Saturday, was purchased by Thos. Creson for $2300. We learn that the latter has sold the place to Nat Dennis. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--Fire was discovered in the roof of J. F. Smith's residence Saturday, but it was extinguished before any great damage was done. The fire engines were called out but a bucket brigade put the fire out before the first one reached the scene. Had the saving of the residence depended on the arrival of the second engine, and a farmer who was passing the city hall as it was being brought into the street, it would now be a pile of ashes. Marshal Williams, with one helper, was making a frantic effort to move the engine and asked the farmer to wait until he could hook the engine to his wagon but was informed by the latter that he was going the other way! If this man's house ever gets on fire we hope none of his neighbors will refuse to go a hundred yards to his assistance. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--AKIN GIVEN TWO YEARS--W. S. Akins, who recently burglarized Cleeton's drug store, was given two years in the pen in circuit court at Moberly Monday. The charge of forgery was then dismissed. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--Mrs. John Madden returned to her home in Detroit, Mich, the first of the week after an extended visit with her brother, Carlos Williams and wife. Friday, 17 Dec 1915--UNHURT IN 75-FOOT FALL--Will Griffin, a negro, fell 75 feet in Mine No. 12 near Huntsville Saturday morning, and after being pulled to the surface declared that he was not hurt. He said he needed no doctor, but was only shaken up and needed a stimulant. Griffin crashed through the roof of the mine cage at the end of his fall. That he had fallen into the deep shaft was soon discovered and those who stood by expected to see him seriously injured when removed to the top, but such was not the case, as the negro remarked that he needed no medical treatment, but wanted a drink--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi everyone. Wondering if Larry Sumpter or anyone can let us know when the Randolph Death Index will be updated next? There is so much info on there and I am anxiously awaiting the T's. Thanks so much Linda Manning

