The WARFORD son mentioned below was my uncle, HUBERT BURKHALTER WARFORD. Born in Higbee, he married VIOLA MAE LILLISTON (1915-1986). The couple lived many years in Moberly, and had two daughters, SANDRA; and PAMELA JEAN. Uncle Hubert passed on in November, 1985. He was one of the kindest human beings on the planet. I remember him for this, as well as his vast old radio collection. The BURKHALTER in his name was in honor of the DR. C.F. BURKHALTER family who had taken Hubert's father, THOMAS LAFAYETTE WARFORD ("bowling alley Thomas" cum pharmacist) into their family. Readers of the account of my grandparents' wedding, if they count backwards, may realize that my grandmother must have gotten pregnant within the first week or two of her new marriage (May 31, 1914). Poor thing. Grandmother MARY LOUIS FARRIS WARFORD would have been 111 tomorrow. Not too unreasonable a thing, as her sister lived to be nearly 104... Thank you again, Kathy. -------------- > Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Born, on the 3rd, to Thos. Warford and wife, a son.

Friday, 19 Mar 1915--DIED AT COUNTY FARM--Mrs. Hardy, who last week was ordered taken to the county farm by the county court, died there yesterday morning. The woman was seriously ill at the time she was committed to the farm. It developed that she was a user of morphine, and when her supply of the drug was consumed she begged piteously of her attendants to give her more of it. Mrs. Hardy was 29 years old. When in Moberly she made her home on West Coates street, being taken care of by Judge Merrill--Moberly Monitor. 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--The little daughter of Claib Dougherty and wife is quite sick at the home of its grandparents, Ben Ivy and wife. Friday, 19 Mar 1915--PRISONERS ESCAPE--Robert Smith and Wm. Short, broke a record here Monday night, having escaped from the city jail. It was through no fault in the steel cells, however. They were arrested by Marshal Williams last week charged with having broken into a Katy box car here on March 2 and taking a lot of beer, bananas, oranges, etc. They were given a preliminary hearing Monday before Justice Elgin, Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries appearing for the state, when they were held for the circuit court. In default of bond they were placed in the city jail, the intention being to take them to Huntsville the next day. A bunch of keys, among which was one that unlocked the cells, had been left hanging on the west wall of the jail, about five feet from the cells. By the aid of several short pieces of pine sticks found in the cells, which they pieced together with string, and a piece of wire fastened on the improvised pole in the shape of a hook, they soon had possession of the keys and were out of the cells. They then broke through the door at the bottom of the stairs and were at liberty. 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. Friday, 19 Mar 1915--The pretty new home of Mrs. John Rankin was thrown open to about fifty of her friends St. Patrick's Day. Everything in the way of decoration and entertainment was carried out in the prevailing green. Irish airs, played by an orchestra composed of the Mrs. Burkhalter and Mabel Edwards, Messrs. John Little, Thos Walton, Jr, and Raymond Edwards, and sons by Miss Nannie Enochs were a very pleasant part of the splendid program. Contest favors were won by Mrs. T. H. (Dr.) Walton, Mrs. Geo. Walton and Mrs. May Spurling. A two-course luncheon appropriate to the occasion, served by Misses Nannie Enochs and Lillian Johnson, concluded a most enjoyable afternoon. Friday, 19 Mar 1915--Mrs. A. B. Guerin, who was taken to Kansas City two weeks ago for a surgical operation, and which was postponed for a week, was operated on Tuesday. A letter from Mr. Guerin yesterday to his daughter, Miss Velma, stated that Mrs. Guerin was very weak and was far from being out of danger. Her host of friends join THE NEWS in the hope that she may be able to soon return home restored to good health. Friday, 19 Mar 1915--(Kathy's notes: There was finally a notice stating when the contest for the player piano would end. The ending date was to be held on May 5th.) Friday, 19 Mar 1915--AARON MARKLEY DEAD--Aaron Markley, one of Howard county's oldest and highly respected citizens, died at his home eight miles south of Higbee shortly after retiring at an early hour Friday night of last week. Mrs. Markley awoke about nine o'clock and found Mr. Markley dead by her side, death having resulted presumably from heart failure and old age, Mr. Markley being 83. The night was more than a lonely one to the aged widow as the old couple had lived alone for many years and had no telephone , and their nearest neighbor lived more than a mile away and she could not call in assistance until daylight. Mr. Markley had lived in this vicinity about thirty years, coming here from Iowa. He is survived by his widow, to whom the sympathy of all goes out. Interment was made at New Hope. Friday, 19 Mar 1915--MYERS ITEMS--The Rook Club met at J. C. Williams on Friday night and were entertained by Mrs. Bettie George. All had a delightful time. Willie Lyon moved to the Barton place last week. The infant of Lee Palmatory and wife was buried at the New Hope cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Omer Andrews is reported as being quite ill. Wm. Williams, wife and daughter; J. W. and Beulah Dougherty and Clay Williams were visitors of Ernest Mobley and family Sunday. The baby of Tyre Edwards has been quite ill. Friday, 19 Mar 1915--(Kathy's notes: There was a very long, memorial tribute and poem written for Mrs. America Jones Meyers, who died 21 Mar 1914. It was written by Elmer N. Meyers, and would probably be well worth the cost of renting the microfilm to have it.) Friday, 19 Mar 1915--The many Higbee friends of Col. John S. Elliott of Boonville were greatly shocked when word came Friday that he had killed himself at his home the evening before by shooting himself with a revolver. Grief over the death of his wife, which occurred about three years ago, is supposed to have been the cause as he had never become reconciled to her death. He was 71 years old and is survived by one son and two brothers, Hugh and Chas. S, who live on the old homestead near Estill, and who are both well known here. In a short note he said his grief was more than he could bear. He requested that he be buried by the Masons and that no funeral services be held. He was considered one of Boonville's wealthiest citizens and was known all over the state for his business acumen as well as for his political sagacity, and for many years had been looked upon as one of the democratic wheelhorses of the state. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 12 Mar 1915--FRANK HARRIS KILLED BY TRAIN--The people of Higbee were greatly shocked when word was received here late Thursday of last week that Frank Harris had been killed by a train at Centerville, Ia, that morning. Ernest Harris, accompanied by undertaker Walker, left on the first train to bring the body home, arriving Saturday noon, and from him we learn the particulars of the sad affair so far as he was able to obtain them. The deceased, who had followed mining for several years, and who had worked principally in the West for the past ten years, left here a short time ago in search of work. he had been at some town near Centerville and was walking through the country to the latter place Wednesday when night overtook him. He spent the night at the home of a farmer named Neff and was taken to Centerville the next day by the latter, who had some trading to do. He told Neff that he could likely get work at the mines, and on getting out of the wagon went direct to the office of the coal company and asked for work. He was informed that he would have to see the superintendent and that the latter was at the mines for the day. Frank then started to walk to the mine, going through the railroad yards and down the Burlington track, intending to follow a spur track to the mine. In getting out of the way of a Burlington switch engine he stepped on the Rock Island track, which parallels the Burlington, directly in front of a freight train which was making about twenty miles an hour. A heavy snow was falling, accompanied by a high wind, which prevented his seeing or hearing the approaching train, and which if he heard he perhaps mistook for the switch engine. Two men who were in the yards at the time did their best to warn him when they saw him start for the Rock Island track but could not make themselves heard, and saw him thrown about forty feet. Death was instantaneous, his neck and skull being broken, as were his left arm and leg. An inquest was held and a verdict in accordance with the above facts was returned. Identification of the body was made through letters and a union car. Deceased was the eldest son of Daniel Harris and wife of this place and was in his 46th year, being born April 23, 1869, on the old Barron farm near town. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister, viz: Robert and Ernest Harris and Mrs. Newt Hamilton. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Rev. Ben Robson, an immense crowd turning out despite the snow storm, and interment made in the city cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones, and especially to the aged mother. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--SQUIRE HAYDEN WHITE DEAD--Squire Hayden White, aged about 60 years, died at his home near Fairview church Saturday night of pneumonia and heart trouble. He was a native of the county and had spent all of his life here, principally in the Fairview neighborhood. He was a gentleman of the highest character and integrity and all who knew him were his friends. He is survived by his widow and three children. He also leaves six brothers and one sister--Richard, Oliver, John, W. T, E. W. and Henry White and Mrs. Wm. Kanatzar. Funeral services were held Monday at Fairview by Rev. Tomlinson, where interment was made. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--John Dennis while filling marshall William's place Monday afternoon, apprehended the 14-year-old son of J. P. Rodney of near Elliott who had run away from home the day before. Thinking that officers would be on the lookout for him, the boy had changed clothing as they did not come in a mile of answering the description given by the father. But for the minute description given of the boy, Mr. Dennis would have passed him up. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--A. B. Guerin informs us that the operation his wife was to have undergone at a Kansas City hospital Friday of last week, had to be postponed and will likely be performed the first of next week. Her many friends will be glad to hear that the city physicians pronounce her case not so serious as at first feared, and that her chance for recovery to perfect health is fine. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--Robert Smith and Wm. Short were arrested Wednesday by Marshal Williams charged with breaking into a Katy freight car here on the night of March 2 and taking a lot of beer, oranges, bananas, etc. They plead not guilty before Justice Elgin Wednesday and their preliminary was set for Monday. In default of $500 bond they are in the city jail. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--The little son of Chas. C. Hon and wife who has been very sick for the past six weeks, is some better, we are pleased to state. He has been suffering from pneumonia, and on Monday was operated on, quite a bit of pus being found in the pleural cavity. Since the operation he has been doing nicely. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--Born, on the 7th, to Thos. Grafit and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--Mrs. Will Richards left Sunday for Springfield, Ill, to join her husband, who has secured employment there. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--W. Chris Burton, who recently quit the road as a traveling salesman and returned to his first love, the railway mail service, orders THE NEWS sent to him at 3961 Delmar ave, St. Louis. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--A son was born on the 7th to Thos. Hare and wife of Windsor. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--S. L. Griggs of Kansas City is the guest of his brother, J. R. Griggs of near Myers. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--J. H. Bradley has sold his farm of 120 acres eight miles southeast of Higbee to Gilvin White for $4000. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--J. C. Elgin received a message Wednesday from his sister, Mrs. R. B. Alexander, of Hilldale, Howard county, informing him of the death of her husband, which occurred that day. Mr. Alexander was one of the prominent farmers of east Howard county. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--Joe, youngest son of Dan Rice and wife, who has been quite sick of pneumonia for the past then days, is able to be up. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--George, son of Lon Coleman and wife, who has been dangerously ill of pneumonia for the past week, is better. 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, 12 Mar 1915--Miss Anna Welch left yesterday for St. Louis to be with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Jenner, who will undergo a second serious surgical operation Saturday or Sunday. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--A. L. Mobley, who took charge of the Mutual telephone central here on the 1st, moved his family from Moberly last week. Henry Blansett and wife, whom Mr. Mobley succeeded, have moved to a farm near Burton. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--BAD FIRE AT CLARK--Our neighboring town of Clark suffered from a bad fire Wednesday night in which the general store of J. B. Hubbard, the feed store of Truesdale & Burkeye and Chas. Shaddows' restaurant and pool hall were all destroyed. The fire originated in the Hubbard store, and was first discovered about 1 a.m. Will Cleeton, who returned to Clark at noon yesterday, wrote us that the Hubbard store carried a $10,000 stock, and that Tuesdale & Burkeye carried about $1500. He knew nothing about the insurance carried but said that the three buildings were partially insured. The walls of one of the buildings, about which a crowd was working, fell on four boys. They were Harold Appleman, Frank Toalson, and George and Joe Branham. All were more or less bruised, but Appleman was the only one to be hurt to any extent, he having an arm broken. He was completely covered up with the brick, so Mr. Cleeton writes. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--MYERS ITEMS--John Barton has moved to his farm which he bought from Willie Williams some time ago. J. M. Dougherty is building a new house on his farm. Willie Mobley has purchased what is known as the Jones farm. Miss Hazel Mobley spent two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Robert Kilgore. Mr. Gibson Dougherty and Miss Early Comstock were married Wednesday. Tim Dougherty visited his brother, J. L, of Fayette Thursday. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--TWINS-ALMOST--Vandalia, the city that excels in all things, again manifests its superiority over other town sin an incident that happened Tuesday in the L. Sutton home. Tuesday morning that good old bird, the stork, brought a fine nine-pound baby boy to the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sutton. In the evening of the same day, only a few hours later, a sweet little eight and a half pound Miss came into the same house and laid claim to the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Moss, who room in the Sutton house. Thus we claim that they were almost twins, the only difference is that they have different parents. Doctor Bland was on hand to welcome the boy and Dr. Hollingsworth chose the fairer sex. Both doctors were well pleased and extremely happy. Both mammas were exceedingly happy and the papas have been hugging each other ever since the happy event. What a beautiful romance may be woven out of this queer turn of fate, and if this young man should lay claim, in later years, to the heart and hand of the young Miss Maxine Humphrey Moss, then indeed, would the climax be fitting. The Mail joins the host of friends of both families in heartiest congratulations--Vandalia Mail. Little Miss Moss is the granddaughter of Jas. Humphrey and wife of this place. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--A dispatch from Sturgeon dated the 2nd says: "Mrs. Joella Woods, 60 years old, filed suit today against Mrs. Eva Seymour, a neighbor, for $15,000 damages for the alleged alienation of the affections of her divorced husband, Thos. A. Woods. All the persons named in the suit are farmers living near Sturgeon. Mr. and Mrs. Woods are the parents of 12 children and were married 38 years. Friday, 12 Mar 1915--FORMER STURGEON CITIZEN DEAD--Last Monday Mrs. C. E. Hersman answered the call of the Grim Reaper, joining that innumerable caravan which is constantly moving into the afterwhiles. The funeral was conducted from the late home of the deceased two miles south of this city by Rev. R. L. Day of the Baptist church and interment was had in the local cemetery. In the death of Mrs. Hersman the community suffers a distinct loss. She was revered by her numerous acquaintances, loved by her intimate friends and idolized by her family circle. Her home life was one of consecration to her loved ones, while in her associations with the outside world, as well as in her family circle, she breathed the spirit of culture and devout and edifying faith in the Christ whom she lived to serve. During the course of his remarks at the funeral obsequies the minister read some lines which he said seemed to have been written with Mrs. Hersman's life as the subject--lines which were peculiarly fitting, and which are as follows: (poem follows). Mrs. C. E. Hersman was born in Philadelphia, Pa, Feb 25, 1833. Her father was Prof. John Eustace who conducted a young ladies' seminary in Philadelphia for years. Later the family moved to Missouri where Mrs. Hersman grew to young womanhood and received the ground work of her education under the tutelage of her father. She later engaged in teaching as her profession and she was particularly successful in her calling until she reached the age of sixty years. She was married to J. W. Hersman in Palmyra, Mo, in which state she spent the greater number of the years of her life. She was at all times an active member of the Christian church. Those who survive to mourn her loss are a daughter, Annie Hersman, a brother, W. E. Eustace of Wichita, Kan, two grandsons, J. H. and A. F. Roselle of this place, and several nieces and nephews--Carrizozo (N.M.) Outlook, Feb 26. Mrs. Hersman was for many years a resident of Sturgeon where she taught in the public school, and where we knew her as teacher, neighbor and friend. She was a lady of the highest culture and refinement, and a saint on earth if one ever lived. She removed to Fayette some fifteen years ago, and about four years ago moved to New Mexico. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I have to make a correction to my posting of 19 Feb 1915. the article pertaining to the jail break fo Wm. Short and Robert Smith, was posted under the wrong date. The jail break posting will be posted again, in it's proper place in the 19 MAR 1915, issue of the Higbee News. Mr. Short is part of my family tree, and this article had been taken from my first reading of the news. In consolidating my past reading with the current one, I placed it a month too early. Sorry folks. Kathy

Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Mrs. Jennie Cook is laid up with a badly sprained ankle, and it will likely be a week or two before she will be able to resume her position as saleslady at Walton Bros. & Lambier's. During a lull in the trade on the dry goods side of the store, Tuesday, she went to the south side to put some boxes back on the shelves and was standing almost on the top step of a tall traveling ladder when T. H. Walton came along and gave the ladder a kick, it being in the way of some goods he was after. A shrill scream from Mrs. Cook was the first knowledge he had that any one was on the ladder. He made a grab for her, and caught her about ten feet from where the ladder had stood, her head and shoulders landing on his arm, and greatly breaking the force of her fall and saving her from serious if not fatal injury. Mr. Walton acknowledges that he was not built for speed and says it is a complete mystery to him how he ever reached Mrs. Cook in time to catch her. he was made almost sick over the accident and has since been almost afraid to pass any of the ladders in the store--even the small foot ladder generally kept in a corner in the wareroom. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--IN MEMORY--Of little Hazel Viola Blakley, infant daughter of John and Rosa Blakley, born Feb 17, 1915, died Feb 28, 1915. She lived only twelve days, but all that could be done by hands on earth was done for her, but at last death came as a relief. She leaves father, mother and one little brother to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. C. K. Shilling and interment made in Sharon cemetery. (poem follows) Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Born, on the 3rd, to Thos. Warford and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Axie, little daughter of Thos. Williams and wife, who has been very ill of pneumonia for the past week, is better. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Travis Magruder sold his farm of 51 acres east of town to Elbert Robb this week for $1300. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Dan, little son of Mrs. Thos. Wilkinson, who has been qu ite sick for the past week is better. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Wm. Sunderland sold his residence in the east part of town last week to Thos. Pitney and will move to a farm near Renick. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--W. F. Hulett, son of W. E. Hulett of Sturgeon was here Tuesday looking around with the view of locating for the practice of law, he having recently been admitted to the bar. He was quite favorably impressed with the outlook, but came to no definite decision. Higbee is the only town of its size we know of without a lawyer, and we believe the right man could make good. We trust that Mr. Hulett will locate among us. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Albert B. Lewis, a former citizen of this place, was here from near Rocheport, Tuesday, looking for a farm to rent, but could find none. He has been farming for several years, and he was not notified of the sale of the farm he occupied last year until too late to rent another in that section. Land there, Mr. Lewis says, is selling all the way from $50 to $150 an acre. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--W. I. Williams returned Friday from Oklahoma where he was called by the illness of his father, R. H. Williams. The latter was no better when last heard from. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Emmett Robb this week sold his interest in the livery barn to his son, Grover, and moved to his farm south of town. Friday, 5 Mar 1915--Chas. ("Hip") McCreight says that the report in the Moberly papers last week that he had signed with the Moberly ball team for this season, is all hot air. He was one of the most enthusiastic at the reorganization of the Blues this week, and says he will be found at his old place in left field, or any place else the management wants to put him, and that he is going to keep his eye on the pennant and the ball all season. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 26 Feb 1915--CHANEY-HIGGINBOTHAM--The marriage of Mr. Newton Cornelius Chaney and Miss Mary Elizabeth Higginbotham was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Christian Church, and was the first service held in the new church. This beautiful church was packed to overflowing with friends, who were interested in the marriage of one of Ennis' own daughters. Mr. Chaney is a prominent attorney of Hillsboro and has the highest esteem of all who know him. He is a graduate of the State University of Michigan, also a graduate of the State University of Texas. Rev. M. O. Ewing, pastor of the First Christian Church of Hillsboro, assisted by Rev. L. Guy Ament, officiated. Mr. Ray Campbell and Mr. Sloan Smith were the ushers proper. Miss Higginbotham's graduating class and childhood associates occupied seats of honor. The bride entered with her father, Mr. Wm. Higginbotham, and the groom with his best man, Mr. A. T. Chaney of Mineral Wells. Petit Josephine Elizabeth Caldwell in the daintiest of dresses, with veil was ring bearer. The altar was beautifully decorated in white carnations, pink Killarney roses, palms and ferns. During the ceremony, Miss Bradshaw played The Rosary, and Mendelssohn's Wedding March, when the bridal party left the altar. The bridesmaids were gowned in exquisite white dresses with spring hats in white and pink and carried arm bouquets of white and pink carnations. The matron of honor, Mrs. Higginbotham, wore a pretty shade chiffon taffeta with a black velvet hat trimmed in silver roses. Her corsage bouquet was of Easter lilies. The bride was lovely in a tailored sand colored covert cloth suit and accessories corresponding. She carried an arm bouquet of white Killarney roses. Mr. and Mrs. Chaney accompanied by Miss Wilkes, Miss Curry, Mr. Herbert Higginbotham and Mr. Chas. Noble left on the 4:48 interurban car for Dallas, where they enjoyed a dinner party. Mr. and Mrs. Chaney will visit his parent sin Cleburne, then go to Colorado City to live--Ennis, Texas, Democrat. The above will be read with interest by many readers of THE NEWS, the bride being the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rucker of this place, and is quite well known here. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Born, on the 24th, to Geo. H. Dougherty and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Edwin, the eldest son of Ed Hawkins and wife, had his head quite severely cut Monday. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Mrs. H. C. Thorpe of Armstrong was the guest of her brother, J. B. Terrill, and wife during the week. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Samuel Mason, aged 28 years, died at his home near Burton the 19th. Interment was made Monday at Friendship. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Miss Dora Mae Knight closed a very successful school in the Hamilton district Friday. Although it was her first school, the patrons are unanimous in saying that it was one of the best they ever had, and all hope that she will be an applicant for the school next term. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--During the absence of W. I. Williams, John Dennis is acting city marshall. Billy Wainwright is filling the position of Street Commissioner for Mr. Dennis. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--W. I. Williams left Monday for Oklahoma in response to a message stating that his father, R. H. Williams, was dangerously ill. The latter, who is in his 83rd year, only recently returned from an extended trip to California, being as strong and vigorous as most men of 60. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Born, on the 20th, to Ernest Truby and wife, a daughter. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Dink Cleeton has purchased the Hamilton farm near McMullen and will move to it March 1. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--J. T. Lewis and wife took their daughter, Miss Hazel, to Moberly Sunday, for a minor surgical operation. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Harley, the little son of Ed Hawkins and wife, who has been quite sick of pneumonia the past week, is better. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Mrs. S. M. Meck and children of Moberly returned home Saturday after a short visit with her sister, Mrs. O. L. Farris, and family. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Miss Lucy Heathman left here Sunday for Leavenworth, Kansas, where she has a position as head saleslady in a big ready to wear store. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Mandy Hall, colored, mother of Tom Miller, veteran porter at the Randolph Hotel, died at his home here Wednesday morning, Feb 24, of dropsy, aged 69 years. She was a former resident of this place, and for many years was employed at the old Hughes hotel which stood on the site of Cleeton's drug store, and it was at this hotel that Tom learned to carry a dray load of dishes without spilling anything. She moved to Illinois about twenty-five years ago, and was brought home by Tom about a month ago. Interment was made in the colored cemetery south of town. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--Mrs. Mary A. McCart of Huntsville, 28 years old, killed herself Sunday by taking carbolic acid. She leaves a husband and four children. Family troubles, it is said, was the cause. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--The Salisbury Democrat says that Rev. Anderson, well known here, and who dedicated the new Baptist church at Yates a few months ago, will likely never preach again, as he suffers long lapses of memory since he was knocked down and rendered unconscious by an engine on the Wabash branch at Salisbury early last December. Friday, 26 Feb 1915--The firm of Andrews & Burton, who have conducted a dry good store for the past two and a half years in the Price building, closed their doors the last of the week and moved their stock to Fayette, where they operate another store. During the time spent in our midst the firm did an extensive business in and around Glasgow, and made many friends by their courteous and fair dealing, who regret to see them leave. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Andrews, who have been in charge of the business here part of the time, have many friends who regret to lose them from our community--Glasgow Missourian. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome

Friday, 19 Feb 1915--PRISONERS ESCAPE--Robert Smith and Wm. Short, broke a record here Monday night, having escaped from the city jail. It was through no fault in the steel cells, however. They were arrested by Marshal Williams last week charged with having broken into a Katy box car here on March 2 and taking a lot of beer, bananas, oranges, etc. They were given a preliminary hearing Monday before Justice Elgin, Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries appearing for the state, when they were held for the circuit court. In default of bond they were placed in the city jail, the intention being to take them to Huntsville the next day. A bunch of keys, among which was one that unlocked the cells, had been left hanging on the west wall of the jail, about five feet from the cells. By the aid of several short pieces of pine sticks found in the cells, which they pieced together with string, and a piece of wire fastened on the improvised pole in the shape of a hook, they soon had possession of the keys and were out of the cells. They then broke through the door at the bottom of the stairs and were at liberty. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--MRS. STONIE TERRILL DEAD--Mrs. Stonie Terrill, widow of Gene Terrill, died at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, Sunday morning after a lingering illness. Her four children, Arthur, Thurman and Misses Elizabeth and Frances, all of Phoenix, were at her bedside. The remains will be taken to Huntsville, her former home place, for interment. Mrs. Terrill was well known in this city as an excellent woman in every respect. She was a sister of James Hammett of Huntsville--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--ROBERT W. LITTLE--Robert William Little, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Caroline Little, in this place early Thursday morning, February 11, 1915. About a year ago he became ill with stomach trouble, which developed into cancer or something similar. Though his sufferings were intense, he was never heard to enter one word of complaint or protest, and met death calmly and bravely. While he did not belong to any church, in his conversations with those who talked with him about the future, he said he had given the matter serious thought and was not afraid to go. Deceased was born at Woodriver, Ill, June 14, 1867, and was in his 48th year. The family came to Missouri in 1885, locating in Vandalia, and the year following moved to Higbee where they have since resided. Shortly after their removal here the father died, and it fell to Bob's lot to become the head of the home. Never did a son respond to a duty more nobly, as all who are acquainted with his young manhood can testify. He worked early and late with all the energy at his command, and proved a father, indeed, to the family. He was extremely generous and kind hearted and was one of the most inoffensive persons we ever knew. He was naturally quiet and peaceable and would allow himself to be imposed upon rather than offer resentment--not that he was a coward, for he was far from that, his early struggles and his devotion to this widowed mother and brothers and sisters proving him a hero among those who knew him best, and who loved him and respected him, no matter what his faults may have been. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday by Rev. Ben Robson, and the large crowd and the beautiful flowers spoke most eloquently of the real feelings his friends--an that was everybody--had for him. Although the day was a busy one for the merchants and the business men, all were represented, while those among whom he had worked so long turned out in a body, the mines being idle out of respect to his memory. He is survived by his mother and three brothers and three sisters, viz: John, William and Elsworth Little, Mrs. George Manuel, Mrs. J. T. Bowen and Miss Maude Little, who have the deepest sympathy of all. Interment was made in Tucker cemetery by the side of his father. Peace to his ashes. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--ELI ROBB SUES FOR DIVORCE--Eli Robb, charged with having deserted his wife, entered a plea of not guilty to the charge in circuit court this morning and his case was continued. His bond was fixed at $300. Through his attorney, Sam .C. Major, Robb filed suit for divorce from his wife, Eunice Ann Robb, in circuit court today. He alleges that he was married to his wife Jan 11, 1915, and lived with her until Jan 13, two days later, on which day he had provocation to leave her. The case will be tried at the June term--Moberly Democrat, Feb 15. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--Rufus Boyd and wife left Sunday for Nevada where they will be employed in the new store to be opened by S. M. Hirsch. Mr. Boyd has been with Mr. Hirsch for the past seven or eight years, and is second to none as a salesman. The many friends of this popular young couple regret very much to give them up and they will be sadly missed. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--Born, on the 14th, to Otho Robb and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--Born, on the 18th, to John Blakley and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--Paul Reed of Blackburn is the guest of his brother, F. W. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--Born, on the 16th, to John A. Lilly and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--H. Huston of Centerville, Iowa, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Jones. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--BROOK-BROWN--Mr. Ernest Brook and Miss Charlotte Brown were married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. R. F. Davis, pastor of the West Park Methodist church, Moberly, on Friday evening, Feb 11, 1915. They were attended by Mr. Roger Bagby and Miss Lillian Johnson. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. A. J. Brown, and is one of our sweetest and most lovable young ladies, whose modest and refined manner and bearing and sunny disposition make her a favorite with all. The groom is the son of the late L. Brook, and since the death of his parents he has made his home with his uncle, W. F. Jones. He is one of our most steady and reliable young men and is worthy of the fair prize he has won. That sunshine and happiness may ever attend them is the wish of the NEWS. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--John M. Dougherty hauled out lumber Wednesday for a new residence on his farm south of town. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--Born, on the 15th, to Elmer Fainter and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Feb 1915--J. Edgar Smith and wife went to Marshall Wednesday to attend the marriage of the former's sister. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

The Mrs. Henson Spurling who died in Centralia, MO 12-29-1914 was Mary Eliza Johnson, born 1-26-1847. She married Henson Spurling 1-16-1868 and they were the parents of nine children. According to one of the recent Higbee newspaper postings, a J.C. Johnson and his son Chester bought the Bradley Drugstore in Moberly in March 1913. J.C. was Joseph, Mary Eliza's brother. She was the daughter of David Johnson (1811KY) and Sarah Jane Chappell Johnson (1821Franklin County,KY.) Both died in Randolph County--David about 1875 and Sarah about 1890. Extensive searching has found no obituaries or death records of any kind for either. Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has more information . Will share. Thanks, Jean Hurtt

Friday, 12 Feb 1915--ASSAULTED MEN WITH A GUN--Joseph P. Hammett, of Huntsville, was arrested on a warrant this afternoon charging him with having made an assault on James Hammett, president of the Hammett bank of Huntsville, and Mr. Crist, cashier of the bank. He is also charged with carrying concealed weapons. Hammett was given a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Asbell this afternoon. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries was called to Huntsville on an afternoon train. Joe Hammett went into the Hammett bank this morning and became engaged in a quarrel with the cashier over financial matters. He is said to have cursed the cashier and the president of the bank who attempted to pacify him. Hammett pulled a pistol from his hip pocket and pointed it toward Jas. Hammett's face when he (Jas. Hammett) arose from his seat to make peace. Dorsey Burckhart who was in the bank with others, made peace among them and is said to have taken the gun away from Hammett.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Postmaster G. A. Mayo of Huntsville was held up and robbed by two men early Friday morning of last week, the robbers securing about $115 of the post office funds. Mr. Mayo was son his way to the office when the two men suddenly appeared out of the darkness, and pulling a gun on him told him to throw up his hands. He lost no time in doing so and the robbers soon relieved him of the office funds, which he was carrying in a sack in his overcoat pocket, but did not trouble him for his purse or watch. Then giving him orders not to move until they were a certain distance down the street, they made their escape. Mr. Mayo reported the robbery to the night marshal at once, but no trace of the robbers could be found. It is believed the robber was by home men who knew that Mr. Mayo had been taking the funds home with him at night since the office safe was blown up by robbers a few months ago. As some three or four attempts has been made to rob the office the past two or three years, it may be that all of them were by local talent. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--The war pictures at the Gem Friday night drew a big crowd, and were highly pleasing to all. Mr. Stevens' talk alone was worth the price of admission. Some excellent pictures of the Kaiser were shown, and his deformed left arm, which is some six or eight inches shorter than his right, and which is never seen in any photograph of him, could be plainly seen. Several charges by his soldiers were shown, the men falling like grass before the machine guns. Other pictures showed the French in precipitate retreat. Airships and the big Zeppelins were also shown. Mr. Stevens announced that he would likely return in a few weeks with other pictures, now on the way. If so, a half dozen shows will have to be given to accommodate the crowds. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Henry, oldest son of Postmaster Spurling, had a narrow escape Monday from injury and possible death, a horse he was riding running away and throwing him out of the saddle. Henry was dragged about a hundred yards, his foot hanging in the stirrup. The horse was in a dead run, and those who saw the boy dangling at its side expected to see him killed. Being a boy, however, he escaped without a scratch. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--SURPRISE PARTY--On Friday evening the 5th, Mrs. Dr. T. H. Walton gave a surprise party to her husband in honor of his birthday to which a number of the bachelors of the town were invited. The first thing on the program was a six o'clock dinner in four courses, which was in keeping with Mrs. Walton's reputation as a dinner server, and judging from the amount some of the hungry bachelors disposed of you would think they live to eat instead of eat to live. After dinner considerable amusement was brought out when Mrs. Walton requested each bachelor to tell the reason why he was still a bachelor. Everyone was able to give a good account of himself with the exception of Joe Burton, who claimed it was not his fault that he was still alone in this world of sighs and tears. The rest of the evening was spent in progressive pitch. At a late hour wishing the Doctor another happy year the guests departed for the places circumstances compel them to call home. Those present: Cottie Cleeton, A. H. Veith, May Shaffer, Joe Burton, Gordon Rankin, G. A. Lambier and Glen Walker. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--COMSTOCK--DOUGHERTY--The largest crowd that ever witnessed a marriage ceremony at the court house in this city, was Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Eula Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dougherty, and Mr. David Comstock were united in marriage by Probate Judge David Bagby. It looked like the entire neighborhood of the contracting parties accompanied them to witness the ceremony--Fayette Leader. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Will Davis and Dan Davis are in jail here charged with an assault of Nellie Davis, wife of Will Davis. A preliminary Monday evening before a justice of the peace and the boys were bound over to the circuit court under $1000 and $750 bonds respectively. Not being to give bond the boys are still in jail at this place. This is one of the worst cases that has ever come before the citizens of Huntsville--Huntsville Times. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--ROBB-PITNEY--Mr. Dan Robb and Miss Bessie Pitney of Higbee were united in marriage at the home of Rev. G. C. Ornsbee officiating--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Mrs. Jas. Shaefer, who has been in very poor health for the past year or more, and who has twice undergone surgical operations, was taken to Moberly Sunday where she was operated upon again the next day. She has since been doing as well as could be expected. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery to perfect health. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--A Wabash train ran over and killed an unknown negro just west of Sturgeon Thursday night of last week. It is presumed that he was drunk and went to sleep on the track, as a broken whiskey bottle was found in his pocket. The engineer saw him lying on the track but could not stop in time to keep from running over him. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--N. J. Fowler informs us that his son-in-law, Paul Naylor, who was operated on in a St. Louis hospital three weeks ago for appendicitis, is getting along nicely and will be able to come home in a short time. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--David Magruder, night engineer at the Block mine, had one of his knees quite badly hurt the other day and had to lay off for a few days. It is the first time he has lost since the mine has been in operation. Guess Providence tho't it was the only way he could be made take a rest. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Lance Brooke returned to his home in South Wilmington Ill, Monday after a short visit with his brother, Albert, and wife. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Wm. and Arch Rice, who were called here last week by the death of their niece, Miss Pearl Rice, returned to their home in Illinois Wednesday. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--A. S. Hines of near Renick was the guest of his brother, R. L. Hines, and family during the week. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Frank, the little son of Chas. C. Hon and wife, who has been quite sick of pneumonia for several days, is better. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--The bodies of Joe Hayes 69 years, and Nancy Brown, aged 56 years, two colored citizens of Ottumwa, Ia, who died at their home in that place on the 7th, were shipped to Higbee and interment made Wednesday in New Hope cemetery, Howard county. The woman was a former resident of this place and was the first wife of Henry Smith, sometimes known as Yeager. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--ROBERT LITTLE DEAD--Robert W. Little, who had been suffering from cancer of the stomach or some similar trouble for the past year, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Caroline Little, in this place early yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday at 1:30 p.m. by Rev. Ben Robson, and interment made in Tucker cemetery. An extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Dr. G. M. Nichols orders The NEWS sent to his son, Will, who is located at Kercy, Colo. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--C. H. Barnes, who disposed of his pool hall two weeks ago to Asa Durnil, moved to Glasgow, Friday of last week where he will engage in the restaurant business. "Pige" is a jovial, big hearted fellow and made many friends during his short stay in Higbee, and especially among the baseball contingent, being in the same class of rooters as "Blue" Boyd and "Curley" Williams, and was for the home team under any and all circumstances. His friends give him up with regret, and he takes with him the best wishes of all for success in his new venture. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--May M. Burton of Council Bluffs, Ia, was here Friday, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Susan Burton, being on his way to St. Louis. He is still at the top among the salesmen of the Hamilton Brown Shoe Co, greatly increasing his sales last year over the previous year in the face of adverse conditions, and at the same time reducing his expenses very materially. Mr. Burton's host of Higbee friends confidently look for him to reach the very top of the list in a few years more and to remain there. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Three train loads of horses for use by some of the warring European nations passed through here this week over the Alton. Each train consisted of twenty cars and were run on passenger time. The thought of the long trip ahead of the animals and the agonizing death among shot and shell that awaited them brought tears to the eyes of many as the trains sped through. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--IDA LAPEARL RICE--Miss Ida LaPearl Rice, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died at Woodland Hospital, Moberly, at 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb 4, 1915, following an operation for appendicitis a few days before. Realizing that afternoon that death had called her, she expressed herself as willing to go and said she was not afraid, and met the Grim Reaper with a smile of triumph. Those of her family who were not at her bedside were sent for when it was seen that she could live but a few hours longer, going up on the afternoon train. She awaited their coming eagerly, and recognizing the whistle of the train as it reached Moberly said, "Oh, if I can only live till they get here," breathed her last just before her loved ones reached the hospital. Deceased was born at Huntsville on April 9, 1892, and was therefore 22 years, 10 months and 26 days old. She united with the Methodist church at Renick seven years ago under the preaching of Rev. R. F. Campbell, and moved to Higbee with her parents about five years ago. Deceased was one of our most lovable and popular girls and her death has cast a gloom over the entire community. For several years she was a saleslady for the Bee Hive Mercantile Co. and was a favorite, not only with her employers but with all the customers as well, and was to have been employed in the firm's new store at Nevada. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday by Revs. C. K. Shilling and Ben Robson, and the large crowd, which more than filled the house, spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which she was held, as did the beautiful flowers, which almost hid the casket. Interment was made in the Higbee cemetery, the pall bearers being six young men and six young ladies, her special friends and intimates. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice, two sisters and three brothers--Mrs. Harry Burrell, Miss Mattie Rice, James, Dan and Joe Rice--besides a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who sincerely mourn her departure. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 5 Feb 1915--Lee Wright of the Yates vicinity was this week given sixty days in jail for raising some kind of a family disturbance. A warrant was sworn out for him, we understand, by his oldest son. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--Chas. Solbert orders the NEWS sent to his brother, E. W, who, with Will and John Kelso, left the first of the year for Ridge, Montana, where each entered 360 acres of land about a year ago. They like the country fine and write back that the first day they reached their possessions they had a game dinner, the principal dish being prairie chicken. They find but one draw back to the particular section in which they are located, it being that they are about 150 miles from a railroad. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--Born, on Feb 1, to Ernest Dinwiddie and wife a daughter. Since the advent of the little stranger, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, the proud grandparents, have been almost beside themselves with joy, it being the first girl in the family. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--Mrs. A. G. Atkins who has been quite sick for several days, is much better. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--George, the six-year-old son of Geo. McGill and wife, has pneumonia. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--Through the kindness of Mrs. Joel Owen her son, Charles, of Marshfield, will read THE NEWS for a year. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--MISS PEARL RICE DEAD--Miss Pearl Rice of this place died at Woodland hospital, Moberly, yesterday evening about 5 o'clock following an operation on Saturday for appendicitis, from which she had been suffering for about three weeks. The news of her death came as a great shock to her friends, although her condition was considered precarious from the first. We go to press too early to give any particulars of the funeral arrangements, and have time for only the above notice. An extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--Ed Pitney last week sold his farm south of town, better known as the Geo. Webb place, to Leonard Ancell of St. Louis, taking the latter's residence in the south part of town in the trade. Mr. Pitney is undecided as to what he will do, but thinks he will buy another farm. He will sell a lot of personal property at auction tomorrow, a list of which can be seen on page 8 of this issue. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--The many Higbee friends of Milt Marshall of Clark will learn with regret that he is in a St. Louis hospital with little hope of recovery. A letter from his wife to J. W. Marshall, a brother, of this place yesterday stated that she had about given up hope. Mr. Marshall, it will be remembered, had his right arm taken off at the shoulder about a year ago, tuberculosis of the bone having set up from an injury to his arm several years ago. It was thought the operation had affected a cure, until recently, when the old trouble returned. We learn that in the second operation one day last week the entire shoulder blade and several other bones were removed. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--A FALSE ALARM--People down town Friday morning of last week were startled on hearing six pistol shots in quick succession, and on running to the doors and seeing a dozen or more men running up the street, came to the conclusion that some one had died with his boots on. But it turned out to be Marshal Williams turning in a fire alarm, news having been phoned down town that the Katy depot was on fire. The engines were taken out of the city hall in record time and hitched to two bob sleds which happened to be passing. It was a rather slow race during the progress of which all were speculating as to what kind of a depot we would have to replace the old one--whether it would be the long desired union depot, and whether it would be brick or stone. About the time some of us had completed a nice 2-story stone structure with a beautiful green lawn on the site of the old transfer platform we were brought to earth by the news that it was a false alarm, and that nothing but the chimney was on fire. Friday, 5 Feb 1915--Mr. Isadore Brown of Fayette and Miss Ocie Roberts of near Myers were married on January 31 at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Notley Magruder. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Lois, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Morley of SE of town, died Wed, Jan 27, 1915, of pneumonia. She was 3 yrs, 7 months, and 29 days old. Funeral services will be held at the home today and interment made in the family cemetery on the farm. The parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--The vote in the national house of representatives upon the Hobson amendment is the greatest prohibition victory ever scored in the United States. That a clear-cut proposal to prohibit the manufacture, sale, transportation, importation and exportation of intoxicating beverages should receive a majority vote in the house of congress in the year 1914 is a fact undreamed of as recently as five years ago. The prohibition movement thus proves another element of its strength. Men are not afraid to stand up and be counted in favor of it. The ridicule has died down as it has become an accepted commonplace--Chicago Post. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Dr. R. c. Campbell Paid a High Compliment--Dr. R. C. Campbell of this place was this week paid a very high compliment, it being a request of Dr. B. L. Wright of the United States Navy to write for the Medical Record of New York, one of the greatest journals of its kind in the world, a paper concerning the serum treatment given by him to Mrs. H. W. Burton of this place. Mrs. Burton, as is well known, has been troubled with tuberculosis of the ankle joint for several years, and has undergone several operations which gave her only temporary relief. Last summer Dr. Campbell put her on a serum treatment, the discovery of Dr. Wright, and she is now able to be around, to the great delight of her family and friends, and has no trouble with the ankle. To all appearances she is cured, but for fear the disease may return Dr. Campbell will continue the treatment for several weeks. Reading the medical journals of the Wright method of treatment of this disease, Dr. Campbell wrote to Dr. Wright and secured the formula of the serum and noted a great improvement almost from the first treatment. He was so pleased over the results that he has kept up a correspondence with Dr. Wright, and this week received a letter from the latter, one paragraph of which we quote: "This case is one that must be of great interest to the profession at large. May I not urge you to write it up in detail and publish it, suggesting the Medical Record, 51 West 5th, Ave, New York City, as an excellent medicine. By so doing you will confer a great favor upon me." Dr. Campbell informs us that he will write the article but that he will perhaps wait until he has completed the treatment before doing so. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Mrs. John Newton of this place this week received in a letter from Scotland containing the following clipping from the Glasgow Observer relative to her cousin, H. McCready: "His Majesty the King has approved of the grant of the medal for distinguished honor in the field to Private H. McCready of the Scots Greys. Private McCready, is the third son of John McCready, Weir Street, superintendent of the Britannia Insurance Co. The plucky young soldier is not yet 19 years of age. He enlisted in the Hussars about 18 months ago but afterwards transferred to the Scots Greys. His name appeared in the King's list of honor on New Year's Day. We understand that the distinguished honor medal has been granted for outstanding bravery on the battlefield. He lay under heavy fire for three hours at great risk to his own life, to succor a wounded companion, and prior to that he and his companion had been in the trenches seven days without a break. The companion died from his wounds and a medal similar to the one granted to young McCready will be forwarded to the parents of the gallant soldier who lost his life." Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Germany is kicking because we are selling guns and ammunition to the allies, although we have not refused to sell her anything and will sell her all she wants. If Germany had control of the sea and could get home with the supplies bought in other countries you would hear no kick from her. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Thos. Scott of Florence, Colo, vice president district No 15, United Mine Workers, sends us $2 on subscription, and adds: "I have been working so hard that I forgot I owed anything on the paper, but I want to say that I still remember dear old Higbee. I have been out here working for the emancipation of the working class, and have been in the fight five years, but if (it) takes five years more you will find this old Missouri boy still in the fight. We have not won, but we have not lost, and are still in the fight for better conditions for the miners of Colorado. Give everybody my regards. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--J. W. Williams, on his way home to King City from Columbia, where he attended Farmers' Week, was the guest of his son, C. W., and wife for several days. Mr. Williams, is one of Gentry county's biggest and most successful farmers. He farms scientifically and considers Farmers' Week as conducted by the State Agricultural College, the greatest thing possible for the farmers, and never loses an opportunity to attend. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Joel Rucker was quite painfully hurt Saturday night, being knocked down and trampled on by a horse he was leading through a gate, the animal taking fright at a dog which suddenly ran up behind him. Besides a very black eye and a badly skinned face several ribs were more or less injured, and Joel has since been confined to his bed. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Born, on the 17th, to Mrs. Roy Hamilton, a son. (Kathy' s notes: Noah Smothers, a cousin of this child, kindly provided me with this child's name. He was named Roy Dorris Hamilton. Mrs. Roy Hamilton was the widow of Roy Hamilton, killed just a month prior to this child's birth.) Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Born, on the 15th, to James L. Wheeler and wife, a daughter. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--The NEWS' engine took a balking spell last week, something it seldom does, and after working with it an hour, we called in Will Cave who, without calling it a single pet name, had it going like a watch in about five minutes. He certainly understands gasoline engines, especially auto engines. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--The case of Eli Robb charged with wife abandonment, which was to have come up in Justice Magruder's court on the 26th, was transferred to circuit court and will be heard at the June term. Mr. Robb will be represented by Sam Majors of Fayette. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Mrs. Mose Blansett, who was reported as being critically ill last week and whose recovery was doubtful, took a turn for the better Friday and has since been slowly improving. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--PRIM BROOKS DEAD--Prim Brooks, Higbee's famous big negro, died at his home in this place early Tuesday morning after an illness of three days from pneumonia. Heart failure, however, was the direct cause of death. Prim, who was of ordinary height, was perhaps the largest person in the state, if not the entire country, weighing 700 pounds. He was a familiar figure on our streets some four or five years ago when he weighed but about 500, but Higbee had not seen much of him since then, as he traveled all over the country with carnivals and circuses. At first he was very adverse to the idea of exhibiting himself, but being too large to think of doing any kind of work, and having an ambition to go to school and to graduate from Lincoln Institute, the state school for negroes at Jefferson City, he finally consented, and saved his salary looking to that end. He came home about two weeks ago on a visit and contracted pneumonia from having to sleep on the floor, no bed in the house, or in town, for that matter, being strong enough to hold him. No casket large enough to contain his remains being carried in stock by any of the St. Louis factories, one had to be made to order, and contained within the rough box was a right squeeze to get it out of the express car door. The casket was 2 feet and 3 inches deep, 44 inches wide and seven feet long. Being too large to be taken into the house, the body had to be taken out of the house and placed in it, which required the services of twelve big stout men. As the funeral was not to be held until Thursday the body had to be brought to the undertaking parlors of Oldaker & Walker, where it was viewed by hundreds, none of whom had ever seen such a sight before. As the casket was a great deal broader than a wagon bed or hearse, it had to be conveyed to the cemetery on a sled. Interment was made in the cemetery for colored people just south of town. Prim was 26 years old and was of a family of about six children, all of whom are large, two brothers being over six feet and weighing in proportion. One sister of ordinary height weighs 300 or more. Prim was popular with all, and seemed to get as much pleasure out of life as anyone, although in the summer time life seemed to be a burden to him. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--BUSY BEES BUZZ--In response to invitations sent out early in the week, the husbands of the Busy Bee Club members wended their way to the home of Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Friday, evening, Jan 22, at 7 p.m. After being welcomed by the entire club they were ushered to the dining room where plates were laid for all of the husbands--the best looking bunch of men in town (the ladies thought). They were then served with such a turkey dinner, and everything that goes with it, (mashed potatoes, gravy, oyster pie, celery, pickles, salads, custard, cakes and coffee). Some of the husbands really felt uneasy over others, at the amount of good things they got rid of, but calmed themselves when they remembered there was three doctors among them. After dinner the gentlemen were invited to the parlor, while the ladies helped themselves. Afterwards Mrs. T. H. Walton explained origin of the club, also endeavored to find the owner of a small article the club has on hands, but without success. Other entertainment was furnished in different ways, and it was discovered that the husbands didn't know the hands that had cooked and sewed for them all these years. Before the crowd dispersed a little speech was made by Wisdom Burton, thanking the club for a pleasant evening and forgiving them in the name of all the husbands present, for the many cold suppers they had had to partake of on Thursday evenings. We think and hope the men enjoyed the evening and dinner, as much as their wives did in preparing it. C. R. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--A. B. GUERIN, who recently traded some Texas county land for Moberly residence property, this week traded the latter to E. C. Sheaves for the latter's 180-acre farm on Silver Creek. This farm is known as the "battle ground" quite an engagement having been fought on it between Federal and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Following the fight the report became current that $500 in gold had been buried on the place, and we understand that several unsuccessful attempts were made to find it. Mr. Guerin traded his famous old automobile, "Hulda" for the Texas county land, and considering the fact that it would do everything but run, the trade has proven an extremely profitable one to him. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--Riley Land, who since moving to the farm, has had visions of a swelled bank account through the increase of his hog crop, was greatly pleased the other day when his best sow farrowed nine beautiful pigs. His joy was somewhat abated the next day when he found that two of them had died, and still further the next day when he found three dead, the mother having laid down on them. He was completely in the dumps the next morning on finding that the old sow had repeated the performance and that he had but one pig left. Grabbing the little porker up in his arms and telling the old sow she did not have sense enough to raise one pig, after having called her several names not found in the books of pedigreed stuff, he struck for the house with his burden and will raise it by hand. He has christened it "Leavin's" as it was the last of the family. Friday, 29 Jan 1915--J. P. Hammett Trades Farm For Texas Ranch--through the agency of W. H. McCormac & Son of this city, a $70,000 land deal, one of the biggest that has been put through in Randolph county in recent years, has just been closed. The parties were Fred Kessler of Lafayette county, Mo, and J. P. Hammett of this county. In the deal Mr. Hammett trades his fine stock and grain farm of 387 1/2 acres located 3 1/2 miles northwest of Huntsville, a block of lots in this city, a large feed and sale stable and lots adjoining in Salisbury, Mo, and a lot of his blooded live stock to Mr. Kessler for his fine 8000-acre cattle ranch in the beautiful Valentine Valley, Presidio county, Texas. The ranch is one of the finest in the Valentine Valley. It is located three-fourths of a mile from the town of Valentine, a good railroad town. Mr. Hammett bought this ranch with the idea of making it his home, so he and his family will move to it as soon as he can dispose of his remaining personal property here. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Thanks for the explaination Helen. That one was a new one on me. My vocabulary is getting better and better the longer I am on this list. I've got a sneaking hunch we have a lot of retired teachers in this group. <grin> Retired teacher? Not me - I would never have had the patience. Actually, I'm a retired Computer Specialist with 30 years of working with main frame systems. I'm ancient enough, though, that I can remember my grandmother speaking of a felon. Helen

Kathy, Regarding the following news item - a felon is a painful abscess or infection at the end of the finger or toe, near the nail. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--Allen Harris, who has been suffering for a month with a felon (felon?) on one of his fingers, this week had the bone removed from the first joint. It was at first Helen

Friday, 22 Jan 1915--HOW HUNTSVILLE GOT ITS NAME--We have often wondered, as doubtless many others have done, how Huntsville, Randolph's progressive county seat, came to have its streets laid out "catawampus" with the world. the following, taken from the Huntsville Herald of last week, tells how it happened, as well as how the town got it's name: Another chapter that could be added to the early history of this county is how this city was named Huntsville. There were at that time four good citizens, Gideon Wright, Henry Winburn, William Goggin and Daniel Hunt, owning land which cornered very near the center of the county, which was then and is now an elevated, beautiful, sanitary site for a city, and these four citizens agreed that each would donate to the county twelve and one-half acres of land for a "seat of justice" or, as in more modern phraseology, a County Seat. Probably because of the lay of the land each of the four gave a triangular piece with the agreement that a court house building was to be erected thereon with the tower thereof directly over the point where these lands cornered. This making the hypotenuse of these four triangular tracts of land the four sides of the city; and all streets of the city run on an angle of forty-five degrees and the four corners of the building face the four corners of the compass, North, South, East and West, causing many visitors and some citizens to be at times lost in the city, and to doubt that the sun rose in the East and set in the West. These fifty acres of good land having been legally conveyed, the next question for the few residents of the county to decide was what their "seat of justice" should be named. In appreciation of their generosity, the four donors of the site were given the right to name the newly born city. Tow of the, Mr. Goggin and Mr. Hunt, hoping that their names might be perpetuated, expressed a choice; Mr. Goggin that of Gogginville, and Mr. Hunt that of Huntsville. The citizens, being divided as to the name, agreed that a day should be set for holding an election and all residents of the county be invited to come to this city and vote on the two names proposed with the understanding that the name receiving the greatest number of votes should be the name of the city. Much interest was taken in the election, the voting being by public outcry and was rather close, but the friends of Mr. Hunt being in the majority, or the name of Huntsville being more euphonious than Gogginsville, the former received the greater number of votes. It is said that after the choice of names was thus determined, Mr. Hunt, to celebrate the decision, very generously rolled out a barrel of bourbon onto what is now known as the court house square, knocked the head out of the barrel, supplied the necessary tin cups and invited the crowd assembled to join in the christening of the newly born city. Thus is that instead of Gogginsville this city is "on the map" as Huntsville. We might add that there are many relations and descendants of Daniel Hunt for whom this city was named, in the country, and prominent among those who reside elsewhere is Gov. G. W. P. Hunt, of Arizona, a former citizen of this county. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Z. T. BARRON A SUICIDE--Zack T. Barron, aged 66 years, one of the best known farmers of the Elliott vicinity, and one of the most highly respected men in the county, shot and killed himself at his home some time between 8 and 11 o'clock Friday morning of last week. We understand that a note was found in his pocket directing where he wanted to be buried and stating that he was in his right mind and was just tired of living. He is survived by his wife and six sons and six daughters. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Linn Saturday afternoon and interment made in the family cemetery. Mr. Barron was well known to many Higbee people, doing most of his trading here, and was looked upon by all as a mighty good man, and one whose word was as good as his bond. His untimely death came as a great shock to all who knew him, and the sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--PARDONED FOR HIS WIFE'S SAKE--A recent dispatch from Jefferson City says: "A knowledge of the troubles of Mrs. Lee Robb of Randolph county to support herself and baby while her husband was serving a 2-year sentence in the penitentiary for grand larceny induced Governor Major today to release Robb. The woman came here with her baby when her husband was placed in prison to be near him. She obtained employment at $3.50 a week in a boarding house and paid fifty cents per week for a room and the same sum to a woman to look after her baby while she was at work, which left them but $2.50 a week for their support." Robb, it will be remembered, was sent up for having robbed S. E. Robb, a distant relative of a lot of clothing and a few dollars in cash. with his wife and baby, he struck town from Oklahoma or Arkansas, footsore and weary and applied to Emmett Robb for help, after proving to him that he was a distant relative. Mr. Robb not only took the wanderers in, but rented them a house in town, bought them furniture and groceries and got the husband a place at the mines at about $2.50 per day. About a week later, during the absence of Emmett and family, who had gone to church, Lee and his wife came to the house and finding no one at home but Mr. Robb's blind brother, Jos. Robb, proceeded to take all they could get their hands on in the way of wearing apparel, including the blind brother's hat, and striking out through the country for Fayette, where they were arrested the next day. A term in the pen may cure such base ingratitude, but we doubt it. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--The Moberly Monitor is after Judge Rucker for his vote for women suffrage, claiming that he sadly misrepresented the sentiment of his district, which he most certainly did, the majority against suffrage in the recent election being 3,420. but the Monitor needn't worry. The Judge's days in congress are numbered. He will be succeeded two years hence by a gentleman from Carroll county. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--G. R. Rennolds last week filed suit in the circuit court against the C. &. A. railroad, for damages from a meadow fire caused by a passing train. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Alex Cleeton formerly of this place, had his residence in Moberly totally destroyed by fire Friday night of last week, the fire originating from a defective flue. He carried but $250 insurance on the house which was valued at more than $1,000 and but $250 on the contents, only a part of which was saved. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Joe E. Jones, Higbee's former popular deputy postmaster, was here from Independence the first of the week visiting his brother, Isaac, and family, and other relatives and friends. He has a good position in one of the big banks at Independence, and is making good. He reports the health of his father and mother as being excellent, but states that the former, who is now in his 75th year, is gradually losing his sight. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Ed. Turner is going to give some customer a $25 set of silverware on February 26. Call at his shop for particulars. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Mrs. W. H. Jenner and little daughter, Ruth of St. Louis, were the guests of W. H. Welch and family during the week. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Walter Jones returned to his home in Des Moines, Ia, Wednesday, after a visit with his brother, John, of east of town. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Mrs. Mose Blansett, who has been dangerously ill for several days, was no better at the hour of going to press, and her recovery is a matter of grave doubt. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--There is room for thought in the statement of R. C. Clark, superintendent of the Reform school at Boonville that of the 550 boys in the institution, not one of whom came from the farm. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Paris Dougherty writes us from Kennewick, Wash, under date of the 9th: "Please find enclosed $1.00, for which please keep THE NEWS coming. It is like a letter from home every week. We had pretty good crops all through the Northwest last season. While times are not quite as good as usual, there seems to be no scarcity of money, and everything that moves at all goes at a good price. Wishing the NEWS and all inquiring friends a happy and prosperous New Year, I remain, etc. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Price Grimsley of near Yates and Miss Pearl Melville, daughter of Hiram Melville and wife of northwest of town, were married at the home of the officiating ministers, Rev. J. H. Linn, of near Huntsville, on the 16th. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--J. J. Angell and wife and R. L. Angell, wife and children of Centralia, and R. F. Angell of St. Charles, Ill, visited at the home of Robert Llewellyn and wife during the week. It was the first meeting between J. J. and R. f. Angell, brothers, in thirty-five years. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Clint Davis, one of our colored citizens, is now in jail at Huntsville awaiting trial in circuit court on a charge of carrying weapons, having been bound over by Justice T. B. Magruder. Davis had been employed as a driver by Dr. G. M. Nichols for some time and on a recent trip took the doctor's pistol from his grip. The doctor reported the loss to Mr. Williams, who found it, fully loaded, in Davis' pocket. The latter was also heavy "loaded" otherwise, but showed no symptoms of wanting to use the gun. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--CHRISTIAN CHURCH CALLS PASTOR--The Christian church at this place, which has been without a pastor for the past six months or more, at a meeting of the congregation and official board last Sunday, called Eld. W. S. St. Clair of Columbia as pastor. He will preach the first and third Sunday in each month, but will preach the fifth Sunday in this month in place of the first Sunday in February owing to an engagement with another church. Eld. St. Clair is considered one of the strongest ministers of the Christian church in this part of the state, and those who know him best congratulate the church here on securing his services. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Mrs. Charlotte Pipes, formerly of Salisbury, and a sister of the late A. G. Atkins of this place, died at her home in Oklahoma on the 13th. She was 86 years old. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--OLD RENICK CITIZEN DEAD--S. C. Talcott, aged 66 years, died at his home in Renick on Monday from paralysis, with which he was stricken several months ago. He is survived by his wife, five sons and three daughters. Mr. Talcott had been the Wabash station agent at Renick for years, and was one of the road's oldest and most faithful employees. His first vacation was taken last summer when he spent a month in the west. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--MILLER WHEELER DEAD--Miller Wheeler formerly of this vicinity, died at his home near Riggs, Boone county, on Friday, Jan 15, 1915, of tuberculosis, aged about 29 years. Interment was made at Riggs. Deceased was the son of the late Frank Wheeler, and besides a wife and three children is survived by his mother and three brothers. He was a kind hearted and loving husband, father and son, and stood in the highest esteem of all who knew him. The NEWS joins in warmest sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--Through an oversight last week we failed to note the departure of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, tow of our oldest citizens, who left for Spickard, Mo, where they will make their future home. They are perhaps the oldest residents in the town, having come here when the present townsite was nothing but woods and underbrush, locating here about the time the M. K. & T railroad was built. Mr. Smith erected the second house in the town--the little house which still stands just north of Feland's furniture store--which was erected for a post office. Mr. Smith was always identified with the town's best interests and its steady growth from a straggling village to its present proportions was a source of pride and pleasure to him, as well as to Mrs. Smith. The latter will ever be gratefully remembered for her lovely christian character and her ministrations to the sick and unfortunate. No better people ever lived among us and their going is a matter of general regret, and the best wishes of the entire community go with them. We heartily recommend them to the good people of Spickard as people of whom any community should be proud. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--GREEN PERKINS DEAD--P. G. Perkins, formerly of this place, died in Fayette on the 15th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lulu McGee, of blood poison, aged 68 years. He is survived by his wife and eight children, among them being Mrs. Dave Chaney of this place. Mr. Perkins was born and reared in this community, and for many years was a citizen of Higbee, moving to Fayette some twenty years ago. He had many warm friends here who will learn of his death with the deepest sorrow. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--REED-HARRIS--Will Reed and Mrs. Carrie Harris of this place were married in Moberly on Monday evening by Eld. E. Y. Keiter. It had been rumored for some time that they were to be married soon, and the event caused no surprise, although they took no one into their confidence. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 22 Jan 1915--THOMAS T. MARTIN DEAD--Thos. T. Martin, aged 75 years, died at his home southeast of Renick on the 16th, after a short illness. He was one of the county's best known men and leading farmers, and is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home by Rev. E. Y. Keiter and interment made in the Davis cemetery near Renick. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 9th, to Carlos Williams and wife, a boy. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Eli Robb and Miss Eunice Henderson of this place were married in Moberly on the 11th by Justice Everett Hamilton. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Mrs. C. F. Dodd of Clifton Hill, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jno. W. Key and new born grandson, Master J. W. Key Jr. Friday 15 Jan 1915--NOTICE!--To Whom it May Concern: I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Mrs. Eunice Robb--Eli Robb. (Kathy's notes: This must be the shortest honeymoon on record. They were just married on the 11th of this month!). Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Monday evening, Jan 11, 1915, there came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Key a young boarder, namely, J. W. Key, Jr, asking for board and clothing, which he amply received. He comes from southern blood and is a strong democrat. He is a third cousin of Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner and will be a reader of the NEWS. (Kathy's notes: This is the first birth announcement that I have seen, that actually names the child.) Friday, 15 Jan 1915--H. C. Boyd went to Centralia Thursday to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Amelia Carter, who died at her home in that place on the 12th, aged about 70 years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Geo. Prather, of near Centralia, and two brothers, Ben and A. W. Canada of Sturgeon. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--THE SPIRITS CUT HIGH JINKS--One of the most delightful of the holiday entertainments was a Ghost party given by Mrs. W. H. Pattrick and Mrs. E. H. Turner on the last day of the year. The giggling, tittering guests were met at the door by a white and silent apparition who put forth an icy, deathlike hand and grasped the hand of each guest in ghostly welcome. Not a word was spoken, but the guests were motioned up stairs where each donned grave clothes, and in the twinkling of an eye the rooms and halls were filled with as fine a lot of assorted ghosts as any grave yard could boast of. The lady ghosts were sent to one room, the gentlemen ghosts to another, and a wiggedly half hour was spent waiting for late arrivals. On the wall were these words: "Do Not Disturb the Spirits"; and the spirits were not disturbed. Silence reigned. But soon the fun began. The gentlemen ghosts, in single file, were marched in solemn procession through the ladies' room. Such a fine bunch of masculine spooks you never laid your eyes on. There were spooks with big hay-windows, spooks with eyeglasses, spooks with mustaches, bunions and knock-knees--They were all there. As each spirit passed the ladies wrote a name opposite his number on the cards the hostess had passed. The ladies were fooled on all sides; very few were guessed correctly. Then the ladies, in all their spirit beauty, passed in procession before the men, after which sheets and masks were discarded and the guests again became creatures of flesh and blood. Progressive games were then played until about 11:30, when a delicious two-course luncheon was served, consisting of fried oysters, pickles, salted crackers and coffee, followed by hot biscuits and honey. It was not midnight--at this moment a dozen alarm clocks, set to the minute, went off at once. Bells, both cow and sleigh, jangled with unearthly noise, and all the racket that could be made, was made. Suddenly there was a hush through the rooms, and an old old man, gray-bearded and bowed with years, his scythe on his shoulder, passed slowly through the crowd and out the front door. It was old 1914! As he passed out he was almost knocked down by a pink-faced, bright eyed youngster, who came dancing through the house, yelling "Happy New Year", and shaking hands with everybody. It was young 1915! Prizes were then awarded to Mrs. Wm. Burke, Mrs. S. M. Hirsch; Messrs. Wisdom Burton and Willard Brundege. After singing a few verses of "God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again," the crowd reluctantly departed, voting this as the most successful party given in Higbee in years. The ghost of Med Burton was heard to remark that he hadn't had as much fun since he died. A DEPARTED SPIRIT. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--J. M. REMINGTON DEAD--J. M. Remington, pioneer Pottawatomie county druggist, died at his home 222 North Market street, a 7 o'clock this morning of heart disease. He had long been subject to attacks of heart failure, and suffered a severe attack Sunday, but his sudden death was none the less a terrible shock to his many friends and to his devoted wife. Mr. Remington at the opening of Oklahoma left his Missouri home and settled at Purcell. Later he removed to Tecumseh, at the opening of the Pottawotomie country, and in 1895, when Shawnee was really founded, he removed from Tecumseh to this city. He was closely identified with the growth of this city, having conducted his drug business here for many years, and was active in all public enterprises. Shawnee had been his home since he first came here, with the exception of a few months during which he was engaged in business in Oklahoma City, as proprietor of the drug store in the Lee-Huckins hotel. He had but a few months since returned to Shawnee, and was again becoming established in the drug business here. A hard worker, Mr. Remington was possessed of a grit and determination that enabled him to meet all situations confidently, and he knew no such word as fail. He faced life with a smile and a pleasant word for all, and his never failing gentlemanly bearing made him very popular. He was 52 years of age. Mr. Remington's death was probably hastened by the deep sorrow through which he had just passed, in the death of W. C. Yerrick, whose funeral was held at the Remington home Sunday. Mr. Yerrick had practically made his home there for the past eleven years. During the long months when the deceased knew that his life was hanging on the slenderest thread, he maintained his customary cheerful and hopeful attitude. He was watched over devotedly by his loving wife, to whom his demise is an irreparable loss. Mr. Remington stood high in fraternal orders. He was a 32nd degree Mason, belonging at Guthrie, and belonged to the Shrine, the Blue Lodge of Knights Templar at Oklahoma City. He was a member of the local Elks lodge. Guthrie Consistory No. 1 will have charge of the midnight Scottish Rite services at Convention Hall Thursday night. Shawnee Lodge No. 657, b. P. O. E, will have charge of the services at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and Shawnee Lodge No. 107, A. F. and A. M., will have charge of the services at the grave--Shawnee Herald. Mr. Remington was a brother-in-law of Hiram Webster of this place, and was quite well known among the older citizens of the Renick vicinity, where he was married. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--BRYANT-BURNABY--The marriage of Miss Bertha Bryant to Mr. William Robertson Burnaby, of Kansas City, Missouri, took place at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Geo. Bryant on South Tebo Street, Saturday afternoon, Jan 2nd, at 3:00 o'clock. Only the members of the bride's family were present to witness the solemn and impressive double ring ceremony which was performed by the Rev. W. E. Sullens, pastor of the M. E. Church of this city. The bride is the third daughter of Geo. Bryant and is a most refined and beautiful young lady. She has been engaged in the Stenographic business in Kansas City for the past five years, and was at the time of her marriage employed with the Ryan-Robinson Com. Co, holding a very responsible position. The groom is at the present time provision manager for the S. S. Packing Company. Having been with the company for the past fourteen years needs no better recommendation. After the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served and Mr. and Mrs. Burnaby left immediately for Kansas City where they will be at home after the tenth of January at 203 Armour Boulevard--Windsor Review. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 14th, to Robert Williams and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 14th, to Crews Cooper and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 9th, to Wm. Sunderland and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 7th, to Irvin Barton and wife, a son. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 8 Jan 1915--MRS. HENSON SPURLING DEAD--Mrs. Henson Spurling, who had been quite sick for some time, died at her home in Centralia on Dec. 29, 1914, aged about 72 years. She is survived by five sons--Thomas, of Higbee, Onie, of Moberly, Ira, of Colorado, and Authur and Omar of Centralia. She is also survived by two brothers, Thos. Johnson of this place and J. C. Johnson of Moberly, and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Hamilton of Clark. Mrs. Spurling was born and reared in this vicinity and had many warm friends here who were greatly pained to hear of her death. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--MOORE-HEFLIN--Mr. H. Moore and Miss Sadie Heflin were married on Sunday, December 27th, 1914 at the home of the bride near Huntsville, Rev. C. K. Shilling pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Heflin of four miles southeast of Huntsville, and is a young lady of culture and refinement, and popular among all who know her. The groom is the son of Mr. C. R. Moore of north of town and is a young man of worth and character, worthy of the fair prize he has won. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Pleas King, Boone county's efficient deputy sheriff, was a Higbee visitor on Dec 26th, coming over from Columbia after a man he wanted and whom he thought had been located here. He informed us that the killing of Abe Sublett at Columbia on the night of December 19 by Al James was the fifteenth murder in Columbia in four years. The two men became involved in a quarrel at a lunch counter when James shot and killed Sublett. James is a barber and formerly lived in Huntsville. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--DEATH OF DR. PETRY--At the home of Charles Petry on Eastwood, his son, Dr. William . Petry, died suddenly Sunday, December 20, between 2 and 3 p.m. The wife and baby son having gone to Mrs. Petrys parents near Armstrong for a Christmas visit the Doctor was at his parents' Dr. Streeter was a dinner guest at the Petry home and after the meal he and Dr. Petry went into the living room and sat down for a talk. About a half hour later, while the deceased was talking interestedly of the advantages and beauties of masonry, he was suddenly attacked with a fainting spell. Dr. Streeter hurriedly summoned the family, who were in an adjoining room. Dr. Nuckles, the family physician was sent for, some one going for him in a machine. Later Dr. Abner Gore was summoned, but was soon found that the patient was beyond medical aid or the loving ministration of relatives and friends. He lived about an hour and twenty-five minutes after the attack and was conscious and said that he was not suffering. Uremic poison is given as the cause of death. Some of Dr. Petry's friends say that he had been heard to complain of not feeling well for the past week, but we learned from the father, that he was seemingly in his usual health on Sunday and ate his dinner with a relish. The wife and the bright interesting baby boy of a year old, who is not only the pet in the Petry household, but of the neighborhood in which he lives, came in from Armstrong Sunday afternoon on the 5 o'clock C & A train. She is almost prostrated on account of the sudden crushing blow, and had to have a physician last night; her condition today is, however, improved. In addition to the wife and baby son, and the parents, two brothers, Charles and Steele Petry and two sisters, Mrs. F. P. Williams, of Denver, and Miss Dora Petry survive the deceased. Dr. Wm. Petry was born in Saline county near Napton and would have been 33 years old had he lived until next month. The family moved to Marshall in 1887 and the Doctor was educated in the Marshall public schools. After having finished the public schools he took a course in the Kansas City dental school and located in this city in his profession ten years ago. Two years ago he was married to the surviving wife, who was Willie Magruder, daughter of Rev. Notley Magruder, and this great and sudden bereavement brings desolation and heart braking sorrow into one of Marshall' s newly established happy homes. The deceased was a devoted husband and father as he had been always a model son. His life of uprightness and righteousness was worth while and proved a blessing and benediction to all whose lives were touched by his. He was a member of the Methodist church, also a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic orders and no man stood higher in this community than Dr. W. B. Petry. This sudden and unexpected passing takes from our midst one who had hosts of friends, all of whom sorrow on account of his passing. The deepest sympathy is extended to the wife and son, the parents and all who are bereaved--Marshall Democrat-News. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Through the manner in which he throws open the doors of the city hall to the hoboes these cold winter nights, Marshall W. I. Williams is making a name for himself and for the town among the Weary Willies and those who are unfortunate enough to be out of work. All who will submit to the treatment are given a bed, no matter what their appearance may be. Before being allowed to enter the basement each candidate for a free bed is given a thorough spraying with a disinfectant that smells to the seventh heaven, and which is guaranteed to put out of commission any germ that ever lived. As the basement is also thoroughly disinfected every morning there is no danger that any disease germs will be left by any of the unfortunates. With so many men applying to him for permission to sleep in the city holdover, Mr. Williams had to take these precautionary measures. That news of the practice has been carried far and near is attested by the fact that our citizens are asked daily by tramps, no matter from whence they came, "ain't this the town where they put that dope on you?" Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Dr. T. H. Walton and wife returned yesterday from Kansas where they were called by the death of the latter's sister, which occurred Monday following a surgical operation. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Edgar Maxfield has sold his residence property in the northwest part of town to R. R. Magruder, and has moved to the Hare farm west of town, which he has purchased. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. Mary Griffith and Mrs. Elenor Morgan and two little daughters of Bevier spent Saturday and Sunday here with their brother, David Thomas and family. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Born, on December 26, to Ray Moffit and wife, a son. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Born, on December 27, to John Pianto and wife, a son. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Born, on December 30th, to Oler White and wife, a daughter. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--S. J. Land of Marshall spent the first of the week here with his son, Hiram, and family. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. J. D. Wilcox of Columbia was the guest of her sister, Mrs. L. McElhany, during the holidays. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--John Cline of the south part of the state, spent the holidays here with his mother, Mrs. L. W. Cline. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--B. P. Dilts, who moved to Arkansas last July, has returned, satisfied that Missouri is good enough for him. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--F. C. Bottoms is now a grandfather, a son having been born on Dec 30 to his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Farrah. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. Albert Lamke and daughter of Albert Lea, Minn, spent the holidays here with her parents, John Sharp and wife. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--J. H. Pattrick, who is attending Chicago University, spent the holidays here with his parents, W. R. Pattrick and wife. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Miss Gladys McNear of Evansville is the guest of her sister, Mrs. O. L. Farris. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Miss Elizabeth Brunt of Wichita, Kan, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thos. Evans. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. Lizzie Rees and children of Huntsville were the guests of her brothers, D. S. and Thos. Hare, and other relatives during the holidays. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Raymond Edwards and sister, Miss Mabel, spent the holidays with relatives in McAlester, Ok. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. Wm. Hackward of Kansas City spent the holidays here with her parents, J. W. Shaefer and wife. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--J. T. Johnson and wife and W. F. Jones and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Henson Spurling at Centralia on Dec 31. Mrs. Spurling was a sister of Mr. Johnson and an Aunt of Mrs. Jones. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. A. J. Patterson and son Malcom, of Braidwood, Ill, and Dr. J. M. Lazarksy and wife of Chicago, were the guests of Mrs. Patterson's and Mrs. Lazasky's parents, W. J. Malcom and wife, during the holidays. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--R. W. Compton is mourning the loss of his old coach dog, "Tip" who was called to the happy hunting ground on Christmas day. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. Curtis Elwyn of St. Joseph is the guest of her parents, Wm. Egly and wife. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--KELSO-SMITH--Mr. David Kelso and Miss Elsie Smith, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married on the evening of Dec 24, 1914 at the home of the bride, Eld. Wm. Kelso, father of the groom, performing the ceremony. They were attended by Mr. Alma Smith and Miss Cora Kelso. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith and is one of Higbee's most lovable and popular young ladies. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelso, and is a most exemplary young man and a gentleman in every sense of the term. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--SHARP-TABOR--Mr. J. W. Sharp of this place and Miss Irene Tabor of Centralia, Ill, were married on December 24, 1914, at Effingham, Ill, by Rev. Theo. Cates. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp of this place and is a most worthy and deserving young man, and popular with all who know him. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. C. E. Becktold, of Centralia, Ill, and is well known here, having spent her early childhood with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Tabor, and is best remembered as their adopted daughter. She is a most winsome young lady and her sunny disposition makes her a favorite with all. We are pleased to announce that they will make Higbee their future home. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Born, on the 2nd, to Edgar Perkins and wife, a daughter. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Twins, a boy and a girl, were born on Jan 4 to Thos. Banning and wife of Yates. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--BIG TURKEY DINNER--When Postmaster Spurling came down to the office Christmas morning he found on his desk a fine carving set, presented with the compliments and best wishes of his assistants, and he forthwith invited them and their families to eat turkey with him on New Year's day, which was the 13th anniversary of his wedding. Mrs. Spurling prepared a dinner fit for a king, and the carving set was given a thorough test on two of the largest birds Mr. Spurling could find. It is needless to say that the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Those present: W. A. Dougherty and family, Roy Hitt and family, Miller Robb, J. W. Winn and family, O. b. Hobert and wife and Tyre Burton and wife. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Miss Fratie Nichols returned Monday from an extended visit with her sisters, Mrs. C. A. Johnson of Pittsburg, Ok. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--John Martin and wife of California and Robert Martin of Shelby county, spent the holidays here with their brother, Albert Martin, and family. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Miss Nadine Bagby entertained on her birthday on Dec 28 at 6 o'clock dinner the following guests: Misses Elizabeth Payton, Fayette; Lillian Rutherford, Huntsville; Edyth Burton and Mearl Turpin; Messrs.. Raymond and Sam Marrs, Higbee; Geo. Thornburg, Will Christian and Carl Davis, Moberly. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--BIRTHDAY DINNER--On Christmas day G. W. Lessley's children and grandchildren to the number of twenty-one met at his home to surprise him and help him celebrate his 69th birthday. The gathering came as a total surprise to Mr. Lessly. All came with well filled baskets. The morning was spent in exchanging greetings and making merry. At the noon hour all were invited to the dining room where the table was loaded with Christmas turkey with all the trimmings that go with it, the centerpiece being a cake on which were 63 candles. After dinner when all were feeling at their best all repaired to the front porch where their pictures were taken. After spending a very pleasant afternoon the guests returned to their homes, wishing Mr. Lessly many happy returns of the day and prosperous New Year. Those present: J. E. Lessly and family, G. E. Lessly and family, Oreon Lessley and family, Mrs. Bessie Lessly and family, Miss Annie Lessly and Claud Lessly. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--REYNOLDS-SUNDERLAND--On last Thursday at 12:15 Oliver Reynolds and Miss Ether Sunderland were married at the home of the bride, Rev. G. W. Griner, of Claremore, officiating. This worthy young couple have resided here since childhood and have the respect and confidence of all who know them. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Reynolds living two miles west of town, and is a young man of excellent character, and held a position with the Inola Hardware & Implement Co. for a long time. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sunderland, living a mile east of town, and is a young lady of a kind disposition, noble character, cultured and refined. Just after the ceremony an elegant dinner was served. There were about twenty-five guests present--Inola, Oklahoma, Register, Jan 6. The many Higbee friends of this worthy couple, former residents here, join the NEWS in heartiest congratulations and best wishes. (Kathy's notes: I don't know is this woman's name actually was Ether, a rather unusual name, or it was the editor 's printing error and should have read Esther.) Friday, 8 Jan 1915--John Harvey, aged about 50 years met with a horrible accident Christmas morning about six o'clock. Harvey and his uncle, Ed. Boone, started out for a Christmas celebration by exploding dynamite. Harvey lighted a fuse to a stick of dynamite and laid it down in a vacant lot and waited a time for it to explode; thinking that the fuse had gone out, he picked the dynamite up and started back to the house to light it again, but while holding the dynamite in his hands it exploded, and tore both his hands off and badly lacerated his breast and sides. Dr. W. S. Thompson and Dr. Cecil were called and they amputated the shattered arms just below the shoulders. Harvey lived until eleven a. m. next day, when death resulted from the horrible accident. For some time Harvey and Boone have made it a business to dynamite stumps, and being familiar with the use of dynamite, possibly caused Harvey to get reckless in handling it--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Jeff Bridgford, aged 92 years, died at his home in Paris on Dec. 27. He was one of the best known horsemen in the United States, and at the age of 71 won the championship as gentleman rider at the Chicago World's fair. He did not give up active business until five years ago. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--The 4-year-old son of Sam Blackwell of Madison dropped dead one day last week. We don't remember of ever having read or heard before of a child of that age dropping dead. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Luther Fountain, formerly of Sturgeon, accidentally shot and killed himself near Wapanucka, Ok, on December 30, while out hunting. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Joe B. Jones is sporting a big new diamond ring since Christmas, which set Santa Claus back almost four hundred bones. Friday, 8 Jan 1915--Mrs. Georgia Middleton, who is teaching in Novinger, spent the holidays here with her parents, R. L. Hines and wife. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I have a few notes on this post. >>Friday, 23 Oct 1914--BIRD BURTON VERY LOW--Bird Burton, mention of whose serious illness was made in our last issue, and who was brought home from a Moberly hospital last Saturday, has grown steadily weaker, we regret to state, and his death is only a matter of days--perhaps hours.<< I have this man in my notes as being born Dec 26, 1859 the son of Joseph W. Burton and Sarah Pyle (daughter of Byrd Pyle). >>Friday, 23 Oct 1914--J. VINSON ADAMS MARRIED--The following from the Pueblo, Colo., Star-Journal of October 11th, will be of special interest to readers of THE NEWS, Mr. Adams being an old Higbee boy<< I have this man in my notes as being the son of Jacob V. Adams and Sarah E. Bradley. >>Friday, 23 Oct 1914--HARRIS-TYMONY--Mr. Tyre Harris and Miss Mary Tymony, two of Higbee's popular young people, sprung a surprise on their host of friends Tuesday by quietly slipping out of town to Moberly, where they were married in the parlors of the Merchants Hotel by Eld. e. Y. Keiter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Tymony, << Now this is interesing entry. I recognize the bride as the daughter of Francis M. Tymnony and Addie Pattrick. However I have her married to Edward Gruber in 1917. Perhaps she had more then one marriage. Only time will tell. Carole

