Raymond Dorsey Edwards completed his schooling at Annapolis in 1921, and before his 32 years in the Navy was completed, did in fact, become a Rear Admiral!! He took part in the invasion of North Africa in World War II, was commander of the Administrative Mine Force in the Pacific and later commanded all mine warfare in the Pacific. He was a professor of Naval Science at Marquette University. He died January 12, 1968 in Lake Bluff, Illinois. A success story from one of Higbee's own! Is anyone else familiar with this family? Alice in Arizona Friday, 16 July 1915--Raymond Edwards, one of Higbee's most promising young men, was this week appointed to a cadetship at Annapolis by Congressman Rucker, and if he can pass the educational and physical examination, of which there is no fear among those who know him, he will enter Uncle Sam's famous naval school next year. He will take no changes on falling down on his examination and will put in all his spare time digging into text books. that he may come out of the school with highest honors and in time plow the main as an admiral, is the wish of The NEWS.

Friday, 16 July 1915--CELEBRATES 71ST BIRTHDAY--Saturday, July 10, being the 71st birthday anniversary of Mrs. A. G. Atkins, the occasion was celebrated by a big dinner served on the lawn, a large number of neighbors, relatives and friends being present, all of whom enjoyed the occasion to the fullest. Since the death of her father, Uncle Jimmie Dougherty, whose birthday was celebrated in a similar manner for 21 years beginning with his 75th year, Mrs. Atkins' birthday has been celebrated by the family, she being the oldest child, and the occasion has always drawn an immense crowd. This year, however, the crowd was not nearly so large, owing to the busy season with the farmers, the threatening rain and sickness among the families of several. The big yard was sufficiently full, however to remind one of a Fourth of July celebration. The dinner consisted of about everything an epicure could desire and there was a world of it, the big table apparently a wagon-load of cake and pies alone. Besides hearty congratulations, Mrs. Atkins received many gifts from neighbors and friends as a remembrance of the pleasant occasion. After an hour or two spent in the lovely shade of the lawn, when old times were lived over and old acquaintances renewed, the guests departed, each wishing Mrs. Atkins many happy returns of the day. Friday, 16 July 1915--Chas. Gaines and Otto Butler, two Randolph county negroes, were taken to the pen last week, the former for two years for stealing a watch and the latter for life for attempting to enter a house. The severity of the latter's sentence was brought about by the fact it was his fourth trip to the pen, he having served three previous terms for burglary. Friday, 16 July 1915--Raymond Edwards, one of Higbee's most promising young men, was this week appointed to a cadetship at Annapolis by Congressman Rucker, and if he can pass the educational and physical examination, of which there is no fear among those who know him, he will enter Uncle Sam's famous naval school next year. He will take no changes on falling down on his examination and will put in all his spare time digging into text books. that he may come out of the school with highest honors and in time plow the main as an admiral, is the wish of The NEWS. Friday, 16 July 1915--A WOODEN CLOCK--If you have never seen a wooden clock, you are cordially invited to call at Lee Hairl's to see one he is tuning up to place by the side of his regulator. The clock, which recently came into Mr. Hairl's possession, was made in Connecticut and is over 100 years old. Except for the weights and one small wheel, the clock is made entirely of wood, and was evidently the work of an expert as well as an artist. Friday, 16 July 1915--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Miss Ollie White has returned home from a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Pete Slaughter, at Moberly. Ottis Cleeton gave a birthday party Thursday night to his friends. Over 100 were present and all had a big time. The Christian and Baptist denominations at Old Perche Church south of Rucker will begin the erection, jointly, of a new concrete block church soon. Over $2,000 has already been subscribed and work will likely being August 1, as all the plans and specifications have been completed. It will be the most complete and up to date church in the whole country. Friday, 16 July 1915--J. E. COONS MARRIED--C. E. Coons hands us the following, taken from the Los Angeles Herald, relative to the marriage of his brother, J. E, formerly of this place: First of the Los Angeles queens to be the target of Danny Cupid's shaft, Miss Sara Melton, candidate in the Fiesta Queen contest, today became the bride of J. E. Coons of Pasadena. Romance, it was revealed, had played a part in the contest of the beauties for Coons was one of the most active workers in Miss Melton's campaign to be named the queen of Los Angeles beauty. Coons claimed for his bride one of the most popular beauties in Los Angeles, as Miss Melton received the second highest number of votes. She was the candidate of the telephone companies. The wedding took place at the home of the bride, 1558 Ellendale Drive, at noon today. Only members of the families and most intimate friends attended the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Coons left immediately for Pasadena, where they will spend their honeymoon in their new home. 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 wife, Tom Hern and wife, Marvin Hern and wife and grandson, W. A. Hitt and wife, W. K. Dougherty and family, Ben Feland and family, Jake Atkins and family, Mart Meade and wife, Gibson Dougherty and wife, Jas. Palmatary and wife, Willard White and wife, Mrs. Ella Edwards and grandson, Mrs. May Matthews, Mrs. Lou Fisher and Miss Leola Foley. Friday, 16 July 1915--Born, on the 11th, to Alfred Hayden and wife, a daughter. Friday, 16 July 1915--Little Misses Lucile and Evelyn Burkhalter are visiting Mrs. Thos. Warford at Madison. Friday, 16 July 1915--Miss Mable Young of Springfield, Ill, is the guest of her grandparents, G. T. Rees and wife, and other relatives. Friday, 16 July 1915--MRS. FLOYD MOORE DEAD--Gloom was cast over the entire community Monday when word came from Boonville that Mrs. Floyd Moore of this place had died in the Ravensway Hospital from an operation. The sad news was no surprise to her relatives and friends, for from the hour of the operation the physician had held out no hope. She had been in poor health for several years and had undergone several operations, and had not fully recovered her strength from one performed several months ago. It gave her no relief from her sufferings, which were intense, and in the hope of obtaining relief she again submitted to the knife, although she was told that the chances were all against her. Nettie Lee Moore was the youngest daughter of the late William and Diana Jones, and was on the old home farm near Myers on June 12, 1884. Following the death of her father about 20 years ago she moved with the family to Fayette where she attended school, later moving to the old farm, and from there to Higbee some sever or eight years ago. In 1912 she was married to Mr. Floyd Moore, who, with three sisters and one brother, survive her, viz: Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, Mrs. Jas. W. Marshall, Mrs. John A. Miller and Joe B. Jones. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Wednesday afternoon, of which she had long been a devout member, by her former pastor, Eld. E. Y. Keiter, who paid a glowing tribute to her many virtues, and especially of her devotion to her invalid mother. The large crowd, which taxed the capacity of the church, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held and of the deep sympathy felt for the heart broken husband and brother and sisters. Interment was made at New Hope cemetery, Howard county, amid the scenes of her happy childhood, and beside her loved ones who had preceded her to the great beyond, two of whom, the mother, and sister, Mrs. E. N. Meyers, were taken within the last eighteen months. The NEWS joins the community in warmest sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 16 July 1915--R.R. Jones of Independence was here this week looking after his property in the north part of town and visiting his son, Isaac. Friday, 16 July 1915--Dr. E. R. Adams of Kirksville, who was here last week with a view of locating for the practice of dentistry, was so favorably impressed with the outlook that he decided at once to locate among us. He has rented offices over Higbee Savings Bank and informs us that it will be equipped with the very latest appliances. Dr. Adams is a young man of very pleasing address and appearance and it is our prediction that he will make good and will never regret the day he located among us. Friday, 16 July 1915--Mrs. Thos. Evans returned Wednesday from a visit with her parents, D. L. Thomas and wife, of Wichita, Kan. She was accompanied by the latter, who stopped off for a few days before going to Excelsior Springs for a few weeks' stay. Friday, 16 July 1915--Martin Tabor has rented the Patrick building next to M. Murphy's and will open a grocery store next week. Mark's host of friends join the NEWS in wishing him unbounded success in his new undertaking, to which he will not be a stranger, by the way. Friday, 16 July 1915--Edgar Bradley returned last week from Kansas, where he had been at work in the harvest fields. He will return to Kansas, but not till the weather settles. Friday, 16 July 1915--Will Cave moved his garage yesterday to the new building just completed by M. Murphy. Friday, 16 July 1915--Miss Sylvia Magill of Mystic, Ia, is the guest of her grandparents, Geo. Magill and wife, and other relatives. Friday, 16 July 1915--Mrs. Thos. Forsythe and daughter, Miss Pearl, of Washington arrived yesterday for a visit with her father, J. C. Herron, and other relatives. Friday, 16 July 1915--John Tutt, one of Higbee's best-known colored citizens had a slight stroke of paralysis the first of the week, but is able to be around as usual. Friday, 16 July 1915--H. C. Eubanks and wife and A. T. Burton and wife attended a reunion of the Pyle family at the home of J. C. Reid and wife of Moberly on Sunday. Twenty eight members of the family were present as were all the grandchildren but one. Friday, 16 July 1915--Mrs. Orville Pitney and children of Denver, arrived the latter part of last week for a visit with her father, Harvey Cubbage, and other relatives. Dr. Pitney is expected in a few weeks. Friday, 16 July 1915--(Kathy's notes: I print the following, because it must have caused many a Higbee wife, to fret and fume, and no doubt put many a returning husband in the hot seat.) THE HIGBEE HARVESTERS--The following "poetry," penned by some of the Higbee bunch now in the Kansas harvest fields, was received Tuesday by Aubrey Humphrey, who asks us to print it: There's a bunch of brave coal diggers, >From good old Higbee town, Gone to the Kansas harvest To cut the wheat all down; They will come back fat and hearty >From the Kansas pork and beans, And each one in the party Have dollars in his jeans. They may come back in autos, And be right up to date-- But some may beat the railroad And ride a box-car freight; Their wives in old Missouri Think of them night and day, But they're sparking Kansas girls And feeling fine and gay. The booze is scarce in Kansas, But the diggers hunt it up And drink "white mule" and Logger >From any old tin cup: they are wily, wild and woolly When they get away from home, And they are feeling bully Wherever they may roam. Some of these sports may settle In the sunny sunflower state, Forget their wives in Higbee, An take some other mate: The readers of this paper Sure know these diggers' names, That are cutting jolly capers Out in the harvest game; They are red and black and gray haired Young, middle-aged and old; You may see them back in Higbee With lots of Kansas gold. Friday, 16 July 1915--Mrs. Nellie Long last week sold her residence property in Moberly to F. M. Randolph of that place. Friday, 16 July 1915--Now that the Alton pond is practically full, we presume the fish will begin to bite as soon as they learn how to swim in deep water once more. Friday, 16 July 1915--In a letter to the NEWS Mrs. Mary Mooney says: "Please change my address from Chicago to 517 S. Ave B, Washington, Iowa till further notice. I can't afford to miss a copy of the NEWS. Friday, 16 July 1915--BILL WHITE ON AUTOMOBILES--Bill White, whom the highbrow contingency call William Allen White, thus reflects in his Emporia Kansas, Gazette: "The automobile is a fine bird, but it sucks blood. It has a song that lures men to destruction and women to vain pride that corrodes their happiness. Look not upon the buzz cart when it is red and giveth stinkum to the evening breeze, for it chaweth skads and ducats like a hay baler, and mazuma and sesteres and rocks and dough, it lappeth up like a house afire. when the devil wagon champeth and scorcheth, flee to the mountains of the Hespidam and crawl into a hole, or the old boy will get you and carry to the poor house. Man goeth forth in the morning chugging and shaking with pride, a halo of blue smoke incircleth him as a wreath; he patteth his belly with pride, and saith behold I am a 6-cylinder brute, even a lollapalulu am I in my pride. "When lo, the sheriff cometh at the front door of the shop and swipeth up h is substance in the night and a Missouri mule hauleth off the available assets to the auction. The auto is a mocker and the touring car is raging, and whoso is deceived thereby should soak his noodle in lye. Vessels of wrath fitted unto destruction are the devil carts that eat man's time and sap his securities and in the end turn over in a ditch and make his family into hamburger steaks. Woe is his name who dallieth with them and even pants as he called in the market place who twists the brass wheel and winketh with the other eye to fate. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 9 July 1915--In our account last week of the arrest of Louis Duprai for the robbery of Walton Bros. & Lambier's store, we did Joseph Lessly an unintentional injustice in stating that some of the stolen articles were found in Lessly's possession. While in Lessly's house, the articles were not in his possession, being found in Duprai's trunk, he being a boarder at Lessly's, a fact we were not aware of last week. The articles, too, we learn, were those taken from Hairl's jewelry store, to which robbery Duprai confessed and which he claimed to have pulled off without assistance. Mr. Lessly's friends claim that Duprai, when he learned that the former had informed Mr. Walton where some of his goods could be found, connected Lessly with the robbery for revenge. Friday, 9 July 1915--Miller Pyle orders his address changed to Kit Carson, Colo. Friday, 9 July 1915--D. J. Carter sold a small residence in Adams & Evans Addition last Friday to Mrs. Josephine Jester, of Benton county, who will move to Higbee. Mrs. Jester is a daughter of the late Paddy Warford. Friday, 9 July 1915--We learn that Roy Jones, better known as "Croppie," who recently enlisted in the army, and who is now in Honolulu, has grown tired of the service and will make an effort to get his release. Friday, 9 July 1915--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Rolan Eaton and wife of Portland, Ore, have come back to Missouri and will likely stay. This is his first visit home in six years. Friday, 9 July 1915--FAMILY REUNION--The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shaffer was, for a considerable time, last Sunday the chief center of interest and attention in its immediate neighborhood. A large American flag was early in the day seen floating in the summer breeze in front of the residence. Its being Celebration Day nothing was thought of this until about 10 o'clock, when visitors were seen flocking to the home in wagons and buggies. By noon the house and lawn were full of men, women and children of all ages. It soon developed however, that a family reunion was in progress combined with a surprise birthday party given by children and grand children in honor of mother and grandmother, Mrs. M. A. Jones who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Shaffer, formerly Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Jones was 69 years of age on June 30, but the jubilee had to be deferred until the Fourth, when it was arranged to take dear old mother by surprise, which was effectively done. During her absence at church, tables loaded with refreshments and delicacies were place on the lawn while all the visitors waited in readiness, and when she approached within sight of the home, the dear old lady was heard to exclaim, "Well! Well! What does all this mean?" Most of the visitors had brought well-filled baskets and this with what had been so tastefully prepared by the family made a most inviting feast. After this was finished, the crowd was delightfully entertained by singing and music on the autoharp and by recitations from the children. Then when all were ready to leave, a prayer of thanksgiving was offered to God by Rev. Riney, and all expressed their appreciation by wishing for "Grandma, " as Mrs. Jones is affectionately called, many more happy birthdays. Those present were: J. B. Blanset and family, Everet Jackson and family, Roy Riley and family, Wm. Reed and family, R. W. Magruder and family, Miss Bertha Jones, Mrs. Emma Cook, Mrs. Dave Robb, Mrs. Henry Powell and son, Miss Ella Mae Magruder, Dave Magruder, Earl Williams, Sam Whitmore and wife, J. F. Whitmore, Rev. J. A. Riney, and in the afternoon, Mesdames Mose Blansett and Joe Hackward--43 persons in all. There were present seven great-grandchildren, and four children out of a total of six now living. It should be added that Grandma Jones was still further delighted with a number of nice presents. Friday, 9 July 1915--Born, on July 1, to John Moorhouse and wife, a son. Friday, 9 July 1915--Mrs. John Cassady of Youngstown, Mo, is the guest of her parents, G. D. Wright and wife. Friday, 9 July 1915--I. J. Embree had his left shoulder dislocated by a fall of coal while at work at mine No. 11 Wednesday. Friday, 9 July 1915--R. B. Burkhart had his right arm fractured and badly bruised Tuesday while unloading some ties from a wagon. Friday, 9 July 1915--Twins, a girl and a boy, were born on the 7th, to G. E. Lessly and wife. Friday, 9 July 1915--MRS. H. W. BURTON UNDERGOES OPERATION--Mrs. Hence W. Burton, who suffered an attack of acute appendicitis Sunday afternoon, was taken to Moberly Tuesday where she was operated on the following morning. The operation revealed the fact that had it occurred a day later Mrs. Burton would have had a slim chance of recovery, if any at all, as the appendix was punctured and gangrenous. Owing to this condition it was feared that her recovery was a matter of serious doubt, but she rested good Wednesday night and was doing nicely when last heard from late yesterday evening, but was not considered out of danger by any means. Her host of friends join The NEWS in the hope that the crisis is past and that she will soon be at home again. Friday, 9 July 1915--MRS. FLOYD MOORE'S CONDITION--Mrs. Floyd Moore, who has been in poor health for the past two years, and who only recently partially recovered from a surgical operation, is in a critical condition at a Boonville hospital, where she was operated on again Saturday. Monday night she was reported in a dying condition, but rallied the next morning, and was doing as well as could be expected until yesterday morning, when she took a turn for the worse. At a late hour yesterday evening her condition was much the same, but hope of her recovery had not been given up. The NEWS joins her many friends in the earnest hope that she will soon be able to return sound and well. Friday, 9 July 1915--Miss Pearl Williams of Paris was the guest of her uncle, W. I. Williams, and family during the week. Friday, 9 July 1915--Willard Brundege and wife were called to Sturgeon yesterday by the serious illness of the former's mother, whose recovery is very doubtful. Friday, 9 July 1915--Mrs. O. W. Hume and daughter, Mrs. Everett Vaughn, and children of Kansas City returned home Friday after a visit with the former's parents, Joel Owen and wife. Friday, 9 July 1915--Naomi, little daughter of Thos. Jones and wife injured her left knee quite badly Monday evening while playing with a lot of other children, falling on a piece of glass. Friday, 9 July 1915--G. R. Heaberline and sons, George and Theodore, returned to their home in Kirksville, Tuesday, after a short visit with the former's son, E. E. Heaberline, and family. Friday, 9 July 1915--Joe Wilson of Bevier was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Walton Burton, Monday. Friday, 9 July 1915--Thos. L. Warford and wife of Madison spent the Fourth with Higbee relatives and friends. Friday, 9 July 1915--Mrs. Adam Ham of Slater is the guest of her father, Joseph Lessley, Sr, and other relatives. Friday, 9 July 1915--Edmund Burke is the latest owner of a new joy wagon, having purchased an Overland Tuesday. Friday, 9 July 1915--David Young and wife of Kirksville were the guest of his parents, Aaron Young and wife, the first of the week. Friday, 9 July 1915--John Knox and son of Hillsboro, Ill, were the guest of the former's brother, David Knox, and family the first of the week. Friday, 9 July 1915--Dr. Edwin Edwards of St. Louis and Chas. Edwards of Bloomington, Ill, were the guests of their parents, Wm. Edwards and wife, of near town, during the week. Friday, 9 July 1915--JOINT DEBATE--We are requested by C. S. Hargis to announce that a joint debate will be held between M. A. Hughes and R. G. Edwards, beginning on the 15th, inst, seven miles south of Higbee. Everybody is invited to attend. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 2 July 1915--T. W. Holmes and wife of Albia, Ia, are the guests of the latter's uncle, Thos. Mullier, and J. E. Carter and wife. Friday, 2 July 1915--Henry Owens, a former Higbee boy, who has been serving the people of Moberly most acceptably as constable for several years past, was a Higbee visitor Monday, and while here informed us that he would be a candidate for sheriff next year, no matter how many may decide to get in the race, and that he would be in the race until the last vote was counted. Henry with his big following in Moberly, and friends all over the county, is going to be a mighty hard man to head. Friday, 2 July 1915--G. S. Houtz of Moberly, accompanied by his brother, J. L. Houtz and son, Ben, of Memphis, were the guests of Higbee relatives Monday. Friday, 2 July 1915--S. C. Blythe, who went to Victor, Colo, several weeks ago intending to make it his home, returned Saturday, the climate, owing to the altitude, not agreeing with him. Then, too, he was homesick for old Higbee friends. The NEWS joins others in welcoming his return. Mr. Blythe informs us that snow fell almost every day he was in Victor, but that it remained on the ground but a short time. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. H. Pattrick, who has been attending Chicago University for the past year, came home Sunday to spend his vacation with his parents. He informs us that he will likely attend school next year in Washington, D. C. Friday, 2 July 1915--Harvey Barnes, better known as "Pige," who recently moved to Glasgow, was here Friday from Centralia, to which place he recently removed, shaking hands with his many friends, all of whom will be glad to hear that he is thinking of moving back to Higbee. Friday, 2 July 1915--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Wm. Ronimous' house was destroyed by fire Saturday night. John Barton and wife visited the latter's father, Jeff Eton, from Friday until Sunday. Thos. Sword and wife went to Centralia to visit their son, W. H. Sword, and family last week. W. L. Smith went to Centralia Wednesday after his new Ford, which he recently purchased from the Lyons Auto Co. Mrs. Monroe Woods, who lives near Riggs, was bitten by a mad cat last Sunday morning. A madstone was applied which stuck four different times. Mrs. W. E. Jacks of Sturgeon, died Sunday, and was buried at Old Perche church Monday afternoon. The funeral was preached by Bro. Johnson. She leaves a husband and eight small children. Friday, 2 July 1915--The infant son of C. L. Haggard and wife of east of town died Tuesday after a short illness. Friday, 2 July 1915--All the honest men are not dead yet. John Alsopp of east of town found a pocket book the other day containing quite a sum of money and some valuable papers, which he is advertising in this issue. Friday, 2 July 1915--Born, on June 30, to Ed Hilton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 July 1915--Born, on June 29, to Floyd Burrus and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 July 1915--Born, on June 30, to J. M. Dougherty and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 July 1915--Again could the finer of suspicion be "pinted" at this office. To fool the Thursday night burglars, we worked our heads all but off last week and got home before midnight. And there wasn't even a hen roost molested! Friday, 2 July 1915--Travis Magruder bought the Amos Sunderland farm of 66 acres southwest of town, the first of the week. We did not learn the price. Mr. Sunderland, we learn, will move to town. Friday, 2 July 1915--BURGLARS CAPTURED--Goods Stolen From Walton Bros. & Lambier's and Lee Hairl's Stores Recovered--People were very much surprised to learn Sunday morning that the burglar who recently robbed Lee Hairl's and Walton Bros. & Lambier's store had been arrested and the stolen property recovered. The robber proved to be Louis Duprai, the 20-year-old son of Ben Duprai, who has been living on the farm of Joseph Lessley, Sr, just south of town for several years. The arrest was made by Marshall Williams about eight o'clock Saturday night, and after being questioned about two hours, Duprai confessed to the robbery and told where the stolen articles could be found. In his confession, he implicated Joseph Lessly, Jr, and stated that on the evening of the robbery he and Lessly had spent some time together and that the latter had suggested that they rob Walton Bros. & Lambier's store, to which he agreed. According to his story, he entered the store about 11 o'clock, when the storm was at its worst, while Lessly remained in the coal house in the alley to give the alarm. Duprai was taken before Justice Magruder Tuesday and pleased guilty to entering Walton Bros. & Lambier's store and was released on $300 bond. No charge was preferred against him for the robbery of Hairl's store, to which he confessed. What will be done in the case we are not advised. As young Duprai had accused Lessly, and some of the goods were found at the latter's home, he was arrested Monday and given a preliminary hearing Tuesday. He plead not guilty through his attorney, J. W. Wight, and was released on bond in the same amount. Having some of the goods in his possession would appear to make things look pretty black for Mr. Lessly, and it is to be hoped he can clear himself. We learn that he informed T. H. Walton of the firm on Saturday, a few hours before the arrest of Duprai, that he knew where part of the stolen goods were. His friends claim, and logically so, that he would hardly rob a store, hide part of the loot on his own premises and then go and give himself away to the man who was robbed. His side of the story will come out in circuit court. Duprai, so far as is known, had no help on the Hairl job. The following articles were recovered belonging to Walton Bros. & Lambier, many of which had not been missed; Ten shirts, three pair shoes, hat, tobacco, rain coat, four pairs of work pants, cuff buttons, two purses, seventeen pairs of silk socks. The articles from Hairls were several gold and silver watches, spectacles, scissors, razor blades, hone, revolver and several other things. Friday, 2 July 1915--Gov. Major has appointed C. J. Cloyd of Glasgow judge of the county court of Howard county for the western district to succeed H. E. Liggett, who died at his home near Fayette Friday of last week. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. H. Andrews received word Monday of the death of his uncle, Jas. M. Andrews, which occurred at El Paso, Texas, on June 29. Interment was made near Glasgow, Howard county, his old home. Deceased was 70 years old. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. K. Warford, who has been dangerously ill for several weeks, and whose recovery was not looked for three weeks ago, is a great deal better, we are pleased to state, and is able to be up part of the time. He is suffering from stomach trouble, with which he has been afflicted for several years. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. F. Whitmore of this place was last week elected as head of the commercial department of the Boonville High School. The Board of Education couldn't have found a more capable or conscienscious man for the place, had it looked the entire country over. We congratulate both the board and Mr. Whitmore. Friday, 2 July 1915--Mrs. Jas. Humphrey was called to Armstrong Tuesday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Melvina Green. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. H. Patrick, who returned from Chicago Sunday, tells us that he witnessed the automobile races last week at the new speedway, where all records were broken, and where the winner in the 500 mile race averaged a fraction less than 98 miles an hour. The track, Mr. Patrick informs us, is made of 2 X4's laid edgewise, is 60 feet wide and two miles in circumference. It cost about a million and a half and was completed in forty-seven days. Mr. Patrick states that in some of the preliminary races, in which the racers were getting their cars tuned up, a speed of 111 miles an hour was attained. A halt by the racers for gasoline and repairs was one of the most interesting features to him, a tire being changed in 18 seconds. On the whole, it was about the fastest crowd J. Hez was ever in. Friday, 2 July 1915--Thos. Green moved to Vandalia Wednesday. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 25 June 1915--It is reported that Milton Marshall and Ray Gilbreath of Clark will move their drug and grocery stock to this city at an early date. If they come to this city, they will locate their store in southeast Moberly. Messrs. Marshall and Gilbreath are well known in this city and no doubt will establish a successful business here. They have been in business in Clark for several years.