Higbee News Friday, 30 Jan 1914--BEN SUMPTER DEAD--Benjamin Sumpter, aged 72 years, died at his home near Fairview, Saturday, Jan 24, 1914, after a short illness. Funeral services were held Sunday by Eld. J. H. Bradley and interment made in Fairview cemetery. He is survived by four children--Mrs. H. B. Duncan, Mrs. J. W. Bradley, and F. B. and L. R. Sumpter. Benjamin Franklin Sumpter the son of James Sumpter & Ibba Hardister. 1. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN7 SUMPTER (JAMES6, FIELDING "EBB"5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM THOMAS3, NICHOLAS2, NICHOLAS1)1 was born 28 February 1842 in MO, and died 24 January 1914 in Randolph County, MO2,3. He married PATIENCE ELLEN LEWIS4 10 April 1870. She was born 28 November 1850 in MO4, and died 9 December 1898. Notes for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SUMPTER: 1880 Census Randolph County, MO Benjamin Sumpter 38 MO farmer Patience 30 MO wife Minnie 9 MO daughter Fratie 7 MO daughter Nellie 4 MO daughter Ollie Aug 1879 MO daughter James 72 TN father Ibbie 63 KY mother 1900 Census Randolph County, MO; Prairie Twp. Ben Sumpter 57 Feb 1842 MO farmer Farwh(?) 15 Apr 1885 MO son Annie 11 Jul 1888 MO dau Raymond 9 Mar 1891 MO son More About BENJAMIN SUMPTER and PATIENCE LEWIS: Marriage: 10 April 1870 Children of BENJAMIN SUMPTER and PATIENCE LEWIS are: 2. i. MINNIE8 SUMPTER, b. 18 June 1871, MO; d. 13 May 1898. ii. JOHN SUMPTER, b. 6 November 18774; d. 6 October 18774. More About JOHN SUMPTER: Cause of Death: Pnuemonia 3. iii. FRATIE SUMPTER, b. 13 May 1873, MO; d. 29 September 1900. 4. iv. NELLIE SUMPTER, b. 23 April 1876, MO; d. 2 October 1958. v. OLLIE SUMPTER, b. 30 August 18794; d. 6 October 1896, Randolph County, MO4. More About OLLIE SUMPTER: Burial: 1896, Fairview Cemetery, Randolph County, MO Fact 1: Died of Tuberculosis. More Death Info: 1891, according to Vern Long. vi. WAVERLY SUMPTER, b. 5 March 18824; d. 6 December 18914. Notes for WAVERLY SUMPTER: She had caught her dress on fire from the fire place. Patience was outside and saw her running out of the house. Waverly lived about 3 weeks. "Source Nina Strodtman" More About WAVERLY SUMPTER: Burial: 1891, Fairview Cemetery, Randolph County, MO 5. vii. FRANK BEN SUMPTER, b. 21 April 1885, MO; d. 14 April 1950, Moberly, Randolph County, MO. 6. viii. ANNIE SUMPTER, b. 10 July 1888, MO; d. 8 January 1921, Randolph County, MO. 7. ix. LEWIS RAYMOND SUMPTER, REV., b. 20 March 1891, Randolph County, MO; d. 25 May 1933, Norton, KS. Generation No. 2 2. MINNIE8 SUMPTER (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN7, JAMES6, FIELDING "EBB"5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM THOMAS3, NICHOLAS2, NICHOLAS1) was born 18 June 1871 in MO4, and died 13 May 18984. She married WALTER DARWENT4. More About MINNIE SUMPTER: Burial: 1898, Fairview Cemetery, Randolph County, MO Cause of Death: TB Child of MINNIE SUMPTER and WALTER DARWENT is: i. GAYNELL9 DARWENT4, m. GUS SCHULTZ. 3. FRATIE8 SUMPTER (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN7, JAMES6, FIELDING "EBB"5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM THOMAS3, NICHOLAS2, NICHOLAS1) was born 13 May 1873 in MO4, and died 29 September 19004. She married WALTER C. WILLIAMS, JR.4 31 January 18894. More About FRATIE SUMPTER: Cause of Death: T. B.4 More About WALTER WILLIAMS and FRATIE SUMPTER: Marriage: 31 January 18894 Child of FRATIE SUMPTER and WALTER WILLIAMS is: i. TILETA9 WILLIAMS4. 