This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------19A8FAA79F795A5AA7ACE671 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --------------19A8FAA79F795A5AA7ACE671 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Message-ID: <3AB4B9AD.6A7DB5B0@comser.com> Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 05:35:41 -0800 From: sandylip <sbjol@comser.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.76 [en] (Win98; U) X-Accept-Language: en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: mkbowlin@iland.net Subject: re:higbee news Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Re: Friday, 10 July 1914--BOYD-ROBB--Rufus Boyd and Miss Georgia Robb, two of Higbee's most popular young people, were married at the residence of David Magruder on Friday evening, July 3, 1914, by the Rev. Kellis Magruder. The wedding came as a surprise to the families and friends of each, as the young people took no one into their confidence. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and is a young man or worth and character, well worthy of the fair prize he has won. The bride is the eldest dayghter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Robb and is one of Higbee's most refined and sweetest girls. That happiness may ever attend them is the wish of THE NEWS and a wide circle of friends. This was probably not as big a surprise as THE NEWS indicates. My grandparents, Rufus and Georgia, always told us that they had set a date and found out there was a shivaree planned. So, they eloped to avoid the inevitable. If memory serves, they were scheduled to be married the next day. They indicated they felt as if they had really "pulled one over" on their friends. Sandy Boyd Lipsey sbjol@comser.com --------------19A8FAA79F795A5AA7ACE671--

Friday, 31 July 1914--FOUND A DEAD MAN--The dead body of a man apparently about 75 years of age was found by the Katy section hands Monday afternoon just inside the right-of-way and about fifty years south of the residence of Wm. Kelso in the south part of town. As soon as the find was reported to the authorities almost every man and boy in town went to the scene, and despite the fact that the body was almost black as tar from decomposition it was recognized as that of an old man who had spent several days here selling shoe laces. Constable Bagby took charge of the body and the next morning Coroner Barnhart of Huntsville came down and viewed the remains. As there was no evidence of foul play, he considered an inquest unnecessary, and the body was buried in the city cemetery that morning. He had been here some three or four days and claimed to be an ex-Confederate soldier, staying at the Home at Higginsville in the winter and traveling about the country in the summer selling pencils, shoe laces, etc. From some express receipts found in his pockets it was learned that his name was J. W. Hulett. Saturday he was drinking quite heavily and was taken to the south part of town by Marshal Williams and told to go to the Burton pasture and rest under the shade of the trees. He carried a quart bottle of whiskey which had never been opened, and it is presumed that he died of drink, as the bottle was more than half empty when he was found. From the position in which the body was found it is supposed that he had left the pasture and was on his way back to town when he died. Friday, 31 July 1914--Austin and Ottis Smith of east of town were arrested Wednesday night by constable J. H. Bagby for throwing at him while he was on his way home from the Moberly fair in his machine. The boys were released under bond and will be tried Saturday. Mr. Bagby says that while he was picking his way over a newly worked road the boys bombarded the car with heavy clods, one of which struck him in the head. Friday, 31 July 1914--MRS. JAS. W. LEWIS DEAD--Mrs. Jas. W. Lewis, one of the community's most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. A. Truby, of east of town, on Tuesday, July 28, 1914, aged 66 years, and 5 months. She is survived by her husband and two children, viz: C. R. Lewis and Mrs. Chas. Truby. She also leaves one brother, H. C. Hargis, and two half sisters, Mrs. Mary Greer of Harrisonville and Mrs. Mary Hargis of Troy, Kan. Funeral services were held Wednesday and Interment made at Fairview. Friday, 31 July 1914--Miss Laura Patterson, aged 70 years, living alone on a farm north of Fayette was found dead in her yard Sunday. From the condition of her body, she is believed to have died Friday. Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. Ed Six and two children and George and James Williams, of Albia, Ia, were called here Monday by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. T. D. Williams of near town. Friday, 31 July 1914--We learn that Miss Nettie Williams, daughter of T. H. Williams and wife formerly of this place, was married at her home in Springfield, Ill, on the 27th, to Mr. Earl Hill of that city. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. A. J. Hartley of St. Joseph and Mrs. Robert Childers of Marshfield were called here Tuesday by the illness of their mother, Mrs. T. D. Williams. Friday, 31 July 1914--YATES ITEMS--Miss Beryl Yates is spending her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. L. M. Moffet of Oklahoma City. Edgar L. Fray and wife of Mulberry, Kan, are the guests of his parents, J. E. Fray and wife. The new Baptist church is about completed except the seats, and it will probably be some time before they arrive. The appearance of the building speaks well for the community. Now for a school building in keeping with the church! Friday, 31 July 1914--The home of Mrs. Martin Tabor was the scene of a pleasant occasion Friday evening, the Ladies' Aid of the L. D. S. church surprising Mrs. Mary Pilkington, one of their number, with a farewell reception. A large crowd was present and all enjoyed the occasion. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Pilkington will leave next week for Burlington Junction where she will make her home with her niece, Mrs. Wm. Harlow. Friday, 31 July 1914--Born, on the 23rd, to W. I. Fray and wife, a son. Friday, 31 July 1914--Born, on the 26th, to Isaac Jones and wife, a daughter. Friday, 31 July 1914--Velma, the little daughter of Aaron Young and wife, is quite sick. Friday, 31 July 1914--John Morgan of Iowa attended the funeral of his uncle Benj. E. Williams, here yesterday. Friday, 31 July 1914--Miss Evelyn Hume of Kansas City is the guest of her grandparents, Joel Owen and wife. Friday, 31 July 1914--James Atkins of Sparks, Ok, was called here Wednesday by the serious illness of his father, A. G. Atkins. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. T. D. Williams, who was stricken with paralysis one day last week, is no better, we regret to learn. Her entire right side is affected. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. M. M. Brown of Paris is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Young. Friday, 31 July 1914--E. B. Dent of Colorado Springs, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Thos. McVay. Friday, 31 Jul 1914---A. G. ATKINS DEAD---A. G. Atkins, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected citizens, passed peacefully into the Great Beyond at 8:30 Tuesday morning, July 30, 1914, after a brief illness, ages 77 years. Funeral services will be held by Eld J. Hollis Bradley at 2 p.m. today at New Hope, where interment will be made. Augustine Gatewood Atkins was born on December 11, 1837, in Woodford county, Ky, and came with his parents to Missouri when but two years of age, locating at Myers, where he continued to reside until 1904, when he moved to Higbee to spend the remainder of his days at ease. One September 20, 1858, he was married to Ann Dougherty, who, with their three children; Jas D. Atkins, of Sparks, Ok, Mrs. B. F. Andrews and Mrs. John F. Andrews, survive him. He also leaves two brothers, