Friday, 11 Dec 1914--DEATH OF JAS. M. BURTON--It is with deep sorrow that the Times chronicles the death of Jas. M. Burton, one of Randolph's old, triumphant and most highly respected citizens, who died at his home three miles south of this city at 2 o'clock a. m. Dec 3, 1914, says the Huntsville Times. The passing away of this good and widely known citizen will be regretted generally, by his old friends throughout the county. Mr. Burton had not been well for more than a year, and most of the time confined to his room with lingering kidney trouble or Bright's disease, and the past fifteen months he came near dying. On the first of the week he took a change for the worse and Wednesday his absent children were notified of his sinking condition but those living at a distance did not arrive until after his death. For many years James M. Burton frequently called "Coonskin" by his many intimate friends, was a very prominent citizen of the county and perhaps at one time knew more people in the county than any one person ever did. He served for three years as deputy sheriff and collector of the county back in the early '70's. Later he served four years as deputy county assessor and in 1882 was elected assessor. He served the people in that capacity for several years, making a most efficient and popular officer. In later years he was appointed superintendent of the county farm. He held that position several years, making one of the most capable and satisfactory managers that institution ever had. While Mr. Burton served the people in an official capacity for many years and was prominent in public affairs, most of his life was spent in farming and stock raising. He was educated in the common schools of the county and before he was of mature age he was engaged to teach a country school. He followed school teaching in the fall and winter seasons for about ten years. The deceased was born in this county Feb 26, 1836, and was 78 years, 9 months and 7 days old at the time of his death. Burial took place late Saturday afternoon in the family graveyard near the old homestead. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--R. R. Magruder sold his farm of 80 acres near Sharon the first of the week to Aubrey Blakley for $5,200. Mr. Magruder will likely locate here permanently if he can buy suitable property. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--A daughter was born on the 4th at Kewanee, Ill, to Harvey Gooch and wife. Mrs. Gooch will be best remembered as Miss "Trixie" Dennis. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--FREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS--As will be seen by his ad elsewhere, M. Murphy is going to give away a 100-piece set of genuine French china, valued at $50, a 2-seated "Irish Mail" car, valued as $10, and a $5 character doll, the prizes going to the most popular lady, boy and girl, respectively, the customers of the store deciding by vote who the lucky ones may be. Read the ad for particulars. The prizes are worth striving for, especially the dishes, as they are the genuine article and of the latest and most beautiful pattern. We have made arrangements with Mr. Murphy to give votes in this contest, which ends December 31, and will give 100 votes for every dollar paid on subscription and 200 votes for every new subscription. By taking advantage of this offer and inducing their friends to renew their subscription or to subscribe for THE NEWS any lady, boy or girl who puts forth the proper effort can win. All who take advantage of this offer will also be given 1000 votes in the Yates Mercantile Co's, player piano contest. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--H. L. Thompson and wife returned Saturday from a visit with their adopted son, Elmer Hartman, of near Slater, who has been quite sick. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--W. C. Burton, who is on the road for a St. Louis shoe house, has been assigned a new territory and has moved to Mason City, Iowa, from Lincoln, Nebr. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--Frank Miles, a former citizen of this vicinity, is at the point of death at his home north of Huntsville from paralysis, with which he was stricken a week ago. He is a brother of John Miles of this place. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--Byrd Marshall, residing near Moberly, has sold his farm of 80 acres south of that place to Wm. Naylor and will engage in the butcher business in Elliott as soon as the mine there reopens, says the Moberly Monitor. Mr. Naylor sold his farm in the same vicinity to Wm. Hamilton of Renick who will move to it next spring. He is at present in the drug business. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--Born, on the 6th, to Matt Fisher and wife, a son. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT--A very distressing accident which resulted in the death of Roy Hamilton, aged 22 years, and the serious injury of William Farris and son, Sterling, aged 45 and 18, respectively, occurred at McCune Bros,' mine about three miles west of Clark as the parties were going to work Monday morning, the cage falling to the bottom of the shaft with them, a distance of 70 feet. The hoisting of the cage was done by horsepower, a geared wheel lying horizontally, connecting with the drum, around which the rope was wound. When the cage was lowered, either loaded or empty, the engineer, or man in charge of the horse, rather, would disconnect the gearing by means of a lever, and lower the cage by means of a brake attached to the drum. The brake, we learn, had never failed to work before. The outfit is not under cover, and it is supposed that dampness accumulating on the brake, which is of iron, caused it to slip. The cage is only about half as high as the ones used at the mines here, the cross bar at the top being just a little below a man's chest. Mr. Farris was squatting down below this beam, while his son and Hamilton were standing up, their heads reaching a foot or two above it. It is presumed that when the cage hit the bottom the boys' chins struck this beam, as Hamilton's chin was lacerated and his neck broken. Young Farris evidently hit the beam a glancing blow, as his face was almost torn off. He also had his jaw and right leg broken and his left ankle badly injured. The elder Farris was more or less injured, and besides being badly bruised suffered several broken bones. Evan Jones, mine inspector, made an investigation of the accident, and ordered an old-fashioned gin built to take the place of the present hoisting apparatus, considering it less dangerous, and at the same time about as fast. The last heard from Mr. Farris and his son was to the effect that they were getting along as well as could be expected and that their recovery was looked for. Young Hamilton was the son of Henry Hamilton and grandson of "Uncle" Pet Hamilton, and is survived by his wife and one child. He had many relatives and friends here and they sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--The little 6-year-old daughter of Arch Major was quite painfully burned Friday of last week, her clothing catching fire while she was playing about the stove. Fortunately the blaze was extinguished almost immediately. Friday, 11 Dec 1914--Born, on the 6th, to Wm. Whitmire and wife, a daughter. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 Dec 1914--PIPER-GOIN--Mr. Roy Piper of Slater and Miss Sophia Goin of this place were married on Friday Evening, Nov 27, 1914, Justice J. C. Elgin officiating. The groom is one of Slater's popular railroad men and comes from one of the town's best families. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goin of this place and is one of Higbee's most handsome and popular young ladies. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--THANKSGIVING DINNER--Thursday of last week was a big day at the home of J. F. Brown and wife of near Myers, the occasion being a family reunion and a big turkey dinner, those present being Mr. Brown's father, Geo. S. Brown, now in his 89th year, his brother, J. W. Brown, and wife of Calhoun, and sister, Mrs. T. S. Pearson, and husband, of Laddonia, and brother-in-law, Talbot Harper of Mexico. A fine 22-pound young turkey had been prepared for the occasion which, with dozens of other tempting dishes, made a feast fit for a king. Notwithstanding the advanced years of the father, who is still hale and hearty, and who gets about as well as most men at 60, he was the happiest and liveliest of the bunch. During the course of the meal, and while discussing old times and Thanksgiving dinners that had gone before, it was discovered that each guest at the table was either the oldest of youngest of his immediate family. It was a day long to be remembers by all, and that they may enjoy many more such occasions is the wish of all who knew these excellent people. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--Miss Lulu Grapes of near Burton, who teaches in the Naylor district, was quite painfully hurt Wednesday, her horse running away as she was returning home. She was thrown out of the buggy and severely bruised about the head and face. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--L. E. Dameron, formerly of Yates, who has been running a photograph gallery in Oklahoma for the past two years, has engaged in the business in Higbee, and has rented the room over the Higbee Savings Bank. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--The little son of W. G. Key and wife of near town, while playing about the yard Sunday, fell and cut a deep gash in his forehead and had to be brought to town for a physician to dress the wound. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--Born, on Nov 28, to Harry Huntley and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--Born, at Bloomington, Ill, on Nov 22, to Chas. Edwards and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--Otto Dierking, a machine boss at one of the mines at Lexington, was killed Tuesday by a fall of rock. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--Raymond Shaefer, one of Higbee's brightest and steadiest boys, began work in THE NEWS office Monday and will learn the art preservative. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--POOL HALL RAIDED--City Marshall W. I. Williams, having received a tip that gambling was occasionally indulged in at C. H. Barnes' pool hall, returned back down town after having gone home shortly after 12 o'clock Wednesday night of last week, and after listening at the front door for several minutes was satisfied that a game of some kind was in progress. He gave the door a shake and demanded admittance, and then putting his shoulder to the door went through it as if it had been of paper. As he reached the inside some one blew out the coal oil lamp that was being used and a general scramble was made for the back door. Mr. Williams, threw his flashlight on the bunch and brought the stampede to a halt by firing a shot high over their heads into the wall and informing them that he would shoot the first one who attempted to leave the building. Mr. Williams says that when he shot, every man in the room seemed to fall to the floor, and that he would have thought, had he fired with the intention of hitting anyone, that he had killed them all. On the promise of cutting out all such doings in the future, Mr. Barnes was let off with a fine of $75, which, we understand, those present helped him pay. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--W. C. Perkins, aged 75 years, who makes his home with his son, Noah, fell one night last week and injured his right hip quite badly. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--K. M. Andrews, one of Howard county's best known and most highly respected citizens, died at his home near Fayette Saturday, after a protracted illness, aged 68 years. Interment was made Sunday at Fayette. Deceased was a brother-in-law of B. F. Andrews of this place. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--J. R. Bradley and daughter, Miss Corine, of Kansas City and John Bradley and wife of Yates visited Ed Bradley and family Saturday and Sunday. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--Ray Miller and wife, Chas. Cleveland and wife and Mrs. Isaac Miller of Moberly were the guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. R. W. Compton, and family Thursday. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--John C. Williams of Kansas City, Jake Williams, and wife of near Fayette and D. H. Williams of near Myers were welcome guests at the home of their sisters, Mrs. S. E. Avery, just south of town Thursday of last week, and enjoyed a big turkey dinner. It is needless to add that all enjoyed the day. 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 thought the entire finger would have to be amputated. Allen has had more than his share of such luck of late, the felon following several big boils and a carbuncle on his arm. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--When the war broke out other nations criticized France severely for dressing her soldiers in flaming red trousers which could be seen for miles. Uncle Sam has been equally foolish, so says a dispatch from Washington, the pure white he compels the marines to wear making them perfect targets for the enemy, as was illustrated at Vera Cruz. The uniform will likely be changed to the regulations khaki or forestry-green. Friday, 4 Dec 1914--LILLY-VINCENT--Mr. Wm. Lilly and Miss Emma Vincent, two of Higbee's most popular and deserving young people, were married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. G. W. Connell, at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 25, 1914, Rev. Wm. Kelso officiating. They left immediately for a short trip to Illinois. The bride is the youngest daughter of the late Wm. Vincent, and is a most modest and refined young lady, and is a favorite with all who know her. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lilly and is a young man of sterling worth and character, and worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 27 Nov 1914--Miller McCune, aged 25 years, died at his home in Clark on the 20th of tuberculosis. He is survived by his wife and one child. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--Born, on the 22nd, to Fred Blais and wife, of near town, a son. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--Jas. Gilvin, a prominent citizen of the Rucker vicinity, died on the 20th, aged 55 years. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--George Comstock, son of Jesse Comstock of south of town, is seriously ill at his home in Moberly of typhoid fever. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--Mrs. John Mooney left Wednesday for St. Louis where she will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Forrest Radford. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--A small frame dwelling on the Viley farm near Yates and occupied by David Embree, colored, was destroyed by fire Monday, together with its contents. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--C. C. ROBB DEAD--Christopher C. Robb, more familiarly known as "Lum," died at his home just southwest of town at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1914, of pneumonia and typhoid fever, aged 56 years. He was born and reared in this vicinity and was known to all as a good citizen and good man. He was married in 1888 to Miss Laura Bennifield who, with their six children, survives him. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by Eld. Wm. Kelso and interment made in the Robb family burying ground south of town. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. (Kathy's notes: My files indicate that this man was named Christopher Columbus Robb, hence the nickname "Lum", but I don't have a source for that information. Is there a descendant out there that can verify or debunk this for me?) Friday, 27 Nov 1914--Thos. Osborne has rented the Hence Burton property in the north part of town and moved to it yesterday. Mr. Burton has moved to his father' s old place near town. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--"Slick" Dudgeon, who died Saturday, was the constant companion of the late Jinks Taylor, another of Higbee's happy-go-lucky darkies, and often remarked of late on the fact that Jinks had always told him that if he should die first he wouldn't be long in coming back for him, and many of their cronies are now wondering if Jinks really kept his word. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--MRS. RICHARD EDWARDS--Mrs. Richard Edwards, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died on Nov 18, 1914, in the hospital at Mexico after an illness of three weeks. She was 57 years of age and was the daughter of the late Jas. Sumpter, and was born and reared in this vicinity, moving to Mexico about eighteen years ago. She was united in marriage to Richard Edwards in 1879, and is survived by him and their four children--three sons and a daughter. She also leaves two brothers, t. A. and W. M. Sumpter, and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Patrick, besides a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Christian church at Mexico and interment made in the city cemetery. The sympathy of a host of Higbee friends goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--WARFORD-CROPP--Mr. Thos. A. Warford of this place and Miss Augusta Cropp of near Glasgow were married at the home of the bride on Wednesday, Nov 25, 1914. The bride is a pretty and accomplished young lady and is popular with all who know her. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. s. Warford of south of town and is a gentleman in every sense of the word, and is one of the most reliable and worthy young men in was ever our pleasure to know. We join in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--JAMES PALMER DEAD--James Palmer, a former resident of this place, died at his home, 1712 W. 7th street, Oklahoma City, Ok, on Friday, Nov 20, 1914, from cancer of the stomach and liver. Mr. Palmer was 62 years of age and is survived by his widow and three children--Edgar J, Roodhouse, Ill, Mrs. Wm. Baker, Yates, and Audrey B, Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held Sunday and interment made with the honors of the Brotherhood of Carpenters, of which he had long been a member. Mr. Palmer was a citizen of Higbee some ten years or more, moving to Oklahoma about fifteen years ago, and had many warm and sincere friends here who will be deeply pained to learn of his death, and who join THE NEWS in warmest sympathy for the bereaved one. Friday, 27 Nov 1914--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Rollie Dudgeon, aged about 32, one of Higbee's most popular colored citizens, and more familiarly known as "Slick," is no more, having died about 6 p.m. Saturday from a gunshot wound accidentally received shortly before noon. With Wm. Holt, also colored, they left the house of the latter in the northeast part of town about ten o'clock for a rabbit hunt, and jumped the first rabbit while going through W. F. Jones' pasture while still in sight of the house. Holt threw his gun to his shoulder to fire, when Rollie, who was some six or eight feet away from him, told him not to shoot, but to let their dog catch the rabbit. Holt lowered the gun and with the muzzle pointed towards Rollie and his eye on the dog and rabbit he endeavored to let the hammer of the gun down. It was a hammerless gun, a kind that he was not used to, and as he pulled the trigger he placed his thumb in position to ease the hammer down, but as there was none the gun was discharged. The entire load, wads and all, entered Rollie's right hip just above the hip bone, making a hole in inch or two in diameter, and seemed to range downward. Rollie was hastily taken to the home of Jas. Bailey near by and a doctor called, who pronounced the wound a very serious one and in all probability fatal. Death probably resulted from an internal hemorrhage, and occurred when all of the watchers had gone out of the room. Interment was made Monday in the cemetery of his race southeast of town. "Slick" was one of our best colored citizens, and was popular with all. He was always in a good humor and got a barrel of fun out of everything. May he be as happy and care free on the other side. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 20 Nov 1914--An Iowa farmer has devised a rat trap upon which he claims no patent but which any one trouble by rats can use. He purchased a big galvanized iron bucket or garbage pail and placed it in the barn. He filled it two-thirds full of water, and covered with a layer of chaffy oats an inch deep. The next morning he emptied out a mixture of water, oats and drowned rats, and rebaited his trap. He figured results and found that he had aimlessly but with malice aforethought gotten rid of eighty-nine rats. He declares it will rid a barn in a short time--Press Journal. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--The foot and mouth disease among the cattle in different sections of the country has about disappeared. The mouth disease among the politicians disappeared the day of the election. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--In the circuit court at Moberly last week, Aubrey R. Hammett was denied a divorce from his wife, Oleta Hammett. The case was heard by Judge Slate of Jefferson City, special judge. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--THE LATEST ON THE FORD--A junk dealer from the middle west had heard that Ford, the auto manufacturer, used tin cans in the construction of his car. He gathered up several hundred tomato, sauer kraut and oyster cans and sent them to the Ford factory along with a request that they be made into an auto. A week later he received a Ford by freight and a check for $9.80 by mail. He had sent in too many cans. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--SEDALIA WOMAN, 78, WHO SURRENDERED TOWN TO PRICE DIES--Sedalia, Mo, Nov 12--Mrs. Susan A. Jackson, who in 1864 surrendered Sedalia, to Gen. Sterling Price as the Confederate leader swept from Missouri into Arkansas on his famous raid, died last night. She was 78 years old. All the men of the city were engaged in an encounter northwest of Georgetown, when Gen. Price began an attack on Sedalia from the south. Mrs. Jackson, seeing the uselessness of resisting the attack, nailed a sheet to a large pole and, amid bursting shells, marched to the outskirts of the town, where she surrendered to Gen. Price. By this act she not only saved the town from destruction, but probably also the lives of hundreds of women and children who had been left in the undefended town. Mrs. Jackson was the wife of the late Wm. P. Jackson, former Mayor and the first Chief of Police of Sedalia. She was born in Howard county, July 14, 1836. She was married to Mr. Jackson Nov 22, 1855. Mrs. Jackson is survived by five sons and one daughter. Walter Jackson of Atoka, Ok, Frank, Charles, Edward and John Jackson of Sedalia, and Mrs. A. C. Jones of Little Rock, Ark. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--Wm. R. McMurdo and Miss Margaret Mullier, both of this place, were married in Moberly Thursday of last week, Justice McCanne officiating. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--F. M. Brown of Slater, an Alton brakeman, had his right foot cut off at Armstrong Monday. He was getting off the engine when he slipped and fell. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--Stephen Green, aged 86 years, died at his home near Armstrong on the 15th. He was a cousin of Mrs. Jas. Humphrey of this place. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--Mrs. Byrd Burton returned to her home at Higbee Friday afternoon after a few days' visit here with her brother-in-law and sister, W. B. McDavitt and wife. We understand that as soon as she can make arrangements Mrs. Burton will return here form Higbee to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. McDavitt. A cordial welcome awaits her.--Clifton Hill Rustler. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--Schools in all sections of the state have had to close within the past month on account of diphtheria, and people cannot be too careful. to be on the safe side, call in a physician at once if your child complains of a sore throat, and don't let the child return to school until you find out what is wrong. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--MRS. RICHARD EDWARDS DEAD--Mrs. Richard Edwards, formerly of this place died at her home in Mexico yesterday. She was 65 years of age and is survived by her husband, three sons and one daughter. The news of her death came as a great shock to her Higbee relatives and friends, none of whom knew of her sickness. At the hour of going to press we had not learned any of the particulars as to her death or the funeral arrangements. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--Nineteen years ago Joseph Dougherty purchased a jennet at the Wm. Wirt sale for $3. From this jennet Mr. Dougherty has sold jacks to the amount of $2,000 and has one jack left that he has refused $350 for. Mr. Dougherty says at this sale two other jennets sold for $2, and the stock of all kinds sold very low--Fulton Telegraph. Friday, 20 Nov 1914--It is peculiar that a man who owns a bunch of cattle will go out to look at them every few days, but not once during the whole year will you catch him at the schoolhouse where his children are getting their education--Mexico Ledger. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 13 Nov 1914--AT REST--Died, Thursday Oct 29, at his home near Higbee, in the 55th year of his age, Byrd Burton. (poem) After life's fitful fever, sleeps one of earth's noblemen. His remains were placed in casket bearing the appropriate words "At Rest" and were followed by a throng of sorrowing friends, relatives and members of the K. of P. lodge to the Christian church, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. N. Lindsey--a beautiful and earnest address, offering words of healing and comfort to the bruised and stricken heart of his dear wife. From the church his body was borne to the family burying ground where it was laid to rest among the deer ones who had gone before. Byrd Burton was born in Randolph Co, near Higbee, at the old Burton homestead, on Dec 26, 1859. From early childhood he displayed a very human and lovable nature. He grew to manhood in the old home where the character and ideals of his father and mother made a lasting imprint on his own nature. While still a young man he was married to Miss Janie Gibson of near Clifton Hill, Mo. Of this union an only son, Odus, was born. With his wife and little boy he moved to Cape Girardeau, where he was employed for many years by the T. J. Moss Tie Co. After years of experience along the Mississippi River, it naturally followed that he became interested in steamboats. The next twenty years of his life were spent in steamboating on the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee rivers. As captain of the steamer Chester, he ran between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau until the boat was sold and placed on the Missouri, making several trips between Kansas City and St. Louis. As a steamboat captain, his life was a varied and interesting one. He met, mingled and dealt with "all sorts and conditions of men." Deck-hand, roustabout, pilot, clerk, mate or passenger--each man he met aroused in him a keen interest. He knew the life stories of them all and was ever ready with a word of sympathy for the fellow in hard luck. His purse was always opened by the plea of poverty or misfortune. His many deeds of charity were known to but few people. About seven years ago the greatest misfortune of his life befell him, in the death of his only son, Odus, the very idol of his heart. In a day, he was changed to a sad and sober man, bowed by grief and clinging to his dear companion for comfort and support. Months passed in his struggle with his great sorrow. At times he was almost overcome by it, but at the end of a year he emerged to take up his life again in the busy world. Only those very near to him ever knew of the great fight his soul had fought and won. After the death of his father, when the old home was about to be broken up, he bought an interest in the farm and came home to stay--came home to the old town, the old church, the old house, that he had never been able to forget in all the years of a busy and active life. How dear to his heart were the scenes of his childhood! How he cherished and treasured the traditions of that old home! He strove to make of it the same home he had known as a boy--a home of laughter and good cheer. Big dinners, crowds of relatives and friends, music and conversation was the order of the day. At last he was happy and content, and he settled himself in the old home, to live the long years before him in peace. But fate said "No." A few months ago he was stricken by disease. Cancer of the stomach developed. Weak and wasted, he sought the aid of the best physicians he knew. He would not die. Hope was strong in his man's soul. But one day he looked into the eyes of his wife, and there he read the pitiful truth. "I want to go home to die" were his words. For two more weeks he suffered, clinging to life as long as possible, yet bowing at last to the inevitable. One by one he called his brothers and sisters to his bedside, and said the affectionate words he had only thought before. He called for the songs he loved, and asked for prayers. He had the doors thrown open that he might behold the golden sunlight and the earth clothes in the scarlet glory of Autumn. "What a beautiful day to die" he said. His suffering was soon to end, for in the moonlight stillness of that October night, his soul took its flight. After a day of great pain he went to sleep--"not like the quarry slave scourged to his dungeon, but like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Of the beautiful and matchless devotion of his grief stricken wife, too much cannot be said. It was hers to stand dry-eyes beside his bed, when her heart was breaking, to encourage when she had no hope, to look for light where all was darkness ahead, and at last, in the still watches of the night, to pray for his deal soul. "Soothed and sustained by an unfaltering trust," she looks to God for comfort. No need now to pray for Byrd for she knows that after life's stormy voyage his soul has at last reached a safe harbor, in The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. C. W. T. H. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--MACK DURNILL DEAD--Mack Durnill, aged 69 years, died at the home of his nephew, Asa Durnill, in Higbee, on Sunday morning, Nov 8, 1914, of Bright's disease, with which he had long been afflicted. Funeral services were held at the home Monday by Rev. Notley Magruder and interment made in Old Log Chapel. Deceased was born in Vernon county and removed to Howard with his parents at an early age, where he had since resided. He is survived by one brother, J. S. Durnill of near town, and one sister, Mrs. Florence Goosie of near Clark. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--Constable Lute Hamilton of Renick shot and probably fatally wounded a negro named Johnson at the Harvey crossing near Moberly Wednesday morning. The negro was wanted in Sturgeon for chicken stealing and was asleep when Hamilton came up on him, and resisted Hamilton and his assistant, May Brooks, of Clark, when they undertook to arrest him. Despite Hamilton's warning that he would shoot if he ran, the negro made a dash for a nearby corn field. The first shot, fired to bluff the negro, only made him run the faster. The second shot penetrated the right lung. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--Born, on the 7th, to Frank Heathman and wife, a son. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--Born, on the 10th, to Bennet Wilson and wife, a son. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--Born, on the 12th, to Melvin Jones and wife, a daughter. Friday,13 Nov 1914--R. R. Jones of Independence is the guest of his son, Isaac and family. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--We learn that U. S. Foy, whom Lee Thomason succeeded as Alton agent here, is at the point of death at his home in Fulton from stomach trouble, and that all hope of his recovery has been given up. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--John Thomas, late proprietor of the West Side Hotel, who left here two weeks ago for a visit with Paris relatives and to look out a location, orders THE NEWS sent to him at Mulberry, Kansas, where he has engaged in the hotel business. We had hoped that Mr. Thomas would come back to Higbee, as he is not only a good man and good citizen, but one of the best band men that ever tooted a horn. Here's to your success, Jack, but don't stay away too long. We need you. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--Walton Burton and wife are the owners of a new rug, received from an unexpected source. Several weeks ago, while glancing through a magazine, Mrs. Burton read the ad of a firm who offered a fine rug as a premium to the first person sending in the most appropriate name or motto for their trade mark, a picture of which appeared with the ad. Mrs. Burton wrote down the first suggestion that came into her mind and mailed it to the house the next day. She had forgotten the matter until she received a letter from the firm last week informing her that she was the winner and that the rug had been shipped. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--KIRBY-COOK--Mr. Ira Kirby and Miss Cyotha Cook were married on November 11, 1914, at the home of the bride, Rev. N. Magruder officiating. It was a very quiet affair, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ben Cook of near town and is a young lady of culture and refinement and is popular with all. Mr. Kirby is one of Higbee's best young men, is sober and industrious, has the confidence and respect of all and is in every way worthy of the fair prize he has won. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 13 Nov 1914--BIRTHDAY DINNER--The friends and relatives of Mrs. Martha J. Dougherty, living four miles east of Burton, assembled at her home on Sunday, November 8, 1914, to celebrate her 79th birthday anniversary. The guests were rather late in arriving, but still they came until the noon hour, when they were called to a sumptuous dinner to which all paid due respect. In the afternoon Messrs. J. R. Page, Chas. Harris and Geo. White entertained all with most delightful music. aunt Martha was the recipient of many presents for which she thanked the guests in a most pleasant and gracious manner. At 4 o'clock the guest began to depart, wishing Aunt Martha and Paris many returns of the happy occasion. Those present: J. . Dougherty and family; Jessie Comstock family; Jessie Dougherty and family, J. M. Huston and family; Henry Mallory and family; J. R. Page and family; Joe Walker, Robt and Chas, Wilbanks, Geo and Will White, David Comstock and Chas. Harris, the guest numbering in all about forty. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 6 Nov 1914--(Kathy's notes: In the interest of time, I will not post the numbers for the contestants, or the ongoing count. I will extract the winner at the end of this, and any major changes in the contest as it goes along.)STANDING OF CONTESTANTS--Our big player-piano contest is off with a rush, as the vote below shows. There are many candidates who have not as yet turned in any votes, and until they do so their number will not appear in the appended list We made the first count Wednesday and found the standing as follows..............Votes must be deposited every Wednesday. In order to keep votes from being held back and deposited the last week and perhaps allowing a "dark horse" to win, we shall change the color of the ballots every month. During November all ballots will be red and they must be voted in this month, as they will be worthless thereafter. We do this in the interest of fairness to all candidates as well as to ourselves, and we would impress upon the minds of all that this contest is to be conducted on the square from start to finish. Remember that we sell everything in general merchandise and that we sell at a close margin--closer than most merchants can, as we pay no rent and our operating expenses are down to bedrock. We can save you money on anything we carry, and make special prices on special orders. Whatever you do, get our prices. We pay top prices for all kinds of produce. Watch the HIGBEE NEWS for special bargains, as we shall put on special sales from time to time. And remember to do your voting on Wednesday of each week. YATES MERCANTILE CO, Yates, Mo. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie bought 40 acres of land from Emmett Robb and 40 from Buford Lewis last Monday. We did not learn the price paid. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--R. W. Compton and son Roy went to St. Louis Wednesday for a visit with relatives and to have some drawings made of an automobile gearing for which Mr. Compton has applied for a patent. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Mose Stevenson, A. L. Hairl and Josh Duffield went to Kansas City Saturday. They report the opening of the new station one of the biggest events in the history of the city and the station the most complete and beautiful building they ever saw. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Born, in Moberly, on the 2nd, to J. Oliver Bradley and wife, a son. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Born, on the 2nd, to Will Coly and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Mrs. Julia Smith bought the Lewis Biggs property near the light plant the first of the week. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Dr. J. W. Winn has rented the Rennolds building next door to the Savings Bank and will move his drug store to it the latter part of the month. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--T. C. Bagby and family of Miles City, Montana and C. E. Bagby and family of Huntsville, spent Sunday here with their brother, J. H. Bagby, and family. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--BYRD BURTON DEAD--Byrd Burton died at his home in this place Thursday night, Oct 29, after a protracted illness, aged 55 years. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Saturday by Rev. A. N. Lindsey and interment made in the Burton cemetery. An extended notice which was to have been furnished us for this week had not been handed in at the hour of going to press, and we had not the time or the data at hand to write one instead. We hope to have the article for next week. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Mrs. J. M. Crew returned to her home in Tallequah, Ok, Sunday. We learn that Mr. Crew and family are thinking of moving to Columbia, Mo, that their children may finish their education in the university. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Born, on the 4th, at Montgomery City, to R. F. Coon and wife, a daughter. Mrs. Coon is the daughter of t. J. Cooper of this place. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--STRAIN-CRAWFORD--Through an unintentional oversight last week, which we regret very much, we failed to mention the marriage of Mr. Paul Strain of Mexico and Miss Leona Crawford of this place, which was solemnized at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. B. L. Smith, of Moberly, at 6 o' clock Saturday evening, Oct 24, 1914. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Strain of Mexico and is said to be a most worthy and exemplary young man. The bride is the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford of this place and is a pretty and prepossessing young lady and popular with all who know her. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--Dudley Bottoms was quite painfully hurt Monday while leading a calf into the barn. The animal took a notion it didn't want to go in the barn and kept pulling back, when it suddenly rushed Mr. Bottoms, butting him in the small of the back and knocking him head first against a post which cut an ugly gash in his forehead. Friday, 6 Nov 1914--MRS. CHAS. TEMPLE DEAD--Mrs. Charles Temple Dead--Mrs. Chas. Temple, 42 years old, died at her home in Glasgow at 2 o'clock this morning, after an illness of many months. A complication of diseases caused her demise. Mrs. Temple formerly lived at Renick. Before her marriage she was Miss India Littrell. Surviving her are her husband, Dr. Chas. Temple of Glasgow; her father, James Littrell of Renick, and one brother, Fred Littrell, of Temple, Texas. Short funeral services will be held at Glasgow tomorrow. The remains will be brought to Moberly on No. 12, and funeral services will be held here at 2 o' clock Wednesday afternoon and interment made in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Monitor, Nov 2. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 30 Oct 1914--(Kathy's notes: In an earlier edition of the paper, a contest was announced for the children of Higbee, requiring them to try to make the largest number of words from the single word "Studebaker". The following article is the result of this contest.)--WARREN WINN THE WINNER--We wish to thank the 33 little boys who took part in the Studebaker wagon contest. Our only regret is that we could not give each of them a little wagon, but as we had only one to give, all we could do was to give it to the one having the most correct words, which, after six hours of faithful and untiring work of the judges--Gordon Rankin and Mmes. Ben Wright and T. H. Walton--was awarded to Warren Winn on a list of 594 correct words. He was followed by several close seconds, showing that the boys were in real earnest. If they will call at my place Christmas they will be remembered with a little souvenir as a token of good will and friendship. BRUNDEGE. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Jessie P. Patterson, who was sentenced to the pen from Howard county for five years for felonious assault, was paroled on the 21st by Governor Major to Judge Fred Lamb of Salisbury. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Born, on the 28th, to Ernest Truby and wife, a daughter. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Born, at Elliott, on the 23rd to Jas. Rodney and wife, a daughter. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Mrs. Lizzie Scrutchfield of Montana is the guest of her brother, Thos. Jones and family. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Mrs. Otis Cochran of Eldorado Springs returned home Thursday of last week after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Thos. Owen, and other relatives. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Mrs. Carson Connell of Divernon, Ill, spent the week here with her sister, Mrs. Grant Connell. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Twins, a boy and a girl, were born to Geo. M. Andrews and wife on the 24th. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Mrs. Harvey Cubbage of near Yates was operated on at a Moberly hospital Monday for a cancerous growth in her breast. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Owing to an epidemic of diphtheria, the schools at Slater have been closed and all public gatherings forbidden. So far there have been two deaths. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--As will be seen by their announcement elsewhere, the Yates Mercantile Co. of Yates will give away a $600 player-piano absolutely free to the person receiving the largest number of votes. The contest opened last week, and already the interest is lively, there being several candidates. The candidates will be known only by number, and their standing will be published in THE NEWS each week beginning with our next issue. In each issue of THE NEWS until the close of the contest will be found a coupon good for 100 votes. Cut it out and vote it for your favorite, or turn it over to some friend if you are not interested in the contest. We have made arrangements with Mr. Roy Quinn of the Yates Mercantile Co. to issue votes for money paid us on subscription or for job work, and for every dollar paid us we will issue a coupon good for 1000 votes. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Mrs. E. Smith, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. N. J. Nicholas, and other relatives for several weeks, will leave today for her home in Colorado Springs. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Mrs. J. M. crew of Tallequah, Ok, and Mrs. G. L. Williams of St. Louis were called here the latter part of last week by the illness of their brother, Byrd Burton. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Jesse H. Jaco, one of Salisbury's most prominent citizens, and the democratic nominee for county judge of Chariton county, was killed Monday, his automobile turning over on him. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Wes Conley, a Monroe county farmer aged 57, residing near Granville, shot and killed his wife and then himself at their home Monday. It is presumed that Conley became suddenly insane. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--J. N. Hamilton, aged 35, a Salisbury stockman, was killed in the Wabash yards at Moberly Wednesday night, being struck by a passenger train. He was on his way to St. Louis with a shipment of stock. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--The Williams residence, just south of the Baptist church, caught fire in the roof Tuesday, presumably from sparks from the chimney falling in a lot of dry leaves. Very little damage was done, as the fire was discovered at once. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Thos Owen of north of town had a bunch of eleven hogs struck by lightning two weeks ago. two were killed outright and two have since died, but it is thought the rest will recover. They were the largest hogs Mr. Owen had and were the only animals on which he did not carry insurance. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Born, on the 26th, to Vernus Randell and wife, a son. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--J. D. McGill, who has been living at Dudley, Mo, for the past year or two, orders his address changed to Springfield, Ill, to which place he has moved. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--James Creson, whose eyesight has been failing for some time, went to St. Louis Wednesday for treatment by a specialist. He was accompanied by G. W. Creson. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--Dr. J. W. Winn accompanied Sprague Dysart and wife of near Roanoke to St. Louis Sunday, where the latter underwent a surgical operation at the Baptist Sanitarium. Dr. Winn returned Wednesday and reported Mrs. Dysart as doing nicely. Friday, 30 Oct 1914--JENKINS-COMPTON--Mr. John Jenkins and Miss Lily Compton, two of our prominent and popular young people, were quietly married Tuesday evening, Oct 27, 1914, at the residence of Eld. Wm. Kelso, who officiated. They were attended by Mr. Arthur Mullier and Miss Cora Kelso. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Compton and is a most lovable and winsome young lady and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jenkins and is one of our most steady and reliable young men. THE NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 6 Nov 1914-- 13 Nov 1914--R. R. Jones of Independence is the guest of his son, Isaac and family. 4 Dec 1914--PIPER-GOIN--Mr. Roy Piper of Slater and Miss Sophia Goin of this place were married on Friday Evening, Nov 27, 1914, Justice J. C. Elgin officiating. The groom is one of Slater's popular railroad men and comes from one of the town's best families. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goin of this place and is one of Higbee's most handsome and popular young ladies. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 23 Oct 1914--S. W. Carroll, aged 79, died at his home near Moberly on the 15th. He is survived by his wife and eleven children, among them being Mrs. J. W. Henderson of this place. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--The following from the society columns of the Atchison, Kansas, Champion will be of interest to readers of THE NEWS, Mrs. Allen being a former resident of this place, and will be best remembered as Miss Susie Botts: Mrs. W. F. Allen, head of the DeKalb, Mo. School of Music, who has many friends in Atchison, particularly among the musical people, has recently been greatly honored. Last week she attended a state meeting of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Kansas City. The meetings were held in Shrine Temple. Mrs. Allen was appointed grand organist of this Missouri Grand Chapter for the coming year. This is a high honor to Mrs. Allen personally, for her musical ability and to the subordinate chapter to which she belongs. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--W. F. Jones of this place, who was hurt in an Alton wreck at Centralia in July, 1912, while accompanying a shipment of stock to market, and who brought suit against the company for damages, made a settlement with the company last week, receiving a check for $1000, the case being settled out of court. Mr. Jones was represented by Judge W. M. Williams of Boonville. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Born, on the 16th, to Carl Asbury and wife, a son. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Born, on the 17th, to Carroll Hamilton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Born, on the 21st, to Eck Pitney and wife, a daughter. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--John C. Herron will leave early in November for Springfield, Ill, where he will spend the winter with his son Robert. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Joe Harvey, colored, aged 16, who had been employed about mine No. 11 for some time, died on the 17th after a short illness. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--WALTON-JACKSON--Mr. Rolland R. Walton of this place and Miss Mary E. Jackson of Canton were quietly married in Fayette Tuesday morning, October 20, 1914, at the home of an aunt of the bride, Rev. H. E. Stout, president of Howard-Payne college, officiating. Immediately following the ceremony the happy pair drove to Glasglow, where they took the Alton fast train for St. Louis for a short wedding trip. the bride comes from one of Lewis county's oldest and most highly respected families and is a young lady of culture and refinement. She is a graduate of Howard-Payne college, and besides a thorough literary education has a fine business education as well, and for the past year or so has held the position of head bookkeeper for one of Fayette's largest firms. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walton of this place, and is a model young man in every respect. Like his bride, he is a college graduate, having graduated with high honors from Central College some five years ago and since then from the School of Mines at Rolla. THE NEWS joins in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Jot Morris was called to Kirksville Monday to see his sister, Mrs. Nancy Holloway, who had the misfortune to get her hip broken in a fall the day before. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Mrs. Lizzie Lorince and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Rice, returned to their home in Krebs, Ok, Saturday, after an extended visit with the former's niece, Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--We printed bills this week for C. F. Dougherty who will sell a big lot of stock at his farm south of town on the 26th. Included in the sale will be all the animals in Mr. Dougherty's breeding stables, and he as some good ones. See list of stock in this issue. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--BARN AND MULES BURN--D. P. Woods, living in the east part of town, had the misfortune to lose his barn, a good span of mules and a lot of feed by fire early last Friday morning. Mr. Woods was awakened about 4:30 by the kicking and cries of the animals and made a desperate effort to save them, rushing in through the fire and smoke and untying them. He got them to the door twice, but each time they rushed back in the barn taking Mr. woods with them. by the time a sufficient number had arrived to be of any service the barn was a heap of ashes. How the fire originated is a mystery. Mr. Woods put the mules in the barn about five o'clock Thursday evening, and so far as he knows he was the last person about the barn. He carried only a small insurance on the latter, and had none on the mules, the policy having expired a few days before, we learn. 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. It had been hoped to take him to Kansas city to consult a specialist, but he was took weak to make the trip and the idea of having a specialist come to Higbee to see him was given out, as every physician who had been called in on the case pronounced his condition absolutely beyond the reach of medical science, and his rapidly growing weakness convinced Mr. Burton and the family that the physicians were correct. 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 Hundred of beautiful pink chrysanthemums, contrasting with autumn vines were the decorations for the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Acuff when their daughter, Clara Eva, was wedded to John Vinson Adams. The ceremony was performed at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening by the Rev. Llewellyn L. Henson, of the First Baptist church, under an arch of autumn leaves. Mrs. H. R. Jones played the wedding march and during the service she played softly. Miss Acuff who was given away by her father, wore a lovely gown of white chiffon taffeta trimmed with oriental lace. Her only ornament was a diamond and pear lavellier, the gift of her groom. Her veil was held by a wreath of valley lilies and she carried lilies and brides' roses. Little Miss Emma Jean Acuff, in a white lingerie frock with blue bows, carried the ring in a basket of rose leaves. The bride is an exceedingly attractive and accomplished young woman. She is a graduate of the Killin-Keough College of Music and is a very fine musician. Mr. Adams enjoys a large circle of admiring friends. He is manager of the Colorado and Wyoming Telegraph station. Mr. and Mrs. Adams will spend a few weeks in the northern part of the state. They will be at home 1119 Summit avenue after the first of November. 