4. NELLIE8 SUMPTER (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN7, JAMES6, FIELDING "EBB"5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM THOMAS3, NICHOLAS2, NICHOLAS1) was born 23 April 1876 in MO4, and died 2 October 19584. She married (1) BEN DUNCAN4. She married (2) HENRY WHITE. More About NELLIE SUMPTER: Residence: 1933, Clark, Randolph County, MO. Children of NELLIE SUMPTER and HENRY WHITE are: i. DUNCAN VAUGHN9 WHITE, b. Unknown4. More About DUNCAN VAUGHN WHITE: More Death Info: Died infancy ii. ORA LEE WHITE, b. Unknown4. More About ORA LEE WHITE: More Death Info: Died aged 22y 5. FRANK BEN8 SUMPTER (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN7, JAMES6, FIELDING "EBB"5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM THOMAS3, NICHOLAS2, NICHOLAS1) was born 21 April 1885 in MO4, and died 14 April 1950 in Moberly, Randolph County, MO. He married BERTHA LEE ANDREWS 15 November 19054, daughter of WILLIAM ANDREWS and SUSAN WOODS. She was born 6 April 1882, and died 7 August 1946 in Moberly, Randolph County, MO. Notes for FRANK BEN SUMPTER: Frank B. Sumpter, 64, died at 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Dennis, 617 Monroe Avenue, following an illness of five years. He also is survived by another daughter, Mrs. James King, Munster, Ind.; a son Virgil Sumpter, Chicago; four grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Nellie White, Moberly. Mr. Sumpter was born on a farm southwest of Clark and lived there his entire life until he came to Moberly six years ago. He was a member of Fairview Church. The body is at the Dennis home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Fairview Church and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Copied from "Moberly Monitor-Index", Sat. 15 Apr 1950, d. 14 Apr 1950. More About FRANK BEN SUMPTER: Burial: 16 April 1950, Fairview Cemetery, Randolph County, MO Fact 1: Living in Higbee, Randolph County, MO in 1933. More About BERTHA LEE ANDREWS: Burial: 9 August 1946, Fairview Cemetery, Randolph County, MO More About FRANK SUMPTER and BERTHA ANDREWS: Marriage: 15 November 19054 Children of FRANK SUMPTER and BERTHA ANDREWS are: i. GLADYS9 SUMPTER5. More About GLADYS SUMPTER: Residence: 1998, Farmington, MO. ii. VIRGIL LEE SUMPTER, b. 21 November 1906, MO; m. (1) MS. FULLER; m. (2) GLADIS PULLIAN. More About VIRGIL LEE SUMPTER: More Mar. Info: 1946, Chicago, IL. iii. WILLIE MAY SUMPTER, b. 16 November 1910, MO; m. (1) JAMES KING; m. (2) AL LATTEN. More About WILLIE MAY SUMPTER: Residence: Bet. 1946 - 1998, Lansing, IL. 8. iv. NORMA DELL SUMPTER, b. 29 January 1914, Randolph County, MO. 6. ANNIE8 SUMPTER (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN7, JAMES6, FIELDING "EBB"5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM THOMAS3, NICHOLAS2, NICHOLAS1) was born 10 July 1888 in MO6, and died 8 January 1921 in Randolph County, MO6. She married JAMES BRADLEY6 24 September 19116. More About ANNIE SUMPTER: Burial: 1921, Fairview Cemetery, Randolph County, MO Cause of Death: T. B. More Death Info: 8 January 19216 More About JAMES BRADLEY and ANNIE SUMPTER: Marriage: 24 September 19116 Children of ANNIE SUMPTER and JAMES BRADLEY are: i. WILMA9 BRADLEY6. ii. ELGIN BRADLEY6. 7. LEWIS RAYMOND8 SUMPTER, REV. (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN7, JAMES6, FIELDING "EBB"5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM THOMAS3, NICHOLAS2, NICHOLAS1)6 was born 20 March 1891 in Randolph County, MO6, and died 25 May 1933 in Norton, KS. He married OSA MCKINNEY6 12 October 19136. Notes for LEWIS RAYMOND SUMPTER, REV.: Rev. L. R. Sumpter, born and reared in the Fairview vicinity, southeast of town, died on May 25, at the State Tubercular Sanitarium at Norton, Kan., aged 42 years. He is survived by his widow, who was Miss. Ocle McKinney of Cairo, this county, and to whom he was married in 1913, and two daughters, Melva and Urbane, one sister, Mrs. Henry White of Clark, and one brother, F. B. Sumpter of near Higbee. Those from this vicinity to attend the funeral at Hutchinson, Kan., Sunday were F.B. Sumpter, Mrs. Henry White, and Mr. and Mrs. Searcy White, and C.T. Lewis. Copied from "The Higbee News", Thru., 1 Jun 1933, d. 25 May 1933. More About LEWIS RAYMOND SUMPTER, REV.: Cause of Death: T. B. More About LEWIS SUMPTER and OSA MCKINNEY: Marriage: 12 October 19136 Children of LEWIS SUMPTER and OSA MCKINNEY are: i. MELVA9 SUMPTER. ii. URBANE SUMPTER.