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 25 June 1915--CUTTING TEETH AT 80 YEARS-- "Aunt" Clem Turner, one of Higbee's oldest colored women, is cutting her third set of teeth, despite her 80 years. Several weeks ago her gums became so sore that she could wear neither her upper or lower teeth, and a few days ago she discovered that she was cutting some new teeth--two in the lower jay and one in the upper. Friday, 25 June 1915--During the electric storm Sunday night lightning struck a guywire on one of the smoke stacks at mine No. 11, but did no damage. Roy Norman, the fireman on duty at the time, was slightly shocked. Friday, 25 June 1915--H. Clay Yeakey, who resigned as county treasurer about a year ago on account of ill health, died at his home in Huntsville on Sunday, June 20, of paralysis, aged 70 years. He is survived by his widow, eight children, two brothers and two sisters. No better man ever lived in the county, and it has suffered an irreparable loss in his death. Friday, 25 June 1915--Born, on the 21st, to Ernest Ancill and wife, a daughter. Friday, 25 June 1915--Mrs. Ed Palmer of Roodhouse, Ill, was the guest of her brother, Ernest Bryant, the first of the week. Friday, 25 June 1915--Mrs. C. W. Williams left Sunday night for an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Day, of Bedford, Ind. Friday, 25 June 1915--Perley Gunn, the innocent bystander who was shot in the duel between editors John Hamilton and Van Davis at Huntsville in 1912, was awarded $2000 damages against them in circuit court at Paris Tuesday. He sued for $7500. Friday, 25 June 1915--BURGLARS AGAIN THURSDAY NIGHT--For the past three Thursday nights straight burglars have visited Higbee, and if it happens again it might be well for the city authorities to put on an officer for that night. Some time after 12 o'clock Thursday night of last week thieves broke the lock on J. B. Jones' cold storage and got away with two kegs of beer, and perhaps other drinks. It is believed the booty was hauled away in a wagon, and for that reason it is believed that more than one was engaged in the theft. It is believed to have been the work of local talent, but if the officers have any clew they are not giving out anything. Friday, 25 June 1915--Mrs. Jule Dunn and 3-year-old son were drowned in a creek near Ash, Monroe county, while returning from church Sunday night. In attempting to ford the creek, which had been put out of its banks by the rain which fell during church services, the team became frightened and ran into a wire fence, overturning the wagon and throwing all of the occupants into the water. Mrs. Dunn was a cousin of O. L. Farris of this place. Friday, 25 June 1915--Mrs. Martha Hudson, aged 84 years, died Tuesday at the home of Joe Fisher near Harrisburg. Friday, 25 June 1915--Miss Lutie Williams of Holdenville, Okla, is the guest of her uncle, W. I. Williams, and family. Friday, 25 June 1915--Mrs. Eugene Rinondo of St. Louis is the guest of her uncle, F. M. Tymony and wife. Friday, 25 June 1915--Postmaster Spurling's boys are the happiest in town, Mr. Spurling having given them a nice pony, purchased from Marvin Moss. Friday, 25 June 1915--AUTO BURNS--A five-passenger Studebaker automobile driven by the owner, R. M. Street, a garage owner of Fayette, burned in front of the old root beer house on the Moberly road Wednesday night about ten o'clock when the gasoline tank exploded. Street was accompanied by his wife and they made a short stay here enroute to Moberly, where they expected to sell the car--Huntsville Herald. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 18 June 1915--The body of an unidentified man found in the Missouri Pacific yards at Sedalia more than a year ago, and buried as that of Thos. R. Hayes of Fayette, was identified Tuesday as that of Thos. Winn, of Pittston, Pa, by the dead man's brother, who resides at Pittston. The father of Hayes identified the body as that of his son, who had been absent from home for several months. Later the lost son turned up and the identification of the man was a mystery until Tuesday. Friday, 18 June 1915--The many friends of Dr. W. J. Miller, who has been practicing dentistry here for the past three or four years, and who went to St. Louis last week, will be surprised as well as pained to learn that he has decided to abandon his practice here and locate permanently in St. Louis, where he practiced for a year or two following his graduation. He had built up a fine practice here in his old home and it was constantly growing, but he felt that the opportunities offered him in the city were such that it would be to his best interest to give up his practice here. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him where ever he may locate. Friday, 18 June 1915--Born, on the 12th, to W. L. Patterson and wife, a son. Friday, 18 June 1915--A son was born on the 12th to Rev. W. L. Halberstadt and wife of Fayette. Friday, 18 June 1915--Ben L. Edwards spent Sunday in Moberly with his father, Caleb Edwards, who has been quite sick for some time. Friday, 18 June 1915--Dr. Edwin Edwards and wife of St. Louis were here last week, visiting the former's parents, Wm. Edwards and wife, of near town. Friday, 18 June 1915--Mrs. W. S. Walton and children are visiting her parents, H. T. Howerton and wife, at Hurdland. Friday, 18 June 1915--Little Miss Margaret Drennon of Wallula, Kan, is the guest of her uncle, Willard Brundege, and wife. Friday, 18 June 1915--John McGill left Saturday night for Springfield, Ill, to make his future home. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him. Friday, 18 June 1915--Wm. Hairl and family who moved to Oklahoma a few years ago, have decided to return to Higbee and are expected to arrive in a day or two. Friday, 18 June 1915--Pete Gruber of Elliott, we learn, received a message from Oklahoma Wednesday informing him of the death of a grandson, who was killed that day by lightning. Friday, 18 June 1915--R. L. Brightwell resigned his position as prescription clerk with Dinwiddie & Burkhalter the latter part of last week and returned to his home in Kansas City. Friday, 18 June 1915--Jas. Williams and sister, Miss Nannie, of Holdenville, Ok, returned home Friday of last week after a short visit with their uncle, W. I. Williams and family. Friday, 18 June 1915--Married on the 16th, at Albia, Iowa, Mr. John Holmes and Miss Alice Mullier. The bride is the daughter of Jas. Mullier and wife formerly of this place. The happy couple are expected here today for a visit with relatives. Friday, 18 June 1915--J. J. Avery of near Myers was in town a short time Tuesday but when the sun came out warm and bright he hurried home to put in a half day plowing his corn. Although 77 years old, Mr. Avery is hale and hearty and can do as much work as the average man. Friday, 18 June 1915--A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--At the home of Joel Douglas on Sunday, June 13, assembled a large number of relatives and friends in honor of his 75th birthday. At an early hour the guests began to arrive and before the noon hour there were 135 of them, each of them bringing well filled baskets, the contents of which, at the proper time, was spread upon the ground and with which all filled themselves to the danger point. After three or four hours were spent in a social way, such as telling jokes, playing games, etc, all departed wishing Uncle Joel many more such enjoyable surprises. Those present: Jas. Douglas and family, Riley Douglas and family, Roy White and family, Edgar Buckler and family, Warner Buckler and family, Tobe Green and wife, Marvin Green and family, Glen White and family, Gib White and family, Abner Lewis and children, Ed Ridgway and family, John Ridgway and family, Fred Robertson and family, Kirt Evans and family, Jas. Keyton and family, Searcy White and family, Emmett Bradley and family, Geo. Lewis and family, Marvin White and family, Haden White and family, Albert Brook and family, C. F. Hargis and family, Fred Blais and family, F. M. Blais and family, Thos. Byrum and wife, Mrs. Agnes Smith, Mrs. M. Evans, Misses Opal White, Ethel and Ocie Carter, Iva Newman, Idena and Daisy Chapman, Stella Bradley, Messrs. Everett Evans, ____Dunham, Ben Lynch, Emmett Porter, Jas. Robinson, Will Robb, Edwin Chapman, Barnet Walker, Cecil Romins, Ed S. St. Clair, Harold and Dode Bradley, John Fowlkes, Jack Winn, Chas. Porter, Mrs. ______Emmett and children of Kansas City, and Willard Peacher and family of Columbia. Friday, 18 June 1915--Mrs. Nettie Lessley Married--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. Nettie E. Lessley, formerly of this place, will no doubt be surprised to hear of her wedding. She was married on June 8, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Mr. James T. Bradley of Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix. Mr. Bradley, we learn, is 55 years of age, and one of Glendale's leading citizens and best business men, and owns several good gold claims. The NEWS joins the many friends of the bride in best wishes. Friday, 18 June 1915--Robbers will confer a favor by choosing some other night than Thursday for their depredations, as that is the night we have to work until the wee small hours (and then some.) Two weeks ago Henry Powell's smoke house, close to this office, was robbed, and Thursday night of last week, Walton Bros. & Lambier's store, not much further away, was burglarized. These robberies might look suspicious is they happen many more times on Thursday night. Friday, 18 June 1915--HARVEY PITTS DIED IN TORONTO, CANADA--News was received here this afternoon of the death this morning of Harry Pitts, formerly a resident of this county, which occurred at his home in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Pitts formerly resided near Yates. He left Randolph county several years ago to make his home in the north, and none of his friends here were aware that he had been ill. News of his death comes as a great shock to all. Mr. Pitts was a son of Rev. S. Y. Pitts, for years a minister of the gospel in this county. Mr. Pitts now resides in Salisbury, Mo. Besides his parents, Mr. Pitts leaves two brothers, Bert and Winslow Pitts of Yates, and two sisters, Mrs. Dorsey Burkhart and Mrs. Joseph Hammett of Huntsville to mourn his death. Funeral arrangements have not been made--Moberly Monitor, June 14. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 June 1915--HIGBEE BOY MAKES GOOD--Omar Bradley, son of the late John Bradley of this place, will be one of the class of 162 who will graduate from West Point tomorrow. There are four other Missourians in the class. The St. Louis Republic of last Sunday carried a picture of the five, and had the following to say of Mr. Bradley, under a West Point date line: "Cadet Bradley was admitted to West Point August 1, 1911, from the Second Congressional District. He is 22 years old. Bradley's career has been an enviable one since coming here. He has won high honors in athletics, excelling in baseball and football. He was a star fielder and hitter on the army ball team for two years and played center on the football team. "In his studies Bradley also has done well. At the last publication of the general merit roll he stood No 43. He was 28 in engineering, 78 in law, 124 in Spanish, 37 in ordnance, 43 in philosophy, 32 in chemistry, 90 in drawing and 66 in conduct. He was No. 9 in military drill regulations, and had only 49 demerits for the year just passed. His standing at graduation undoubtedly will give him a choice of the cavalry, artillery or infantry branches of the service for final assignment. It is probable that he will select the artillery. Friday, 11 June 1915--MARRIED IN KEYTSVILLE--Earl Burckhardt and Mrs. John Heether were united in the holy bonds of wedlock in Moberly on Tuesday. The license was obtained in Keytsville. the bride's former husband, Ex-County Treaurer Jno Heether, died a week ago and the groom, a young gentleman of about 26 years, formerly boarded in the Heether home. The handsome bride is several years the senior of the happy bridegroom. The marriage came as quite a surprise to their many friends.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 11 June 1915--Mrs. J. S. Rule received a scare Thursday of last week from the effects of which she has not yet fully recovered. She was at work in the yard and on going into the house for something, found the room full of smoke from burning rags. As she could discover no fire in any of the lower rooms, she rushed upstairs through the smoke, when she found a box of carpet rags on the floor near a table on fire and burning briskly. It is supposed the fire was started by a pet squirrel, which had the freedom of the house, playing with some matches left on the table. No damage was done except to the box of rags. Friday, 11 June 1915--HACKWARD-DAVIS--A happy courtship of two years terminated Wednesday when an automobile drew up before the parsonage of Rev. W. L. Halberstadt at Fayette and a few minutes later the words of that clergyman pronounced Thomas Hackward and Marie Ann Davis man and wife. The young folks had driven over from Higbee accompanied by the parents of the bride and the ceremony was performed in the parsonage parlor at five o'clock in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Davis and the minister's family. After the ceremony the happy couple returned to Higbee and departed on the "Hummer" at ten o'clock for Chicago, Joliet and Coal City, Illinois, on a wedding trip. Thos. Hackward is one of the steady, industrious, hard working young men of Higbee, of exemplary habits and of such character as the best citizenship of any community is made. The bride, who is the daughter of David and Elizabeth Davis, is one of those beautiful and accomplished young ladies of whom Higbee boasts not a few. For two years past she has taught in the public school here and endeared herself to the younger set as much as she was loved by the large host of friends of her own age. May long years of increasing joy be theirs as the milestones of connubial bliss are passed. Friday, 11 June 1915--The storm of Sunday was quite severe in the Myers neighborhood, many trees, especially in orchards, being blown down. The barns of G. R. Biswell and Dave Dougherty were the only buildings we heard of being blown down. Mr. Dougherty also lost about fifty chickens and turkeys. Friday, 11 June 1915--It takes a pretty good optimist to believe that Germany will comply with the demands of President Wilson to conduct her submarine warfare in accordance with international law and the laws of humanity. Germany has shown by her Zeppelin attacks in the dead of night on defenseless towns that she will stop at nothing. She sees her finish, and knowing she hasn't a friend among the nations of the earth she is determined to slay in all manners possible as long as she can. Friday, 11 June 1915--Born, on the 3rd, to Jackson Sweezer and wife, a son. Friday, 11 June 1915--Born, on the 5th, to "Bub" Kirby and wife, a daughter. Friday, 11 June 1915--Dr. G. M. Nichols spent Sunday in Hannibal with his daughter, Mrs. John Myers. Friday, 11 June 1915--O. L. Fainter was caught under a fall of coal at Mine No. 11 Wednesday and quite badly bruised. Friday, 11 June 1915--Jas. W. Williams returned to his home in Holdenville, Ok, Friday of last week, after a short visit with his brother, W. I. Williams, and family. Friday, 11 June 1915--Roy Richards of Taylorville, Ill, is the guest of his parents, Jas. Richards and wife. Friday, 11 June 1915--According to the Kansas City Journal, John Shackleford, pitcher for the Milwaukee team, has the smallpox. "Shack" who is a Glasgow Boy, began his baseball career with the Higbee team. Friday, 11 June 1915--J. E. Rucker and wife celebrated the 52nd anniversary of their wedding with a big dinner at their home north of town yesterday, and where they have resided since their marriage. Their host of friends join THE NEWS in the wish that they may be spared to celebrate the occasion for many years to come. Friday, 11 June 1915--Theodore Meyers of Columbia has located here for the practice of law, and will have offices in the city hall until he can find more suitable quarters. He is a young man of very pleasing address and comes highly recommended. Higbee is the only town of its size we know of that is without a lawyer, and we believe Mr. Meyers will find that he has come to the right place, although sledding may be hard for a time. Friday, 11 June 1915--P. W. WARFORD DEAD--P. W. Warford, familiarly known to all as "Uncle Paddy," died at his home in this place at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1915, from paralysis, from which he had been as helpless as a baby for eight or ten years. Mr. Warford was a native of Howard county, having been born near Armstrong on November 13, 1834, and had resided in this and Howard county all his life. He was a gentleman of the highest honor and integrity and to know him was to love him for his sterling worth. He was married in 1858 to Miss Susan Snyder, who died, the mother of six children, in 1867. In 1869 he was married to Mrs. Nancy Patterson who, with the six children born to them, survives. All the surviving children are James, P. W, M. L. and A. L. Warford, Mrs. Joe Lowse, Mrs. Lucy Tucker, Mrs. Joe VanBall, and Mrs. Josephine Jester. Mr. Warford was a devout Christian and had been a member of the Baptist church for almost forty years. Interment will be made today at New Hope, Howard county. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 11 June 1915--Born, on the 10th, to Tyre Burton and wife, a son. Friday, 11 June 1915--Miss Rosella Rule has been employed as teacher in the Wilson district in Howard county. Friday, 11 June 1915--J. K. Warford, who has been dangerously ill for the past ten days with stomach trouble, was thought to be some better yesterday. Friday, 11 June 1915--SHAW-MARTIN--"Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thrutchley of 2326 North Avenue announce the marriage of their sister, Miss Ella Martin, to Mr. William H. Shaw at their home on Tuesday evening, June 1. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. James Robinson of the Kensington Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw will be at home after June 7 at 2637 Prospect Avenue." The above from the Kansas City Times will be of interest to readers of The NEWS, the bride, a sister of A. S. Martin of this place, being a former resident and exceedingly popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The NEWS joins other friends in best wishes. Friday, 11 June 1915--The engagement of Miss Stella Strawn and W. B. Stone of Moberly has been announced. The wedding will occur this month. Miss Strawn is quite well known here, having taught in our school several years ago. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 June 1915--John D. Cockrell, aged 86 years, died at his home near Huntsville Wednesday of last week. He was an ardent Bryan supporter in 1896 and took an oath not to cut his hair until Bryan was elected president. He died with his snowy locks hanging below his shoulders. Friday, 4 June 1915--August Hildebrant, aged 56 years, was killed in Mine No. 8, of the Northwestern Coal. Co, at Bevier Thursday of last week by a fall of rock. Friday, 4 June 1915--SHOT BY A CONSTABLE--C. W. Stewart, a liveryman in Clifton Hill, was accidentally shot in the left hip with a shotgun in the hands of George Christy, constable of Clifton Hill, about 1 o'clock this morning when each mistook the other for a burglar. Mr. Stewart was brought to this city and taken to the Woodland hospital at noon today. He was reported as resting nicely this afternoon although his case is serious. It was later learned that there had been no burglars in the town. William McConahan, night operator in the Wabash depot, thought he saw a light shining from a window in the Sears Mercantile store and he sent word to the telephone operator who in turn notified Constable Geo. Christy and the proprietor of the store. After the constable, Mr. Stewart, W. Y. Terry, Mr. Sears and others met, the constable and another man left to get a shotgun before going into the Sears store in which they thought they saw a light made by burglars. After returning with the shotgun the constable and a partner saw Stewart and Terry on the opposite side of the street. Each party thought the others were burglars and opened fire. The constable discharged the shotgun while others fired revolvers. About six shots were exchanged in the dark and only one of them resulted seriously. The windows in the telephone building were shattered by the bullets. After Stewart was shot it was learned by Christy that he was not a burglar and upon investigation it was found that burglars had not been in the store and that the light was only a reflection in the window--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 4 June 1915--NARROW ESCAPE FROM LIGHTNING--The two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brock of Jacksonville had a narrow escape from death during the rain storm at that place early Friday morning. The young ladies were sleeping in one room of the house when they became frightened by the storm and went to the basement for shelter. Hardly had they left the bed when lightning struck the room in which they had been sleeping, setting fire to their pillows and bed covers. Dr. Moody, who lives nearby, saw the fire, and hurrying to the Brock home extinguished the flames immediately. Aside from burning pillows and covers on the bed, the fire did no damage--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 4 June 1915--The Britons doubtless thought themselves very cunning and very strategic in causing the sinking of the Lusitania in order to draw America into the war, but they didn't fool Hobson. He saw thro' it right away.--K. C. Journal. Friday, 4 June 1915--Andrew M. Perkins of Higbee, and Mrs. Katie B. Perkins of this city were granted a marriage license this morning by Circuit Clerk A. R. Marshall. They were married a short time later and left for Higbee where they will make their future home--Moberly Monitor June 2. Friday, 4 June 1915--The tom cat population of Higbee is considerably below normal, a sudden mania for killing chickens having seized them, with the result that a dozen or more were shot this week. Dr. C. F. Burkhalter holds the record, we believe, having torpedoed three. Friday, 4 June 1915--Born, on May 30, to Frank Pitney and wife a son. Friday, 4 June 1915--Born, on May 31, to Robert Milnes and wife of near Elliott, a son. Friday, 4 June 1915--Born, on May 27, to Wm. Webb and wife, a son. Friday, 4 June 1915--Mrs. Ed. Seibert of Paris was the guest of her parents, E. J. Turner and wife during the week. Friday, 4 June 1915--Sam Whitmore cut quite a gash in his right foot Monday while using an ax. Friday, 4 June 1915--Wm. Sharp had his left ankle dislocated by a fall of rock in Mine No. 11 Monday. Friday, 4 June 1915--Mrs. G. M. Nichols was called to Hannibal Sunday by the serious illness of her step-daughter, Mrs. John Minor. Friday, 4 June 1915--Mrs. Dan Jones and daughter and Miss Marie Hokey of Krebs, Okla, are the guests of their cousin, Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 4 June 1915--J. J. Avery returned Wednesday from Salisbury where he was called by the death of his sister, Mrs. Callie Green. Friday, 4 June 1915--C. T. Giles and wife and S. C. Blythe left Friday of last week for Victor, Colo, where they will make their home. Friday, 4 June 1915--At a meeting of the school board Saturday night, Miss Frances Venable was elected principal of the Renick school and Miss Helen McCanne of Moberly was chosen for the primary department--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 4 June 1915--Thomas Lavele and Mrs. Jennie Cook, whose marriage we stated last week would occur about the first, advanced the event a few days and were married in Moberly Thursday evening of last week by E. Y. Keiter. Friday, 4 June 1915--Clarence Feland returned the first of the week from Columbia, where he was called by the serious illness of his father-in-law, J. T. Goldsberry, and whose recovery is extremely doubtful. Friday, 4 June 1915--Thos. Hare orders his address changed from Windsor to Apperton City, to which place he has moved. Friday, 4 June 1915--James E. (Jimmie) Burton, of near Holliday, well known all over Monroe county, having made a campaign for public office a number of years ago, was married Wednesday to Miss Mary Porter, a daughter of Tom Porter of the Porter Chapel neighborhood. It was a Tom Thumb wedding in real life, both bride and groom being midgets and neither exceeding three feet in height possibly or 40 pounds in weight. Despite his diminutive stature the groom is a successful, hard-working farmer, and the bride fitted to make a capable housewife. The Mercury joins friends in heartiest congratulations.--Paris Mercury. Friday, 4 June 1915--JOHN BURNETT IS DROWNED--John Burnett, a prosperous farmer of near Jacksonville, was drowned in East Fork Creek, about three miles from Jacksonville, Saturday morning when he and his son attempted to cross the swollen stream in a wagon. The horses lost their footing when on the bridge, which was covered with water, and wagon, team and the two men were swept into the swift current of the creek. The son quickly rose to the surface and swam to the bank. He could see nothing of his father, their wagon or team, and immediately sought help from farmers living near. Mr. Burnett and his son were driving to Jacksonville to deliver three hogs which he had sold to persons of that town. When they reached East Fork creek, overflowing because of two weeks of rain, half a mile wide in places, they questioned the advisability of trying to cross the stream. Finally, however, they decided to try it. John Burnett was sixty-five years old--Huntsville Times. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 28 May 1915--JOHN HEETHER DEAD--John a. Heether, ex-county treasurer of Randolph county, died Tuesday night at his home in Huntsville. He was born in this county May 1, 1851, and had passed his sixty-fourth birthday. He leaves a wife and eleven children. One son lives in Moberly. Mr. Heether was one of the leading and most highly respected citizens of this county. He was formerly a prominent merchant in the county capital. He was a splendid official and a most capable treasurer. The funeral will be conducted by Revs. Bodwick and Lingo, in the Huntsville Methodist church, on Friday. Burial in the Huntsville cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 28 May 1915--THOMAS CAMPBELL DEAD--Thomas Campbell, who came to Higbee about a year ago to make his home with his son, Dr. R. C. Campbell, died on the 20th, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the home of Dr. Campbell Saturday by Rev. C. K. Shilling and interment made in the Burton cemetery. We take the following from the Mount Ayr, Iowa, Record: Thos. Campbell was born in Quincy, Florida, January 19, 1845. He came with his father to Ringgold county in the early 60's, when sixteen years of age, and settled in Lotts Creek township. For a number of years he worked on the farm and taught school. He was married to Miss Olive Bullington in 1867 and established a home in Lotts Creek township, where he resided until after his election to the office of county treasurer for ten years, being elected on the Republican ticket five successive times. He was a faithful, conscientious and painstaking officer and ever commanded the respect and confidence of the people of the county. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and of the Odd Fellows lodge, being a member of the Mount Ayr Lodge No. 169 at the time of his death. He is survived by his life companion, seven sons--Thomas of Omaha, Neb, Cecil of Rawlins, Wyo, Lee and Roy of Seattle, Wash, M. A. of West Liberty, Iowa, Lawrence of Kellerton, Iowa, and Ross of Higbee, Mo; one daughter--Mrs. Lou Wolfe of Moberly, Mo; one brother--William of Craighton, Neb; one sister--Mrs. H. C. Andrews of Kearney, Neb; three half brothers--J. M. and C. a. of Mount Ayr and L. M. of Chariton and two half sisters who reside in Oklahoma. Friday, 28 May 1915--John Goin, Frank Goin, Roy Dennis, and John Harriman, together with their wives, spent several days last week fishing on the Chariton river near Glasgow. Despite the big rain, they report a fine time and plenty of fish. Friday, 28 May 1915--The old grand stand was torn down Tuesday, and its removal improves the looks of Higbee's business section several hundred per cent. We hope the city authorities will never let such another contraption be erected. Friday, 28 May 1915--J. Oliver Bradley, who was an employee of the Kress store until a few months ago, when he went to Pueblo, Colo, is the guest of relatives and friends in this city. Mr. Bradley has resigned his position in Pueblo and has secured employment near Kansas City. His many friends here are glad to see him once more--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 28 May 1915--R. H. WILLIAMS DEAD--W. I. Williams yesterday received a message from Holdenville, Ok, advising him of the death of his father, R. H. Williams, which occurred at 11 o'clock that day at the home of a son. Mr. Williams was in his 84th year, and until his return from California about six months ago, had always enjoyed perfect health. Interment at Paris, Mo, his old home, tomorrow or Sunday by the side of his wife who died some fifteen years ago. No better man ever lived in Monroe county or anywhere else. He was deeply religious and no one who ever met him doubted for a moment his sincerity. He was a cousin of W. H. Welch of this place. Friday, 28 May 1915--Miss Laura Bottoms has been employed to teach the Ebenezer school the coming term. Friday, 28 May 1915--Dr. G. M. Nichols spent Sunday in Hannibal with his daughter, Mrs. John Minor, who has been suffering from lung trouble for some time. (Kathy's notes: In an earlier issue, the editor named this woman as Mrs. John Myers. I don't know which one was correct.) Friday, 28 May 1915--Born, on the 21st, to Chas. Guthrie and wife, a daughter. Friday, 28 May 1915--Caleb Lynch went to St. Louis the latter part of last week when he traded his Ford in on a new Hupmobile. Friday, 28 May 1915--Mrs. W. J. Miller leaves Sunday to visit her sister at Louisiana, Mo, and from there will go to Michigan to spend the summer with her mother. Dr. Miller will spend the week in St. Louis on business. Friday, 28 May 1915--Mrs. Harvey Gooch of Kewanee, Ill, is the guest of her parents, Ed Dennis and wife, of near town. Friday, 28 May 1915--G. W. Blansett is stepping high these days, a grandson having arrived at the home of P. E. True and wife of Kansas City on the 18th. Friday, 28 May 1915--Caleb Lynch, while driving his new Hupmobile on the 6 mile lane south of Moberly last Sunday, collided with a buggy drawn by a horse, and injured the animal to such an extent that it had to be shot. the buggy and automobile were only slightly damaged, and both Mr. Lynch and the occupant of the buggy escaped injury. We could not learn the name of the latter. Friday, 28 May 1915--S. C. Blythe informs us that he will