In a message dated 3/25/01 9:58:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 1 Oct 1915--HARRIMAN-TYMONY--Mr. Ira Harriman and Miss Helen > Tymony, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married on the 29th by > Eld. Wm. > Kelso. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. > > The bride should be the daughter of Francis M. Tymony and Addie Pattrick. The groom is the son of James Harriman and Martha Gaddis. Carole

In a message dated 3/25/01 7:33:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 10 Sep 1915--J. W. Pattrick and wife, Miller Robb, wife and > daughter, and Roy > Hitt attended the Ragsdell family reunion at Patrick Doyle's near Middle > Grove last > Sunday. > > I think this is John W. Patrick (Pattrick?) who was married to Mary C. Ragsdale (dau of Julius C. Ragsdale and Eliza J. Pattrick Burton). That would explain why they were attending a Ragsdale family reunion. I have yet to connect John W. to my Pattrick family. I suspect he MAY be the son of Thomas M. Pattrick (son of Robert Patrick and Dorcas Owen). Thomas appeared in the 1870 census with a son named John aged 9 years old so it is possible this child is the John W. spoken of in the article. Carole

Friday, 26 Nov 1915--SAMUEL HUBBARD DEAD--Samuel Hubbard, aged 49 years, died of lung trouble at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. J. Evans, in this city, Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 1915. Mr. Hubbard was taken sick in August, and came here a few weeks ago from Illinois. The funeral service was held at the residence of J. J. Evans Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock, and was conducted by Rev. Ormsbee. The body was taken on the 11:10 train to Clark and from there to Renick for burial. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Evans, Mrs. Lou Walsh, Mrs. Lulu Hubbard, Wm. Evans, Mrs. G. C. Ormsbee, Chilton and Embree Gooden went to Renick to be present at the burial. The deceased is survived by four brothers and three sisters, a wife and three children. The eldest daughter, Miss Lula Hubbard is the present teacher in the Steinmetz school.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, Nov. 14, was a very pleasant day at the home of Mrs. Sallie Ann Patrick of near Cairo, it being her 81st birthday. A big dinner was served and the day was a most pleasant one for all. Those present. John Patrick and family, Sterling Tomlinson and wife, Earl Tyler and family, Wm. Harrison, all of Moberly, Wilburn Patrick, Paris, Arthur Patrick and wife, Ernest Kindell and wife, Miss Lena Patrick and T. A. and W. M. Sumter of Higbee. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--The west plate glass window in Asa Durrill's pool hall, which had been broken for some time, was replaced with a new one Tuesday. The new glass had been in about an hour when the lower part of it was shattered by a pool ball which jumped from one of the tables. 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. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Born, on the 18th, to Marshall Elchin and wife a son. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Eck Pitney's three children who are suffering from typhoid fever, are improving. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Mrs. John T. Dougherty of near Myers who has been seriously ill, is some better. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--M. L. Warford will sell all of his household goods at auction tomorrow. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Born, on the 21st, to John Proctor and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Harry Schalbele and family, of Hillsboro, Ill, moved to Higbee this week. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--The infant son of Joseph Proctor and wife died on the 21st. Interment was made at New Hope. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Mrs. L. T. Pattrick, who has been in Kansas City for several weeks for medical treatment, returned home yesterday. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Mrs. E. J. Thompson returned to her home near Slater, Wednesday, after a short visit with her mother, Mrs. S. E. Newman. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Geo. Hopkins and wife of Eldorado Springs visited from Saturday until Tuesday at the home of the latter's uncle, J. W. Pattrick, of near town. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--The 14-month-old daughter of Roy Jones and wife of this place died Wednesday of typhoid fever. Just a month ago an older child died of the same disease. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--John Whitmore is another farmer up in arms against the hunters--not so much because of the game they bag, but because one of his best cows had an eye shot out one day last week by hunters. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--T. J. Burton, administrator of the estate of the late J. W. ("Quant") Burton, who was killed at a grade crossing by a Wabash train in Huntsville a few weeks ago, has brought suit against the road for $7000 damages. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Remember, I am closing out my stock of implements, vehicles and harness, and as my time is worth more to me on my timber job, I am going to sell these goods regardless of cost. Drop in and see if I have not got something you need and at a great saving in price--Brundege. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--A NEW FIRM--M. T. Stevenson sold a half interest in his jewelry store Wednesday to Thos. Creson. They will continue to do business at the old stand under the firm name of Stevenson & Creson. Mr. Stevenson will go to Kansas City the first of the week to purchase additional stock as well as a big line of holiday goods. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Dr. J. W. Winn sold his farm of 175 acres south of Yates to Jackson Sweezer last week. We did not learn the price per acre. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--L. E. Reno and wife of Carrington, Callaway County, on their way home from a visit in California, stopped off here Wednesday for a visit with the latter's cousin, Mrs. W. H. Welch. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Mrs. Wm. Staples of Cass Lake, Minn, is the guest of her aunts, Mrs. Dan Harris and Mrs. D. L. Barron. Mrs. Staple is a daughter of Lee Foster, who removed from Higbee some twenty years ago. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Julius F. Rogers, a leading citizen of Clifton Hill, died suddenly at his home in that place Thursday of last week from apoplexy. He was born in Virginia in 1844, and came to Randolph county in 1851. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--J. M. Kirby, who has been in Colorado Springs for several years, has moved to Moberly, where he will spend the winter, and orders his paper sent to 400 McKinley Ave. Friday, 26 Nov 1915--Born, on the 21st, to Chas Tagliatti and wife, a son. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Name: Isaac WALKER Birth Date: 17 Oct 1844 Birth Place: Howard Co., Missouri Death Date: 1917 Death Place: Howard Co., MO Burial Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill, Howard Co., MO Father: Johnson WALKER (1785-1853) Mother: Sophia WAINSCOTT (1810- after1880) Notes: Sophia WALKER and son Issac are listed in 1870 Howard Co., MO census. 131 131 Walker Sophia 60 F W Farmer 1000 100 KY 131 131 Walker Isaac 25 M W Farm hand MO 1876 State Census Howard Co.., MO Town 48, Range 17 28 Sophia Walker, age 67 29 Isaac Walker, age 31 30 Caren Owens, age 99 (grandaughter of Sophia...Linda) 1880 Bonnefemme Twp. Household 331/Family 331. WALKER, Sophia wf 71 Wid Keeping House KY KY KY Isaac wm 35 Son S Farmer MO GA KY Jacob wm 32 Son Wid Farmer MO GA KY Sarah E wf 13 Dau S At Home MO MO MO Nannie B wf 7 Dau S At Home MO MO MO Caron H wf 13 Dau S At Home MO MO MO (Sarah E. and Nannie B. are daughters of Jacob. Their Mother died 1877) Caron H is dau of Karen Happuck (Kerin) Walker and John James Owen. 1900 Bonnefemme Twsp., Howard Co., MO 18 18 WALKER, Issac, head, w, m, Oct 1844, age 55, single, MO GA KY, farmer INYARD, Nancy, sister, w, f, b 1831, age 68, widow, MO GA KY, housekeeper 1911 The Higbee News Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart, twin sisters, celebrated their eightieth birthday, Monday Dec. 11, at the home of their brother, Isaac Walker, near Myers. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Isaac Walker, one of the NEWS' good Howard county friends, was in town Monday and paid this office an appreciated call. He informed us that on the day before he celebrated his 77th birthday, and was able to say something few men his age could, that he was living on the farm where he was born, and that aside from about a year and a half spent in the Confederate army and a like time working away from home, he had spent all of his life on this one farm.292 Issac Walker was born in 1844 and died in 1917. He is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Howard Co., Missouri. He has a tombstone in the cemetery. The Gravestone is inscribed with "Father to the Fatherless". Lizzie spoke very highly of this man. Roberta Sheridan has his hat band with his initials embroidered inside. He raised several nieces and nephews. Lived on the home place with his mother, He was called Uncle Ike.262 LDS shows birthdate as 1843 Last Modified: 26 Mar 2001 Reference Note 9 Virginia Easley DeMarce <veasleyd@aol.com> Reference Note 262 Roberta@norcom2000.com(Roberta "Berta" Sheridan) Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning 1417 Avenue E Billings, Montana 59102 Jupep@aol.com

Friday, 19 Nov 1915--JUDGE A. P. TERRILL'S WILL--The will of the late Judge A. P. Terrill was filed for probate late this afternoon. It provides that all of his debts be paid first. To his niece, Elizabeth Terrill he bequeaths all his household goods and jewelry, all his books, including his law library and those at home; also all other personal property. The balance of his estate is to be divided into two equal parts. Out of one part his executrix is to pay to Granville Thrailkill, a mute, the sum of $2000. The remainder of that part is to be equally divided between Mrs. Margaret Hardin of Marshall Mo; Mrs. Josephine Mayer, wife of Senator Chas. Mayer, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Josephine Eddings, share and share alike. Continuing, the will says: "My beloved wife, during her last illness, requested me to remember those of her family mentioned above." Out of the other part $2000 is bequeathed to his grand nephew, Arthur Terrill, son of the late Gene Terrill. All of the balance of that part goes to his niece Miss Elizabeth Terrill as her absolute property. In his own handwriting is found here: "My niece has been very good and kind to me and taken care of me. I have so many relatives to whom I would love to give and so little property to give, that I think it best to gave as I have herein, the largest part to my niece, Elizabeth Terrill." The will is dated April 18, 1908, and is witnessed by W. A. Martin and S. O. Hunter. Miss Elizabeth Terrill is named as executrix without bond.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--Born, on the 18th, to Roy Golden and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--David Gooch, colored, died at his home near Yates last Saturday, aged 60 years. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--Claude Stevenson will open a cleaning and pressing establishment in Armstrong next week. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--Evan Jones is the proud owner of a big Hupmobile, purchased last week. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--Born, on the 16th, to Lester Bray and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--Born, on the 16th, to Luther Warford and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--Born, November 11, to W. H. Magruder and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--Mrs. Jas. Lloyd of Elliott was a Higbee visitor Friday and paid this office an appreciated call. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--KILLED BY A VICIOUS SHEEP--Former Higbee Lady Gives life for Her Baby in Desperate Battle With a Sheep--A battle to the death in which a frail little woman gave her life to save that of her child, was fought Saturday, at a farm 45 miles east of Cheyenne, by Mrs. Martha Kinnear, 30, and a vicious buck sheep. The sheep killed the woman, but not until she had struggled sufficiently long enough to enable her three and one-half year old son, who was first attacked, to reach safety in the farmhouse. No other person was at the farm at the time and the guilt of the sheep for the death of the woman and the severe injuring of the child was established only by blood found on the animal's head and hoofs. Mrs. Kinnear was the wife of S. R. Kinnear, a farmer, who owns a place ten miles south of Pine Bluffs. A few days ago Kinnear acquired a buck sheep of an unruly disposition, but did not dream that the animal was sufficiently vicious to be a menace to his family. Saturday morning at 8 o'clock Kinnear and his 12-year-old son went to a neighbor's to do some work, leaving Mrs. Kinnear and the baby at the farm. when they returned at 4 o'clock they found the baby, badly injured and blind because his eyes were swollen shut, in the house, with no sign of the mother about. Kinnear and the older boy searched the vicinity of the dwelling but could not find Mrs. Kinnear. Mystified and alarmed regarding the injuries of the baby, Kinnear dispatched the older son to a neighbor's to summon help, while he ministered to the hurt child. As he worked over the suffering baby and observed the character of its hurts, all cuts and bruises inflicted by some blunt instrument, Kinnear suddenly recollected the vicious sheep and experienced a premonition of the situation of affairs. Running from the house, he extended the area of the search which he and his son had made and, behind a strawstack found the battered corpse of his wife, surrounded by evidence of a struggle. Not far away was the buck, his horns, head and hoofs spattered with blood. Mrs. Kinnear's skull had been fractured and her face and body disfigured by the hoofs of the sheep. Fresh dough in a pan in the kitchen and on the hands of the dead woman provided a clue to the probable manner of the tragedy. It is assumed that the baby was playing near the house while the mother was mixing dough and that the child was attacked by the sheep, its screams attracting the attention of the mother. Mrs. Kinnear probably went to the rescue and fought the sheep while she cried to the baby to run into the house. The youngster was badly hurt but presumably obeyed, the mother in the meanwhile being knocked down and trampled. She was small and frail, weighing but 90 pounds, and was no match for the heavy sheep. Coroner Clyde Early who was summoned from Cheyenne, decided that the foregoing probably was the manner of the tragedy and held that an inquest was not necessary. Mrs. Kinnear's funeral will be held next Wednesday. While the baby is in serious condition, his recovery is expected. The sheep has not been killed--Cheyenne (Wyo.) Tribune, Nov. 8. Mrs. Kinnear will best remembered by Higbee people as Miss Martha Vincent, daughter of the late Wm. Vincent. She moved to Wyoming fourteen years ago, and was back here on a visit seven years ago. It was here intention to come to Higbee this month for a visit with relatives and friends. She is survived by her mother and three brothers and four sisters, viz: John, Will and Joe Vincent, Mmes. G. W. Connell, Carson Connell, John Sharp and Will Lilly. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--The state supreme court, in a decision rendered Wednesday, affirmed the authority of the state board of health to suspend licenses of physicians who write whisky prescriptions. Dr. A. M. Conway of Columbia, was brought before the board on this charge and his license revoked for ten years. Evidence showed that one month he wrote 561 whisky prescriptions, filled at one drug store. His practice was very limited, according to local testimony, until Columbia adopted local option. Then he began to prosper. Friday, 19 Nov 1915--LAST OF THE JAMES GANG--Cummings is almost the last of the original Jesse James gang. There is just one other alive; Cole Younger. Cummins is 69 year old and lives in the Confederate Home in Higginsville, Mo. Cummins was born in the same neighborhood with Jesse and Frank James in Clay county and they were playmates. He and Jesse enlisted together in the war under the black flag of Bill Anderson, the land pirate of the border, who used to hang festoons of human ears on his bridle reins. Every time Bill Anderson killed a man he cut off his ears and hung them to his horse's bridle. He killed more than a dozen in one day in Lawrence and more than a dozen in Centralia. Cummins and Jesse James were rough riders together through the border wars and were bandits together for fifteen years thereafter. Cummins was the bear cat of the James gang. He could shoot straighter and ride faster than the best of them. Jesse James used to call Cummins the "old fox," he was so sly. Jesse said he was the best woodsman he ever knew, and Frank James said not long before he died: "Jim Cummins had better woods sense than any other man I ever knew. He was the best man I ever knew to guide a party through an unknown country, just by sense of direction. You couldn't lose him. He would find his way anywhere." Cummins never knew fear. His nerve was somewhat marvelous. It is not known how many robberies he was in nor how many men he killed or helped kill, but he was probably in nearly all the jobs pulled off by the James gang. His shrewdness is shown in the fact that, although a reward of $5,000 simply for his arrest hung over his head for years and hundreds of detectives hunted for him far and near, he was never arrested, was never behind the bars and now is spending the closing years of his turbulent life in the peace and quietude of the Confederate Home and writing a book. Why should Jim Cummins write a book? That's just what I asked him, and here is the answer: "Not for money, because this book of mine is not going to be seen by anyone until after I am dead. I am writing it so that the truth about the James gang may be known at last. The truth has never been told, I am going to tell it and tell it all." "Why don't you tell it all in a book before you die? That sort of a book would sell, and you would make some money. Don't you need money?" "Need money?" Look at my clothes, mister. I'm shabby. Yes, I need money, need it bad, but daren't tell the truth while I'm living, they'd lock me up if I did. Why, I know things that I could get $5,000 today for telling, but it wouldn't be healthy for me if I told. When I'm dead they can't hurt me." And so, pry as you may, you can't get old Jim to tell that he was ever in any particular robbery or in at any particular killing, but he will tell you about fleeing across the country with four or five thousand dollars in his saddle bags as his share of the loot, and how he lived high in New York and Washington between robberies, but no particulars that would give the law a hold on him. "Another reason why I want to write the book," he tells you, "I want to tear the mask off Frank and Jesse James. Posing as heroes! Bah! They were just common ordinary robbers, traitors and double crossers. Heroes? Not on your life. I know. I rode with them, camped with them, slept with them, went into the jaws of death and the fumes of hell with them. I knew Frank and Jesse James better than any man that ever lived, and I tell you they were just plain robbing crooks, without honor. "Frank posed for years as the best of the two. After Jesse was killed Frank went on permanent exhibition as a race starter at fairs, as doorkeeper of the toughest theater in St. Louis, posing as the victim of his brother, Jesse. He let the whole world say and believe that Jesse was the worst of the two. He never opened his mouth to correct it. I knew them and I tell you that both of them were bad enough, but Jesse was the better of the two. "I remember one time, after the Glendale train robbery near Kansas City in 1879 Jesse James, Dick Liddill, Bill Ryan and myself crossed the river at Leavenworth and rode down to Nashville and I went out to see Frank James, who lived near there, and Frank kicked because Jesse had brought Bill Ryan with him, and Frank said to me, "Jim, you are welcome to come to my house at any time, but you go over to Nashville and tell Dingus not to bring that damned Irishman here." Frank always called Jesse "Dingus." When I told this to Jesse he became all riled up and he threatened to kill Frank. The next day Jesse hired a buggy, and he and his wife and Bill Ryan drove out to Frank's house and spent the day there. Jesse tried in every way that day to pick a quarrel with his brother, Frank, so he could kill him, but Frank knew what he was after and managed to keep peace. Jesse had murder in his heart that day and when he saw he couldn't pick a row with Frank he quarreled with Dick Liddil and drew his revolver. He would have killed Dick, but I stepped between them and prevented it. Jesse told me that day that he believed his brother, Frank, wanted him to be killed. Jesse said that if he was dead and out of the way Frank would then surrender and ask a pardon on the plea that Jesse was the real bad man of the two and did most of the robbing and killing. And sure enough, not long after Jesse was killed Frank did surrender and did contend that Jesse and I were responsible for most of the robberies. "Talk about Frank James being a hero! If Frank had been the right kind of a man, he would have avenged the death of his brother, Jesse. He would never have rested until he had killed Bob and Charley Ford. If they had killed Frank, you bet your life Jesse would have killed them both. But Frank was intent only on saving his own bacon. "Now, I'm going to tell the inside facts in my book. I am going to tell the truth about the part Jesse and Frank James took in the Northfield bank robbery in Minnesota. The men in that robbery were Frank and Jesse James, Cole, Jim, and Bob Younger, Clell Miller, Charley Pitts and Bill Chadwell. Frank James always denied that he was in that raid and insinuated that I was in it. But I know who was there. They all met in Kansas City and planned the raid; they went over to the home of Mrs. Samuels, mother of the James boys, in Clay county. From there they rode to Northfield. Miller, Pitts, and Chadwell were killed outright in the street fight in front of the bank. The others got away and hid in the timber in a creek bottom. They pretended to be fishermen. Cole Younger foraged out and got a couple of horses; but his brother Bob was wounded and couldn't ride, and Cole wouldn't leave him. Jesse wanted to kill Bob and leave him, as he would hinder their escape. Jesse and Cole quarreled and Jesse and Frank took the two horses and rode off. They barely did get away across a bridge as the posse camp up which captured the Youngers. Jesse and Frank had a hard time getting away. Once they rode for miles in the covered wagon of a sewing machine man. They returned home by a round-about way that took them out through Arizona and New Mexico. They nearly starved and ate raw rabbits and roots. They finally got back to Clay county and from there they got away to Kentucky. Tyler Burns drove Frank James' wife in a covered wagon and Frank rode on horseback. When they came to a town, Burns would drive through and Frank would ride around it. Jesse James and wife went in the same way, the wagon being driven by Johnie Samuels. After they got down in southern Missouri the two parties joined company, but Frank and Jesse had a violet quarrel and separated. "After Jesse James and I had been together for years, facing death together, we fell out, and I tried to kill him and he tried to kill me. Our quarrel was over the murder of my friend, Ed Miller. Miller was with Jesse James in the Glendale train robbery in Jackson county in 1879. At that time Frank James was living under the name of Ben Woodson on the Pike road three miles from Nashville, Tenn. Jesse James' wife was boarding in Nashville. Jesse got a lot of money in the Glendale robbery and Jesse and Ed Miller bought a race horse, Jim Malone, and took him around to different race meets, but went broke on him. Meantime Tucker Basham had been arrested for the Glendale robbery, had turned state's evidence and told that I, Jesse, Ed Miller, Bill Ryan and Dick Liddil were in that robbery. Of course he lied about me. I was not in it. Neither was Frank James. After Jesse and Ed Miller went broke on their race horse they started back for Missouri on horse back. Near Norborne, Mo, Jesse James killed Ed Miller and took his watch and horse and rode on to Charley Ford's in Ray county, and then on to the home of Mose Miller, Ed's brother, and told him Ed was sick and likely to die and Jesse presented to Mose a forged order for $375 signed by Ed Miller, and Mose paid Jesse the money. Jessie disposed of the watch. The body of Ed Miller was buried by Sam Burton, who found it badly decomposed. "That's the kind of a hero Jesse James was, murdering his comrade and robbing his body. I learned finally that Jesse had killed Ed Miller and I decided to kill Jesse. I went to a house where he was stopping in Edsville, Ky, and asked Jesse to come out and look at a horse. I intended to kill him as he came through the door, but he smelled a rat and wouldn't come. He said he would see the horse in the morning. I told him he had killed Ed Miller and that I intended to let Miller's friends in Missouri know all about it. I did that and Jesse James did not live long afterward. I never spoke to Jesse James after that night. I was his enemy and he was mine. He tried to get me killed, and came to the home of William Ford, my brother-in-law, to kill me himself. I was offered $5,000 in cash by the authorities if I would give information that would lead to the capture of Jesse James and I could have got the money easily. But no one can put the brand of traitor on me. I wouldn't have surrendered him for a million dollars. I despise and hate the way that he was killed, but still it was traitor against traitor. Jesse James was as much a traitor as Bob Ford and he got what he deserved for killing Ed Miller. But still I think that Jesse James was more honorable than Frank James at that. After Jesse' s death all the robberies were laid at his door by Frank and his friends. "In my book I'll tell who killed Wichter, the Pinkerton detective, and who murdered Westfall, the Rock Island conductor, and McMillan, the old man, in the train robbery at Winston, Missouri in 1881. Frank James was tried for that murder and acquitted. He said I was the man in that robbery who resembled him. I deny it. I say Frank James was in that robbery. It was done by Frank and J. James, Wood and Clarence Hite and Dick Liddil. I was working at that time in the harvest field at Gorham, Russell, Kan, for $1.50 a day. I was there when Jesse James was killed, and opened a shoe store and stayed there until I came back to Missouri and surrendered.--A B. MacD. in Kansas City Star. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(1) 1. William NAYLOR Birth Date: 1814/1815 Birth Place: KY Notes: 1840 Howard County, Missouri Census NAYLOR, G. T., pg. 19 (George Truman NAYLOR) NAYLOR, William, pg. 19 1840 NAYLOR T. Howard County MO 027 Mountain Township Federal Population Schedule MO 1840 Federal Census Index MOS4a1906821 1840 NAYLOR WILLIAM Howard County MO 027 Mountain Township Federal Population Schedule MO 1840 Federal Census Index MOS4a1906840 1850 Howard County, Missouri Census (file 123a) 4 4 NAYLOR Wm. 35 M W Farmer 250 KY Illiterate 4 4 NAYLOR Nancy 33 F W KY 4 4 NAYLOR Eliza J. 13 F W MO Attended School Within Year 4 4 NAYLOR Jno. B. 9 M W MO 4 4 NAYLOR William H. 7 M W MO 1860 NAILOR WILLIAM Howard County MO 382 Bonefemme Township Federal Population Schedule MO 1860 Federal Census Index MO22979856 693 679 NAILOR, William, 46, m, farmer, 1000/860, KY Nancy, 45, f, domestic, KY Wm. H., 16, m, farmer, MO, school Joseph T., 9, m, MO, school Spouse: Nancy (NAYLOR) Birth Date: About 1815 Birth Place: KY Marriage Date: About 1835 Children: Eliza Jane Jonathan B. William H. Joseph T. (2) 1.1 Eliza Jane NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1837 Birth Place: MO Death Date: 2 Oct 1915 Death Place: Clark, Randolph Co., MO Burial Date: 8 Oct 1915 Burial Place: Prairie Valley Cem., Salisbury, Chariton Co., MO Notes: 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. ELIZA JANE CLEETON DEAD--At 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Eliza Jane Cleeton, 76 years old died at the family home in Clark. Funeral services were held at that place this morning, conducted by the Rev. W. T. Henson of this city and the remains were brought through here and taken to Salisbury for burial in the Prairie Valley cemetery. Mrs. Cleeton was one of the most highly respected ladies in this county. Last summer she suffered a paralytic stroke, but apparently regained her health. About a month ago, however, she again became ill, and the Saturday before her death she suffered another paralytic stroke to which she succumbed. Mrs. Cleeton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John T. Williams, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. John Hamilton of near Renick; three sons, Mose Cleeton, of Clark; Jim Cleeton of Moberly and Alec Cleeton, of Salisbury. Two brothers, J. B. Naylor, of Prairie Hill and W. H. Naylor, of Woodland, Cal. also are left to mourn her death--Moberly Monitor.292 Spouse: John Benton CLEETON Birth Date: About 1834/1836 Birth Place: MO Spouse Father: Moses L. CLEETON (1813-1873) Spouse Mother: Maria HARGIS (1816-) Spouse Notes: From: kenr@netins.net May be of some help on Melinda Cleeton. There is a Malinda Elizabeth Cleeton b.c1842 who was daughter of Moses & Mariah (Hargis) Cleeton. Her older brother is John Benton Cleeton who married Eliza Jane Naylor 21 Jan 1858 Howard Co. MO. I suspect that is the one your looking for, but I don't have anything to prove that she is the Melinda who married John Naylor. Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1858 Marriage Place: Howard Co., MO (2) 1.2 Jonathan B. NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1841 Birth Place: MO Death Date: After 1915 Missouri Marriages 1850-1860, Missouri Pioneers Vol XVI Married by John McCune Cleton, Melinda to John B. Naylor 15 Dec 1859 3 -- 349260 1860 NAILER JOHN B. Howard County MO 388 Bonefemme Township Federal Population Schedule MO 1860 Federal Census Index MO22979848 1860 NAILER JOHN B. Howard County MO 388 Bonefemme Township Federal Population Schedule MO 1860 Federal Census Index MO22979848 731 717 NAILOR, John B., 20, m, farmer 0/500, MO married within year Malinda, 19, f, domestic, MO, married within year CLEATON, Enoch, 28, m, farmer, MO (This is Malinda's brother) 1870 Bonne Femme Twp, Howard County, MO 75 75 Naylor John 29 M W Farmer 500 150 MO 75 75 Naylor Malinda 29 F W Keeping house MO 75 75 Naylor Jno. Clark 9 M W MO 75 75 Naylor Henry 8 M W MO 75 75 Naylor Mary 6 F W MO 75 75 Naylor Wm. 4 M W MO 75 75 Naylor Nancy 2 F W MO 75 75 McGee Lafayette 16 M W Farm laborer MO (idiot written and smeared/crossed out of Lafayette McGee) Spouse: Malinda Elizabeth CLEETON Birth Date: About 1841/1842 Birth Place: MO Spouse Father: Moses L. CLEETON (1813-1873) Spouse Mother: Maria HARGIS (1816-) Marriage Date: 15 Dec 1859 Marriage Place: Howard Co., MO Children: Jonathan Clark Henry Mary William Nancy (3) 1.2.1 Jonathan Clark NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1861 Birth Place: Howard Co., MO Death Date: 1940 Death Place: Randolph Co., MO Burial Place: Clifton Hill Cem., Randolph Co., MO (3) 1.2.2 Henry NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1862 Birth Place: Howard Co., MO (3) 1.2.3 Mary NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1864 Birth Place: Howard Co., MO (3) 1.2.4 William NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1866 Birth Place: Howard Co., MO (3) 1.2.5 Nancy NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1868 Birth Place: Howard Co., MO (2) 1.3 William H. NAYLOR Birth Date: About 1843 Birth Place: Howard Co., MO Death Date: After 1915 Notes: 1915 living in Woodland, California (2) 1.4 Joseph T. NAYLOR Birth Date: 1851 Birth Place: Howard Co., MO Death Date: Before 1915 Reference Note 260 Howard Co. MO marriage index 1816 - 1939 Microfilm # 963477 Book and page number follows each entry. Spelling as found in the index. Barb Roberts kenr@netins.net Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning 1417 Avenue E Billings, Montana 59102 Jupep@aol.com

> 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, 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. A large crowd of children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors were on hand to help Aunt Martha celebrate the day. At the noon hour a dinner fit for a king was served and which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. After a most delightful day the guests departed wishing Aunt Martha many other such birthdays. Those present: Geo. Dougherty and family, J. B. Dougherty and family, Jesse Comstock and family, Chas. Dougherty and wife, Wm. Dougherty and family, J. R. Page and family, Robt. Willbanks and wife, David Comstock and wife, Henry Mallery and family, Geo. Colly and family, John Huston and family, Geo. White and wife, G. W. Blansett and wife, G. P. Willbanks and wife, Geo. Kirby and family, Robert Noel and wife, Roena and Ruby Holtzclaw, Nancy Connard, Annie Mallery, Leta Willbanks, Gertie Robb, Flossie Daggs, Marvin Dennis, Leonard Pitney, Chas. and Warren Willbanks, Ernest Foley, Willie Dougherty, Will White, Guy Dennis and Henry Westby. A GUEST. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Gib White is talking of moving to Moberly. We understand that R. B. Gray is thinking of locating in Clark and starting a restaurant. M. R. White who has had charge of the telephone exchange for nearly four years, has accepted a position with the Shock Mercantile Co., and will move with his family to Clark, he having had charge of their hardware store at Rucker since the first of the month. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--A BIRTHDAY DINNER--About thirty of the relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton, Sunday, Nov 7, to celebrate the sixty-second birthday of Mrs. Hamilton and the second birthday of the great-grandson, Elmo Caldwell. Each one brought well-filled baskets and all did ample justice to the good dinner. Those present were: Dr. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Fowler of Clark; Mr. and Mrs. Mose Cleeton, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Spurling, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cleeton and Will Cleeton, A. C. Cleeton of Moberly, Mrs. Will Ed Owens of Macon county, Misses Opal Fowler, Bertha Jones, Deena Chapman, Opal Cleeton, Mabel Spurling, Vertie Stone, Gladys Wardrow and Messrs. Odra Spurling, Eldora Davis and Orville Spurling. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Mrs. W. R. Duncan of Moberly was the guest of Higbee relatives Monday. She had just returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Lentz, of Alex, Ok., better remembered as Mrs. B. F. Maxfield. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Dr. B. F. Reynolds of Carlisle, Ky., was here this week, the guest of his cousin, G. R. Rennolds. It was his first visit to Missouri, and he was very favorably impressed with the state. He disputed our claim, however, that we could down Kentucky on blue grass. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--W. J. MALCOLM DEAD--W. J. Malcolm Dead--W. J. Malcolm, who had been in very poor health for the past year or two, and whose death had been almost hourly expected for the past few days, died at his home in this place at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 7, from asthma and Bright's disease. Mr. Malcolm was born at Kilbirney, Ayrshire, Scotland, Oct. 18, 1852. As the eldest of the family he was forced to go to work in the mines at the tender age of 9 on the death of his father, and he had since followed that occupation, coming here some three years ago to assume the management of the mine of the Northern Central Coal Co., a position he filled most acceptably to his employers as well as to those under him. He came to this country when quite a young man, locating at Braidwood, Ill, where he was united in marriage to Miss Janet Nesbit, who with three of the five children born to them, survives him. The children are Mrs. A. J. Patterson, Braidwood, Ill, Mrs. B. K. Lazarski and Wm. Malcolm, Chicago. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, by the Rev. J. J. Copeland, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Ben Robson. Preceding the services a short talk was made by Frank Lofty of Moberly, who had known the deceased as a boy in Scotland, and as a young man in this country, and paid a glowing tribute to his worth as a man and a gentleman of the highest type of character. Mr. Malcolm was a member of Braidwood Masonic lodge No. 704, and was also a Knights Templar, holding his membership with the Braidwood Commandery. The body was laid to rest in the Braidwood cemetery Thursday with Masonic honors. The deepest sympathy of the citizens of Higbee goes out to the bereaved widow, who has won the esteem and respect of all during her short residence here by her saintly Christian character. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Mrs. J. v. Leland and sister, Miss Ann Snell, residing one mile east of Fayette, were struck by the south-bound Katy train at a crossing in that place Saturday afternoon and fatally injured, Mrs. Leland living but a few minutes and Miss Snell about three hours. They were both slightly deaf an did not hear the approaching train until their buggy was on the track. Before they could back the vehicle it was hit and torn to splinters, the women being carried about seventy feet. Miss Snell was 72 years of age and Mrs. Leland 70. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Ben. P. Gentry, one of Missouri's leading educators, and for 35 years instructor in Latin at the Kirksville Normal school, died in Kansas City Sunday as a result of a fall from a street car. He had gone to Kansas City to attend the teachers' convention. He was the son of the late Rev. P. T. Gentry of Sturgeon, and a brother of Dr. E. N. Gentry of that place. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Tyre Burton received a letter the first of the week from Wood Barnes, stating that he and his mother, who left here two weeks ago in an automobile, reached their home in Ideal, Texas, without accident, and that they made even better time than on their trip to Higbee. They were three days on the road after leaving Kansas City, a distance of 600 miles. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--John E. Hudson and Mrs. Florence Pitney were married in Moberly on the 6th, by Justice Everette Hamilton. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Cottie Cleeton went to Clark yesterday for a stay of two weeks, relieving his brother, Will, in the drug store, who, with his family, is visiting relatives in Illinois. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Born, on the 16th, to Roy Summers and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Born, on the 4th, to John Warford, and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Born, on the 11th, to Lloyd Gravitt and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Rev. S. Quick returned Saturday from a visit in Iowa and Minnesota. Friday, 12 Nov 1915--BURGLARS IN TOWN--The residence of Medley Burton was entered by burglars Saturday night, who took Mr. Burton's gold watch and his purse containing about $7 and some valuable papers. The next morning when the robbery was discovered, Mr. Burton remembered of his desk drawer being open when he and Mrs. Burton came home about 9 o'clock Saturday night, and each is now satisfied that the burglar was then in the house. Entrance was made through a rear window, and exit through the kitchen door. As this is the second gold watch Mr. Burton has had stolen since moving to his present residence, he says he'll be dad burned if he ain 't going to buy him an Ingersoll! Friday, 12 Nov 1915--Robert P. Hulett of Armstrong and Miss Osie Fowler of Clark were married in Moberly on the 8th at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. B. L. Smith. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ottis Fowler and is a pretty and refined young lady, quite well known here, being the grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hamilton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hulett formerly of this place, and is an exemplary young man. Their many Higbee friends join The NEWS in best wishes. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 5 Nov 1915--NOTED NEGRO IS DEAD--St. Louis, Nov. 1--J. Milton Turner, a negro, former United States minister to Liberia, died at Ardmore, Ok., today, according to dispatches received here. Turner lived in St. Louis, but he was injured in the explosion of a tank car at Ardmore a month ago. He was the first negro to enter the American diplomatic service, having been appointed minister to Liberia by President Grant in 1870. Turner was born on a plantation in St. Louis county and when a boy was sold as a slave on the St. Louis court house steps for $50. He founded the first negro school in Missouri in Kansas City in 1868. His body will be brought to St. Louis for burial. He was 76 years old. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Wm. Cadmus moved to Elliott the first of the week. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Born, on Oct. 31, to Peter Colo (Cole?) and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--The NEWS is in receipt of a card announcing the birth of a son on Oct 24, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Vinson Adams of Pueblo, Col. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Mrs. W. E. Hawkins, and daughter, Miss Gertrude, of Moberly, were the guests of Mrs. E. D. Hawkins the latter part of last week. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Miss Bertha Andrews of Higbee is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Merle Horn, of South Williams street--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Mrs. Adam Givens, a former resident of Moberly, died at her home in Los Angeles, Cal, on Monday. She was 74 years old. Interment will be made at Moberly today. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Don Boyd and his mule team gave Walton Bros & Lambier's new delivery wagon, purchased a week ago, a thorough try-out Wednesday, and that Don was not seriously hurt and the wagon ruined is almost a miracle. Don had stopped the wagon with the wheels on one side in the gutter and the others on the parking, and when he attempted to climb aboard from the low side the wagon turned over on him, and the mules took fright and began to run, dragging him for about half a block before they could be stopped. Don escaped with a few scratches and a badly wrenched leg. The wagon was not hurt. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Henry Lay and wife visited the latter 's sister, Mrs. John Ware, at Higbee Saturday night. Quite a lot of pranks were played around here Halloween. Some buggies went up and some down in the pond. The writer saw one on top of a two-story building. Miss Eula White was voted the prettiest young lady in the cake contest at the box supper at White school house Friday night. The cake brought $25.65. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Henry Schooling, aged 41, a farmer living south of Sturgeon, shot and killed himself Thursday night of last week. No reason can be assigned for the suicide. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--HALLOWEEN SOCIAL--Miss Albert Andrews entertained a number of her friends Oct 30th at a Halloween party. Much merriment was made over the different costumes and masks. Fortune telling, contests and music were features of the evening, after which a two-course luncheon was served, and all the spooks, witches and gypsies departed, having spent a delightful evening. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Joe Dougherty of near Myers completed a five-room residence this week. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Clabe Dougherty of near Myers has just completed the addition of three 16-foot rooms to his residence. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--C. W. Williams, who was taken to Kansas City two weeks ago suffering from appendicitis and typhoid, is doing nicely, we are pleased to state. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Three negro prisoners dug their way through the walls of the Howard county jail at Fayette Friday night of last week. Two of them were later captured at New Franklin. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Very few pranks were played here Halloween--not that the Higbee young hopeful is not as full of devilment as of yore, but perhaps owing to the vigilance of Marshal Williams and his assistants. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Joe Burton, Earl and Paul Murphy, Jas. Wilson, Preston Herron and May Shaefer attended a dance at Sturgeon Wednesday night. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--The residence of Joe Bradley east of town was destroyed by fire about eight o'clock Saturday evening while Mr. Bradley and family were in town, and nothing was saved. It is not known how the fire originated. We could not learn the amount of insurance carried, if any. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--G. P. (Bud) Yates of Yates left here Wednesday for St. Louis to consult a specialist in regard to one of his limbs, which has been bothering him for some time, the nature of the trouble being something like poor circulation. He was accompanied by Dr. J. W. Winn of this place. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--D. L. Barron, who moved from this place to Inola, Okla, several years ago, was stricken with paralysis Tuesday of last week, but was a great deal better when last heard from. We learn that he will move to Higbee as soon as he can secure a house. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Mr. T. V. Settle, of Moberly, has been transferred to Armstrong as local manager of the Bell Telephone Co. Mr. Settle is a son of Judge J. M. Settle of New Franklin, and has been with the company for several years. Mr. Settle has rented the W. W. Walker residence property at the west end of Main street. Mr. Settle has a wife and two daughters. The Herald welcomes them to Armstrong--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Thos. Walton, Jr, who is attending the State University at Columbia, accompanied by his roommate, Oral Atterbury, came home Saturday for a visit with the home folks. Monday being his 16th birthday, his parents surprised him Sunday with a big birthday dinner. The guests were Misses Mable Edwards, Toinette Burkhalter, Frata Nichols, Nannie Enochs, Amy Burke, and Messrs. Bernice Roberts, Sam Marrs, Jr., and Denny Graves. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--B. F. Ivy, who has been suffering from cancer of the jaw for some time, returned Saturday from Boonville, where he went to consult a surgeon. He was given no encouragement, and left with his wife Wednesday for his farm near Harrisburg, remarking to his friends that he was going back to the old home to die. Up until a few weeks ago, Mr. Ivy could not be brought to believe that his trouble was cancer, but it made such progress the past few weeks that he was soon brought to realization of the fact that his case was hopeless. He has the sympathy of all. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--Jap Hursman and Chas. Bohannon were fined a dollar and costs in Judge Duffield's court yesterday for having thrown Roy (Croppie) Jones in the Alton pond Halloween. Croppie failed to stand treat when he recently got married and the boys thought they would even up with him as well as play a Halloween prank, and taking him to the pond, pitched him in. Croppie failed to see the fun in the prank and had the boys arrested. Bohannon plead guilty and got off with a total of $13.50, while Hursman stood trial and drew the same fine, the jury fee running fine and costs up to $22. It proved a rather expensive joke. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--W. R. Feland will leave Saturday for Oklahoma for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Dill. He will spend the winter in Oklahoma and Texas. Friday, 5 Nov 1915--The 17-month-old son of Charles Wilson, of near Huntsville died Friday from eating carbide. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 29 Oct 1915--JUDGE A. P. TERRILL DEAD--Judge Arthur P. Terrill died at 6 o'clock this morning at his home, 418 South Williams street. He was in his usual health yesterday and had been very jovial and pleasant while he was in his accustomed place at the Bank of Moberly. Early this morning members of the household heard him up and walking around his room. At about 6 o'clock his heavy breathing was noticed and he passed away before a physician arrived. As news sped from person to person in the early morning hours of the day more than one was reminded of the apostle of old who "walked with God and was not, for God took him." Judge Terrill was a man among men and one of which it may be truly said that his life was an open book. The manner of his going away was as he had often wished that he might go, for he was one who lived each day as thought it was his last and every evening found him at peace with God and man. Judge Terrill was born in Kentucky Feb, 15th, 1838, and his age was 77 years, 8 months and 7 days. He was the last of a family of seven children, four brothers and two sisters having preceded him to the land beyond the shadows. His nephew, Vint Terrill, and niece, Miss Lizzie Terrill, made their home with him and he was a father to them. Henry, Green and James Terrill and Mrs. Lloyd Wayland looked on their uncle as a second father as he was always very devoted to them. In early youth he came to Missouri with his parents. Their home was the farm which is now owned by Earl Ragsdale. During the best part of a long and useful life he lived in this vicinity. He was a student in the old Mt. Pleasant college at Huntsville and to the last he was a student, as he always found life interesting and enjoyable. One of the leading lawyers of north Missouri he had friends and clients in many places. For the past few years he had given up the practice of law to devote his time to the duties of the presidency of the Bank of Moberly. He was faithful to every trust and was true as steel to his friends, loyalty to friends being a leading characteristic of the Terrill family. Firm as a rock in his stand for all that was right and good he was ever charitable and tolerant of the beliefs and opinions of others. In any move for the betterment of humanity or the conditions of the community in which he lived his place was always known to be on the side of right. His noble example helped many weaker ones to stand for their convictions. He was greatly interested in all movements of educational betterment of the people and all of the educational entertainments, such as chautauquas, lyceum courses and musical entertainments, he gave the encouragement of his presence and appreciation, thus helping to uplift the moral and intellectual tone of the community. Seldom is the life of a man of such mentality and prominence spent in one locality. For the past half century he had lived in Moberly and Huntsville and both places were improved by his genial presence and helpful attitude toward humanity in general. Besides his loyalty and affection to his relatives he was a real friend who found it to be no trouble to befriend those who were in need of help and counsel. A patriotic American citizen, he displayed physical bravery when he enlisted as a Southern soldier, and was a valiant soldier until he was disabled by a wound received while in a skirmish. Early in life he united with the Christian church and remained a soldier in the army of the lord as long as he lived. He was active in the work of his church. For several winters he had conducted the teachers training class in the Central Christian church. He was a Bible student of more than local renown and many who did not belong to the Christian church, attended the class for the privilege of obtaining the knowledge which he had gained by his study of the scripture. August 9, 1902, his beloved wife entered into rest and many who have visited Oakland cemetery have been impressed by the marble monument bearing her obituary and the name of her devoted husband, with the date of his birth and a blank for the date of his death, this being a silent testimonial that he was waiting to join her in that bright land beyond this vale of tears. The funeral will be conducted by Revs. B. L. Smith and W. T. Henson in the Central Christian church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat Oct 22. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--MINE AT RUSSELL ABANDONED--The mine at Russell is no more, its latest owner, a Kansas City lady, having decided several weeks ago to abandon it. The work of dismantling it, in charge of J. C. Herron, was completed Thursday of last week and the irons, cars, engine, etc., are for sale. The mine was operated for several years by John Mure who sold it to Fayette parties a year or so ago, who in turn traded it for a Pettis county farm. It was never a paying proposition. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Frank Grimes, who has been in the poultry business at Fayette for several years, and who is quite well known here, will move to San Benito, Texas, where he will have charge of a big ranch recently purchased by Fayette parties. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--The home of Mrs. S. E. Avery of near town was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on Saturday, the 23rd, it being Mrs. Avery's 70th birthday. The occasion was fittingly celebrated with a big dinner, the guests being the children and other relatives. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--C. W. Williams, who has not been feeling well for several weeks, was taken suddenly ill Thursday of last week, when it was found that he was suffering from appendicitis. He was taken to Kansas City for an operation, when a blood test showed that the fever with which he had been bothered for some time was typhoid, and it was decided not to operate. When last heard from, Mr. Williams was doing nicely, and will likely be home in a short time. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--HE NEVER VISITED DENTIST OR BARBER--William Hammack of Salisbury, who visited his daughter, Mrs. Corbin Furr, this week, enjoys the unusual distinction of never having a tooth pulled by a dentist or having a shave or a hair cut by a barber. Mr. Hammack is ninety-two years of age and is remarkably well preserved for a man of his age. He owns three thousand acres of land and looks after his own business. This is Mr. Hammack's first visit to Fayette. He passed through the town thirty years ago but did not stop--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Mrs. Julia Barnes and son, Wood, left Monday for their home in Ideal, Texas, after a visit of several weeks with the former's brother, W. M. Burton, and other relatives. They are making the trip in their car and were accompanied as far as Kansas City by Mrs. Barnes' sister, Mrs. J. W. Pattrick, who returned Wednesday. Mr. Barnes made the trip to Higbee at a total expense of $23 and with but one puncture, and will try and beat this record on the return trip. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--HELD FOR MURDER--The preliminary hearing of Willis Robb, aged seventeen years, charged with first degree murder was held before Justice Robert Settle at the court house Saturday afternoon. After the death of Jimmie Moyer two weeks ago which resulted from an attack of a week previous, warrants were issued for the arrest of Willis Robb and Kimmage Widener. Widener escaped and has not yet been apprehended. Ten witnesses testified in the preliminary held Saturday. After hearing the testimony Robb was bound over to January term of court without bond and is now in jail. Attorney P. P. Prosser represented the defendant--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Born, on the 20th, to Ben Duprai and wife, a son. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Born, on the 23rd, to Wm. Sharp and wife, a son. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Born, on the 18th, to Elijah Ray and wife, a daughter. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Mr. Hollis Melvin and Mrs. Bertha Blakley were married at the court house in Moberly on Thursday the 28th. They will reside in Columbia. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--George Baty, a former well-known citizen, but who left here about twenty years ago, died at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, from an operation for appendicitis. Burial was made at Clark, his old home. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--W. D. Edwards and wife of near town left the latter part of last week for a visit with their sons, Dr. Edwin Edwards of St. Louis, and Chas. Edwards of Bloomington, Ill. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Allen Harris, who was quite painfully hurt at mine No. 11 last week, is able to be out. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--G. R. Rennolds went to Kansas City Tuesday to see Mrs. Rennolds, who is in the city for medical treatment. He returned the next day leaving her steadily improving. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Miss Nina Williams, who has been employed as a telephone operator in Springfield, Ill, since last April, came home last Tuesday for a visit with her parents, W. I. Williams and wife. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Work on the new concrete church at Perche is progressing nicely, but it will yet be some time before it is completed. Services will be held in the basement the first Sunday in next month. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Judge A. H. Waller of Moberly was here yesterday on his way to Glasgow to attend the funeral of R. B. Caples, an old friend an done of Howard county's most prominent citizens and a leading lawyer in this section. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--George H. Wilcoxson, one of Howard county's oldest and wealthiest citizens, died on a train near Ogden, Utah, Monday, while returning from a visit to California. He was 80 years of age and resided on his farm five miles west of Fayette, where he was born. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Henry Kimbrough brought to this office Saturday morning a pearl button which has been in the family for 106 years. It was taken from an overcoat purchased by his great-uncle, Thomas Kimbrough in North Carolina in 1809. Mr. Kimbrough has had it in his possession for 45 years and prizes it very highly. He intends having it converted into a watch charm with the date of its purchase engraved on it and will hand it down to the next generation--Renick Enterprise. (Kathy's note: Are there any Kimbrough relatives out there, who can tell us if it still is part of the family treasure?) Friday, 29 Oct 1915--Mrs. L. T. Pattrick went to Kansas City yesterday, where she will enter a hospital for medical treatment. She was accompanied by Dr. G. M. Nichols. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--MRS. NANCY JANE ENYART--Nancy Jane Enyart, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, was born in Howard county on December 11, 1831, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Francis Roberts, in Sturgeon, on October 20, 1915. She was united in marriage to Joel H. McBride in August, 1847. They were the parents of seven children, five of whom survive, viz: J. W. and J. B. McBride of Tulsa, Ok; D. L. McBride, Centralia, B. F. McBride of near Harrisburg, and Mrs. Francis Roberts of Sturgeon. She was married a second time, in 1880, to Eben Enyart, who died several years ago. Besides her children, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Reynolds of this place and Mrs. Kitty Andrews of Texas, and one brother, Isaac Walker of this place. Interment was made at New Hope, Howard county. Friday, 29 Oct 1915--DIED--Ethel May, beloved daughter of Ray and Minnie Jones of west of town, died Tuesday, Oct 26, 1915, of typhoid-pneumonia, aged 3 years, 8 months and 21 days. Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday by Eld. Wm. Kelso, assisted by Eld. T. D. Williams, and interment made in the city cemetery. May her ashes rest in peace and her soul in the paradise of God. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 22 Oct 1915--LYNCH WINS HORSE CASE--The jury in the case of Meredith Winkler against Caleb Lynch of Higbee, Wednesday, returned a verdict for the defendant. Mr. Winkler sued for $150 damages for the death of a horse which was struck by an automobile driven by Mr. Lynch. The defendant contended that he was not to blame for the death of the horse, as he was driving on the right side of the road and the animal shied into the car. The horse had its leg broken and had to be shot. The case was first tried in the justice court at Renick and later was appealed to the circuit court in Moberly. In the case just ended Mrs. Winkler was represented by Attorney W. P. Cave, and the defendant was represented by Attorney M. J. Lilly.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--DIED THREE WEEKS AFTER SWALLOWING BUG--J. M. Freeman, who drove a wagon for the Baker Medicine Company in Howard county swallowed a bug as he was riding along a road near Fayette a few weeks ago which was passed into the bronchial tubes. He became violently sick with a fever of about 105 degrees which never diminished until his death at his home here Saturday morning. The case is one of the most peculiar which has come to the notice of local physicians and they were in doubt about the cause of his death until an autopsy was held Saturday morning, when an abcess and gangrene poisoning were found to exist at the intersection of the bronchial tubes, due doubtless, to the presence of the insect. The bug had been vomited up, however--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--M. Murphy this week purchased a 6-cylinder, 7-passenger Studebaker touring car, which he has placed in livery service at his garage. It is all but noiseless, and rides like a passenger coach. Mr. Murphy, we learn, is thinking of doubling the capacity of his garage by an addition on the south side of his present building. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--THE NEWS FROM RUCKER--After an absence of several weeks your correspondent is back on duty again. Born, to Jas. Bradley and wife, on the 11th, a girl. Stella Bradley is very sick at this writing. Little Mary Bradley has been very sick, threatened with fever, but is some better at this writing. Mrs. Myrtle Slaughter and daughter of Moberly visited her parents, J. H. White and wife, from Saturday until Monday. Zeke Harris and family who have been making Canada their home for the past three years, returned Saturday. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--FALL RESULTS IN DEATH--James Hill, a well-known and well-to-do farmer, residing on the Windsor farm, northeast of this city, and near Clifton Hill, fell from a load of hay last Friday when the team he was driving became frightened and ran away. Mr. Hill fell on his head and sustained a fractured skull, from the effects of which he died Sunday night at about 11 o'clock. Mr. Hill leaves a wife, four daughters, three sons and a sister, besides a host of friends to mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. Potters and Dameron of Clifton Hill, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist church of Clifton Hill, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Clifton cemetery--Salisbury Press Spectator. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--HUNTSVILLE MAN KILLED BY TRAIN--Quince Burton of near Huntsville, son of James Burton, former superintendent of the county farm near Huntsville, was killed instantly late yesterday afternoon when a buggy in which he and the negro, Charles Hurton, were driving, was hit by Wabash train No. 12, from Kansas City on the first railroad crossing west of Huntsville. The negro was seriously injured and brought to this city for medical treatment at a hospital. Mr. Burton and the negro drove the buggy to the middle of the track before they saw the engine which crashed into the vehicle. Mr. Burton sustained a fatal wound on his head. The buggy was demolished, but the horse escaped unhurt. Mr. Burton's remains were picked up and brought to this city on the passenger train. At Martin & Mahan's undertaking parlors the body was prepared for burial. It was taken to his home near Huntsville last night.--Moberly Democrat, Oct 17. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--OBITUARY--Sallie Graves was born in Howard county, Mo, Dec. 4, 1830, and died at the home of her son, R. W. Magruder, Oct 12, 1915, aged 84 years, 9 months and 24 years. She was married to Amos Magruder, Aug 25, 1849. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom, five sons and two daughters, remain to mourn her loss. Besides her children, she leaves one brother, Bluford Graves, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Bloyed, both of Callio. She also leaves 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of R. W. Magruder on the 13th by K. E. and N. Magruder and the body tenderly laid to rest at Old Log Chapel burying ground in the presence of a large congregation. She was a devout member of the regular Baptist church, of which body she had been a faithful member for a number of years. She retired at her regular hour, appearing to be in as good health as usual, to soon pass into that peaceful slumber from which none ever wake to weep. Dear children, she is not dead but sleeping. She has only gone on before and is beckoning you to follow. It is one more tie in heaven, dear children. Let not that family tie be broken, but prepare to meet your mother there. Then what a blessed reunion that will be, to meet to part no more. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--A UNIQUE COURT PROCEDURE--There was an unusual procedure in the probate court the other day when letters of administration were issued on the estate of Rachel w. Clapper, deceased, to her son, H. J. Clapper. Mrs. Clapper has been dead twenty or thirty years, and the purpose of the administration is that Mrs. Clapper's heirs may receive their portion of a Revolutionary War claim allowed to the heirs of Mrs. Clapper's brother, Joseph Waltman. Mr. Waltman was a native of Virginia, but his ancestors were of English stock, who came to Virginia with the first colonizers. After the war, the family settled in Maryland, and the fund comes from this state. The total claim is about $2600, but only about $90 of this will come to each of the Clapper heirs, some 60 or 70 in all. And no heir can receive his or her share until the entire legal procedure has been gone through with--Paris Mercury. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Born, on the 15th, to Chas. Everet and wife, a son. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Born, on the 19th, to Jas. Douglas and wife of near Rucker, a son. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Born, on the 18th, to C. B. Moore and wife, a son. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Allen Harris was quite painfully hurt Monday at mine No. 11, being caught by a fall of rock. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--L. A. Hulett, who removed to Spokane, Wash, a year or so ago, orders his address changed to Carrol, Route 1, Box 64. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Thos. Evans and wife were called to Emporia, Kansas, Sunday, by the death of the latter's father, D. L. Thomas. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Mrs. Mary Mattocks left Tuesday for Whiteside in response to a message that her brother-in-law was not expected to live. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Mrs. Thos. Reed had one of the small bones of her right arm broken in a fall at the skating rink Friday morning of last week. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Thos. Forsythe, who has been in the West for a year or so, arrived Wednesday, to join his family, who returned several months ago. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Some good work has been done this week on the extension of Division street through the Whitmore property. There is yet a great deal to do, and if you can donate either money or work it will be greatly appreciated. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Chas. Thierfelder and wife, who have been here for the past few weeks the guest of their daughter, Mrs. A. B. Guerin, left Tuesday for Gilliam for a few days' visit with old friends and will leave today or tomorrow for their home in California. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--DANIEL L. THOMAS DEAD--Daniel L. Thomas died Saturday night at 9 o'clock on Santa F. Train No. 21, near Gallup, NM. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas had left Emporia Wednesday afternoon, in the hope that the change in climate would be of benefit to Mr. Thomas, but in his weakened condition he was unable to survive the change in altitude on the trip. The cause of death was dropsical heart disease. His health began to fail about a year ago, and for the past six months his condition much of the time had been considered serious. In July he was taken to Excelsior Springs, Mo, but was not benefited, and since that time had gradually failed. Mr. Thomas' body was taken from the train at Gallup, NM, and friends from the Lewis Sons' Construction camp in New Mexico are with Mrs. Thomas. She will start to Emporia tonight on train No. 22, with the body and will arrive at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning. Definite funeral announcements will be made later. Daniel L. Thomas was born in Llandovry, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, July 6, 1841, the youngest of the six children of Daniel and Esther Thomas. His father was a stone mason and builder. Mr. Thomas attended school in his native country until he was 12 years old, when he entered an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, serving two and one-half years without pay, and for six months more at 50 cents a week. He followed his trade in Wales until 1868, in which year, on August 10, he came to American. He went to Youngstown, Ohio, and in 1870 came from there to Emporia, where he since had lived. He made the trip from Youngstown to Burlingame by railroad, and the remainder of the way by stage coach. Mr. Thomas was married May 10, 1875, to Anna J. Evans, of Merthyr Tydvill, South Wales, who died March 16, 1880. The two children of this marriage died in infancy. September 3, 1883, Mr. Thomas was married to Nannie E. Jones, of Oneida county, New York. The wedding took place in Emporia, at the home of the late Rev. John Jones. Besides Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Thomas is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. L. Ress of Emporia; Mrs. Thomas G. Evans of Higbee, Mo, and Mrs. Llewellyn Brunt of Emporia. Four grandchildren also survive. They are Thomas Daniel Evans and Sarah Catherine Evans of Higbee, Mo; Margaret Jane Rees and Priscilla May Brunt of Emporia. Mr. Thomas had been for many years a faithful member of the Second Presbyterian church, where he held the offices of deacon and treasurer of the trustees. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. and the Knights and Ladies of Security lodges. Mr. Thomas had been a substantial and definite sense a builder of the town. He had worked at the contracting business during his entire residence in Emporia, and except for five years in which he was associated with the firm of Protehroe & Thomas, had worked independently. Among the buildings her erected are the court house, The Second Presbyterian and the Bethany Congregational churches, the Gazette building, the boiler house at the Normal, the P. B. Plumb, the G. W. Newman, the R. D. Thomas, the John Henning, the Isaiah Jones, the Wm. Martindale and the H. C. Cross residences, and his home at Logan Avenue and Commercial street and many Commercial street store buildings--Emporia (Kan.) Gazette, Oct 18. Mr. Thomas was an uncle of Mrs. T. D. Jenkins of this place. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Isaac Walker, one of the NEWS' good Howard county friends, was in town Monday and paid this office an appreciated call. He informed us that on the day before he celebrated his 77th birthday, and was able to say something few men his age could, that he was living on the farm where he was born, and that aside from about a year and a half spent in the Confederate army and a like time working away from home, he had spent all of his life on this one farm. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--The case of Louis Deprai, charged with burglarizing Walton Bros. & Lambier's store several months ago, came up in circuit court at Moberly Saturday. Duprai plead guilty and was given a two-year sentence and then paroled by Judge Waller. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--MRS. NANCY ENYART DEAD--Mrs. Nancy Enyart, well known here, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Roberts, in Sturgeon at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, aged 85 years. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, also one brother, Isaac Walker of south of town, and two sisters, one of whom, a twin, is Mrs. Eliza Reynolds of this place. We could learn nothing as to the funeral or place of interment. Friday, 22 Oct 1915--J. L. Dougherty Buried Thursday--James L. Dougherty, who died at his home near Fayette Monday, was buried Thursday. Mr. Dougherty had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Dougherty was about sixty-five years of age. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. Chester Dickerson of Arizona, Burch Dougherty and Mrs. T. I. Blakemore of Howard county, and by four sisters, Mrs. Annie Atkins of Higbee, Mrs. Dora Dyre of Chillicothe, Mrs. Calvin George and Mrs. Sarah Williams and by seven brothers, as follows; S. R., Dave, Silas, Jeff, Woods, Joe and Tim. He was a member of the New Hope Christian church.--Fayette Leader. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 15 Oct 1915--I. C. Powell was in town Thursday and was still limping from the injuries received ten days ago, when an automobile collided with a horse he was riding. The machine was being driven by Ernest Brook and struck the horse with sufficient force to tear one of the fenders loose. Mr. Powell was thrown from the horse and rolled under the car, and would have perhaps been seriously hurt had the car not been brought to a sudden stop. We are not advised as to what caused the collision, but understand that there were two automobiles in the road and the horse endeavored to go between them. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Paul Prosser of Fayette, and a great favorite in Higbee, is to be married tomorrow to Miss Eva Fray, a popular young lady of Fayette. Mr. Prosser's host of Higbee friends join the NEWS in advance congratulations. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Chas. Robb of Armstrong had his automobile stolen while at Moberly one day last week, and all efforts on the part of the police failed to find a trace of it. The car was returned the next day to the place from which it had been taken. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY--October 10 being Mrs. Frank Coons' 55th birthday, she was given a surprise birthday dinner by relatives and friends, there being 40 present, each one bringing a well-filled basket. The day was most pleasantly spent by all and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Coons many more such other birthdays. Those present: Willard Campbell and wife, Harry Campbell and wife, Wm. Webb and family, Jeptha Harris and wife, Thos. Mobley, Misses Orpha and Catherine Mobley, Wm. Morehouse and wife, Clem Dougherty and wife, Clarence Woods and wife, Miss Ruby Blaise, George Dougherty, Chas. Orton, Robt. Armstrong, Wm. and Martin Harris, Mrs. Florence Pitney, Miss Goldena Campbell. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--MRS. SALLIE MAGRUDER DEAD--Mrs. Sallie Magruder, aged 80 years, one of the most highly respected ladies of this locality, died at the home of her son, R. W. Magruder, southwest of town some time Monday night. Her death came as a great shock, as she had retired that night after a hearty meal and in her usual good health and spirits. She was a devout Christian lady, and was held in the highest esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She is survived by five sons and two daughters, viz: David, Walker, Daniel, Dennis and Travis Magruder and Mrs. Susan Dennis and Mrs. Sanford Davis. Interment was made at Old Log Chapel. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--W. S. Akin and wife of St. Louis were the guests of the latter's brother, W. H. Rucker and wife of near town the latter part of last week. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. Lon Coleman returned the first of the week from Centralia, where she was called last week by the death of her little granddaughter, Evelyn Pool. She reports Mr. Pool as being confined to his bed with rheumatism. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Wm. Short, who has been making his home at Aurora for the past year or more, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Lessly, Jr. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. Edward Spurling, aged about 25, died at her home near Clark on the 13th. She is survived by her husband and four children. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Caleb Lynch is going to raffle his Hupmobile, which he has used but five months. It is as good as new and will prove a big bargain for the lucky man. Caleb says he is going to get a 6-cylinder car of the same make next spring. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Fred Ongley went to St. Louis Monday night to be with his uncle, Nicholas Kennedy, who fell down a stairway a day or so before and broke an arm. Mr. Kennedy, who is in his 78th year, arrived from Los Angeles, Cal. two weeks ago for a visit with Mr. Ongly and other relatives and went to St. Louis last week for a visit. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Born, on the 12th, to Ray Henderson and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. W. H. Welch spent Monday in Moberly, the guest of her brother, J. W. Jamison, of St. Louis, general attorney for the M. K. & T. in Missouri, who represented his company in a case in circuit court. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--At the Moberly fair last week G. R. Rennolds of this place made an almost clean sweep with his cattle, being awarded the blue ribbon in the Hereford for cow, bull and herd, and second for cow, bull and herd with his Shorthorns. The Herefords, showing against five or more herds, won the grand sweepstakes premium. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. Harvey Gooch, formerly Miss "Trixie" Dennis, of Galesburg, Ill, in renewing for THE NEWS, says: "I cannot do without the NEWS very well, for it tells me so many more things the folks at home can't write." Mrs. Gooch, it will be remembered, was the winner in M. Murphy's piano contest several years ago. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--John Bradley, a former Higbee citizen, who has been in the west for the past three years, was shaking hands with old friends and acquaintances here Tuesday. Since leaving Higbee, Mr. Bradley has been employed in the newspaper business, devoting his time to special writing. His many friends will be pleased to learn that his health if fully restored. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Judge W. M. Williams of Boonville is being urged to make the race for governor. He would make the strongest candidate the party could nominate and would make the state the best governor it ever had. We sincerely hope he will get in the race. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--E. R. Smith of St. Louis has accepted a position at Dr. J. W. Winn's drug store. He is a gentleman of very pleasing address and appearance and comes here highly recommended as a pharmacist, having had 17 years' experience in the drug business. He has rented part of Mrs. Martha Harlow's residence and will be joined by his wife in a week or two. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--A marriage license was issued this morning by Circuit Clerk Marshall to Sam Houchins, of Higbee and Mrs. Alma Denny, of Renick. The happy pair were married a few minutes later by Judge Hamilton at his office in the court house. Mr. Houchins is a prosperous farmer near Higbee and he and his bride will make their home on his farm. They are a most estimable couple and have the best wishes of The Monitor and a host of other friends for a long and happy life--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

> 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 the daughter of John Marshall and Sarah Frances CLEETON COLLEY. Their children were: Roy D., Dorothy Evelyn, and Barthena PALMATORY. Cindy

> Friday, 24 Sep 1915--OSCAR WHITE DEAD--Oscar White, who was caught by the falling walls of Old Perche church, which he was assisting in razing, < William Oscar WHITE was the son of William Mitchell and Ann Eliza EVANS WHITE. Descendants of William Oscar White: 1 William Oscar WHITE b: January 11, 1883 Bourbon Township, Boone County, MO d: September 16, 1915 Near Rucker, Boone County, MO Burial: Perche Cemetery, Boone County, MO . +Edna Jane LAWRENCE b: March 13, 1888 Boone County, MO d: November 09, 1969 Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, MO ........... 2 George William WHITE b: May 07, 1904 d: October 18, 1950 Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, MO ............... +Erma HERRIN ........... 2 Bernice WHITE b: February 06, 1906 d: 1971 ........... 2 Lester Earl WHITE b: December 25, 1907 d: January 20, 1975 ........... 2 Kenneth WHITE b: May 06, 1911 d: March 29, 1930 Burial: Perche Cemetery, Boone County, MO ........... 2 [1] Bertha Lillian WHITE b: March 08, 1913 ............... +William Thomas CLEETON b: November 08, 1902 Boone County, MO m: January 24, 1936 d: December 15, 1953 Father: Hollis Cleeton Mother: Mary Etta Asbury Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, MO ........... *2nd Husband of [1] Bertha Lillian WHITE: ............... +Johnnie Lee LEATHERS b: March 12, 1906 Huntsville, Randolph County, MO m: May 23, 1957 Father: Tink Leathers Mother: Julia Frances Terrill ........... 2 Wilma Vivian WHITE b: November 24, 1914 ........... 2 Carl Lowell WHITE b: August 11, 1909 d: January 19, 1980

Barbara and others, I believe this was Eliza Jane NAYLOR who married John B. CLEETON in Howard County 21 Jan 1858. John B. was the son of Moses and Mariah C. HARGIS CLEETON. Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: <Barbara6325@aol.com> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 7:45 AM Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Eliza Jane Cleeton > Could anyone give me more details on who Eliza Jane Cleeton is? I have a lot > of Cleetons in my database, but she does not match any of them. Thanks. > Barbara Byram Milman > > > Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. ELIZA JANE CLEETON DEAD--At 5:30 o'clock Saturday > > afternoon, Mrs. Eliza Jane Cleeton, 76 years old died at the family home in > > Clark. > > Funeral services were held at that place this morning, conducted by the Rev. > > W. T. > > Henson of this city and the remains were brought through here and taken to > > Salisbury for > > burial in the Prairie Valley cemetery. > > Mrs. Cleeton was one of the most highly respected ladies in this county. > > Last > > summer she suffered a paralytic stroke, but apparently regained her health. > > About a > > month ago, however, she again became ill, and the Saturday before her death > > she suffered > > another paralytic stroke to which she succumbed. > > Mrs. Cleeton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John T. Williams, Denver, > > Colo., > > and Mrs. John Hamilton of near Renick; three sons, Mose Cleeton, of Clark; > > Jim Cleeton > > of Moberly and Alec Cleeton, of Salisbury. Two brothers, J. B. Naylor, of > > Prairie Hill > > and W. H. Naylor, of Woodland, Cal. also are left to mourn her > > death--Moberly Monitor. > > > > > > >

Could anyone give me more details on who Eliza Jane Cleeton is? I have a lot of Cleetons in my database, but she does not match any of them. Thanks. Barbara Byram Milman > Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. ELIZA JANE CLEETON DEAD--At 5:30 o'clock Saturday > afternoon, Mrs. Eliza Jane Cleeton, 76 years old died at the family home in > Clark. > Funeral services were held at that place this morning, conducted by the Rev. > W. T. > Henson of this city and the remains were brought through here and taken to > Salisbury for > burial in the Prairie Valley cemetery. > Mrs. Cleeton was one of the most highly respected ladies in this county. > Last > summer she suffered a paralytic stroke, but apparently regained her health. > About a > month ago, however, she again became ill, and the Saturday before her death > she suffered > another paralytic stroke to which she succumbed. > Mrs. Cleeton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John T. Williams, Denver, > Colo., > and Mrs. John Hamilton of near Renick; three sons, Mose Cleeton, of Clark; > Jim Cleeton > of Moberly and Alec Cleeton, of Salisbury. Two brothers, J. B. Naylor, of > Prairie Hill > and W. H. Naylor, of Woodland, Cal. also are left to mourn her > death--Moberly Monitor. > >

Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. ELIZA JANE CLEETON DEAD--At 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Eliza Jane Cleeton, 76 years old died at the family home in Clark. Funeral services were held at that place this morning, conducted by the Rev. W. T. Henson of this city and the remains were brought through here and taken to Salisbury for burial in the Prairie Valley cemetery. Mrs. Cleeton was one of the most highly respected ladies in this county. Last summer she suffered a paralytic stroke, but apparently regained her health. About a month ago, however, she again became ill, and the Saturday before her death she suffered another paralytic stroke to which she succumbed. Mrs. Cleeton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John T. Williams, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. John Hamilton of near Renick; three sons, Mose Cleeton, of Clark; Jim Cleeton of Moberly and Alec Cleeton, of Salisbury. Two brothers, J. B. Naylor, of Prairie Hill and W. H. Naylor, of Woodland, Cal. also are left to mourn her death--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--In the death of J. S. Bowers, Moberly has lost one of its best and most progressive citizens, and one whose place will be hard to fill. He was one of the best school men in the state and during his 28 years as a member of the board of education he did much to put the Moberly schools where they are today. He was one of the best known men in the county and his death came as a great shock to all who knew him, for few were aware of the seriousness of his illness. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--A. J. Young and daughter, Miss Edna, were called to Paris Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Young's sister, Miss Minnie Hawkins. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--J. S. BOWERS DEAD--J. S. Bowers, for years one of the most prominent merchants in this city, died at his home, 515 West Rollins street, at 2:10 o'clock this morning. Mr. Bowers had been in poor health for several months. He and Mrs. Bowers recently toured the east in the hope of improving his health, but he was taken worse in Cincinnati, and had to be brought home last week. His condition became such yesterday that his relatives gave up hope, after Dr. C. C. Conover, a specialist of Kansas City, announced that he could do nothing to prolong the patient's life. Mr. Bowers came to Moberly in 1883. Shortly afterwards he became associated in business with I. Reis and had been continuously engaged in business up to the time of his death. He and his son, Will Bowers, were the proprietors of the Bowers Trade Palace, conducting the business under the firm name of J. S. Bowers & Son. Mr. Bowers was a member of the Moberly Board of Education for 28 years. He was a man of sterling worth, honored by all who knew him, and the news of his death will come as a shock to every citizen of Moberly. Mr. Bowers was 68 years old, March 20, 1915. He is survived (by) his wife and one son, Will, of this city, two sisters, Mrs. L. S. Weil, of Philadelphia; Mrs. L. M. Summerfield, Md., and three grandchildren. He was a quiet, unassuming man, always interested in the welfare of the city, and took especial interest in the Moberly schools, in the success of which he proved an important factor. Funeral services will be held from the family residence, at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, conducted by the Rev. D. M. Harrison of the Coates Street Presbyterian church. The remains will then be taken on No. 20 to Philadelphia, Pa, Mr. Bowers' old home, for burial.