Kathy, Would you please email me, I have a question. Thanks. I sent you an email and it was returned to me. Jere

To all of the wonderful people on these two lists that have sent prayers for my grandsons tonsil surgery that was scheduled for tomorrow. Thank you, so much. But God must have been listening to my Grandson's prayers first. The surgery has been postponed for a month by the doctors! My thanks to all of you for caring. I am attempting to submit the earlier database of the Higbee News to Rootsweb as a database, but so far, their standard form keeps telling me I'm submitting a querry rather than a database. I don't know what is wrong, so I have a querry into their help desk to see if we can fix the problem. Just wanted to let everyone know that I am working on it. Kathy Bowlin

Looking for the name and email address of Karen that transcribes the Higbee news. Thanks, Jan

*****Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Wood Barnes with his mother, Mrs. Julia S. Barnes, arrived here Thursday of last week from Ideal, Texas, for a visit with the latter's brother, W. M Burton, and other relatives.   ****** The Julia S. Barnes is Julia Scott Burton Barnes - daughter of Levi Burton and Eliza J. Patrick.  She married Darwin Reed Barnes at a very young age (14 1/2 by my calculations).  The family took off for Texas at some time.  The "Wood Barnes" is Julia's son whose full name was Merriman Wood Barnes.  The W. M. Burton listed is Julia's brother - William Merriman Burton.   Carole

***Friday, 3 Dec 1915--G. W. Lessly received a letter from a niece living at Pottsboro, Texas, the first of the week, informing him that his brother, John H. Lessly, of that place was stricken with paralysis Friday, his entire right side being affected.*** This note refers to the brother of George Washington Lessly. His name was John Harris Lessly and he relocated from Randolph Co., MO to Grayson Co., TX in the mid 1870s. George was the only member of the family who did not move to Texas - I guess he was happy where he was! Carole