return to Colorado with C. T. Giles and wife and will probably make his home there with them. Mr. Blythe has been a citizen of Higbee for thirty years and has many warm and close friends who regret exceedingly to see him leave us, but who wish him all the best the world has to give wherever he may cast his lot. They will probably leave tomorrow. Friday, 28 May 1915--A great deal of complaint has been made of late about boys hopping trains, and the city authorities are determined to break the practice up or know the reason why, and will arrest every boy, old or young, caught getting on or off a moving car. If your boy happens to get pinched and fined, don't blow up and cuss the mayor and marshal as tyrants, but thank them, for it may be the means of saving your boy an arm or leg or of being cut in two. Friday, 28 May 1915--A marriage license was granted at Moberly Tuesday to Thos. Lavelle of Waverly and Mrs. Jennie Cook of this place. We are not advised as to when the wedding will take place but understand it is to be about June 1. Mr. Lavelle is a former citizen of this place, having resided here some twenty years ago and is a most exemplary gentleman. Mrs. Cook is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mure and is popular with all who know her. The NEWS takes the liberty of extending congratulations and best wishes in advance. Friday, 28 May 1915--MRS. S. C. BLYTHE DEAD--After an illness of something more than a year from Bright's disease, Mrs. S. C. Blythe died at the family home in this place at 3:25 Monday afternoon, May 20, 1915. Mrs. Blythe, whose maiden name was Nannie Hines was born in Estill County, Ky, in 1850, and was married to S. C. Blythe of the same county on Sept 4, 1866. They came to Missouri in 1880, locating in Salisbury and later moved to Moberly, coming to Higbee in August, 1885, where they have since resided. They were the parents of two children, but two of whom--Mrs. Ed Laight and Mrs. C. T. Giles--with the husband, survive. She also leaves a brother, Frank Hines, of Kentucky. Mrs. Blythe was a devout member of the Christian church, with which she united at an early age, and was a loving wife, devoted mother, kind neighbor and friend, and her death is sincerely mourned by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by E. Y. Keiter, her former pastor, the large crowd of sorrowing friends present, despite the steady downpour of rain, speaking most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery by the side of her son, Hiram, who died twenty years ago. In her death the community, as well as her family, has suffered an irreparable loss, and the warmest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 21 May 1915--MRS. JOHN MAGILL DEAD--Mrs. Amalia Emelia McGill, beloved wife of John McGill, died at the family residence in this place at 8 o'clock Monday evening, May 10, 1915, following an illness of six or eight weeks. She was first stricken with sciatic rheumatism, followed by pneumonia, and as she was recovering from the latter, typhoid fever set up. Although she had been considered in a dangerous condition, her death came as a great shock to her family and friends, as she appeared to be a great deal better Monday, and took suddenly worse only a few minutes before the end came. Mrs. McGill, whose maiden name was Peterson, was born in Sunne, Sweden, on January 9, 1876, and came to this country with several brothers and sisters when quite young, locating at Mt. Vernon, NY. She was married to John McGill of this place on June 2, 1906. They first met on shipboard when she was making a trip to Sweden and Mr. McGill to Scotland. Besides her husband and 8-year-old daughter, she is survived by her aged mother and three sisters in Sweden, two sisters in New York, and two brothers in Chicago, as well as a legion of friends, for with her sunny disposition and pleasing smile, she made friends with all with whom she came in contact. At the age of 19 she united with the Swedish Methodist church at Mt. Vernon, NY and had since lived a consecrated Christian life. While she never identified herself as a member of the Methodist church here, she attended all its services and was one of its most loyal workers in the Sunday school. Funeral services were held at the church yesterday by the pastor, Rev. C. K. Shilling, assisted by Rev. Ben Robson. The large assemblage of sorrowing friends spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The warmest sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones. [The above is reprinted at the request of Mr. McGill, there being several errors in the article as it appeared last week.--Ed.] (Kathy's notes: In this week's too. Note the spelling of her name in the heading) Friday, 21 May 1915--Circuit court will convene in Moberly the first Monday in June. Of the 127 cases on the docket, 20 are for divorce. Friday, 21 May 1915--GRADUATING EXERCISES--The graduating exercises of the Higbee High School were held at the opera house Wednesday evening. The poorest crowd in the history of the school, presumably owing to the cold rainy weather, turned out. There were but five graduates in the class, viz: Misses Elizabeth Mure and Laura Bottoms, and Messrs. Ray Holtzclaw, Raymond Edwards and Sam Marrs. The address was delivered by Paul Prosser of Fayette, and was a masterly effort, he being at his best, and it is to be regretted that every person in town could not have heard it. The Grammar school exercises were held last night, the address being delivered by the Rev. C. K. Shilling. The alumni banquet, which was to have been held at the Odd Fellow Hall tomorrow night has been abandoned, we learn. Friday, 21 May 1915--Dr. G. M. Nichols was called to Hannibal, Sunday to see his daughter, Mrs. John Myers, who is quite sick. Friday, 21 May 1915--Miss Frances Miller left Friday for Valpariso, Ind, for a visit with her sister, Miss Eva, who is attending school there. Friday, 21 May 1915--The following from a distance were called here last week by the death of Mrs. John McGill: James and Alx. Easton, and family of Gillispie, Ill; Jas McGill and family, Springfield, Ill; Axel Peterson, Chicago, and Miss Sylvia McGill, Mystic, Iowa. Friday, 21 May 1915--Through the kindness of her brother, N. Magruder, Mrs. F. P. Cloyd of Billings, Montana, will read the NEWS for a year. Friday, 21 May 1915--An immense crowd was at the Airdome Monday night to see the final installment of "The Million Dollar Mystery," it being the installment which won the $10,000 prize. Friday, 21 May 1915--Miss Bertha Davis has been employed to teach the Possum College school in Howard County. Friday, 21 May 1915--Miss Addie Perkins, formerly of this place and Harry Brawley of Moberly were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Kate Perkins, in that place on the 15th. Friday, 21 May 1915--There are 45 Sunday schools in Howard county, divided as follows, according to the Fayette Leader: Baptist 20, Methodist 12, Presbyterian 1, Christian 8, and 4 Union schools. Friday, 21 May 1915--C. W. Williams, we learn, has purchased the very latest thing in popcorn vending machines, and expects to have it in operation in a few weeks. It set C. w. back about $500. Friday, 21 May 1915--The directors of the Old Higbee school district last Saturday employed Mrs. Walton Burton to teach the coming term, which will make her fifth consecutive year in the same school. Friday, 21 May 1915--C. T. Giles and wife were called home from Victor, Colo, Tuesday by the illness of the latter's mother, Mrs. S. C. Blythe. Friday, 21 May 1915--Mr. and Mrs. H. Hagedorm of Rhinelane, Mo spent several days of last week visiting the latter's son, L. Heying, and family. Friday, 21 May 1915--Mrs. D. W. Bowen had her right hand badly mashed and the third finger broken Friday of last week, when a window which she was washing fell on it. Friday, 21 May 1915--A. C. Cross of Huntsville and Miss Pearl Sweezer of near this place, were married in the Recorder's office at Huntsville on the 11th by Rev. J. T. Lingo. Friday, 21 May 1915--Guy Morgan and wife of Steinmetz, after a short visit with the latter's mother, Mrs. David Chaney, left here the first of the week for Idaho where they will spend the summer. Friday, 21 May 1915--Thos. Warford moved to Madison this week where he will engage in the drug business, having purchased the Garnett drug store at that place Thursday of last week. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him. Friday, 21 May 1915--MRS. S. C. BLYTHE VERY LOW--Mrs. S. C. Blythe, who has been suffering from Bright's disease for some time, became suddenly worse Saturday and has since been in a very precarious condition. At the hour of going to press she was barely alive. Friday, 21 May 1915--WINZERLING-GORMAN--The NEWS is in receipt of the following, relative to the marriage of a former popular Higbee young lady, the many friends of whom join us in best wishes: "Married, in St. Louis, Mo, on May 8, 1915, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Mr. Alvin W. Winzerling, Jr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Winzerling, and Miss Catherine Gorman, daughter of Mrs. Mary Gorman and the late John Gorman. "The bride, who was dressed in bridal attire of white lace, was attended by her sister, Miss Anastasia, also dressed in white lace, and carried pink and white carnations. "The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Oscar Winzerling. The bridal party autoed through the city and suburbs after which supper was served to the relatives and a few friends. "Mr. Winzerling, whose home was in Belize, British Honduras, C. A, came to St. Louis three years ago and has since been employed as mechanic and electrician for the Union Electric Light & Power Co. He attended the Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn, Ala, and is a graduate of the class of 1909. "Mr. and Mrs. Winzerling met last summer at a garden party. They will reside in St. Louis for the present, as they contemplate going south to make their home." Friday, 21 May 1915--Harry Hirsch left Monday for St. Louis to attend the funeral of an uncle, Maurice Hilb. He was joined at Franklin by his father and mother. >From St. Louis, S. M. Hirsch will go to New York to buy goods--Fayette Leader. Friday, 21 May 1915--It is a strange argument Richard Barthdolt, speaking as a German and not as an American, advances, that because England failed to give the Lusitania sufficient protection against German submarines, the latter had a right to blow her up and murder American citizens. It would be a pleasant surprise to find in any utterance of Mr. Barthdolt indication that he considers his oath of allegiance to the United States even as much as a scrap of paper--St. Louis Star. Friday, 21 May 1915--JOHN M. RUCKER DEAD--John M. Rucker, a former resident of this county, and a brother of Jas. E. Rucker of this place, died at his home in Claremore Ok, on the 11th, aged about 70 years. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 May 1915--MISS WAYLAND THANKS FRIENDS--Armstrong, Mo, May 10, 1915. Editors Higbee News: I wish through the columns of your paper to thank you and my Higbee friends for the valuable assistance rendered me in the piano contest at Yates, Mo. I tried hard to win your million votes on subscription, but one of my opponents was more fortunate than I was. But I was successful in winning the piano by over 17 million votes. I again thank you. Yours very truly, Mabel Wayland. Friday, 14 May 1915--CRAWFORD-MAGRUDER--Mr. W. T. Crawford and Miss Ruth Magruder were married on the 12th at the home of the bride's father, J. W. Magruder, near Fayette, Rev. N. Magruder, near Fayette, Rev. N. Magruder, an uncle of the bride performing the ceremony. The wedding was a very quiet one, only immediate relatives being present. After the ceremony, the happy couple motored to Moberly, where they took the Wabash for a trip east. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 14 May 1915--MRS. SAMUEL RILEY DEAD--Mrs. Samuel Riley, who had been in poor health for a year or more, died at her home near Yates on Monday, May 12, 1915, of a complication of diseases, aged 63 years. She was a native of this county, being born near Huntsville on April 24, 1852, and was married to Samuel Riley at Huntsville on June 20, 1870. She is survived by her husband and five children, viz: John, James, and Aubra Riley and Mrs. A. L. Cave of this place, and Mrs. J. F. Cook of Moberly. She was a devoted and loving mother, a kind neighbor and friend, and in her death, the community, as well as her family has suffered an irreparable loss, and they sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Funeral services will be held today at 2:00 p.m. at the Baptist church, of which she had long been a member, by the pastor, Rev. A. F. Pearson, and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 14 May 1915--Mrs. A. F. Hayden returned to her home in Hannibal Tuesday, after a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Terrill. Friday, 14 May 1915--Mrs. Mary Nichols has been employed to teach the White school near Rucker. Friday, 14 May 1915--Born, on the 11th, to Geo. Wright and wife, a son. Friday, 14 May 1915--Mrs. John Warford left Monday for Colorado Springs, to join her husband, who has been there for several weeks. Friday, 14 May 1915--J. S. McCormick and son, F. L, of near Huntsville were the guest of Jas. Hudson and other relatives the first of the week. Friday, 14 May 1915--Miss Eunice Nichols of this place has been employed to teach the Spanish Needle school near Fayette. Friday, 14 May 1915--The little son of Levi Sims fell from a wagon Monday, and was rendered unconscious for several hours, having landed on his head. Friday, 14 May 1915--Willard Brundege is sporting a new Maxwell 5-passenger touring car, having traded a big delivery truck, secured in a recent trade, in on it. Friday, 14 May 1915--L. T. Pattrick who has been suffering from severe nervous trouble for some time, went to St. Louis Saturday to consult a specialist. He was accompanied by Dr. G. M. Nichols. Friday, 14 May 1915--What has passed for a band stand since our street fair of some three or four years ago will be torn down at once, and in its stead the band boys will use a big wagon, on which has been built a platform, and which will be kept off the streets when not in use. Friday, 14 May 1915--Thos. Warford, who has been with Dinwiddie & Burkhalter as prescription clerk since his graduation from a St. Louis school of pharmacy a year or so ago, has resigned and will likely engage in the drug business elsewhere for himself. He is succeeded by R. L. Brightwell of Kansas City. Friday, 14 May 1915--The band concert Saturday night, despite the chilly weather, drew a big crowd, and all thoroughly enjoyed it as was attested by the applause, which, by the way, is something rather rare, and which, we are sure the boys will appreciate more of it. An expression of appreciation, like politeness, goes a long way and costs nothing. So when one of the numbers pleases you, don't fail to clap your hands a little. Not to, makes the band boys feel like you would if you were to tell a side-splitting story to a bunch of cronies and none of them even cracked a smile. Friday, 14 May 1915--Bad reports were made by many farmers from various parts of the county at the Sales Day Monday regarding the fly and bug situation in Howard County. The farmers are really alarmed concerning the flies. The wheat was sown much later last fall at the suggestion of the