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, and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most sensible young ladies. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Harris, and is a most exemplary young man, popular with all. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Will Bottoms' Ford car is in the lime light again, having turned over and rolled down a high embankment near Huntsville Monday. Besides Crews Cooper, the driver, it contained Will Reed and Tyre Harris, who had been to Huntsville for a marriage license for the latter. The car was going at a very slow speed and Crews was trying to drive around a buggy just ahead when he ran into a washout at the edge of the embankment, and the car came to a stop at an angle of about 45 degrees. Harris and Reed jumped out, but Crews stuck to the car until he felt it begin to move, when he jumped. He had to get out on the low side and had barely time to get out of the way as the car took a header for the bottom of the embankment. As in its accident of three weeks ago, the car was not damaged other than having the wind shield broken and the fenders bent. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Roy Carson, son of A. Carson, formerly of this place, was married in Huntsville on the 13th to Mrs. Dorothy Taylor of that place. Friday, 23 Oct 1914--Mrs. Earl May of Huntsville, attempted suicide Wednesday of last week by drinking carbolic acid and chloroform, but prompt medical attention saved her. Despondency is supposed to have been the cause. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 16 Oct 1914--A dispatch from Sturgeon dated the 13th, says: James T. Alexander, 70 years old, residing seven miles southwest of Sturgeon, committed suicide about 10 a.m. today by cutting his throat with a knife. His body was found in the front yard by members of his family. He is survived by a widow and six children, three sons and three daughters. Ill health is thought the cause of the act. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--MRS. MARY A. SMITH DEAD--Mrs. Mary A. Smith, formerly of this place, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flem Boulware, with whom she had made her home for several years, of near Pilot Grove, on the 11th. The remains were brought to Higbee where funeral services were held in the Baptist church, of which she had long been a faithful member, by the pastor, Rev. A. F. Pearson, and interment made in the old Owen family burying ground, north of town. Deceased was the daughter of Edward O. Owen and wife who owned the land on which Higbee now stands, and was born on the old home place just north of town on December 15, 1832, and was therefore 81 years, 9 months and 26 days of age. In about 1850 she was married to Wm. Smith, who preceded her to the great beyond about twenty years ago. They were the parents of eleven children, but four of whom survive: Edgar Smith and Mrs. J. H. Bagby of this place, Mrs. Wm. McKinney of Bloomington, Ill, and Mrs. Flem Boulware of Pilot Grove. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Perry Goin and David Williams, two of Higbee's popular and deserving young men, last Saturday purchased Robb & Burke's tailoring establishment and will conduct the business at the old stand in the McLain building. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Chas. Guy, a prosperous farmer, 40 years old, killed himself, Wednesday by drinking carbolic acid at his home near Stephens' Store. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Uncle Joel Owen and wife of near town, who have not been feeling at all well since being injured in a runaway accident a few months ago, have decided to break up housekeeping and will sell a lot of personal property at their home on the 24th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. They will make their home, we presume, with their children. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--W. H. Magruder of near Armstrong was here Tuesday, being on his way home from St. Louis where he had been to see his brother, Romie, who has been in a hospital there for several weeks. He reports the latter as a great deal stronger and able to be up part of the time, and thinks he will be able to come home in a few weeks. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--(Kathy's notes: There is a notice of administrator with will annexed for Joseph J. Carroll.) Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Mrs. Nannie Owens of Kansas City is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Willard Brundege. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Geo. Light and wife of Kansas city spent Saturday and Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs. Julia Smith. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Born, on the 15th, to George Walton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--The infant daughter of Warren Bradley and wife of near Yates died yesterday. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Miss Myrtle Robb returned to her home in Kansas City, Sunday, after a pleasant visit with her uncle, Fred Robb, and wife. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--MRS. GUS SUNDEEN DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. Gus Sundeen will be pained to hear of her death, which occurred at her home in Pittsburg, Kan, on the 4th, after a short illness. She was 61 years of age and is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. J. S. Webb, of this place. Mrs. Sundeen was a former citizen of Higbee, leaving here some twenty years ago. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Another killing among Fayette's colored population took place in that town at noon last Sunday, when Noah Douglas, colored, fired three shots at Otis Bly, another negro, two of which took effect and caused instant death. The other went wild and struck a negro woman in the arm. Bly, it is said, gave a sister of Douglas a severe beating the night before. At the time of the shooting the parties were on their way home from church. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Wm. Harvey of Armstrong, the former well known ball player and Miss Blanche Johnson, a popular young lady of Charition county, were married at the home of the bride near Salisbury on the 11th. They will reside in Armstrong. The groom's host of Higbee friends join THE NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Bird Burton, who was taken to Moberly the latter part of last week for treatment at a hospital, is not better, we are pained to say, and will likely be brought home today or taken to Kansas City for examination by a specialist, provided he is strong enough to make the trip. He is suffering from stomach trouble, the exact nature of which the physicians have not been able to determine. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--ADMITS SILVERWARE THEFTS--Joseph B. Andrews, 20 years old, of 5242 Cabanne avenue, was arrested yesterday at the store of Simmons Hardware Co., Ninth and Spruce streets, by Detectives Logan and Chandler, charged with the theft of silverware valued at $60, which he admitted having taken from time to time. All of the stolen ware was recovered at the young man's home, following his confession to the detectives and officials of the store. The arrest was brought about through an anonymous telephone message received by the company last week, which stated that young Andrews had taken considerable silverware, which could be found at his home. Young Andrews said he took the silverware "because others were doing it," an he thought he might as well help himself, too. His salary was $45 a month--St. Louis Republic, Oct 14. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Higbee, we are sorry to say, is now without a photographer, Carl Buckley this week having arranged to move his studio to Richmond. The best wishes of a host of friends go with him. We can recommend Mr. Buckley to the people of Richmond as a most reliable and worthy young man and a photographer far above the average. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--Mrs. Ollie Duncan and daughter, Miss Mable, will leave tomorrow for Litchfield, Ky, where they will spend the winter with Mrs. Duncan's brother, George Cubbage. They will stop in St. Louis for a visit with Dan Cubbage and wife. Friday, 16 Oct 1914--The baby daughter and only child of Morgan Richards and wife died Wednesday after an illness of several weeks. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The bereft parents have the sympathy of all. (Kathy's notes: This child was not a daughter, it was a son, named Thomas John Richards, born July 17, 1913. He had been named the prettiest boy baby, in the 4th of July celebration that summer. He's part of my family tree.) Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 9 Oct 1914--JOHN W. SPURLING--John W. Spurling, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, was born near Clark on March 30, 1835, and died October 1, 1914. Funeral services were conducted at the home on the 2nd by Rev. I. M. Turnage and interment made at Mt. Vernon. The deceased was one of eleven children, but one of whom, Jas. Spurling, of near Clark, survives. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Gibson in 1855, and who died in 1872, leaving eight children, viz., Henry Spurling, Mexico, Mrs. Sallie Jones, Clark, W. G., deceased, James R., Centralia, Mrs. Anna Ridgway, deceased, Mrs. Ella Edwards, Moberly, Mrs. Cora Edwards, Ashland. In 1873 he was married to Miss Minerva Lawrence, who with the nine children born to them, survives him. The children are Mrs. Minnie Bradley, Clark, John S., Higbee, Mrs. Melie White, Mrs. Gertie Smith, Edward, Rufus, Clarence, Orley, and Miss Ollie, all of Clark. Besides seventeen children of his own, he reared two orphans from infancy. He joined the Baptist church at an early age and was a faithful member and consistent Christian, and served the Perche church as deacon for many years. He will be missed as a kind and honorable friend and a loving and indulgent husband and father. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--S. M. Hirsch received a telegram Wednesday from his sister-in-law, Miss Mina Levi, informing him of her safe arrival in New York. She will reach St. Louis today, Friday, where she will spend a day or two before coming home. She has been in Germany for the past year, visiting her mother, and sailed from Holland on Sept 26. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Mrs. Robert Childers returned to her home in Marshfield Saturday, after an extended visit with her parents, T. D. Williams and wife. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Born, on the 8th, to D. W. Thomas and wife, a son. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Born, on the 8th, to John A. Kirby and wife, a daughter. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Frank and George Maddox of Rosco, NM, were called here this week by the illness of their mother, Mrs. Katherine Maddox. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Mrs. R. L. Hines suffered a slight stroke of paralysis Saturday, her right side and speech being partially affected. She was a great deal better yesterday, we are pleased to state. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Caleb Edwards of Moberly is the guest of his son, Ben L., and wife. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Roy Richards of Gillispie, Ill, is the guest of his parents, Jas. Richards and wife. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Mrs. Georgia Middleton, who is teaching at Novinger, was called home Saturday by the illness of her mother, Mrs. R. L. Hines. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Will Longdon, who is at work in Springfield Ill, is at home on a visit. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Uncle Joe Lessly spent the week with his daughter, Mrs. Adam Ham, of near Slater. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--A CLOSE CALL--T. H. Walton and wife and J. W. Bottoms of this place, and H. C. Houtz and wife of Kansas City had a very narrow escape from death in an automobile accident near Kansas City Wednesday evening of last week, and that all should escape with their lives and no broken bones is a little short of remarkable. Mr. and Mrs. Walton and Mr. Bottoms had gone to the city in the latter's car to attend the grand lodges of the Masonic and Eastern Star orders and were stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Houtz. Wednesday the party went to Leavenworth on a pleasure trip and it was on their return that the accident happened. Mr. Bottoms was driving the car at about a 15 or 18 mile an hour clip and did not notice, until too late to stop, that the road ahead, where a turn was made, had a big slant in it, one side being some three feet higher than the other. As the car was going too fast to take the turn, the inevitable thing happened and the car turned over. Mr. Walton, who was in the front seat and on the high side of the car, was thrown about twenty feet, as was Mr. Houtz, who was on the same side of the car in the rear seat. They were both thrown over a barbed wire fence, Mr. Houtz clearing it, but Mr. Walton's feet catching in the top of it. The car came to a stop directly over them, being held by an immense fence post made from a telegraph pole. Mr. Walton had his left wrist sprained, and his clothing badly torn. Mr. Houtz's clothing was equally damaged but he escaped with a few bruises and scratches. Mrs. Houtz escaped without a single scratch. Mrs. Walton was by far the worse hurt and sustained injuries from which she will be weeks in recovering. She was thrown about fifteen feet and landed in a pile of tin cans and other rubbish by the side of the road. The tendons in her left forearm were torn loose at the elbow and her right shoulder dislocated. She was badly cut about the face and nose, and her lower lip lacerated, her teeth being driven through it to the skin. Although she was conscious, and was able to walk to a farm house close by, she was totally blind for about half an hour, her sight not returning until she had been in the house about fifteen minutes. Mr. Bottoms escaped with a few cuts about the face and a slight injury to one of his knees. As soon as a doctor, who had been summoned from the farm house, had given the injured emergency treatment, Mr. Bottoms returned to the scene of the accident to see what shape his car was in. When it was again placed on its wheels the only visible damage was a broken wind shield and two or three badly bent fenders. As it was almost half a mile to a car line and no one felt like walking, Mr. Bottoms gave the crank a turn, but not with any hope that the engines would respond, when all were delighted to find that the car ran as well as ever. They returned to the city in the car, where the injuries of al were more thoroughly examined. Mr. and Mrs. Walton came home the next day, the latter missing the pleasure of attending the Star grand chapter. Mr. Bottoms did not return until Saturday, being too sore to undertake the trip sooner. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--The parties who left here a week ago last Sunday for a fishing trip to the Ozarks, are back, one car getting in Friday night and the other one Sunday night. Owing to high water they did not catch as many fish as they expected, but managed to keep the frying pan reasonably full. They report a most delightful trip, but a very hard one, and enough experiences to fill a book. the car to get in Sunday, driven by Caleb Lynch, had rather had luck, wearing out its brakes before Linn Creek was reached. As the car contained five passengers and part of the camping outfit, it shot down some of the almost perpendicular hills with the speed of a fast mail train making up time. After the first hill had been descended at risk of life and limb the boys awoke to the fact that something would have to be done if they expected to reach home alive, when one of the party hit on the idea of attaching a tree to the rear axle, the bunch riding the tree while Caleb held the car in the road. As some of the trees were six inches in diameter and with the added weight of those who rode it barely held the car back, the steepness of the hills can be imagined. It was great sport as well as hard work, but was not without danger, as several times the boys were thrown off the improvised drag, but without any damage except a few bruises and torn clothing. They are all in for the trip next year but want fewer in the party, as half of them were kept busy cooking all the time. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Mrs. Ed Laight received a letter the first of the week from Mrs. Wm. Mason of Fayette stating that the latter's husband had just received a letter from England informing him of the death of his father. Deceased, it will be remembered, was a citizen of Higbee for a short time, returning to England about two years ago. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--Mrs. John Mooney will sell a lot of personal property at her home south of town on the 13th. See list in this issue. We learn that Mrs. Mooney is thinking of making her home in Iowa with her son. Friday, 9 Oct 1914--James Murphy, Moberly's oldest citizen died at his home in that city Wednesday of last week, aged 94 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

In a message dated 3/18/01 2:52:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 26 June 1914--BRADLEY-HARTLEY WEDDING--What will come as a great > surprise to the many friends of the happy couple is the announcement of the > marriage of > Miss Grace J. Bradley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Bradley, who reside > southwest of > Moberly, and Oscar D. Hartley of Billings, Mont. > They were married at Sheridan, Wyo, Thursday, June 18. The bride has > resided > near Moberly practically all her life and was educated in our public > schools. She is > highly esteemed by all who know her. > Mr. Hartley is a successful business man of Billings, and is to be > congratulated on > his good fortune in winning Miss Bradley for his bride. > Mr. and Mrs. Hartley will reside in Billings. They have The Monitor's best > wishes for a long and happy married life--Moberly Monitor. > > I believe this is Grace Bradley b. March 11, 1882 the daughter of Dudley > Terry Bradley and Martha T. Jennings. > > Carole >