This obit was for Isabelle Pogue Dawkins (March 18, 1839 - Nov 28, 1915).  She was the daughter of Milton and Willifor Pogue.  She married Levin S. Dawkins (Feb 19, 1830 - Jun 7, 1905) on Dec 10, 1861 in Randolph Co., MO.  Levin was the son of Levi Dawkins and Margaret Showard.  Two of the sons of Levin and Isabelle were twins and their full names were Levin Showard and Levi Howard Dawkins.   Carole Friday, 26 Nov 1915--MRS. ISABELLE DAWKINS DEAD--Mrs. Isabell Dawkins, one of the county's most highly respected ladies, died at her home six miles northwest of Higbee on Saturday, Nov 20, 1915, after a short illness, aged 77 years. She was the widow of the late Lev Dawkins and is survived by four children, Mrs. Wm. Jackson, and William, Howard and Showard Dawkins. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Eld. Chas. Peoples, of DeWitt and interment made in the Higbee cemetery. Mrs. Dawkins was a consecrated Christian lady and in her death the community, as well as her children, has suffered an irreparable loss.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Wm Sumpter" <sumpter@missvalley.com> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 1:05 PM Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Re Higbee News, Friday 21 Jun 1912; Virginia F. (Terrill) Grimes > > Friday, 21 June 1912--Mrs. Virginia F. Grimes, aged 74 years, died at her > home in > Moberly on the 17th. She was born near Moberly in 1839, and was a daughter > of the late > John Terrill. (Note: I am pretty sure this isn't accurate. The late John > Terrill, if the paper > is referring to the man who died in Dec of 1911, was only 10 years older > than this > woman. She might have been a sister, but if so, she probably wouldn't have > been born in > Moberly, but in Kentucky.) > > Virginia "Jenny" F. (Terrill) Grimes m. Washington George Grimes; d\o James > & Elizabeth Ann (Crisler) Terrill > > Larry Larry, my records tend to agree with what you are saying. I do have a record of a John Terrill born 1820 married Susan Wallace 5 Mar 1840 in Randolph county. He was a brother of James, Virginia's father, so maybe that is where the editor got messed up. Kathy

Friday, 21 June 1912--Mrs. Virginia F. Grimes, aged 74 years, died at her home in Moberly on the 17th. She was born near Moberly in 1839, and was a daughter of the late John Terrill. (Note: I am pretty sure this isn't accurate. The late John Terrill, if the paper is referring to the man who died in Dec of 1911, was only 10 years older than this woman. She might have been a sister, but if so, she probably wouldn't have been born in Moberly, but in Kentucky.) Virginia "Jenny" F. (Terrill) Grimes m. Washington George Grimes; d\o James & Elizabeth Ann (Crisler) Terrill Larry

Since I've already deleted the email, I don't remember who requested that I please go back and check for an obituary that should have been in the 10 Oct 1913 issue of the Higbee News. To this individual, I want to say thank you. For requesting the look-up while I still had the reel of film and could backtrack, because I apparently overlooked it when I read through the reel. I transcribed the article to the left of it, and to the right of it, but for some reason, (maybe lack of sleep?) missed this obituary. With my apology, here is the missing obituary from the 10 Oct 1913 issue of "The Higbee News". Friday, 10 Oct 1913--W. H. BURTON DEAD--It becomes the sad province of the NEWS this week to have to chronicle the passing of another old friend and neighbor--W. H. Burton, who entered peacefully into rest at his home in this place at 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 7, 1913, aged 65 years. He had been in a hopeless condition for several weeks from heart and stomach trouble and his family and friends were prepared for the end. He had been in failing health for a long time, never having fully recovered from a stroke of paralysis he suffered several years ago. He realized his condition better than anyone else and often remarked to his aged father that he would be the first to go. When he had to take to his bed some four or five weeks ago, he told his family that he would never get up. Mr. Burton was born in this township, near Higbee, in December, 1848, and spent all of his life here, residing on his farm a mile southeast of town until about 20 years ago when he moved to Higbee, where he has since resided. He was married in 1871 to Miss Sue Christian. They were the parents of five children, all of whom, with the mother, survive, viz: Arthur T., of Higbee; May M., of Council Bluffs, Ia.; Christian, of Bloomington, Ill; Mrs. Lizzie Smith, of Higbee, and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter, of Hannibal, all of whom were with their father in his last sickness. Deceased is also survived by his aged father, Judge May M. Burton, now in his 91st year, and one brother, Ambrose C. Death is always hard to bear but it is particularly so in this instance, as it is the first in Mr. Burton's immediate family for almost 40 years. THE NEWS had no stronger friend anywhere than Mr. Burton, and in all our dealings with him we found him the soul of honor, and we are sure all others did. We knew him intimately for over a quarter of a century and in all of that time we never heard him say aught of harm of a living soul, nor did we ever see him angry. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father, a true friend and neighbor, and altogether a kind and true hearted gentleman. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Eld. C. H. Strawn, former pastor of the Christian church here, of which deceased had been a member for over 40 years, assisted by Eld. W. T. Henson of Moberly. The assemblage, one of the largest ever seen here, came from far and near, which, with the loads of beautiful flowers, spoke more highly than words of the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the Burton cemetery just south of town, one of the largest processions seen here in years, following the body to its long home. To the bereft relatives the NEWS extends its warmest sympathy. Kathy Bowlin,