Friday, 25 Dec 1914--No Paper Next Week--That we may take a much needed rest and enjoy a day or two of Christmas like other folks, no paper will be issued from this office next week. We can be found in the office, however, to attend to any printing you may want. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--John Warford has malaria fever. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--Lessly Burton and wife were called to Marshall Sunday by the death of the latter's brother-in-law, Dr. W. R. Petrey. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--Ed Hawkins, Higbee's efficient and up to date shoemaker, last week installed one of the latest improved harness and shoe repairing machines and a gasoline engine and is now prepared to turn out work while you wait. The machine, which set Mr. Hawkins back about $500, works with almost human intelligence and will have to be seen in operation to be appreciated. It will sew on a pair of half soles in ten minutes, and will do it neater and better than it is possible to do it by hand. As it will sew through an inch or two of leather, it can be used for all kinds of harness repairing. We are pleased to note this enterprise on the part of Mr. Hawkins, for it indicates a rapidly increasing business. He informs us that owing to the great amount of time and labor his new equipment will save him, he can and will make a substantial reduction in prices on all kinds of work, and continue to use, as he as in the past, nothing but the very best of material. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--DR. W. R. PETREY DIES SUDDENLY--Dr. W. R. Petrey, one of Marshall's leading dentists and prominent citizens, died suddenly at his home in that city shortly after noon Sunday, Dec 20. He had just finished his dinner and was suddenly stricken with heart disease. Mrs. Petrey, who was visiting at the home of her parents, Rev. Notley Magruder and wife, of near town, was almost prostrated when the message came announcing the death of her husband, whom she had left only a few days before enjoying vigorous health and planning for a happy Christmas. She left for Marshall on the first train. They had been married, only about two years. Mrs. Petrey has the deepest sympathy of all in her great sorrow. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--Higbee people will learn with genuine regret that John F. Smith and wife are to leave us. They will leave early in the new year for Spickard, for a short visit with relatives and from there they will go to Hot Springs where they will spend the balance of the winter, and return to Spickard to spend the summer, and perhaps reside permanently, just as the notion strikes them. They are among our oldest citizens and have a wide circle of friends who will give them up with genuine regret, and whose best wishes will follow them to the ends of the earth. They are making the move on account of their health, which has been very poor for the past few months. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--Jody Douglas of Kansas City, who is on the road for a big soda fountain concern, is spending the holidays with his parents, J. Q. Douglas and wife, of near Rucker, and sisters Mrs. Roy White and Mrs. Edgar Buckler of this place. He will leave for a trip through the South about the first of the year, and is thinking of visiting Cuba and South America. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and daughters, Misses Francis and Toinette, returned Sunday from Wellsville, where they were called Thursday by the death of the doctor's niece, Miss Mary Burkhalter, who was stricken with a severe pain in the head while at school, and who died in a few minutes after being taken home. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--A marriage license was issued on the 18th to George Groggs of this place and Miss Hazel Geer of Sturgeon. We failed to learn when and by whom they were married. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--W. H. Welch has been quite sick for several days, being confined to his bed. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--John F. Smith, who is only 82 years old, has been getting around like an old man of 60 for the past week, having broken a rib in a fall a few days ago, and then continuing at work as if nothing had happened. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--Lee Hairl last week purchased the McLain building and the vacant lot adjoining it from the Dr. A. J. Brown estate for $1300, and is now occupying the building with a jewelry store and watch repairing business. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--Roy Smith, aged 35, living near Gentry, purchased his first suit of "store" clothes the other day, being unable to resist the bargains offered in a clothing sale. Another demonstration of the fact that it pays to advertise. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I do not want you to forget me. I want you to bring me a printing set, a foot ball, air gun and a watch fob and some candy and some nuts, and please don't forget mamma and papa and my little brother Tyre--Victor Patterson. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--Please bring me a flash light and a wagon and a printing set some nuts and candy and do not forget mamma and papa and my brother, Victor--Tyre Patterson. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa--I am a little girl 4 years old. Please bring me a nice doll with ribbon on her hair, a set of furs, a ring, a sled, lots of candy and nuts and an ABC book--Eunice Reed. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--We are two small children 3 and 5 years old and would like to tell you what we want for Christmas. Brother wants a set of blocks, a horse made of iron and a tricycle and candy and oranges. I want a doll buggy and a doll with a pink dress on and candy and bananas and don't forget little sister Dorothy, she would like a rattler. And don' forget grandma and grandpa Comstock at Salisbury and out little cousins at Higbee--Linsy and Levy Comstock, Kansas City, Kas. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I will write and tell you what I want for Christmas. Please bring me a tool box, horn, set of blocks a picture book and an Indian suit, and don't forget my brother Ellis. Bring him something nice; also grandpa and grandma Graves--Jas. Eldridge Dixon, 123 S. Ault, Moberly. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--We are little play fellows aged 4 years. I want a doll buggy and bed, wagon and chair, a little red one. Don't forget my little brother as this is his first Christmas, and don't forget mamma and papa. Eugene wants a little pony, watch, train and cars and a gun. Bring my little brother Woodrow some play things and a Teddy bear--Clara Starkey and Eugene Kirby. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--Am a little girl of seven years. Please leave me a nice doll and some pretty clothes for her, candy, nuts and fruits and anything else you think nice. Don't forget my sisters Lillie and Gertie.--Edna Kirby. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa--I want for Christmas a gun, sled, street car, toy lantern, fire crackers, fiddle, automobile, nuts, candy and oranges. I will certainly be satisfied with this much--Harry Utley. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I will write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a doll, doll buggy, set of dishes, rocking chair, candy and nuts--Dollie Redifer. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I want a gun, hobby horse, sled, candy, nuts, oranges and bananas.--Kenneth Redifer. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I want a gun, sled, watch, knife, candy, oranges and nuts.--Tommie Redifer. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I want a gun, sled, oranges, candy, bananas, toy monkey, watch and flying machine--Virgil Sneddon. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I want a gun, automobile, watch, candy, nuts and oranges.--Tommie Sneddon. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I am a little girl of 5, and I don't want you to forget me. Please bring me a big doll, a stove, a wash tub and board, little piano, little table, set dishes, rocking chair, doll bed and buggy, biscuit board and rolling pin, money bank and some fruit and candy--Velma Mae Gravitt. Friday, 25 Dec 1914--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa--I am a little boy just 3 years old. I would like a rocking horse and some fruit and candy--Carl Sneddon. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I have noticed the name McCune appearing in the Higbee News occasionally. I am searching the ancestry of Elizabeth "Betty" McCune(1877-1950) m. William "Willie" Benton Cleeton(1872-1936). Children: Sarah Ann, Roy Orville, George Washington "Jack", John O. and William Grover. If anyone has information on this family, I would very much appreciate hearing from you. Thank you in advance. Barbara Byram Milman

Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Mrs. Sarah Cleeton died at her home near Perche church on the 12th, of general debility, aged 79 years. Interment was made at Perche by the side of her husband, who died some twenty years ago. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--If old Santa fails to bring you a grand piano, an auto, diamond ring, sealskin furs, several tons of candy and many other things you may want, think, before making a howl, of the hundreds of thousands of men, women and children in Belgium who have not even bread to eat. Then think of the hundreds of thousands of homes in the warring countries made desolate by the death of fathers, brothers and sons on the battle field. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--John T. Fitzpatrick, commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in his report to Gov. Major, recommends the enactment of a law to establish a censorship of moving picture films in Missouri. Many unprecedented crimes by young men, he believes, are due to the influence of moving pictures which depict crime. A similar law was defeated by the last legislature. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Ben L. Edwards, while at work at mine No. 11 last Friday was painfully hurt by a fall of rock, it striking him on the right hand which was resting on the edge of a coal car. the hand was so badly crushed that the little finger had to be amputated at the knuckle joint. The index finger was all but mashed off at the first joint, but was sewed back in place, and it is believed the finger can be saved. Mr. Edwards will be kept from work for several weeks. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Mr. John Stone, living 6 miles east of Higbee, was given a pleasant surprise by his children on Saturday, Dec 12th, it being his 71st birthday. they all came with well filled baskets and the table was filled to its full capacity. On account of sickness some of the family could not be present. Those present were: Arthur Dougherty and wife, Mrs. W. A. Owens and daughter, Celestine; Luke Haggard and family, Mrs. Alice Stone and Harry Lewis. At a late hour all departed for their homes wishing Uncle John would live to reach the four score and ten mark. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Mrs. Sanford Davis of Fayette and Mrs. Virgil Phillips returned the first of the week from a visit with Rev. K. E. Magruder and family of Perry. Mrs. Davis remained over for a day or so for a visit with her brother, D. W. Magruder, and wife. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter received a message yesterday from Wellsville informing him of the death of his niece, Miss Mary Burkhalter, aged 16, who dropped dead at the public school building shortly after noon. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Born, on the 15th to Tyre D. Edwards and wife, a son. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Mrs. Adolph Clark and children of Bruel, Neb, are the guests of her brother, Grant Connell, and family. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Mrs. Thos. Drane of Harrisburg died at her home in that place on the 12th of cancer of the stomach. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Thos. McVay and wife were called to Kansas City Sunday on account of the sudden death of a brother of Mrs. McVey, which occurred at that place that morning. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Mrs. Floyd Moore, who returned from St. Louis a few months ago where she underwent a severe surgical operation, and who was thought for a time to be on the road to perfect health, had to go back to the hospital Tuesday, and will again go under the knife, for about the fourth time. Her friends join THE NEWS in the hope that she will soon return restored to robust health and that this operation will be her last. She was accompanied by Mr. Moore. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Joe Schawo and family, who returned from Kansas two years ago on account of the drought, and who have since been living near Clark, returned to Kansas Tuesday, where Mr. Schawo owns several hundred acres of good wheat land. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--A daughter was born on the 8th to W. S. Littlejohn and wife of St. Joseph. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Frank Miles, brief mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, died at his home near Huntsville on the 12th of paralysis, aged about 65 years. He is survived by his widow and seven children, six of whom are married. Interment was made at Mt. Salem. Deceased was a brother of John Miles of near town and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Belle Murphy and Mrs. John Harris. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Mr. J. E. Bailey and Miss Hazel Martin, both of this place, were married in Moberly on the 12th in the circuit clerk's office by Justice Everett Hamilton. Congratulations. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Lee Lloyd, a driver employed at mine No. 11, had the misfortune to lose one of the fingers of his left hand, while at work one day last week, getting his hand caught on the edge of the car by a heavy lump of coal. The finger was entirely severed, and could not be found, although a diligent search was made for it. Mr. Lloyd will be kept from work for some time. Friday, 18 Dec 1914--Born, on the 11th, to John Harriman and wife, a son. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.