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Tyre Dinwiddie, who has been in the navy for the past eight years, came home Sunday for a visit with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, it being his first visit home in two years. He has been stationed at Norfolk, Va., for the past year or more, doing clerical shore duty. Tyre is an ordinary land lubber once more, his last 4-year term of enlistment having expired a few days before he started home. The chances are, however, that he will go back in the service, as he likes it, and as it is the desire of his superior officer, Capt. Long. The latter in a letter to Dr. Dinwiddie spoke in glowing terms of Tyre's record with him and advised that he reenlist, stating that he would be assured of a good position in the navy for life. Tyre says he had a chance to take a trip to Europe two weeks ago at a fairly good salary, but that he had no particular desire to go through the danger zone merely for pleasure, as much as he would like to see war conditions on the other side. During his absence he kept posted on home affairs through the NEWS, and says that while he enjoyed reading of the victories of the Blues they got rather monotonous. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--T. H. WALTON HONORED--T. H. Walton received the surprise of his life the other day when he received a letter from Frank Jesse, the newly elected Grand Master of Missouri Freemasons, informing him that he had been appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the 18th district. It is an honor most worthily bestowed, and we are quite sure it could not have gone to one more capable. Mr. Walton succeeds Henry Levy of Moberly. Mr. Walton was also reappointed District Lecturer, position he has held for the past ten years. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. ELMIRA NICHOLAS DEAD--Mrs. Elmira Nicholas, one of the oldest and most highly respected ladies of this section, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. T. Robb, southwest of town in Howard county on Saturday, October 2, 1915, after a short illness, aged 77 years, 8 months and 9 days. Mrs. Nicholas was a sister of the late Thos. Davis of this place and was born in North Carolina on January 3, 1838, and came to Howard county with him when about 15 years of age. She was married to the late Andy Nicholas in 1865. They were the parents of five children, the eldest dying in infancy. The surviving children are John T., Robert L., Jonas A. Nicholas and Mrs. C. T. Robb. She is also survived by ten grandchildren. She was a devout Christian lady and had been a member of the Baptist church for almost 50 years. Funeral services were held at Mt. Ararat church Sunday by Rev. K. E. Magruder and interment made in the Tucker cemetery in the presence of a very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. FRANK MAGRUDER DEAD--Mrs. Frank Magruder, who had been in poor health for the past year or two, and who removed to Sheridan with her husband a few weeks ago, died at that place on Sept 25, her death being rather unexpected. Mrs. Magruder was a sister of Mrs. Thos. Owens of near this place, and leaves a wide circle of friends here to whom her death came as a great shock. We clip the following from the Sheridan Advance: Mary E. Magruder, daughter of Mrs. N. J. Niblack of Eldorado Springs, Mo, was born August 1, 1884, in Hickory county, MO, and departed this life Sept 25, 1915, aged 31 years, 1 month and 24 days. She was united in marriage to Frank Magruder Oct 18, 1904. To this union three children were born, two girls and one boy, the oldest girl having died in infancy. Besides her husband and two children she leaves a mother, six sisters, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Mrs. Magruder was a sister to C. F. Niblack of this place. She moved here from Higbee, Mo, two weeks ago, thinking it might help her. While her condition was considered serious, her death came as a blow to the bereaved ones. She ate a hearty supper and felt better than usual when she retired, sleeping soundly until 11 o'clock and soon passed away. While it is hard for the loved ones to give her up, it is a pleasure and great consolation to them to know that she was ready to go. She bore her suffering with much patience and it could truthfully be said by all who knew her that a more loving an devoted wife and mother never lived. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones in their sorrow. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Sept 27 by the pastor, Rev. Holland. Interment was made in the Sheridan cemetery. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Geo. Manuel attended the funeral of J. S. Bowers at Moberly Wednesday, acting as one of the pall bearers, he having served on the school board with Mr. Bowers for several years. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Thos. Warford and wife of Madison were here Sunday, the guests of Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and family. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Jot Morris and Mrs. Thos. Owens returned the latter part of last week from Sheridan, where they were called by the death of the latter's sister, Mrs. Frank Magruder. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Rev. Kellis Magruder and family were called here from Perry, Saturday by the death of the former's grandmother, Mrs. Elmira Nicholas. Mr. Magruder returned Monday, leaving his family to prolong their visit. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--R. C. Wayland was here from Yates Friday on his way to Kansas City to spend several days with his son, J. T. Wayland. He returned the first of the week accompanied by his family, who had been in the city for a week or so. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Mrs. G. R. Rennolds returned to Kansas City Monday for medical treatment. She was accompanied by Mr. Rennolds. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Thos. Lavelle and wife will leave Saturday for Denver, where they will make their future home. The best wishes of a host of friends follows them. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Chas C. Hon is the latest purchaser of an auto, having purchased a Saxon six this week through Murphy's garage. It is one of the prettiest cars in this section. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--I. C. Powell of near Elliot was thrown from his horse in the 6-mile lane just south of Moberly Thursday of last week, the animal taking fright at an automobile. He was not seriously hurt, but his back was severely wrenched and he sustained several minor bruises. The car, we learn, belonged to Ernest Brook, who took Mr. Powell home. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--S. C. Blythe, who recently sold his residence property, left Thursday of last week for Victor, Colo. where he will make his home with his son-in-law, C. T. Giles. Mr. Blythe was one of our oldest citizens in point of residence and has a host of friends who give him up with the deepest regret, and who wish him nothing but the very best wherever he may cast his lot. He is a gentleman any community should be proud of as a citizen, and as such we recommend him to the good people of Victor. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Roy C. Jones of this place and Miss Ruth Edwards of Mexico were married Wednesday evening. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Mrs. Jas. Humphrey was called to Armstrong the first of the week by the serious illness of her brother, Lem Green, who is suffering from hemorrhage of the brain. He was partially paralyzed a day or so ago and his recovery is a matter of grave doubt. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--WEDDING OF MISS ETHYL SPARKS AND MR. WILLIAM C. BOWEN--The First Baptist church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday morning at 9:30 when Miss Ethyl Sparks of this city and Mr. Wm. C. Bowen of St. Louis were joined in holy wedlock. On the altar were two Doric Pillars supporting an arch of ferns interspersed with gladioli. The church was tastefully decorated with autumn leaves. On the hour a beautiful violin solo was rendered by Miss Mabel Edwards of Higbee, Mo, and Mrs. Ralph Enslen of Wellsville, who is a most talented vocalist, sang "I Love You Truly." Next came the rendition of Lohengrin's wedding march by Miss Lera Hutcherson of Wellsville, and the bridal party entered. Little Miss Margaret Elizabeth Spears dressed in white chiffon with pink rosebuds, acted in the capacity of flower girl. The bridesmaids were Misses Ethel Ball and Rosamond Bowen. They were gowned in pink taffeta Wettenue with pink tulle hats, and carried large astor bouquets. The maid of honor was Miss Elsa Karl of St. Louis. She wore peach blow taffeta with flowers of tulle and silver lace. A quaint silver bonnet and a silver basket overflowing with roses finished the costume. The bride was most handsomely gowned in white satin and georgette crepe with a court train bordered with seed pearls and lilies of the valley. The veil of tulle was worn with sprays of valley lilies. She carried a shower of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The ushers were Mr. Gordon Rankin of Higbee and Mr. Ray Jane of St. Louis. Mr. Joe Reed of St. Louis acted as best man. He, the groom and the ushers were groomed in the formal day dress. The bridal party formed a semicircle at the altar and the Rev. S. T. Larkin of the Presbyterian church of Wellsville, Mo, with the impressive Presbyterian double ring ceremony, pronounced them husband and wife. Miss Sparks is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sparks of this city. She is an accomplished young lady and has many friends in Montgomery who wish her all possible happiness. Mr. Bowen is employed as Railway Postal clerk out of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen left at 11:30 Saturday morning for the Pacific Coast, and will be at home in St. Louis after Dec 15, 1915--Montgomery Standard. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Lon Colman and family and Mrs. T. C. Walton were called to Centralia yesterday by the death of the former's oldest grandchild, the three-year-old daughter of Frank Pool and wife, who died early that morning, after an illness of two weeks. Both Mr. and Mrs. Colman spent last week at the child's bedside, returning a few days ago leaving it some better, it was thought. The sympathy of their many Higbee friends go out to the bereaved ones. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Centralia today at 2 o'clock by the Rev. W. L. Halberstadt. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--A. C. Ford and G. R. Hombs of Harrisburg were quite painfully hurt in an automobile accident in the 6-mile lane south of Moberly Thursday night of last week, their car turning over and falling on them. They were able to go home the next day. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Kathy, Thankyou for posting the "news" ...... thanks to these I believe I have found one of my grandfather's missing relatives. Well, sorta of. At least now I have the "story" in a little more detail. The news from 24 Sep 1915 spoke of the murder of Jessie Duvall by a "Victor" ROBERTS. The second story called him "Vestor" ROBERT. The "story" in my family was that "Sylvestor" ROBERTS killed his girlfriend and was never heard from again. The first article I read sounded so much like my "family " story with some minor differences. When I read "Vestor" ROBERTS though...I just know this is the same story. Thanks so much for printing these articles. I find them all interesting, especially since my family lived and died in this area. Linda Seevers cseevers@joplin.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <MORANDOL-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <MORANDOL-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 8:56 PM Subject: MORANDOL-D Digest V01 #109

Friday, 1 Oct 1915--BOUND OVER TO CIRCUIT COURT--Ernest Lewis, better known as "Dink," was arrested Saturday for having attacked his wife with a knife at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jas. Shaefer. He plead not guilty before Justice Magruder Wednesday and was bound over to circuit court in the sum of $200. Mr. Lewis was represented by Attorney F. E. Murrell of Moberly, while the state's interests were looked after by Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries. Mrs. Lewis, we are pleased to state, was not much hurt, the worst wound being on one of her hands, which was quite deeply cut. She also received several scratches about the neck and face. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--In the libel suit of W. T. Dameron against John N. Hamilton editor of the Huntsville Herald, which came up at Carrolton Friday of last week, the plaintiff was awarded $500. He had asked for $20,000. Hamilton's lawyers filed a motion for an appeal to the Kansas City court of appeals. The suit grew out of an editorial in the Herald which Dameron construed as having accused him of retaining fees belonging to the county when he was sheriff and collector. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--C. W. Terrill orders the NEWS sent to him at 834 Rayburn Street, Memphis, Tenn, where he is at work on a big bridge. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--The deepest sympathy of their Higbee friends goes out to Prof. and Mrs. J. E. Markland of Fayette in the death of their daughter, Miss Viola, who died at their home in that place Saturday after an illness of several months. She was 15 years old. Their oldest son died something over a year ago. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--ARRESTED FOR STEALING BICYCLES--Two young men, brothers, giving their names as Earl and Ernest Moore, and claiming to live between Glasgow and Fayette, were arrested here Monday night by marshal W. I. Williams on suspicion of having stolen Caleb Lynch's automobile that night at Moberly. they were riding bicycles, and informed Mr. Williams that they were on their way home. After holding them several hours, and in the meantime trying to get in communication with the Moberly authorities and Constable Bagby, who were searching for the auto thieves, he allowed them to proceed on their way. When it developed the next day that they had stolen the bicycles. Mr. Bagby went to Armstrong and placed them under arrest. They were taken back to Moberly and fined $1 and costs. They claimed they had no intention of keeping the bicycles, and merely "borrowed" them in order to get home, as they had been drinking and were flat broke. It was believed at first that they were the parties who had taken the automobile, but the shoe factory watchman who saw the thieves was able to prove their claim that they had nothing to do with it. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--HAMILTON-THOMAS--Mr. Albert Hamilton, of Higbee, and Miss Elsie Thomas, of this place, were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. T. Henson, of Moberly. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left on Wabash train No. 2, for St. Louis on a short honeymoon trip, after which they will go to housekeeping on the groom's farm near Higbee. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are highly respected young people of this community and have a large circle of friends with whom we join in extending congratulations and best wishes for a happy future--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--AUTOMOBILE STOLEN--Caleb Lynch, while in Moberly Monday night had his automobile stolen, but fortunately found it a few hours later, but in a wrecked condition, in the six-mile lane, one wheel being smashed and the axle sprung, the parties evidently being unable to manage it and running it in the ditch. Mr. Lynch had taken several young ladies to a show at Moberly and not thinking that the car would be disturbed, left it at the show grounds near the shoe factory. The party was very much surprised to find it gone when the show was over. W. W. Brundege who was in Moberly with his car brought the young ladies home while Mr. Lynch went for the officers and began a search for his car. The watchman at the shoe factory saw two men get in the car and drive off but thinking it belonged to them paid no attention to the matter. As yet no clew to the thieves has been obtained. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Mrs. Mary Nichols resigned her school in the White district near Rucker the first of the week and will take charge of the Bell Telephone Exchange at this place today. Mrs. Nichols has had quite a lot of experience as a telephone operator and will no doubt prove a popular local manager. Wilson Caldwell of Clark succeeds her as teacher. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Sheriff Sam Magruder arrived home Friday evening from Granbury, Tex., where he had gone to bring back a prisoner who was thought to be either Vester Roberts, wanted for the murder of Miss Jessie Duvall at Moberly, or Robert Marshall, wanted on a charge of breaking into a Wabash merchandise car at Moberly. The man was neither Roberts or Marshall.--Huntsville Times. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--G. R. Rennolds is getting about with the aid of a cane this week, having taken a header down Ben Wright's cellar steps Friday night of last week. He had gone over to Mr. Wright's in a big hurry to invite them to accompany him to a show, an din the darkness fell into the cellar, the door of which was open. His right hip was quite badly hurt, but fortunately no bones were broken. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--W. I. Williams, arrested a strange negro here Thursday of last week on suspicion of carrying concealed weapons, and when searched, a big revolver of the latest and best make, fully loaded, was found on him. The negro gave the name of Leonard Chatman, but refused to give any particulars as to where he came from. He was sent to jail by Justice Magruder to await the action of the circuit court. It is reported that a negro answering Chatman's description in every particular is wanted at St. Joseph for murder. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born on Sep 29th to Lee Lloyd and wife a daughter. (Note: this child would be Martha Lloyd) Friday, 1 Oct 1915--HARRIMAN-TYMONY--Mr. Ira Harriman and Miss Helen Tymony, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married on the 29th by Eld. Wm. Kelso. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 26, to Cal Robb and wife, a daughter. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 23, to Paul Strain and wife, a son. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--R. J. Tydings, one of Moberly's best known citizens, died at his home in that place Wednesday. He is survived by his widow and three sons. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--J. O. Webb this week purchased the cleaning and pressing business of Ernest Malone, and has moved his headquarters from Hawkins' shoe shop to Smith's barber shop. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 25, to Samuel Riley and wife, a son. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Will Richards, who has been clerking at Thompson for several months, returned with his family to Higbee Tuesday to remain. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 28, to Jas. Bristow and wife, a son. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Nicholas Kennedy of Los Angeles, Cal, is the guest of his nephew, Fred Ongley, and wife. Mr. Kennedy makes the trip back east every year, and although in his 78th year, has so far made the trips alone. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Mrs. A. E. Burkhalter of Wellsville is the guest of her son, Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, and family. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Mrs. John H. Dodd of Eldorado Springs was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. W. Key, Saturday and Sunday. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Oscar Owens and wife of Branford, Ontario, Canada, are the guests of the latter's brother, John Walton, and wife. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Everything at the John Morrison Dougherty sale Tuesday brought big prices. Mr. Dougherty will move to Kansas City. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Aaron Autenrieth, of New Franklin, one of the most popular conductors on the north end of the Katy system received injuries here at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning from which he died at 2 o'clock that afternoon in a Boonville hospital. The train was switching at the time of the accident and he had gone in between two cars to uncouple the air hose when the engine with a string of cars bumped into them. Autenrieth was knocked down and dragged some little distance, and although his cries were heard immediately, the train could not be stopped in time to save him. When he was picked up by the train crew and several men who were on their way to work at No. 11 mine, it was found that his left arm from the elbow down was mashed to a pulp, his left leg broken in two places below the knee, right ankle broken and foot mashed, and two big holes torn in the fleshy part of his right leg, presumably made by bolts. Realizing that he was perhaps fatally hurt, he gave directions for the engine to be coupled to the caboose and the line cleared to New Franklin that he might reach his wife and child before he died, and begged Drs. Winn and Campbell, who had been called, to keep him alive until he could see his dear ones once more. The accident occurred at the street crossing just above the depot and his cries attracted the attention of all in the neighborhood and caused several women to faint. As soon as the engine and caboose could be coupled, he was placed on board and the run to New Franklin made as fast as the wheels could be turned with safety. His wife and child were taken on board at the latter place and the train rushed on to Boonville, where his wounds were attended to and his arm amputated, the operation being finished about noon. Death resulted at 2 o'clock, being caused, so Dr. Winn informs us, as much from shock as from his injuries. Mr. Autenrieth was about 33 years of age and had been in the employ of the Katy for several years. He was exceedingly popular and was looked upon as one of New Franklin's best citizens. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--KILLED BY TRAIN--Thomas Cable Ground to Pieces by Katy Train Sunday Afternoon--Thomas Cable, better known as "Sailor" who had been working at Mine No. 11 and boarding at the farm house of W. W. Adams for several months, was instantly killed about 4:30 Sunday afternoon, being run over by the northbound Katy passenger, due here at 4:12, about midway between the mine and Wilcox. He had gone to the mine to work, being on the night shift, but instead of going down in the mine, spent an hour or so with acquaintances, and then started back to Mr. Adams'. Several from here were on the train and they inform us that the engineer stated that he saw Cable lying between the rails, but did not recognize that it was a man until he was too close to stop. He then applied the emergency brake and brought the train to a stop in about twice its own length. The unfortunate man was found beneath the rear trucks of the last coach, having been dragged about the length of the train. He was horribly mangled, his body being severed and his arms and legs cut off. The body was placed on board and taken to Moberly where it was taken to an undertaker to be prepared for burial. Interment was made in the city cemetery here Tuesday, a large crowd of friends and fellow workers from Higbee, Elliott and Moberly being present. Deceased was 33 years of age, and single. He is survived by four brothers and three sisters, viz: North and Abe Cable of Springfield, Ill, Perry and Asa Cable of Elliott, Mrs. John Crawford of this place, Mrs. Fay Lewis of Ottumwa, Ia., and Miss Etta Cable of St. Louis. "Sailor" was well liked by all who knew him and his untimely death came as a shock to all. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--MRS. MARY A. HARLOW DEAD--Mrs. Mary a. Harlow, one of the oldest and most highly respected ladies in this community, died at her home just southwest of town on the 25th, of general debility, aged 76 years. She is survived by three daughters and three sons, viz: Miss Rilla, Mrs. Nat Dennis, Mrs. Eva Hines, Carl, Lafayette and Clay Harlow, besides a wide circle of acquaintances who mourn the departure of a kind neighbor and sincere friend. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday and the body laid to rest in the family burying ground on the farm by the side of her husband who preceded her to the great beyond many years ago. The large crowd present spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Sam Marrs, jr., met with a very painful accident Sunday morning, and one which might easily have cost him his life. In company with Logan Dameron and Edwin Cave he was taking a spin around town in the former's Ford, which has been rebuilt in the style of a racer. They were making perhaps ten miles an hour when they ran into a rope stretched across a street in the south part of town to shut off traffic past T. r. Hamilton's residence on account of the illness of Mrs. Hamilton. Fortunately for all three occupants, Mr. Dameron saw the rope, which was just high enough to clear the radiator, in time to shut off the engine, and running his hand under the rope tried to throw it over their heads, or hold it up, rather, until they could pass under it. the car was moving too fast, however, and Mr. Dameron had the side of his face skinned and he ducked. Mr. Marrs, who was seated in Mr. Cave's lap, was not so fortunate, the rope striking him squarely in the neck, making a black mark from ear to ear and raking the skin off clear to the point of his chin as his head was thrown back.. His neck has been stiff all week and he was not able to be out until Tuesday. 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. They drove through in a Ford, and to compare their expenses with what the same trip would have cost by rail, Mr. Barnes kept a strict account of all expenses. When the car reached Higbee, the speedometer showed that they had made 820 miles, which they covered in six days. The car used 46 gallons of gasoline and six gallons of cylinder oil, the cost being $10.15. Meals and lodging cost them $13.00, making their total expenses but $23.15. The entire trip was made with but one puncture, and the car arrived with three tires full of Texas air. Mr. Barnes says Texas is the state for cars, a person being able to use one eleven months in the year. this is his first trip back to Higbee since he moved away 26 years ago, and it is quite needless to say that he has altered some in appearance. He is assessor of his home county. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--BOWEN-SPARKS--Mr. Will Bowen, formerly of this place, but now of St. Louis, and Miss Ethyl Sparks of Montgomery were married at the Baptist church in that place on Sept. 25. The following account of the wedding is taken from Sunday's St. Louis Globe-Democrat: "A brilliant out-of-town wedding of interest to St. Louis friends was that of Miss Ethyl Sparks of Montgomery, and William C. Bowen of St. Louis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. T. Larken Saturday morning at 9:30 in the Baptist Church. The bride was attended by Miss Elsa Karl of St. Louis as maid of honor. Miss Ethel Ball and Miss Rosmond Bowen were bridesmaids. Miss Elizabeth Margaret Spears was flower girl. Mr. Bowen had Joe Reed as best man. Messrs. Ray Jayne and Gordon Rankin were ushers. After a small reception the young couple departed for the Pacific Coast. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen will be at home in St. Louis after December 15." An extended account of the wedding will appear in our next issue. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Two Moberly school boys, aged about 10 years, who had seen some thrilling railroad scenes at a picture show, caused a wreck in the Wabash yards at that place one day last week, throwing a switch and sending a train crashing into a string of empty coaches. A day or two later they threw another switch that would have sent a passenger train into the tank pond had it not been discovered in time. The little fellows said they did not intend to leave the switch open, and that the school bell rang before they could get it back in place. The switches were opened with a key they had found. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 16 July 1915--FAMILY REUNION--G.T. Mobley and wife of near Myers entertained the following at dinner Sunday, the occasion being a family reunion, it being the first time since the death of Mrs. Mobley's father, Uncle George Dougherty, fourteen years ago, all the children had been together: John H. Dougherty and wife, John Newman and According to my records, this "G.T. Mobley" would be Steven Tilford Mobley. He was a brother to my grandfather and he married Mary Dougherty Helen