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that the Higbee News posting will stop for about a week, as I send back the old reel and request another one. It will give me a minute to catch my breathe, and incorporate the stuff I've transcribed into my own database, so that I can catch up with all of you who have been sending questions back and forth on the list. It couldn't come at a better time, since my grandson is going in to have his tonsills taken out on Thursday, and I will lose a day or two at the computer while he recovers. He's seven, a little scared, but a trooper. Glad it's being done now, instead of in 1915. Kathy Friday, 10 Dec 1915--John Cotton, a miner residing near Bevier, was found dead two miles south of that place Saturday night. He had started home in a buggy and the supposition is that he fell over the dashboard striking his head and died from exposure. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--RETURNED WEALTHY--John Roberts who left his family for their good about 12 years ago, went west and according to his declarations to old acquaintances immediately on his arrival, amassed a fortune of three hundred thousand dollars, landed here the latter part of last week looking better than when he left and full of enthusiasm--western brand. He claims to own several thousand acres of land out west and said his wheat crop this year was 24000 bushels. John felt impelled, since he had prospered, to return and give each of his boys $5000, and if she would accept it, the woman he abandoned who secured a divorce and re-married. There are four boys, all sprightly and employed, who will be delighted to accept their fathers belated care to the extent of several thousand each and bless him for seeking the land where evidently money grows on trees, though departing without a sad farewell--Keytesville Courier. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--MRS. GEORGE P. HULETT DEAD--Mrs. George P. Hulett died at her home in Armstrong Wednesday after a lingering illness from tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband and three children and her parents, Lon Markland and wife. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--TYRE PALMATARY DEAD--Tyre Palmatary, aged 23, son of the late Wm. Palmatary, died at his home near Myers on Wednesday of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--The sympathy of Mrs. T. L. Marshall's many Higbee friends goes out to her in the death of her father, Henry Wilson, which occurred at Kansas City on the 6th. He was 62 years old. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--Born, on the 7th, to Albert Moffet and wife, a daughter. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie and son, Tyre, left yesterday for Elk City, Okla., for a few days' visit with the former's sister, Mrs. D. A. Mayer. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--John Donnelly, engineer on a west-bound Alton freight, was taken suddenly ill Monday at Rider, the fireman having to bring the train into Higbee. Although Donnelly had apparently fully recovered after being treated by Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, the local company surgeon, he was sent home on a passenger train and another engineer sent from Slater to take charge of the train. Donelly only recently recovered from a slight stroke of paralysis. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--J. S. Durnil, who recently purchased the S. M. Hirsch residence property, will sell a lot of personal property at his farm south of town today, and will move to town in a few days. Mr. Durnil, who is 68 years of age, says this will be the first sale of the kind he ever had. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--C. W. Williams, who has been suffering from typhoid for some time and who was brought home from a Kansas City hospital two weeks ago, suffered a relapse Thursday of last week, and was taken back to the hospital Monday. He was slightly improved when last heard from. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--Thos. Osborne, who is living in the W. L. Young property in the east part of town, and who purchased the place a few weeks ago, went to Moberly Tuesday to consult a lawyer as to the advisability of bringing suit for a deed to the place or for damages. Mr. Osborne says that after he had purchased two lots in Whitmore Place he received a letter from Mr. Young, signed by both himself and wife, in which they offered him the property at a certain price, and that he answered at once accepting the proposition and informing them that the money was in the bank subject to their deed, which he asked them to forward at once. In the meantime they had received a better offer for the property and want the same amount from him, Mr. Osborne states. According to the advice of his attorneys, so he informs us, he will have no trouble in making the sale stick. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY--W. S. Akins, who opened a pressing shop over Cleeton's drug store several weeks ago, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice Magruder, Tuesday, on the charge of robbing Cleeton's drug store Tuesday night of last week and was bound over to circuit court in the sum of $800, which he was unable to give. The next day he was given another hearing before Mr. Magruder on the charge of forgery and his bond in the instance was placed at $400. He was taken to jail at Huntsville yesterday and will likely be tried at the coming term of circuit court. He was represented by Attorney Meyers of this place and on the advice of the latter made no answer to either of the charges. C. H. Cleeton says that he suspected Akin from the very first, and gave it out that only a watch and diamond ring had been taken, in the hope that Akin would offer for sale some of the half dozen fine pipes and fountain pens taken. A day or so following the robbery Akin went to Moberly, presumably to dispose of the stuff, and during his absence Mr. Cleeton searched his room but found nothing. Thursday of Friday night Akin bought a ticket for Slater and next heard of him was that he was arrested in Kansas City with the property in his possession. In the meantime, Marshal Williams and Homer Cleeton searched Akin's room and found several of the stolen pipes. Mr. Williams went to Kansas City Sunday after Akin and returned with him that night. The police spotted Akins as soon as he landed in the city and when he spent ten cents--half of all the money he had--for a glass cutter, they arrested him on suspicion. He put up a great story as to how he came into possession of the articles, claiming to have come from a certain town in Indiana where he ran a pressing shop, but which he had to give up on account of two similar concerns being in the town. On looking up the town named the police found that it was a town of less than 100 inhabitants. He claimed that he owned a partnership in a punch board, and that when he left the town he and his partner divided the prizes, the latter being the stolen articles found in his possession. Akin was an early caller at the drug store the morning of the robbery and assisted Cottie in an examination of the doors and windows, and made himself very officious generally, and expressed his approval when Cottie had a new lock placed on the door, remarking that if the new lock had been on the night of the robbery the thief perhaps wouldn't have gotten in. The key to Akin's room, it was found, would work the old lock, if properly manipulated. Mr. Cleeton informs us that Akin had some kind of a lottery scheme that he was trying to work and would insist on those he approached writing their signatures in a little book he carried, insisting that it wouldn't cost them anything, even if they didn't take a chance. Mr. Cleeton thinks his object was to get signatures for the purpose of forgery, and he has rather good grounds for the belief, as a note bearing the forged name of W. C. Cleeton turned up at the Citizen's Bank a day or so later. Mr. Cleeton says that if there is any law in the land he is going to punish Akin for the theft, and preferred the forgery charge against him in the event he should fail to draw a penitentiary term for the burglary. Akin, who is a married man, is said to have come from a fine Illinois family. He is a young man of very pleasing appearance and address and could have made a success of his business venture here. It is the general opinion that a term in the pen is due him. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--VINCE BROOKS FOUND DEAD--The dead body of "Uncle" Vince Brooks--not Vince Pierce, as stated last week--the old-time darkey who disappeared Thanksgiving, was found in a ravine just north of the city cemetery Friday. The body was discovered about 2 o'clock by an Italian who was out hunting, but the latter said nothing about it until late in the evening, when he remarked, in talking about the war, that he had found a dead negro that afternoon. Fear of being accused of killing Uncle Vince caused him to fail to report his find to the authorities. Hiram Land reports that on Thursday Vince was at his place, apparently lost, and that he gave him directions to get home. He started east as directed by Mr. Land, and some time later, the latter, who was gathering corn, saw Vince going out of his meadow opposite the Jones place into the road leading to town. After leaving town he evidently wandered about in the cold rain until he became exhausted. The ravine in which he was found was not over three feet deep, and marks in the mud on either side of it showed where he had made several feeble attempts to pull himself out. The body was brought to town and taken to Oldaker & Walker's where it was prepared for burial. Interment was made Sunday. Friday, 10 Dec 1915--NEW GROCERY FIRM--Medley Burton and son, Walton, last week purchased the W. F. Jones store building and the grocery stock of S. E. Marrs & Sons and will take charge of same on January 10, conducting the business under the firm name of Burton & Burton. That the firm will be a very popular one goes without saying, both members being well and favorably known by this entire section. While the business will be entirely new to the senior member, the firm will not lack for experience, Walton having been connected with the grocery department of Walton Bros. & Lambier for the past twelve years. The NEWS joins their many friends in best wishes for success. We are not advised as to the intentions of Mr. Marrs, but we sincerely trust that he is not figuring on leaving Higbee. He is too good a citizen to give up. END OF REEL Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