Friday, 2 Oct 1914--KILLED IN SILO ACCIDENT--John Summerfield, residing about four miles northeast of Huntsville, was instantly killed at his ho me yesterday afternoon. Mr. Summerfield was engaged in sharpening the blades of his silo grinder, when the emery wheel on which the blades were being ground, flew off, striking him full in the face. His head was split open and death was instantaneous. Deceased was one of the well known men of his neighborhood. He leaves a wife and five children. For some time he had been employed as night watchman at mine No. 12, just this side of Huntsville. He was a fine citizen, popular with all who knew him and his tragic death has created wide spread sorrow--Moberly Democrat, Sept 25. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--R. W. Sears, founder of Sears, Roebuck & Co, died Sept 28 at his summer home in Wisconsin. It is claimed that he was the originator of the mail-order enterprise, and began his business career in 1884, while working as a railway telegrapher, making a purchase of a dozen watches. He was then 21 years of age and retired at the age of 45. He was 51 years old at his death and left a fortune of $25,000,000. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. J. W. McCune, aged 40, died at her home near Clark on Sept 29, after a protracted illness. She is survived by her husband and one daughter and her parents, J. G. Stockton and wife. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--W. B. Farris and family and Mrs. Cecil Day and children of near Huntsville were the guests of T. L. Warford and wife, driving over in Mr. Farris' car. they returned in the evening, Mr. Warford and wife accompanying them as far as Moberly. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--John W. Spurling, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home near Clark yesterday. Interment will be made today. He was born near Clark and had resided in this county all his life. He was twice married and is survived by fifteen of his seventeen children. He was an uncle of M. W. Spurling and Mrs. W. F. Jones of this place. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--A Studebaker car belonging to Dr. S. C. Lane caught fire on the road near Mrs. Mary Todd's home south of town Wednesday morning as Dr. Lane and Roscoe Yancey were returning from New Franklin. The carburetor exploded and spurted gasoline about 20 feet in the air. Yancey bravely crawled under the car after the fire started and turned the gasoline off so that the tank, which contained about five gallons of gas did not explode. The car was completely burned. It was insured.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Bandmaster John Miller was quite painfully hurt in the Walton mine Monday, and that he was not killed is almost a miracle. He had gone to the assistance of "Curly" Williams, a driver, to help him with a derailed car, and as he passed the mule the animal pressed him against the entry and then began to kick. Mr. Miller fell to the track when the mule started to run and was dragged quite a distance when his clothing caught in the track and several cars of the trip ran over him. When the mule was stopped Mr. Miller was taken from in front of the last car. Luckily for him the cars contained timbers and were far lighter than if loaded with coal. Mr. Miller was badly skinned up, his worst injuries being a wrenched knee and ankle. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Born, on Sept 29, to Lee Wright and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Twins, a boy and a girl, were born to J. P. Jones and wife of east of town on Sept 29. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Michael Fowler, who died at the county farm Wednesday, was buried at the Hamilton cemetery east of town yesterday. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. E. H. Burkhalter of Wellsville is the guest of her son, Dr. C. f. Burkhalter, and family. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Garl Robinson and wife of near Rucker were the guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Jenkins Williams, Wednesday. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. Katherine Maddox, who makes her home with her son-in-law, W. I. Williams, was stricken with paralysis about 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, and at the hour of going to press was no better. While her entire body is not affected she is helpless and her speech is so incoherent that she cannot make herself understood. As she is in her 81st year and this is about the third attack, it is feared that she cannot recover. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. Thos. Campbell returned Monday to her home in Kellerton, Ia, after a visit with her son, Dr. r. C. Campbell, and wife. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--RAILROAD CLAIMS ANOTHER--Jas. Thomas Cut to Pieces by C. & A. Train Tuesday--The people of Higbee were horrified to learn early Tuesday morning that another person--the second in less than ten days--had been killed by a train in Higbee. The victim this time was James Thomas of Higginsville, aged 19 years. With a companion named Sayre, also from Higginsville, young Thomas struck town some time Monday night or early Tuesday morning, on his way home from a tramping excursion he had taken for a lark. They went to the C. &. A. tank to wait for a freight train, and in attempting to board 430 extra west, which passed about 7 o'clock he was thrown under the train and was cut in two and his arms and limbs horribly mangled. The accident happened near the residence of O. L. Farris, who was one of the first to reach the scene, and who says the young man did not cease breathing for almost fifteen minutes. The remains were taken to Oldaker & Walker's and prepared for burial after they had been identified by station agent Thomason who was well acquainted with the deceased. An undertaker came over from Higginsville that night and conveyed the body home for interment the next day. The deceased was the son of Monroe Thomas and wife, of near Higginsville. Sayre, the companion, caught the train and did not know of the accident until the train reached Yates where he was put off and later brought back by Marshal Williams. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--The balloon ascension here Saturday was one of the best ever seen in this section and drew an enormous crowd, most of whom remained until late in the evening. the balloon ascended from the vacant lot near the livery barn and reached a height of about half a mile. Prof. Lindsey, the balloonist, was a little too daring to suit most of the crowd, hanging to the trapeze by one hand as the balloon shot up and doing al kinds of stunts. It was a relief to all when he landed about half a mile north of town. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--JOHN MOONEY--John Mooney, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died at his home south of town at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept 24, 1914, of injuries received in the Walton mine some ten days previously. All that medical science and loving care of wife and children could do for him proved futile. Mr. Mooney was born in England on Feb 25, 1864, and was therefore in his 51st year. His parents came to this country the same year locating in Pennsylvania and a short time later moved to Iowa, where deceased grew to manhood. He came to Higbee about 23 years ago, where he had since resided, with the exception of a few years at Belleville, Ill. Just prior to his removal to Higbee he was married to Miss Mary Hoskinson of Iowa. They were the parents of six children, three of whom, John, Mrs. Forest Radford, of St. Louis and Mrs. John Pierce, of Chicago, with the mother, survive him. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney, of DeKalb, Ill, one sister, Mrs. John A. Woods of the same city, and three brothers, James, Hugh and Will, all of this place and as wide a circle of sincere friends as any man who ever lived in the community. Mr. Mooney was a quiet, unassuming gentleman, and with all who knew him his word was considered as good as his bond. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by Rev. C. K. Shilling, pastor of the Methodist church, and the large crowd present spoke most highly of the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the Tucker cemetery by the side of his baby daughter, who died only three months ago, and whose death was a blow from which he never recovered. The crowd at the cemetery also spoke eloquently of the esteem held for the deceased and the sympathy felt for his loved ones, being the largest ever assembled there. Mr. Mooney was an honored member of the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows, and was laid to rest with the full honors of those orders. In his death the community as well as his family has suffered an irreparable loss, and the deepest sympathy of all goes out to the bereft. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. John Egly was quite seriously hurt Sunday while on her way to attend the funeral of John Mooney, being thrown from the surrey she was driving. Besides having an ankle sprained, she was otherwise quite badly bruised, and as a result has been in bed most all week. A bolt in one of the shafts came out, causing the vehicle to veer suddenly and turn over. Mmes. Wisdom Burton, Fred Race and John Hudson, who were in the rig with Mrs. Egly escaped without a scratch, but how Mrs. Hudson came off so fortunately is a mystery as she fell underneath the rig and was covered up by it. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--OBITUARY--Died, at the home of W. A. Robb, Sept 10, 1914, Mrs. Fronie Featherstone aged 83 years. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Robb. She was born in Southern Kentucky in the year 1831, coming to South Missouri in her earlier years with her brother, T. L. Campbell. She was married in 1854 to John Featherstone and to this union were born three children. Her husband entering the army during the Civil War, lost his life. She came to North Missouri during the war with her brother as a refugee under order No.11, losing all their property. Her youngest son was shot and killed by a negro when about 17 years of age and her oldest son lost his life in an accident at the Moberly brick yards. Mrs. Featherstone united with the Mt. Ararat Baptist church several years ago and lived a consistent Christian life. She was noted for her cheerful disposition. May He who was her comforter, be also the comforter of the bereaved ones. Funeral services were held at the home of W. A. Robb after which she was laid to rest by the side of her two sons in the Phillips cemetery. N. MAGRUDER. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 25 Sep 1914--BOYS STEAL A LOCOMOTIVE--Sedalia, Mo, Sept. 17--Escape from the reform school at Boonville, a wild ride through the night on a stolen engine, pursued by detectives in a similar conveyance, and in imminent danger of being hurled into a wreck through a dispatcher's orders, was the experience last night of four boys, still missing today from their Boonville domicile. Seven boys were in the party that evaded guards and left the school. Three were recaptured. According to the authorities the remaining four made their way to Sedalia. Engine No. 708, one of the largest used by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway, stood in the yards here with steam up. Soon railroad employees noticed it was moving. Another engine was quickly secured and with detectives aboard started in pursuit. But the race was one-sided. No. 708, bearing the fleeing lads, quickly drew away. Orders were quickly given by the train dispatcher here to derail the stolen engine at Pilot Grove, thirty-five miles south of Sedalia. With whistle blowing and bell ringing the engine, traveling sixty miles an hour, reached Pilot Grove before the switch had been arranged, and swept through the town. A mile further on it was abandoned. No trace had been found today of its notice crew. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--KILLED BY KATY FREIGHT--R. S. Young Run Over by Katy Freight Monday Night--Richard S. Young, aged 51 years, was run over by a freight train just north of the Katy depot, Money night about 12:20 and instantly killed, his body being cut in two, and the trunk most horribly mangled. Mr. Young was an employee of the Northern Central Coal Co, and when the mine at Elliott was temporarily closed a couple of months ago he came to Higbee and secured work at the Russell mine south of town. he had again secured work at Elliott, the mine having reopened, and had his household goods taken to that place by wagon the day of his death. He spent the day in Higbee, and, it is said, became intoxicated. Some time before midnight he went to the Katy depot, to catch a train for Elliott, it is presumed, and went to sleep on a pile of ties on the east side of the sidetrack just north of the depot, as his hat was found on the ties. The rain coming up he took refuge from it under some cars on the sidetrack, and a short time later a train switching pushed the cars over him, dragging him quite a distance. He was discovered almost immediately by a brakeman who heard him groan. The body was taken to Oldaker & Walker's and prepared for burial, and interment made Wednesday in the city cemetery. The deceased was a very quiet man and popular with all who knew him. He was born in Eymouth, Scotland, in 1863. He is survived by a son who is in South Africa. He wife died many years ago. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--MRS. JOHN DORMAN DEAD--Mrs. John Dorman, who had been in very poor health for a year or more, died at her home just south of town at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Sept 18, 1914. Her death, while not altogether unexpected by her family and friends, came as a great shock, as she was supposed to be slowly improving and took a turn for the worse only the day before. She was born in Essen, Germany, on December 25, 1868, and was therefore 45 years, 8 months and 23 days of age. She had been a member of the Lutheran church since infancy, and remained steadfast in her faith until the end. She was united in marriage to John Dorman on May 10, 1887, and was the mother of twelve children. Besides her husband and ten children, who mourn the departure of a loving wife and mother, she leaves a wide circle of acquaintances and friends, who loved her as a near and dear one for her patientness and gentleness. Short funeral services were held at the home by Eld. Wm. Kelso, assisted by W. T. Warford. May her ashes rest in peace and her spirit in the paradise of God. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--JOE CARROLL DROWNED--Found in the Creson Pond Friday Morning.--The many friends of Joseph Carroll, a former citizen of this place, who had been here all summer, were greatly shocked Friday morning of last week when the news was flashed over town that he had been found drowned in the Creson pond, just west of the Alton lake. The body was brought to town and taken to Oldaker & Walker's, where it was prepared for burial and then taken to the home of Mrs. E. M. Whitmore, an aunt of the deceased. Mr. Carroll, as most of our readers know, had been in poor health for many years, breaking down shortly after having removed from here to Hannibal. Since then he had been dividing his time between the home of his brother and sister, O. S. Hull of near Madison, and Mrs. Ernest Fowkes of Hannibal, taking life easy and endeavoring to regain his health. They did all in their power to help him, taking him to some of the greatest specialists in the country, but to no avail. Early in the spring he came to Higbee thinking a change would do him good, and to mingle again with old friends, and had been boarding at the West Side Hotel for some time. Thursday afternoon he took his tackle and went to the Creson pond to fish. His absence at supper was noticed, but Mr. and Mrs. Thomas thought nothing about it, thinking he perhaps didn't want any supper or had taken supper with some of his relatives, but when it was seen the next morning that he had not occupied his room they became alarmed and notified Jas. Davis, with whom he had gone fishing on Wednesday. Mr. Davis lost no time in getting to the pond, when he saw a fishing pole sticking out of the water about ten feet from the west bank. Knowing of the attacks of epilepsy to which Mr. Carroll was subject, he was convinced that the latter had been seized with an attack while fishing and had fallen in, which was undoubtedly the case. Mr. Davis procured a hook and line and soon brought the body to the shore. Deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll and was 45 years of age. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. E. Fowkes, and two brothers, G. A. Carroll of Kansas City and O. S. Hull, all of whom, with the latter's wife and children, Clint Hull and wife of Moberly and Dace Hull of Billings, Mont, and E. Fowkes of Hannibal, were present at the funeral which was held Sunday at the Christian church by Eld. G. W. Kitchen. The crowd, which taxed the capacity of the church, spoke eloquently of the sympathy felt for the bereaved ones and of the respect in which the deceased was held. Interment was made in the Burton cemetery by the side of his parents. Peace to his ashes. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Dr. Edwin Edwards and wife of St. Louis arrived Wednesday for a two weeks' visit with the former's parents, W. D. Edwards and wife of near town. Dr. Edwards left Higbee several years ago and went to work for Uncle Sam as a railway mail clerk, putting in all his spare time in the study of medicine, later entering one of the city's best medical colleges from which he graduated with honors. He located in the city and his host of old Higbee friends will be glad to learn that he has more than made good, and that his practice is continually growing. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--S. M. Hirsch informs us that he received a card yesterday from his sister-in-law, Miss Mina Levi, who has been in Germany for the past year, stating that she hoped to leave for home tomorrow or the first week in October, and that she would leave by way of Holland. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Born, on the 17th, to Thos. Robb and wife, a daughter. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--TO LEAVE HIGBEE--The announcement of the Bee Hive Mercantile Co. on page five of this issue will no doubt come as a bolt from a clear sky to the people of Higbee and vicinity, as not many, we imagine, believed this firm, the oldest in town, would ever locate elsewhere. The move is not made because Mr. Hirsch has become dissatisfied with Higbee, but simply to get into a larger field, he having decided since opening a store in Fayette to handle nothing but women's ready to wear garments, and Higbee is too small a town to support such a store. Mr. Hirsch has rented one of the best buildings in Nevada, Mo, and will open the swellest store in that section early in the year. He will get possession January 1st, many months sooner than he anticipated. This will work to the advantage of the customers of the Higbee store, as the large fall and winter purchases made in New York a few weeks ago, will be thrown on the bargain counter with the rest of the stock in the big sale to begin October 3. The Bee Hive has long been known as the neatest and best store in a town of this size in the entire country, and has given the town a world of favorable advertising. It has likewise been known for its progressiveness, and its removal will be a matter of general regret, for it has been a store in which the whole town took pride. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Johnathan Andrews of Parsons, Kansas, is the guest of his brothers, Joseph and Ben F. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Evan Jones sold eleven lots in the west part of town Monday to T. J. Williams, for $1000. Mr. Williams will put the lots in fruit, and next spring will start him a chicken ranch. His many friends join THE NEWS in the hope that he will make a fortune. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--J. H. Pattrick left Sunday for Chicago where he will enter the law department of the Chicago University. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Mrs. W. W. Day of Bedford, Ind, is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Williams, and other relatives. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Miller Wheeler of near Riggs was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, of near town, the latter part of last week. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--A. L. Mobley, who recently sold out near Myers, has moved to Moberly and orders his paper sent to 416 Roberts street, that city. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Chas. Solberg moved into his new home this week. It is one of the neatest and best arranged in town. It is a 2-story of some eight or more rooms and has full basement, furnace and bath. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--We learn from G. T. Rees of the death of his son-in-law, Frank Walton, which occurred at his home in Saginaw, Mich, on the 15th. He is survived by his wife and two children, who have the sympathy of a host of friends. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Will Sharp was caught under a fall of rock at mine No. 11 Saturday, but fortunately escaped with only slight injuries. The accident occurred just as the day's work was finished and there was but one other person in the mine at the time, we learn, who heard Mr. Sharp's cry for help. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Born, on the 24th, to Ira Lewis and wife, a son. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Born, near Myers, on the 22nd, to Henry Malory and wife, a son. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--JOHN MOONEY DEAD--John Mooney, who was injured in the Walton mine one day last week by a fall of rock, died from his injuries at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. His death was rather unexpected, and came as a great shock to his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon and interment made by the side of his baby daughter, who died three months ago. An extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--I am not between the devil and the deep sea, but I am between the hairless Hares. If you want a first class shave you will find me there--Ed Turner. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Ed Turner is something of a humorist, as a local he has in this issue proves. Mr. Turner's joke will be seen at a glance and appreciated by Higbee people, but may prove a puzzle to others. For the benefit of such we will state that his shop is located between the stores of David and Thomas Hare, both of whom are as bald as a doorknob. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--DEATH OF MRS. W. H. BROADDUS--Mrs. W. H. Broaddus, 60 years of age, died at 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon in St. Mary's hospital in Galesburg, Ill. Besides the sorrowing husband she is survived by ten children, all married except Lanson and Miss Hettie, who are still in the family home. The other children are Ed, Harve, Hammett, Harry, and Pearl Broaddus and Mrs. Elmer Heifner, of the vicinity of Darksville; Mmes. Bessie Miles and Rose Malone of Kirksville. She also leaves two brothers, Deed and Blue Bradshear, of the Darksville neighborhood. A week ago Mrs. Broaddus was taken to St. Mary's hospital where she was operated upon for cancer. At first it was hoped that she would recover but complications arose which resulted in death. Her husband and seven children were with her when she died and the other three were ready to start to Galesburg when they received the news of her death. She was a good Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, an affectionate sister and a kind friend. She has many friends in Moberly as she often visited relatives in this city. The remains passed through Moberly at six o'clock this morning and were taken to the family home near Darksville. The funeral will be held in the Darksville Baptist church at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning after which the body will be buried in the same lot with five children who preceded their mother to the great beyond.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--J. D. MARSHALL DEAD-- J. D. Marshall, whose serious illness was briefly noted in our issue of last week, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. D. Mangus, in Moberly at 2:45 o'clock Friday, August 18, aged 77 years. Interment was made Saturday in Oakland cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. T. D. Mangus, and four sons, Jas. W, of this place, Milt, of Clark, Aubrey R, of Moberly and John, of near Madison. In speaking of Mr. Marshall, the Moberly Democrat says: Mr. Marshall formerly resided on a large farm one-half mile north of Renick. After the death of his wife ten years ago, he came to Moberly where he has since made his home with Dr. and Mrs. T. D. Mangus. Mr. Marshall was a native of Virginia. He came to this country in early life and by industry and good management he amassed considerable fortune. He was a successful and practical farmer and stock raiser. He was a kind and indulgent father and a helpful friend and neighbor. During the time that he lived in Moberly Mr. Marshall proved to be a genial and companionable gentleman and the friends of his last years will sincerely mourn the death of the Christian gentleman. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 18 Sep 1914--John Evans, a Huntsville young man, in a fit of despondency Friday of last week attempted suicide by shooting, the bullet entering his breast and coming out under his arm. Following this shot he fired three others in the air to attract attention. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--Warner Buckler will sell a lot of stock at his farm southeast of town on the 30th. See list elsewhere. Mr. Buckler will quite farming if he can sell his farm, and will likely locate in Columbia. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--John Mooney was caught by a fall of coal in the Walton mine Thursday morning, and quite seriously hurt, sustaining a broken bone in his right leg just above the ankle and bad bruises about the chest and back. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--Claude Foster, the young man recently arrested and lodged in jail at Huntsville under suspicion of having beaten and attempted to rob his aunt, Mrs. Annie Angell of Renick, was given his liberty this week, the grand jury not finding sufficient evidence against him to warrant an indictment. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--Mrs. Featherstone, mother of Mrs. W. A. Robb, of east of this city, died last Thursday night of cancer. She was 83 years old. She had been a member of the Mt. Ararat Baptist church for many years. The funeral was preached at the family residence Friday afternoon by Rev. Notley Magruder. Burial at the Philips burying ground--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--W. E. Rice of Clark and Miss Sarah Black, of Marshall, were married on the 10th at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Black. "Buck" as Mr. Rice is familiarly known here, is one of the county's most prosperous and progressive farmers and a mighty fine young man. His many Higbee friends join THE NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--Edgar Fullington of northwest of town is the latest owner of a joy wagon, his 1915 Buick, purchased several years ago, having been delivered this week. Walter Dougherty, on whose mail route Mr. Fullington lives, says he wishes all the farmers on the route would get cars, as they immediately become good roads rooters, and are generally out with a drag after every rain. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--Born, on the 13th, to Ed Dennis and wife, a daughter. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--Born, on the 12th, to Robert Sharp and wife, a son. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--AT THE AIRDOME--The eighth installment of "Lucille Love" will be shown Saturday night. Last week's picture left Lucille in China and endeavoring to sneak on board the vessel on which her enemy is about to sail for the United States. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--DORSEY MARSHALL SERIOUSLY ILL--Jas. W. Marshall was called to Moberly yesterday to see his father, Dorsey Marshall, who was believed to be near death at the home of his son-in-law, Dr. Chas. Mangus. Mr. Marshall, who is in his 77th year, has been quite feeble for some time, and became unconscious Wednesday following a week's sickness. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--GEORGE GIBSON DEAD--George Gibson, one of the best known and most popular men in Howard county, died at his home near Fayette on the 11th, aged 70 years. He had been in poor health for a year or more and his death was not unexpected. He was a former sheriff of the county, serving eight years. Friday, 18 Sep 1914--Sunday was a very pleasant day at the home of Wm. H. Duffield and wife of east of town, the occasion being a big reunion of relatives, the following being present and enjoying the big dinner, which was fit for a king: W. S. Pitney and wife, O. S. Pitney and wife, O. S. Hull and wife of Madison, John Hudson and wife, Thos. Osborn, wife and children, Mrs. Chas. Binney and children, Thurber, Texas, Mrs. Dod Baker and children, Dace Hull of Billings, Montana, Robert, George, Elvin, Arthur, Brown, Frank, Omar, May and Judge Josh Duffield. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Walter Sanders, a young man living four miles east of Salisbury, was killed Sunday while playing ball, being hit in the temple by a pitched ball while at bat. He lived two hours. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Mr. John M. Lowes and Miss Nina May Johnson, both of Eddyville, Ia, were married here yesterday by Rev. Ben Robson at his residence. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lowes of this place and has made his home in Iowa for several years. THE NEWS joins in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Mr. Raymond Summers and Miss Katie Asbury, popular young people of near Higbee, were married in Huntsville Monday in the office of Recorder Hinton, Judge A. M. Finnell performing the ceremony. Congratulations. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Born, on the 7th, to Roy Bradley and wife, a daughter. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Born, on the 8th, to Oscar Blansett and wife, a daughter. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--H. C. Eubanks last week purchased the W. H. Burton farm of 270 acres two miles southeast of town for $10,000. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--The Grand Theater building, better known as Halloran's Theater, at Moberly, was destroyed by fire Saturday morning, the fire originating, it is presumed, from a bolt of lighting. The loss is placed at $35,000 with $25,000 insurance. Geo. W. Sparks, who purchased the building about a year ago, announces that he will rebuild at once, or as soon as plans can be drawn up and approved. He will go to New York and study the latest in play houses, and give Moberly the best show house in the state outside of the cities. It will be fireproof throughout. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--AT THE GEM--Seventh installment of the great picture "Lucille Love." Last week's picture left Lucille and her enemy adrift in mid-ocean in a row boat, and with the precious papers for which she had risked so much in the possession of the captain of the smuggling ship which cast her adrift. Will the battleship seen in the distance last week pick them up, and will she recover the papers? Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Thos. Hare, who recently engaged in the grocery business with Wm. Richards, moved here from Windsor this week. All join us in extending "Rabbit" a hearty welcome back home. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--O. S. Pitney attended the fifteenth annual reunion of the Ninth Missouri Cavalry at Moberly Thursday of last week. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Joe B. Jones is the latest purchaser of an automobile, purchasing a Ford runabout while in Kansas City last week. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--Mr. Ernest Short of Madison and Miss Lyda Legrand were married at the home of the bride's parents at Woodlawn on August 30th. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Short formerly of this place. They will make their home on the farm with the groom's parents. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--HENRY DAVIS--Henry Davis, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, was born in Braidwood, Ill, in 1875, and died September 3, 1914, from injuries sustained in the Walton mine on August 21. He came to this state something over 20 years ago and located at Elliott, and a few years later moved to Higbee, of which he had been a citizen about eighteen years. He was married in Elliott on December 25, 1895, to Miss Emma Summers, who, with their four children, Rhoda, Henry, Hanna and Glenn, survives him. He also leaves a brother, David, of this place, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Powell, of Coal City, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Latter Day Saints church, of which deceased had long been a member, by Eld. Wm. Kelso. The large crowd, a fourth of which could not find standing room, spoke eloquently of the esteem in which he was held by his acquaintances and of the deep sympathy felt for his family. Following the services at the church the body was taken in charge by the Higbee lodge of Knights of Pythias, of which he had been a faithful member for many years, and laid to rest in the city cemetery with the full honors of the fraternity. Friday, 11 Sep 1914--MRS. ANGEL'S ASSAILANT ARRESTED?--Sheriff Sam Magruder and Constable Lute Hamilton of Renick returned to Randolph county early Saturday morning with Claude Foster, 27 years old, suspected of being the one who attacked and tried to rob his aged aunt, Mrs. Anna Angel, at Renick, Monday night. Foster was arrested at his home 4462 Evans avenue, St. Louis, Thursday night. The young man was placed in the Moberly jail to await a hearing before Squire Littrell at Renick. At the jail yesterday Foster made the statement that he is not guilty of attacking his mother's sister. He said he was in Moberly Monday night when the brutal attack was made and returned to St. Louis on the following morning. Foster was taken before Justice Littrell yesterday afternoon for his preliminary hearing and was bound over to the circuit court. In default of a $500 bond he was remanded to jail. A wide gold band ring which Foster pawned at a local pawn shop Tuesday morning played in the court room. The ring has on it a stain which is said to be blood. Foster was unable to say what was on the ring and how it got there. The blood-stained ring was brought into the evidence as it was thought by the authorities that the gashes in Mrs. Angel's head were inflicted by a ring on her assailant's hand--Moberly Democrat, Sept 6. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 Sep 1914--Born on August 31st, to Jasper Hurshman and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--BURGLAR BEAT RENICK WOMAN--Mrs. Annie Angel, a widow nearly 70 years old, was brutally beaten and strangled at her home in Renick last night by a burglar who demanded that she tell him where she kept her money hidden. Mrs. Angel's residence is near the railroad tracks in the north part of the little town. The nearest house is nearly fifty yards distant. Mrs. Angel had lived alone for many years. Last night a burglar entered her home, gaining entrance through a window from which he cut the screen. It was midnight and Mrs. Angel had retired. The burglar pounced upon her as she lay in bed, demanding that she tell him where she kept her money hidden. The frightened woman screamed and the brute's fingers closed around her throat. Then he began beating her, striking her in the face and over the head, insisting that she tell the location of her wealth. The helpless woman repeated that she had no money, and the thief kept beating and cursing her. A ring he wore on his finger inflicted deep cuts in her face, and several gashes were cut on her head. When the man finally fled without having gained the money he sought, Mrs. Angel staggered to the home of a neighbor, her face a mass of welts and bruises, blood flowing from her injuries, and told the story of the brute's attack. Mrs. Angel describes her assailant as a low, heavy-set white man, who speaks with an accent. On leaving her home he took a northeasterly direction. As soon as the alarm was spread the citizens of Renick organized a posse which started in pursuit of the man. Up to noon to-day no trace of him had been found. The police here were notified to watch for the fellow and the officers from 2 o'clock until daylight apprehended every stranger who came into town but found none answering the description of Mrs. Angel's assailant. Sheriff Magruder and constable Henry Owens went to Renick this morning in the hope of finding some clue which will aid them in apprehending the man.--Moberly Monitor, Sept 1. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--HENRY DAVIS DEAD--Henry Davis, who was injured by a fall of coal in the Walton mine on August 21, died from his injuries at his home in this place yesterday. His injuries were internal and at first it was thought that he was only slightly hurt, as he seemed to improve for the first few days. His condition was not so favorable last Saturday, and Monday became alarming. Despite the constant attention of physicians and nurses he grew worse until death came as a happy release from his sufferings, which were intense. Deceased was 39 years of age and is survived by his widow and four children, who have the warmest sympathy of all. He also leaves one brother, David Davis, of this place. At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made. Interment will likely be made in the city cemetery with the honors of the Knights of Pythias, of which order Mr. Davis was a faithful member. A more extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--MCELHANY-WILCOX--Mr. Len McElhany of this place and Miss Margaret Wilcox of Elliott were married at the home of the bride on Sunday, August 30, 1914, Rev. Sanburn officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kirt Wilcox and is quite well known here, having taught in our school last year. She is a young lady of culture and refinement and is popular with all who know her. Mr. McElhany is the popular and efficient stenographer and bookkeeper for the Northern Central Coal Company and is an exemplary young man, worthy of the prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--John Pattinson and Miss Mary Britt of Huntsville were married in this place last night by Rev. Ben Robson at his residence. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--Mrs. Frank Carley of Haileyville, Ok, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--A good crowd attended the Jas. W. Lewis sale Saturday, and everything brought good prices. Mr. Lewis failed to realize full value for his cows, from the fact that they broke into a corn field the night before the sale and all but foundered. Mr. Lewis will make his home near Moberly with his daughter, Mrs. Chas. A. Truby. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--The body of David V. Caldwell, who had been missing from his brother's home in Sturgeon for three weeks, was found Saturday evening in a corn field near that town. The body was so badly decomposed that identification could be made only by the shoes and clothing. He left his brother's home, near Sturgeon, on the morning of August 7th, to do some painting in town, and when he did not come home nothing strange was thought of it, as his work frequently kept him away from home days at a time. It is presumed that he died suddenly while on his way to work. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 28 Aug 1914--Isaac Jones of this place, and mother, Mrs. R. R. Jones, and son, of Independence, attended the funeral of W. A. Davis at Taylorville, Ill Wednesday. (Note: Mrs. R. R. Jones is aunt to Hannah (Annie) Lloyd, and W. A. Davis is her uncle by marriage) Friday, 28 Aug 1914--John Harriman went to Wellsville Sunday where he caught for the ball team at that place, winning from Gilmore by a score of 5 to 4. Friday, 28 Aug 1914--W. A. DAVIS--The many Higbee friends of W. A. Davis were painfully shocked Tuesday when word came from Taylorville, Ill. that he had died at his home in that city that day of pneumonia. Mr. Davis, familiarly known to his Higbee acquaintances as "Baldy Bill," moved to Taylorville from here some 15 years ago. He was about 65 years of age, and is survived by his wife and several children, to whom the sympathy of all goes out. Friday, 28 Aug 1914--JUDGE JONAS ROBB A SUICIDE--This community was shocked beyond measure last Saturday when the news was phoned to town that Judge Jonas Robb, living three miles northwest of Yates, was dead by his own hand, having shot himself in the head with a revolver at 5 o'clock that morning. He had been in poor health for the past year, and in the past year or two is said to have suffered financial reverses, which is supposed to be the cause of his act. He left no letter or writing of any kind. Mrs. Robb was in Kansas City at the time, visiting at the home of a daughter, where she had been for several days. Friday night, we learn, Mr. Robb sent for John Pitney, a relative and neighbor, to come and spend the night with him as he was not feeling well. Mr. Pitney, we understand, could detect nothing out of the ordinary in Mr. Robb's manner and actions. They retired at the usual hour. About 5 o'clock the next morning Mr. Pitney was awakened by a pistol shot. Hastily dressing he ran out of the house to find out the cause of the shot, and found Mr. Robb lying in the yard near a lilac bush with a pistol in his right hand and a bullet hole in his right temple. From the position of the body and the revolver it is presumed he was lying down when he fired the fatal shot. It is quite likely that he had such action in mind when he asked Mr. Pitney to stay all night with him, as he prepared for the end by taking a bath and changing his clothing just before firing the shot. Although the ball entered the brain, Mr. Robb was not dead when Mr. Pitney reached him, and lived about 45 minutes. In the meantime a large crowd of neighbors had gathered. An inquest was held that afternoon and a verdict of suicide in accordance with the above facts was returned. Funeral services were held Sunday at Sharon by Revs. D. B. Clifton and N. B. Green and the body laid to rest with I. O. O. F. honors, deceased being an honored member of that order, holding his membership at Armstrong. Mr. Robb was born in Howard county in 1864, and is survived by his wife and two children, Lessly Robb and Mrs. Joseph Wright, two brothers and three sisters and his aged mother. He had served the county two terms as judge of the county court, and proved a most popular and efficient servant. He was of a sunny and jovial disposition, was broad minded, big hearted and generous to a fault. In his death not only his family and neighbors, but the county as well, has suffered an irreparable loss. Friday, 28 Aug 1914--Mrs. Henry Angleburger returned to her home in Cleveland, Ohio, Monday, after a visit with her parents, Hiram Land and wife. She was accompanied by her little son, Cecil, who spent the summer here with his grandparents. Friday, 28 Aug 1914--Henry Davis, who was caught under a fall of coal at the Block mine Friday of last week, is improving nicely. He was hurt internally and it was at first through that he was seriously injured. Friday, 28 Aug 1914--Dr. G. M. Nicholas was called to Columbia the first of the week to see his sister, Mrs. W. H. Naylor, who is seriously ill. Friday, 28 Aug 1914--Thos. Green, an aged citizen of the county residing near Mt. Airy, died Monday night from paralysis. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments, welcome.

Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Warren St. Clair, a Huntsville printer, was brutally murdered at Bemidje, Minn, Wednesday of last week, where he had gone on the 6th to accept a position on a paper there. His assailants, two in number, it is believed, beat, choked and stabbed him, and after stripping his body of clothing threw it in a ditch of running water by the side of the railroad track where it was discovered by the crew of a passing train. Robbery is supposed to have been the motive for the killing. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--A. B. Guerin this week traded his farm of 120 acres in Texas county to E. B. Rowlett of Moberly for a modern residence in that town. Mr. Guerin, it will be remembered, traded an automobile for the land several years ago, and has been shaking hands with himself ever since, although the land is forty miles from a railroad and contains nothing but rocks and scenery and has never brought him a penny. The automobile, known as "Old Hulda," was the first one owned in Higbee, and would do everything but run. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Ed Foley, living six miles south of town, had his residence, together with its contents, destroyed by fire Tuesday noon. He carried but $325 insurance in the Howard County Mutual. We did not learn the origin of the fire. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Born, on the 15th, to Rev. G. N. Magruder and wife, a son. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--J. F. Woodridge and wife left Tuesday for Chariton, Ia, where they will locate. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Mrs. Henry Lay of Rucker is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Ware. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Omer Andrews left for Kansas City Wednesday where he will taken a course in automobile repairing. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Chas. J. Lotter, aged 69 years, one of Moberly's best known citizens, died at his home in that place Tuesday. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Odus Bradley and wife, who removed to Billings, Montana, last spring, returned Sunday, satisfied that Missouri is the best state on the map. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--Emmett Dennis and wife who left here for Canada last March, intending to make it their home, returned Sunday. They have had all of Canada they want. Friday, 21 Aug 1914--S. M. Hirsch returned Monday from New York. He states that excitement there over the European war, and especially among the foreign population, is simply terrific and that crowds in front of the newspaper offices at times are so great as to block even street car traffic. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 Aug 1914--MISSOURIAN SHOOTS PARENTS--Keytesville, Mo, Aug 7--Ben littler, a farmer living near Mussel Fork, today shot and perhaps fatally wounded his father, Tom Littler, and then fired upon his mother and a visiting neighbor, Mrs.. Burnett. Mrs. Littler received twenty-three shot in her back, while Mrs. Burnett was wounded in the foot. the elder Littler's right arm was blown off and he is in a critical condition. Littler went to his father's house armed with an automatic shotgun and two large-caliber revolvers, and engaged in a dispute. When at attempt was made to disarm him, the shooting followed. Littler's younger brother finally felled him with his own gun and secured his revolvers, keeping him covered until the arrival of the constable. Littler is now in jail. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--MRS. MELVINA WHITE DEAD--Mrs. Melvina White, one of Boone county's oldest and most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her son, J. H. White, near Rucker, on Sunday, August 9, 1914. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Eld. J. Hollis Bradley at Perche church where interment was made. The crowd at the church is said to have been the largest ever assembled there on a similar occasion, which speaks more eloquently than words of the veneration in which the deceased was held. Mrs. White was born in Boone county on Nov 11, 1825, and was therefore in her 89th year. She united with the Christian church at the age of 14, and at the age of 18 was united in marriage to Joel White, who has been dead many years. She is survived by three sons and four daughters. Her children, grand-children and great-grand-children number an even 100. She also leaves one brother, D. M. Brundege of Sturgeon, now in his 75th year, and the last surviving member of his father's family. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--The school board is so proud of the new school building that is this week advertising the school, inviting non-residents to send their children to school here. this is something that has never been done before, for the reason that the old building wouldn't hold the Higbee pupils. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--SON SHOOTS FATHER AND MOTHER--Ben Littler, about 35 years old, shot his father and mother, Tom Littler and wife, at their home at Musslefork, twelve miles northwest of Salisbury, late Friday afternoon, and in turn was given a dangerous beating by a younger brother. The son and his parents were in an argument when he opened fire on them with a shotgun. The father's right arm was shot off. Both parents soon became in a critical condition. The younger brother, who was a witness to the shooting, wrested the gun from Ben Littler and beat him over the head with it. The beating was a dangerous one and his condition also grew worse. A third party, an aged neighbor lady, visiting at the Littler home, was shot in the foot. The Littlers are said to be well respected farmers of Musslefork, but the son who did the shooting is an ex-convict. he was sentenced to the penitentiary once and was out on parole when he committed the rash act, is the report from Salisbury--Moberly Democrat, Aug 9. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--As a result of the war in Europe, Ellis Island, New York, where all immigrants are landed, is closed for the first time in its history. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 12, to Raymond Sumpter and wife, a daughter. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 6th, to Wm. Floyd and wife, a son. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 5th, to Steve Matthews and wife, a daughter. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born at Elliot on the 6th to Wm Short and wife a son. (Note: this child would be John C. Short) Friday,14 Aug 1914--J. D. Atkins, who was called here two weeks ago by the death of his father, A. G. Atkins, returned to his home in Sparks,OK Wednesday. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--J. E. Rucker and wife attended the funeral of the latter's sister, Mrs. George Bradford, at Columbia, last Friday. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, in Hannibal, on the 10th, to J. S. Minor and wife, a son. Mrs. Minor will be best remembered as Miss Pauline Nichols, daughter of Dr. G. M. Nichols of this place. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--THE PARK A GO--Higbee is at last to have a park, thanks to Mayor Burton and the city council, who have been agitating the proposition for some time. At the regular meeting of the city council last week the lease for a portion of the east side of the Alton pond grounds was signed by the city officials and the property thereby formally taken over by the city. Work of clearing the land of underbrush will begin at once, and the council has set apart next Tuesday, the 18th, as Park Day, at which time every man and boy in town is expected to be on hand and help in the good work of putting the ground in shape. If all will turn out as they should the ground can be easily cleared in a day. The city will light the grounds and put in park benches as soon as possible. The park will be under police protection at all times and no drinking or rowdyism of any kind will be tolerated at any time. While the park will be at one side of town, and can be reached only by way of Adams street, it will fill a long felt want, and will more than repay the town for the efforts put forth to secure it and put it in shape. Let every citizen who can possibly do so turn out Tuesday. It will be one of the best days you ever gave to the old town, and the park will in a way be as much of a credit to Higbee as our magnificent new school building. It is hoped to have the park in shape for the Labor Day picnic September 7. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--NOTICE--We, the undersigned physicians of Higbee, establish the following prices, effective Sept 1, 1914: Day visits, town, $1.50. Night visit, town, $2.00. Call visits, $1.00. country calls, $2.00 first two miles; 50C per additional mile. $1.00 additional to this for night calls. Confinements, $10.00 normal cases in town and within two miles of town. Beyond this, 50C per miles. Instrumental cases, $15.00 up. No extra calls included. Consultation with family physician, $10.00. Office treatment, $1.00 up. Night calls from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. G. M. NICHOLS, M. D. C. F. BURKHALTER, M. D. J. W. WINN, M. D. R. C. CAMPBELL, M. D. T. H. DINWIDDIE, M. D. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Richard Winn, Higbee's veteran colored preacher, who has been in the West for several years, returned home the first of the week. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Dr. U. S. Wright, one of Fayette's best known physicians, died at his home in that city Tuesday morning after a protracted illness. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Granville, the little son of H. C. Eubanks, was knocked down by an automobile just south of the band stand during the band concert Saturday night and for a time it was thought he was badly hurt. His injuries, however, were only a few bruises and scratches. The streets were full of people, buggies and automobiles, and in crossing the street Granville was knocked down and under an automobile driven by Caleb Lynch while dodging another one. The car was moving at very slow speed and was brought to a stop before any of the wheels ran over the child. the accident will likely result in an order closing Randolph street to automobiles during the band concert. It should be done anyway, for the honking of auto horns and band music doesn't harmonize in the least. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--A. W. Winn has just finished a 7 room residence for Chas. Ware four miles south of town, which is one of the best in that neighborhood. He is also erecting an 8-room residence for John Mure and has it about ready for the plasterers. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Thos. Baker, who is farming near Keokuk, Ia, returned home Tuesday after a visit with relatives here, accompanied by his family. He came down principally to consult physicians as to the condition of his little son, who is suffering from tuberculosis of the bone. They pronounced the case hopeless. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--ICE CREAM SUPPER--there will be an ice cream supper given at Ebenezar school house, three miles west of Higbee and two miles east of Yates, on Friday evening, August 21, 1914. Proceeds to go for library. All are invited to come and bring a friend or friends. JULIA EDWARDS, TEACHER. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Some half dozen revolver shots about 12 o'clock Sunday night roused many Higbee people out of bed, and all who were awakened expected the shots to be followed by the cry of fire. Just preceding the shots an automobile was heard coming into town from the east, and it is believed that those occupying the machine fired the shots, as several more were put off as the car was leaving, after having raced to the north end of town and back at top speed. The car made more noise than three road wagons in a runaway and appeared to be going the limit. It is thought Moberly parties were driving it. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Miss Lizzie Lorrance of Krebs, Ok, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. John Rankin, and other relatives. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--J. R. Robb sold his farm of 20 acres south of town yesterday to Oscar Blansett for $1,000 and will move to town. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Willard Brundege and wife attended the funeral of the former's aunt, Mrs. Melvina White, at Perche church Monday. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Russell Hitt and his niece and nephew, Margurite and John Hitt, returned to their home in Idaho Friday after a visit with relatives. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Mrs. Wm. Mooney and Mrs. Walter Davis returned home the last of the week from a two week's visit at Columbia with their sister, Mrs. A. E. Rees, who accompanied them home. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Miss Ruth Robb took charge of Bell telephone exchange Wednesday, succeeding Miss Nina Williams, who has had charge of the office for several years. Miss Robb will be assisted by her two sisters. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Misses Irene and Evelyn Nichols of Pittsburg, Ok, are the guests of their father, Dr. G. M. Nichols, and family. They are accompanied by the little son of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson, grandson of Dr. Nichols. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Ferd, the 8-year-old son of T. J. Cooper, while trying to assist in bringing one of the fire engines back from the fire Wednesday morning, fell and was run over by the machine. He escaped with a few bruises. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 8th, to Thos. Evans and wife, a son. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--The following from here took teachers' examinations at Moberly last Friday and Saturday: Misses Laura Bottoms, Julia Edwards, Mary Tymony, Bertha Davis, Dora Knight, Genelle Patterson, Elizabeth Mure, Rosamond Bowen, Elizabeth Hudson, and Ray Holtzclaw. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Robert E. Hatfield and wife of Warrensburg were the guests of J. J. Whitmire and wife during the week. Mrs. Hatfield is the daughter of Taylor Pemberton, formerly of this vicinity. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Thos. J. Davis of Marceline was the guest of Higbee relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday. He informed us that he is thinking of moving to Colorado Springs. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--HUNTSVILLE BOY MURDERS FATHER--John Reese, 24 years old, a coal miner, killed his father, Thomas Reese, about 60 years old, and immediately after cut his own throat, at their home in East Huntsville at about seven o' clock Friday evening. The father and son were engaging in an argument, said to be over money matters, when the young man struck his father over the head with a drill bit, which is used in mine work. Death was instantaneous. The murder occurred outside their home, and when John Reese saw his father fall dead, he ran into the house and cut his own throat from ear to ear with a razor, but failed to kill himself. It was reported that he will get well, although he inflicted a wound upon himself that was thought to be dangerous. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries went to Huntsville early Saturday morning and investigated the murder case. The following statement was made by Reese in the inquest held by the county coroner, Dr. Barnhardt. Huntsville, Mo, Aug 8, '14. My name is John Reese. I am 22 years of age. I have always lived with my father and sisters and brother. My mother died four years ago. My father is 62 years of age. Ever since I can remember, my father has been a hard drinker and disagreeable. In the last two weeks he has been worse than ever, and has tormented the soul out of me. Day before yesterday, Thursday, 6th of August, I got a check for some royalty coal and he wanted part of the money. I did not think it best to give it to him as I knew he wanted it to buy whiskey with, besides I had not had the check cashed and could not give him any part of it. He was furious because I did not give him the money and he was more insulting and nagging than ever. When we were at the supper table he became more abusive and said he was going to town this morning and have me arrested. I was on the back porch talking to Joe Hall when he came out on the porch. I had a carbide can on the back porch and when he came out and kicked that off and began fussing again I got up to get the carbide can and as I passed him I brushed his hat off but did not strike him. As I was bringing the carbide can in he struck me with his cane. I took the cane away from him and told him to shut up abusing me as I would not stand it. He continued his abuse until I became so crazed and in such a frenzy that I hardly know what did happen. After that I picked up something and struck him with it and realized afterwards it was a steel bit. I did not realize that I was striking him or what I was doing until it was all over. After I came to my senses enough to realize to some extent what I had done I did not want to live and attempted to take my own life, for I would a thousand times rather die that to have killed my father and my remorse was so great that I could not help inflicting the wound upon myself. I hereby certify that this is a free and full statement to the best of my knowledge of what occurred yesterday evening about 7 o'clock--John Reese.--Moberly Democrat, Aug 9. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 Aug 1914--RICHARDSON-HARTMAN--Miss Elizabeth E. Richardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Richardson, of near Slater, and Elmer A. Hartman, of Higbee, were united in marriage last Saturday morning. Rev. A. R. Faris, pastor of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony at his home in Marshall. The bridal party drove to the county seat in an automobile, accompanied by the bride's brothers, P. M. and Lee Richardson, sister Miss Frances, and Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Richardson. They returned to Slater after the ceremony and went to the home of the bride's parents, where they will make their home for the present--Slater Rustler. The groom is the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Thompson of near town, and is a most exemplary young man. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--The man killed at Sedalia two weeks ago by a Missouri Pacific train and identified by his father and brother as Robert H. Hayes, was some other person. The body was taken to Fayette for burial as the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hayes, but several days after the interment a letter was received by their parents from their son, who has gone from Sedalia to Oklahoma. The question in Fayette now is, who was the man who was buried for Robert Hayes and can the father recover the $250 spent for funeral expenses. It is said there was a doubt in the mother's mind as to whether it was her son, but other members of the family were so sure of the identification he was buried as Hayes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robb and Mr. and Mrs. Price Creson attended the birthday dinner of their uncle, Chas. T. Ware, near Armstrong, Sunday, it being his 85th anniversary. Relatives and friends to the number of 125 brought well filled baskets and spread a feast fit for a king, and to say everyone enjoyed the dinner and the day does not half express it. Rev. Ormsbee preached a fine sermon in the afternoon, followed by Revs. Magruder and Riney. Each one departed for home at a late hour, wishing "Uncle" Charlie many more happy birthdays. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robb and Mr. and Mrs. Price Creson attended the birthday dinner of their uncle, Chas T. Ware, near Armstrong, Sunday, it being his 85th anniversary. Relatives and friends to the number of 125 brought well filled baskets and spread a feast fit for a king, and to say everyone enjoyed the dinner and the day does not half express it. Rev. Ormsbee preached a fine sermon in the afternoon, followed by Revs. Magruder and Riney. Each one departed for home at a late hour, wishing "Uncle" Charlie many more happy birthdays. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--The 4-month-old child of Lessly Gibson and wife of near Yates died Monday from the effects of an accident a few days before. Mrs. Gibson was returning home in a buggy accompanied by a sister, when her horse became frightened at an automobile behind them and began to plunge and kick. The sister jumped out of the buggy and as Mrs. Gibson handed her the baby the horse gave a sudden plunge and the baby fell to the ground, one of the buggy wheels passing over it. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--In a recent issue we stated that Miss Mina Levi, who returned to Germany about a year ago for a visit with her mother, would sail for home July 26th, when we should have said August 26th. As war is now on her return will most probably be postponed, but her many Higbee friends sincerely hope not, and that she will miss the horrors or the war. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--MOREHEAD-COONS--Mrs. J. J. Morehouse and Miss Della Coons, two of Higbee's popular and worthy young people, were married Friday evening, July 31, 1914, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.. George Orton, Rev. Ben Robson officiating. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Germany has been spoiling for a fight for many years, and came within an ace mixing with Uncle Sam when Dewey sank the Spanish fleet at Manila. At this distance it looks as though she will have her hands more than full, for she is surrounded by enemies almost as strong as herself. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Hugh Mooney this week sold his restaurant to Thos. Hare and Wm. Richards who will embark in the grocery business. They will be ready for business as soon as they can receive their goods. They are popular and deserving young men and have the best wishes of a host of friends for success. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Born, July 31, to Wm. Sperry and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Chas. Mann, aged 26 years, was killed in a mine four miles northwest of Moberly, Monday, by a fall of rock. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Raymond Marrs is on crutches this week, having run a hay hook under his left knee cap Tuesday while unloading a car of hay. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. J. J. Whitmire who was called to Sturgeon last week by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Sue Lyon, writes us that Mrs. Lyon died Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment was made at Pisgah. Mrs. Lyon was 71 years of age. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--COMPTON-CHAPMAN--Mr. Roy Compton and Miss Vivian M. Chapman, two of Higbee's most popular young people, stole a march on their parents and friends Saturday, August 1, and slipped quietly away to Macon where they were united in marriage at 7:30 at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. J. W. Boulton, pastor of the Christian church. Following the ceremony Mr. Compton returned on the first train while his bride went to Bevier to spend Sunday with friends. They had intended keeping the wedding a secret for several weeks, but news of it reached here almost as quickly as Mr. Compton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Compton of this place and is one of Higbee's most reliable and worthy young men and numbers his friends by his acquaintances. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chapman of near town and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most sensible young ladies. We join the host of friends of each in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Ed. Hapson returned to her home in Moberly Tuesday after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs.. Wayland Patterson. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Mary Pilkington left Saturday for Burlington Junction where she will make her home with her niece, Mrs. Wm. Harlow. The best wishes of a host of friends follows her. Friday, 7 Aug 1914---William Longdon Jr. (Shag) is visiting in Springfield Ill. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Robert Mitchell is visiting in Iowa. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--JOHN CHISHOM DEAD--John Chishom, living between Higbee and Clark, died on July 31, aged 83 years. He was born in Howard county in 1831, and later moved to this county, locating on the farm where he died. He is survived by a son and daughter. Interment was made in the Wright cemetery near Clark. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Franklin Naylor of near Burton was a pleasant caller at this office Wednesday. He informed us that the squirrels were playing havoc with the corn crop in his vicinity and that the farmers are very anxious to have them killed off. He invites the Higbee hunters to come down and kill as many as they want, and says he thinks others will welcome them also. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Robert Kelso had his left knee quite badly bruised Tuesday by a fall of coal. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Jesse Lewis and wife of Sedalia, who were called here last week by the death of Mrs. Jas. W. Lewis, returned home Monday. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mark Murphy, who has been in the Navy for the past four years, arrived the first of the week for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Belle Murphy. Friday,7 Aug 1914--Austin and Ottie Smith of east of town, who were arrested one day last week by Constable J. H. Bagby for throwing clods at his automobile, were given a small fine, making their fun cost them about $5 each. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Thos. Gibbs, daughter of Jas. Mullier and wife, formerly of this place, died at Ottumwa, Ia, on the 2nd, aged 30 years. She was the niece of Thos. Mullier and Mrs. Jas. Carter of Higbee, and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of her death. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. J. E. Rucker received a message from Columbia yesterday informing her of the death of her sister, Mrs. Geo. A. Bradford, who died at her home there that day, aged 77 years. Mrs. Rucker will attend the funeral which will be held at 4 p.m. today. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Chas. A. Hayden of Hannibal spent the first of the week with his sister, Mrs. J. B. Terrill. He is just recovering from a fall sustained last May while at work on a residence. He fell a distance of fourteen feet, his back and right hip striking the edge of a board, since which time he has been unable to work. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. and Mrs. Garrett Moorehead sold the Howard hotel business last week to Mrs. Alsobrook of Clarence, and will give possession August 22. Mr. and Mrs. Moorehead have been in business here five years and in the hotel business fourteen years. They will stay in Fayette this winter and will move to the farm next summer--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Jas. Carter, Mrs. Tony Cruse and Arthur Mullier went to Ottumwa, Ia, Tuesday to attend the funeral of their niece and cousin, Mrs. Thos. Gibbs.