department of agriculture and it was felt that perhaps the Hessian fly would not appear to any extent this year. Howard County has a great acreage of wheat and a very fine prospect for a large crop--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 14 May 1915--MRS. JOHN MCGILL DEAD--Mrs. Amalia Emelia McGill, beloved wife of John McGill, died at the family residence in this place at 8 o'clock Monday evening, May 10, 1915, following an illness of six or eight weeks. She was first stricken with sciatic rheumatism, followed by pneumonia, and as she was recovering from the latter, typhoid fever set up. Although she had been considered in a dangerous condition, her death came as a great shock to her family and friends as she appeared to be a great deal better Monday, and took suddenly worse only a few minutes before the end came. Mrs. McGill, whose maiden name was Peterson, was born in Sunne, Sweden, on January 9, 1876, and came to this country with several brothers and sisters when quite young, locating at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. She was married to John McGill of this place on June 2, 1906. They first met on ship board when she was making a trip to Sweden and Mr. McGill to Scotland. Besides her husband and 8-year-old daughter, she is survived by her aged mother and two sisters in Sweden, two sisters in New York and two sisters and two brothers in Chicago, as well as a legion of friends, for with her sunny disposition and pleasing smile she made friends of all with whom she came in contact. At the age of 16 she united with the Swedish Methodist Church at Mt. Vernon, NY, and had since lived a consecrated Christian life. While she never identified herself as a member of the Methodist church here, she attended all its services and was one of it's most loyal workers in the Sunday School. Funeral services were held at the church yesterday by the pastor, Rev. C. K. Shilling, assisted (by) Rev. Ben Robson. The large assemblage of sorrowing friends spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The warmest sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 14 May 1915--JOSEPH ANDREWS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT--Uncle Joe Andrews, aged 80 years, one of the best men in Howard county, was shot, presumably accidentally, at his home near Myers while walking about in his yard Monday. The bullet, a 22-calibre, struck him in the forehead, going through the sweat band of his hat and plowed its way through his scalp, coming out near his left ear. It is presumed the shot was fired by some boy or hunter, and that it was a spent bullet, as Mr. Andrews heard no report. The occurrence resulted in a report that some one had tried to assassinate Mr. Andrews, but that is quite improbable, as it isn't believed he has an enemy on earth. The accident hasn't prevented his going about as usual, and he has since been kept busy receiving congratulations that it was no worse. Friday, 14 May 1915--Thomas Magruder and George Page are erecting a new residence for William Lilly in West Side addition. Friday, 14 May 1915--Oak Hunter, Moberly's popular attorney, and Miss Charlotte Haworth of that place were married on the 12th. Congratulations. Friday, 14 May 1915--Mr. Jas. Proctor and Miss Bessie Coons of this place were married in Macon Thursday evening of last week. Congratulations. Friday, 14 May 1915--Carrie Smith, better known as Welch, one of Higbee's well-known and most industrious colored women, died at her home in this place Friday evening of last week of a complication of diseases. Her death was altogether unexpected as she was up and around until a day or two before her death. She was about fifty years old and was the third member of her family to die in a little over a year. Interment was made Monday in the colored cemetery south of town. Friday, 14 May 1915--OUR SCHOOL TEACHERS--the school board met Friday night of last week and elected the following teachers: C. A. O'Dell, superintendent; C. I. Duncan, principal; Mrs. Fannie B. Keyser, Genelle Patterson, Nadine Embree, Lillian Manuel, Rosa Bowen, Elizabeth Hudson, and Mrs. Georgia Middleton, assistants. Green Thompson of Madison was elected to teach the colored school. A nine months term was voted by the board. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 May 1915--Leo Hanley, aged 18 years, of Sturgeon, was killed Sunday by lightning, when he with a lot of other boys who were fishing on the Batterton farm north of that place, took refuge under some trees when a rain storm came up. His companions, who sought shelter under separate trees, were only shocked. Hanley was an orphan and made his home with his grandfather, Rasmus Anderson. Friday, 7 May 1915--U. S. Foy, former agent of the Alton at this place, died at his home in Fulton on the 1st, aged 47 years. He is survived by his widow and two children. Friday, 7 May 1915--NEGRO KILLED AT FOREST GREEN--A fatal shooting affair, in which a number of negroes were involved took place in the public road near the home of Fred Heiman a mile or so this side of Forest Green about four o'clock Monday morning. Emmett McClary had separated from his wife, and from what we can learn, it appears that he McClary woman had taken up with another negro by the name Mannit Houston. Emmett McClary and his brother, it appears were determined to make trouble for Houston and the McClary woman, and arming themselves, laid in wait on the public road for them. When Houston and the woman came along at 4 a.m. Monday, the husband accosted them and opened fire, shooting his wife in the stomach with a 38 Colt's revolver. Houston whipped out a revolver and shot McClary three times. The woman died Tuesday night, but the husband is still alive. Houston and the brother of McClary involved in the shooting, we understand made their getaway and have not been apprehended--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 7 May 1915--Chas Walker, of Franklin, Kan, is the guest of his brother, Peter Walker and family. Friday, 7 May 1915--J. E. Phillips and wife of Orrick, were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Everett, the first of the week. Friday, 7 May 1915--Lenn Miller returned to his home in Texas Thursday of last week after a short visit with his parents, J. Frank Miller and wife. Friday, 7 May 1915--Mrs. Lizzie B. Smith is the proud owner of a new 5-passenger Overland touring car, purchased this week through the Higbee Auto Repair Co. Friday, 7 May 1915--Born, on the 2nd, to Aubrey Humphrey and wife, a son. Friday, 7 May 1915--R. R. Walton and wife were called to Fayette Saturday by the death of a relatives of the latter. Friday, 7 May 1915--MISS WAYLAND THE WINNER--Miss Mabel Wayland was the winner in the piano contest conducted by the Yates Mercantile Co, of Yates, which closed Wednesday. Miss Viola Moon was a close second and the final result could not have been told up to the last hour of the contest. All of the contestants received nice presents, and nothing but good feeling exists between all concerned. But for the fact that Miss Addie McCully was the last to enter the race, she would have been quite a factor, and as it was she finished a close third. Friday, 7 May 1915--Mrs. August Clar of Tampa, Florida, arrived yesterday and will spend the summer with her son-in-law, R. W. Compton, and family. Mrs. Clar is 85 years old and made the trip alone. She will meet Sunday, at a sort of family reunion, for the first time fifteen of her great-grandchildren. Friday, 7 May 1915--John Sartin and Chas. Miles of west of town became involved in a dispute on the streets Wednesday over some telephone business and finally came to blows, but were separated before either was badly punished. Friday, 7 May 1915--BURTON-KENNEDY--At the home of John Hudson in the south part of town on Saturday evening of last week, occurred a quiet wedding which came as a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties. At seven o'clock, with only a few of the nearest relatives present, Thomas, third son of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Burton, of one mile south of Higbee and Eunice, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Kennedy of the Armstrong neighborhood, were joined in matrimony, Rev. W. L. Halberstadt of Fayette officiating. The ceremony was followed by an elegant supper, prepared by the groom's aunt, Mrs. Hudson. The bride, who already enjoys a wide circle of acquaintances in this community, is a charming young lady of pleasing personality and will lend grace to the home over which she will in the future preside. the groom is on one of Higbee's oldest and best known families and is one of our thriftiest young men, being sober, industrious and ambitious. A host of friends are recovering from temporary surprise to wish the young folks the very best that life has to offer. For the present the young folks will be at home to friends at Mr. and Mrs. Burton's south of town. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

It's amazing to me, just what a difference a line in the newspaper will make to our research. This is not the first message that I have received from someone on one of these lists, stating that it was just such a short entry, someone visiting someone else, etc., that has provided a lot of information. Kathy > The sister mentioned below is my ggrandmother, Careen H. OWEN PAGE, wife of > George Hilton PAGE. > My Aunt Ruth MANNING had told me there was an uncle living in Billings in the > early 1900's and he would go back to Higbee and visit from time to time. Now, > I know for sure it definitely was Edward. Now I know where he was, now have > to do some looking here at home, since I live in Billings. :-) > If anyone has info on him in Missouri, name of wife, family, etc., I sould > sure be interested. > Their grandfather was Edward OWEN mentioned a few days ago as owning the land > where Higbee now stands. > > Thanks > Linda Manning > > In a message dated 3/22/01 10:32:47 AM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > > << Friday, 12 Mar 1915--Ed Owen and wife of Billings, Montana, arrived Friday > > of last week for a visit with his sister, Mrs. Geo. Page, and other > relatives. >> > >

Friday, 16 Apr 1915--BIG BULL FIGHT--The G. R. Rennolds farm near town was the scene of a big bull fight last Saturday and as a result Mr. Rennolds lost one of his best animals. The scrap started when Mr. Rennolds turned about twelve of the animals into a pasture where a like number of stall-fed animals were grazing. The latter were sleek and fat--the aristocrats of his animals, so to speak--and they immediately resented the intrusion of the others and the fight was on. Twenty-five animals took part in the fray and the way they bellowed, pawed up the dirt and gored and butted each other made it a scrap not soon to be forgotten by those who saw it. With sticks and clubs Mr. Rennolds and two of his hired hands waded in among the animals and finally succeeded in quieting all but five of the stall-fed ones which centered on one particular animal for their victim and which they finally killed. Mr. Rennolds says that during the fight a big polled angus struck one of the Herefords over the heart, knocking him about fifteen feet. Before the animal could get up the angus was on him and with head and knees tried to mash the life out of him. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--J. F. Smith and wife, who left here last fall for Spichard, Mo, intending to make it their home, found their love for the old town and their many friends too great to allow them to remain away, and they are back to stay, arriving Sunday. Mr. Smith says he will not engage in business of any kind, but will spend the balance of his days at his ease. The NEWS is mighty glad to see these good people return, as are all who know them. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--Because we are selling arms to her enemies, Germany has issued a note claiming that we are not neutral. She raised no howl until her vessels were driven from the seas, making it impossible for her to get home with anything she bought from us. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--The three-year-old son of T. W. McVay and wife, had a very narrow escape from death Tuesday, being attacked by a bull dog belonging to John Turner, colored, and would undoubtedly have been killed but for the timely interference of several women who pulled the dog off just as it was making a grab for the child's throat. The dog was immediately shot by Marshal Williams. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--Mrs. David Knox, who arrived from Scotland two weeks ago, received the sad intelligence by letter Monday that her eldest brother, Jas. Hawson, had been killed in a gas explosion at Harthill, Scotland, on February 28, just a few days after she had sailed. Mr. Hawson was 32 years old an is survived by his widow and one son. three brothers are in the trenches against the Germans. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--M. Murphy, we learn, will put in at once a big gasoline station in the street just west of his store. The tank, which will be buried by the side of the pavement, will hold a car load of automobile juice and will be delivered by pumps. He has contracted for his gasoline in car load lots, and the tank will be filled direct from the car by hose, thus saving a lot of trouble and expense. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, April 11 was a day long to be remembered by all of those who had the pleasure of being at the pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson near Burton, when the children, grandchildren, and friends gathered to celebrate Mr. Jackson's 62nd birthday. At an early hour the guests began arriving. At the noon hour, a bountiful dinner was served. The feast is worthy of mentioning. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in kodaking, music, and singing. After a most enjoyable day, they all departed, wishing Mr. Jackson many more such happy events. Those present were: G. W. Robb and family, H. T. Smith, wife and baby, S. T. Robb, wife and baby, S. E. Robb and family, E. H. Jackson and family, Mrs. F. L. Jackson and little daughter, Jessie Lee, Mrs. V. J. Reilly and little daughter Louise, Mrs. Susan Dennis, Mrs. Anna Dennis, Marvin Dennis, Moss Hudson, Josephine and Eulalia Reilly. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--Notice is hereby given to the public that J. N. Farris, blacksmith of Harrisburg, Mo, has established a blacksmith shop at Bunker Hill on the Public Highway. All kinds of general blacksmithing done neatly and with care. Plows, wagon, and buggy work--everything that's done in a blacksmith shop. Horse-shoeing a specialty. Be sure and come and see me. Your patronage is earnestly solicited. Respectfully Yours, J. N. Farris. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--The following from a distance attended the funeral of Mrs. Thos. Giles here Tuesday: John Kain and wife, Mrs. Agnes Ballentine, Mrs. Mary Gough, Mrs. Rebecca Melcher, Chicago, and Mrs. Rebekah Randolph, Decatur, Ill. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--For rent--Four large rooms, all connected.--Mrs. A. G. Atkins. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--Mrs. Ed Hapson and children of Moberly spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Wayland Patterson. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--Clarence Feland was called to Columbia Wednesday to see his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. F. Goldsberry, who has been seriously ill for several days. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--A. C. Holtzclaw went to Boonville Saturday, where he underwent a surgical operation for hernia. He is doing nicely and will be home in a short time. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--ADVERTISEMENT--Don't let your straw hat die a natural death. It will dye nicer with Rexall Hat Dye. All colors 25 cents. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--Mrs. Joe Smead returned to her home in Keota Monday, after a visit with her brother, J. M. Shaefer, and family. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--George A. Young, Moberly's popular jeweler, and Miss Frances Baker, daughter of Rev. T. W. Baker were married Thursday of last week. Congratulations. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--The Higbee friends of A. S. Houston, of Mexico, will regret to learn that he is at the point of death in a hospital in that place, with small chance for recovery. He is past Grand Master of Missouri Masons, and was the first Grand Master to honor the local lodge with a visit. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--May M. Burton of near Armstrong had two barns struck by lightning and destroyed by fire Friday night of last week, together with their contents and a cow and calf. Mr. Burton, we learn, carried insurance in the Howard County Mutual sufficient only to cover about one-fifth of the loss. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--The Fayette Democrat-Leader has again changed hands, Henry Burckhartt this week selling his interest in the paper to Frank Briggs of Fayette. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--Circuit court convened at Huntsville Monday. Among the cases on the docket is the one against Wm. Short, who is charged with breaking into a car of merchandise here on the night of March 15, and which is to come up for trail tomorrow. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--MRS. THOS GILES DEAD--Mrs. Thomas Giles died at her home in this place at one o'clock, Saturday, April 10, after an illness of about two weeks of pneumonia. Mrs. Giles, whose maiden name was Kain, was born, at Killwilling, Scotland, on February 5, 1853, and was therefore 65 years, 2 months and 5 days old. She came to this country with her parents when quite a young girl, and in 1883 was married to David Llewellyn, who died in Higbee about twenty years ago. In 1904 she was married to Thos. Giles, who survives her, together with one brother and four sisters, viz: John Kain, Mrs. Agnes Ballentine, Mrs. Mary Gough, Mrs. Rachel Melcher, all of Chicago, and Mrs. Rebecca Randolph of Decatur, Ill. She also leaves an adopted son, Robert Llewellen, of this place, besides a wide circle of friends. She had been a member of the Methodist church almost twenty years. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday by Eld. Frank Lofty of Moberly, assisted by Rev. Ben Robson of this place and interment made in the city cemetery. The large crowd at the obsequies and the beautiful flowers, which more than filled the room, spoke more highly than words of the esteem in which she was held. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--The rain and windstorm here Thursday evening of last week had the making in it, many believe, of a first class cyclone. Just east of town it was quite severe, breaking off a dozen or more telegraph poles near the overhead bridge. At Brundeges' saw mill in the east part of town some heavy oak timbers were picked up and carried across the railroad track. Several outhouses in the east part of town were demolished, and at the residence of Wm. Whitmore a very heavy chicken coop was carried fifty yards, being lifted from over a hen and a lot of little chickens, the latter not being disturbed. Friday, 16 Apr 1915--A Douglas county farmer effectually cured a horse of the habit of kicking. He filled a stout sack with sand and hung it from the ceiling at the back of the stall near enough to the horse so that the heels could reach it easily. The pendulum swung with clocklike precision as soon as the horse began to make play with his hoofs on it. At the first kick the bag swung away, only to return with more force and gave the animal much more than it sent. Thus, unexpected results caused the horse to kick out more viciously, but each time the bag returned and repaid with interest. Finally the horse stopped, realizing that kicking only meant more punishment. The bag hung in the same place for a week, but was never manipulated again--Field and Farm. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Unless my mother corrects me, I am assuming that the "Miss Ura Johnson" mentioned below is actually (MRS.) NORA OLIVE (FARRIS) JOHNSON. I don't currently have information on her husband and his family, and their children. (Oh, Mom.... hope you have it.) As to the PA relatives that JK WARFORD wanted to see, perhaps Willard can refresh my memory as which relatives these would be. Elizabeth ----- Original Message ----- > > Friday, 19 Mar 1915--Miss Ura Johnson returned to her home in Grand Center > the first of > the week after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Thos. Warford. > Friday, 19 Mar 1915--J. K. Warford, who is slowly improving from a serious > illness of > ten weeks, was able to be in town Wednesday. He informs us that he will > likely quit > farming and is thinking of visiting relatives in Pennsylvania during the > summer.

Can anyone tell me which Cleeton this is who operates the fountain? Friday, 2 Apr 1915--No matter on what date Cleeton's open their fountain, and no matter what the weather may have been before that event, spring never really arrives until said fountain has been in operation a week or so. Determined to have the cold weather over with as soon as possible Cleeton's will open their fountain tomorrow, and invite winter to hit'er up. Barbara Byram Milman Barbara6325@aol.com

Thank you, Kathy, for finding the October 1890 Higbee News obituary for Sarah Jane Chappell Johnson. I was really surprised because others have searched before (without luck) for news of her death and that of her husband, David Johnson. Since he died about 1875 I guess that he is also buried on the family farm. We are all indebted to you for your hard work. Jean Hurtt

Friday, 9 Apr 1915--DROWNED SELF IN BARREL--Mrs. N. F. Moore, about 55 years old of near Huntsville in the vicinity of Fort Henry, drowned herself in a barrel of water some time Easter morning and was found dead by her husband about 6 o'clock. Although Mrs. Moore had not intimated to her family or anyone that she intended to commit the rash act, it is believed by her relatives that she committed suicide an account of her ill health. The exact time of her death is not known. She retired with the other members of the family Saturday night and was not missed from the house until early in the morning. Half of the woman's body was found in the barrel which was full of water. She stood in a chair and placed her head in the barrel. The coroner was called before the body was removed. Mrs. Moore leaves a husband and five children--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--THE ELLIOTT WILL FILED--The will of John S. Elliott, who died in Boonville March 11, was filed in probate court last week and then immediately withdrawn. The main provisions of the will according to the Boonville Republican are: To his brothers, Hugh Elliott and Charley Elliott of Howard county, $10,000 each was left; to his niece, Miss Elliott Todhunter, $10,000; to Ed Chilton of Boonville, $1,000; to his son, Colonel Elliott left $25,000 and his residence with furnishings in Boonville; the balance of the estate is turned over to his son at the end of five years. The St. Louis Union Trust Co. and John S. Elliott, Jr. are joint administrators of the will. It is estimated the total estate is worth more than $500,000.--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--One of the neatest pieces of work in the way of cabinet making we have seen in some time is the jewelry cabinet Geo. Webb has just completed for M. T. Stevenson. It is as handsome a piece of work of the kind as was ever seen in the town and adds greatly to the appearance of Mr. Stevenson's store. The case is a beautiful mahogany color and the joints are made so perfectly that only the closest scrutiny detects them. The three glass doors, as well as the panel doors in the base, are hung so perfectly that the slightest pressure moves them. The entire case is put together with screws and can be completely dismantled in a half hour's time. On the whole it is a piece of work that both Messrs. Stevenson and Webb have reason to feel proud of, and which demonstrates in the best manner possible the latter's ability as a carpenter. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--James Davidson of Ardmore, who shot William Henry at that place a month ago in a quarrel, and from the effects of which the latter died in a Moberly hospital last week, will not be prosecuted, the coroner's jury returning a verdict of justifiable homicide. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Rule & Robb sold their Ford this week to Emmett Robb and have replaced it with an Overland. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Mrs. Lee Lloyd is visiting relatives in Iowa. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Born, on the 7th to Albert Summers and wife, a son. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Born, on March 26, to John McCormack and wife, a son. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Thos. Williams, Jr. had his right leg broken Wednesday by a fall of rock at Mine No. 11. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--J. T. Wayland and family returned to their home in Kansas City Wednesday, after a visit with his parents, R. C. Wayland and wife, of near Yates. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Born, on the 6th, to Edgar Maxfield and wife, a daughter. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Randolph Woods spent Sunday in Schuyler county with his father, it being the latter's 74th birthday. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--John Sartin, living two miles west of Higbee had the misfortune to lose his barn by fire at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, together with all of its contents except a buggy and a set of harness. The origin of the fire is unknown. We did not learn the amount of insurance carried, if any. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Mrs. F. c. Bardot of St. Louis is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Burke. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--J. E. Burke of Kansas City spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Burke. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Harry Campbell of this place and Miss Eva Stephenson of Moberly were married in the latter place Monday by Justice Hamilton. Congratulations. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Harold Stone, an 18-year-old Moberly boy, was killed by a freight train at Sedalia Wednesday, having both legs cut off as he attempted to board it. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Miss Gladys Lindsey, a student at Williams Woods college, Fulton, eloped Monday and was married to Earl E. Gingrich, a young business man of Fulton. She is the daughter of Eld. A. N. Lindsey, of Clinton, formerly pastor of the Christian church of this place. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--Mrs. L. M. Miff of Oklahoma City is the guest of her mother, Mrs. G. S. Quinn, of Yates. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--C. T. Giles, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Nelly, returned Saturday from Denver, to which place the family moved several weeks ago for the benefit of Mrs. Giles' health. He will likely leave for Colorado Springs in a few days, to which place Mrs. Giles has moved, leaving his daughter to spend the summer here with her grandparents, S. C. Blithe and wife. Friday, 9 Apr 1915--SHORT SURRENDERED--Wm. Short, who broke jail here on the night of March 15, is in jail at Huntsville, having surrendered to Marshal Williams Thursday of last week. Believing that he would be taken sooner or later, he went to the home of his father, J. A. Short, near Madison, last week and wrote Mr. Williams that he was ready to surrender and to come and get him. Young Smith who escaped at the same time, is still at large. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 2 Apr 1915--MYERS ITEMS--Mrs. Merl Horn of Moberly is visiting home folks this week. John Warford moved to his farm last week. Rev. Tomlinson moved from near Harrisburg to Wm. Mobley's house Monday. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--DUDLEY BAKER DEAD--Dudley Baker, aged 67 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. G. S. Quinn of Yates at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, April 1, after a short illness of typhoid-pneumonia. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 at the home of Mr. Quinn and interment made in the Higbee city cemetery or the Baker family cemetery close by. Deceased was the son of the late Perry Baker and was born and reared on the old Baker farm, now known as the Newman place, just north of town. He was a very quiet and unassuming man, had no enemies and was well liked by all. His nearest relatives are two sisters, Mrs. G. S. Quinn and Mrs. G. T. Newman and one brother, Oscar Baker, of Adair, Ok. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--SHOT PROVED FATAL--Will Henry, 37 years old, died at the Woodland hospital in this city at 12:40 o'clock this morning. Henry was brought to Moberly March 3, suffering from wounds inflicted by a revolver in the hands of James Davidson the preceding night. The trouble between Henry and Davidson occurred on the night of March 2 in the miners' lodge hall at Ardmore. Davidson, who was vice-president of the local union, claims Henry was advancing upon him when he fired in self-defense. One bullet struck Henry in the abdomen inflicting a fatal wound. Davidson was arrested and later was released on $500 bond, pending the outcome of Henry's injuries--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--No matter on what date Cleeton's open their fountain, and no matter what the weather may have been before that event, spring never really arrives until said fountain has been in operation a week or so. Determined to have the cold weather over with as soon as possible Cleeton's will open their fountain tomorrow, and invite winter to hit'er up. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--W. I. Williams informs us that his father, R. H. Williams, who has been dangerously ill at the home of a son in Oklahoma for several weeks, is better and that his recovery is looked for. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Born, on March 29, to Edgar Ware and wife, a son. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Born, on March 25, to Sam Enochs and wife, a son. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Ernest Brook and wife are the proud owners of a fine Paige touring car, purchased Wednesday. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--J. D. Richardson, an old citizen of the county, died suddenly at his home in Clifton Hill on Monday, aged 73. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--C. O. O'Dell is putting in all of his spare time learning to drive his Moline-Knight car, which arrived this week. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--S. R. Dougherty and wife attended the funeral of Winn Ball, a brother-in-law who died at his home near Paris last week. He was 73 years old. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Little Miss Mary Beth, daughter of Chester Reed and wife, who is attending the training school for children at Warrensburg, will come home today for her Easter vacation. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Mrs. D. R. Maple returned to her home in Alton, Ill, Tuesday after a visit with Higbee relatives. She was accompanied by her niece, Miss Madolin Tabor, who will enter school there. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--W. C. Pitney will sell a lot of personal property at the old Pitney farm south of town on the 8th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Pitney will enter school and prepare himself for the ministry. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--T. J. Williams this week began the erection of his bachelor's hall on the lots in West Side Addition recently purchased from Evan Jones. When he has his housewarming we hope he will entertain as guests the gang that used to hang out at The NEWS office every Saturday night and feast on cheese, onions, pickles and about everything else that even an ostrich couldn't digest. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Mrs. Ellen Buckler, aged about 65 years, died at the home of a brother in Oklahoma last week. The body was shipped to Higbee and taken to the home of Warner Buckler, a son, southeast of town, and interment made at Fairview after funeral services by Eld. J. H. Bradley. She is survived by three sons, Warner, Paul and Edgar Buckler. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Raymond Shaefer, who is employed in the NEWS office, was taken sick Monday and later developed a case of pneumonia. He is the most industrious and reliable boy we ever had and we miss him sorely. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--NATHANIEL MORRIS DROPS DEAD MONDAY MORNING--Nathaniel Morris, one of the pioneer citizens of Burton township dropped dead at the home of his grandson, Virgil Philips, 6 miles east of Armstrong Monday morning about 7 o'clock. Mr. Morris had eaten breakfast and after breakfast took a walk out into the front yard of the home, and then walked back to the porch where he dropped dead. The deceased was born in Howard county, September 10, 1831; hence was in his 84th year at the time of his death. He was married to Mrs. Mary E. Dennis, April 9th 1858. To this union two children were born: Mrs. W. J. Philips, and one other child that died in infancy. The wife died two years ago. There are two grandchildren, Mrs. J. R. Blansett and Virgil Phillips, and six great-grandchildren, and the one surviving daughter, Mrs. W. J. Phillips. The deceased united with the Regular Baptist church at Sharon, east of this city, about 25 years ago. He was a Union soldier during the Civil War. Nathaniel Morris was one of the pioneers of this community, was a good citizen and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted from Mt. Ararat Baptist church Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock by Rev. Notley Magruder. To the bereaved ones the Herald joins in extending sympathy and condolence.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--WELL KNOWN RENICK MAN PASSED AWAY--Isaac Temple, a pioneer resident of this county, died at his home in Renick at 4:50 o'clock this morning after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Temple was born November 2, 1837. He was a veteran of the Civil War, and for several years was postmaster at Renick. He was highly esteemed by his acquaintances and news of his death will come as a shock to all. Surviving him are a daughter, Miss Marie Temple of Renick, and four sons; Dr. Chas. Temple, Glasgow; Wm. Temple, Rockford; Richard of Keytesville, and Otis Temple of Slater. Funeral services will be held from the family residence in Renick at 9:30 o 'clock tomorrow morning, conducted by Rev. Guinn of Fayette and burial will be made in the Davis cemetery, north of Renick.--Moberly Monitor, March 25. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 26 Mar 1915--"HUNGRY" GOT EVEN--They are telling a good joke on D. S. Hare, pulled off one day last week by Homer Cleeton, more familiarly known to his intimates as "Hungry." On going into Mr. Hare's Cafe the other day, Homer was informed by Mr. Hare that the former's bull dog had gone into his kitchen the day before and eaten a big lot of hamburger steak. the next day Homer went back and asked Mr. Hare about how much meat the dog had eaten, and was informed that about enough to make twenty hamburgers was missing. Figuring hamburgers at five cents each, Mr. Cleeton, who was accompanied by his dog, threw down a dollar on the counter, and presently remarked: "Dave, you had better give me about twenty buns," and on being furnished them asked for the same number of pickles. Wondering what "Hungry" was up to when he started for the back door, Mr. Hare followed him and was surprised to see buns and pickles pitched to the dog one at a time. And when he rather remonstrated with "Hungry" at his action, which Mr. Hare took to be a reflection on the quality of his bread, he was informed that the dog was only getting the balance due him on his twenty hamburgers of the day before. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--"SCOTTIE" HENDERSON DEAD--William D. Henderson, for years a resident of this county, died at his home, a half-mile north of Renick, at 11:20 o'clock last night. Mr. Henderson was born in Hamilton, Scotland, September 28, 1839. For years he had resided on his farm north of Renick, and his sterling worth made him many friends who will regret to learn of his demise. His wife is the sole relatives surviving him. Mr. Henderson was a member of the Knights of Pythias, being affiliated with the Higbee lodge of that order. The funeral services will be held at the grave at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias--Moberly Monitor, Mar 22nd. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--MRS. THOMAS MULLIER DEAD--Mrs. Thos. Mullier, who had been in failing health for several months, and who was stricken with paralysis one day last week, died at her home in this place Friday, March 19, 1915, surrounded by her loved ones. Deceased was 57 years, 10 months, and 28 days old, being born April 22, 1857, at Towlaw, Durham county, England. She was married to Thos. Mullier on June 21, 1873, and came with him to this country in 1886, locating at Lucus, Ia, and coming to Higbee in 1890. They were the parents of twelve children, four of whom, Luke, of Madrid, Ia., Arthur and Mrs. Margaret McMurdo and Mrs. Tony Cruse, of this place, with the father, survive. Mrs. Mullier was converted at the age of 16 years and united with the Methodist church. While she never became a member of the church here she was regular in attendance at all its services when her health permitted, and was never happier than when ministering to the sick and helping those in distress. She was a great lover of the Bible and had read the sacred book through many times. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend and in her passing the community as well as her family has suffered an irreparable loss. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday by Rev. en Robson, and the large crowd present spoke volumes of the esteem in which she was held by those who knew her best. Interment was made in the Tucker cemetery. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Col. W. W. Lyon of Kansas City, was the guest of his brother-in-law, J. J. Whitmire, and wife, the first of the week. He had been to Sturgeon for a visit with relatives, in which place he ran a hotel some forty years ago. Although he is 82 years old, he is hale and hearty and gets around as well as most men at 60. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Edward F. Christy, aged 34, a popular Wabash switchman, was killed in the yards at Moberly Thursday of last week, having fallen from the footboard of the engine and being run over. He was the son of T. V. Christy of Clifton Hill, at which place interment was made. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Mrs. A. B. Guerin, who underwent a serious surgical operation in a Kansas City hospital last week, and whose condition was very grave for a day or so, was much improved yesterday. It will likely be several weeks before she will be able to come home. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--GEORGE JONES MARRIED--We see from the Moberly Democrat where George R. Jones of this place and Miss Mattie Clemmons of Huntsville were granted a marriage license Wednesday. We are not advised as to when and where the marriage was solemnized, but understand that it occurred Wednesday at Moberly. The groom is one of Randolph county's hardest working and most prosperous farmers, and a more honest or consciencious man does not live anywhere. As George had been a confirmed old bachelor for years, the news of his marriage came as a bolt from a clear sky to his legion of friends, all of whom join THE NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--J. H. Bradley bought the Luther Avery farm of 100 acres last week for $5,250. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--ALBERT WHEELER DEAD--Albert Wheeler, more familiarly known as "Bert," died Sunday, March 21, 1915, of tuberculosis, after an illness of about a year. He was born March 14, 1883, and was the son of C. B. and Pauline Wheeler, who survive him. He also leaves one brother, Milton, and three sisters--Mrs. Jenkins Williams, Mrs. Nettie Robinson and Miss Laura Wheeler; also one adopted sister, Miss Ressie Robb. Mr. Wheeler was married in 1913, to Miss Ollie Lyon, who died the following February, and from which time Mr. Wheeler's health began to fail. Funeral services were held at the home Monday by Rev. Ben Robson, the entire community turning out to pay a last tribute to one they loved and admired. Interment was made in the city cemetery. to the bereaved family The NEWS extends its warmest sympathy. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Saturday, March 13, being the birthday anniversary of both Mr. and Mrs. Robert Llewellyn, they entertained ten of their friends at a 6 o'clock dinner. The dining room was decorated with pink roses and vines and the table simply loaded down with good things to eat. Following the dinner, a bud guessing contest furnished a great deal of amusement. The prize, a dozen Easter lilies, was awarded to Mrs. John Burns. The rest of the evening was spent at cards. At a late hour the guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn many more happy birthdays. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Born, on the 22nd, to David Jenkins and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Born, on the 20th, to Mrs. Lum Robb, a son. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Born, on the 18th, to Carl Harlow and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--So far, Marshal Williams, has heard nothing of his prisoners who made their escape from the city jail one night last week. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Mrs. Mattie Cloyd of Yates, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lessley Burton, the first of the week. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Born, on the 19th, to Morris C. Moore and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Davis Wicks, one of the oldest residents of Roanoke, died at his home there on Monday, aged 87. Interment was made in the Roanoke cemetery Wednesday. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Evan Jones returned Wednesday from a visit with his foster-brother, Roy Jones, better known as "Croppie," before the latter's departure today for Honolulu. Roy recently joined the army and his regiment leaves today for San Francisco where about a week will be put in at drilling before departure for Honolulu. The best wishes of "Croppie's" host of friends go with him. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Mrs. Jeff Easton of near Rucker died on the 24th, aged 49 years. She is survived by her husband and three children. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--A letter to her father, W. H. Welch, yesterday stated that Mrs. W. H. Jenner, who was operated on at St. John's hospital, St. Louis, on the 17th, was doing nicely and that she would probably be able to leave the hospital in another week. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--David Knox was made the happiest man in town Saturday by the receipt of a message from New York that the boat on which his wife and children were coming to this country from Scotland, and which was overdue several days, would arrive Monday. He was made happier still Monday by a message from Mrs. Knox stating that they had arrived safe and sound. They arrived in Higbee Wednesday night, Mr. Knox meeting them in St. Louis. They will occupy part of the George Laight residence. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--The condition of the little son of Chas C. Hon and wife, who has been seriously ill for the past two months, remains about the same with perhaps a little improvement. He is now under the care of a trained nurse from St. Louis. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--JAMES KAIN DEAD--James Kain, familiarly known as "Jimmie," died at the home of Thos. Giles in this place at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 25, after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Kain was 56 years old and was born in Scotland. He came to this country in early manhood and had made his home in Higbee for twenty-five years, off and on. He was never married. The nearest surviving relative is a brother, "Billy," of this place. A younger brother died in Chicago last week. Interment will be made in the city cemetery today. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--The 11-year-old son of J. M. Kirby and wife, who has been seriously ill of pneumonia, is better. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--Robert Llewellyn, accompanied by Thos. Giles and wife, went to Chicago Friday of last week to attend the funeral of his uncle, Henry Kain. Mr. Kain was 43 years old, and for several years had been connected with the street railway company of Chicago in the capacity of superintendent. He was a brother of James and William Kain of this place. Friday, 26 Mar 1915--ANOTHER OLD STURGEON CITIZEN DEAD--Dr. A. J. Harris, one of Sturgeon's best known and highly respected citizens, died at his home in that place on Wednesday, March 24, following an illness of about a year. He had practiced dentistry in Sturgeon about 35 years, moving to that place from Middle Grove, Monroe county, and was recognized as one of the best dentists in this section of the state. He was a liberal, broad minded and kind hearted man and a consecrated christian. In his death Sturgeon, as well as his family, has suffered an irreparable loss. He is survived by his wife and two sons, one of whom, Dr. Chas. Harris, is well known in Higbee, having been located here several years ago. Our warmest sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.