> > Friday, 12 Nov 1915--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Monday, Nov. 8th, was the date of a > very pleasant gathering at the home of Aunt Martha Dougherty and son, Paris, > of near Myers, the occasion being Mrs. Dougherty's 80th birthday. Those > present: ... Geo. Colly and family, < > > George Calvin COLLEY is the son of John Marshall and Sarah Frances CLEETON > COLLEY. He married Anna Bell COMSTOCK 1 Jun 1902 in Howard County. She was > the daughter of Jessie and Elizabeth DOUGHTERY COMSTOCK. Children: Viola, > Letha, and Zeta COLLEY. > > Cindy > >

> > Friday, 27 Aug 1915--JOHN PALMATARY DEAD--John Palmatary died at his home > near Myers on Saturday, August 20, 1915, of tuberculosis, from which he had > suffered almost a year. He was the son of William and Annie Palmatary, and > was 26 years, 4 > months and 10 days old. He was married to Miss Lizzie Colly in March, 1909. > They were the parents of four children, one of whom died in infancy. < > > Miss Lizzie COLLY was Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John Marshall and Sarah Frances CLEETON COLLEY. Their children were: Roy D., Dorothy Evelyn, and Barthena PALMATORY. > > Cindy

Friday, 3 Dec 1915--Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Mobley of 703 Franklin avenue, entertained a number of relatives and friends to a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner at their home. The guests were: E. E. Mobley, wife and three sons, of Moberly; J. C. Williams and wife of Fayette; Mrs. Cora Whitehirsh and Roger George of Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. S. E. Avery and daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Nichols of Higbee--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--A son was born on Nov 27 to Ollie Rennolds and wife of Mine?, Okla. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--Mrs. Wm. Twigg of Eddyville, Iowa is visiting her son, Thos. Jones, and family. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--Ben Ivy, who is suffering from cancer of the jaw, and who recently returned to his farm near Harrisburg to spend his few remaining days, is very low and can not live but a very short time. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--Thanksgiving was a very pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Compton, a dinner being given in honor of Mrs. Compton's mother, Mrs. August Klare. Relatives and friends to the number of twenty-four were present. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--Ernest Brook and wife left Wednesday for Council Bluffs, Ark, to look after some timber land belonging to the estate of the latter's father, the late Dr. A. J. Brown. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--G. W. Lessly received a letter from a niece living at Pottsboro, Texas, the first of the week, informing him that his brother, John H. Lessly, of that place was stricken with paralysis Friday, his entire right side being affected. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--Thieves made a raid on Cleeton's drug store Tuesday night and stole a gold watch and a diamond ring from a punch board. As all the doors were found locked the next morning as usual, it is presumed the thieves used skeleton keys. New locks were put on all the doors the next day. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--Jas. Humphrey and wife left Wednesday for Armstrong where they will likely remain several months, they being called by the serious illness of Mrs. Humphrey's mother and brother, Lenn. The former is 77 years of age and quite feeble, while the latter is helpless from paralysis. Friday, 3 Dec 1915--MYSTERIOUSLY MISSING--"Uncle" Vince Pierce, one of the few remaining old time darkies of this vicinity, has been missing from his home about two miles northeast of town since Thursday of last week, and although the most diligent search has been made no trace of him can be found. As he is between 80 and 90 years old--and some think all of a hundred--the general supposition is that he got lost on his way home from town and perished in the woods. He was in town Thanksgiving day and in the afternoon made inquiries as to the way to the Moniteau, a creek near his home. We learn that he went to the home of Hiram Webster in southeast part of town an hour or so later and made the same inquiry, and on Mrs. Webster pointing in the direction of the creek and telling how to reach it, replied that he had just come from that direction and that it wasn't there. He was seen near the overhead bridge, just north of Mr. Webster's, by Mrs. Wm. Whitmore about 4 o'clock, and she is perhaps the last person that saw him. Two of Uncle Vince's nephews were arrested Tuesday by Constable Bagby, under the belief that they could tell something of the old man's disappearance, as they had failed to report him missing until Monday. They explained this by stating that they thought he was staying in town with friends, as he frequently did. They were released after being closely questioned. The search was kept up all day yesterday, but up to the hour of going to press no trace of him had been found. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.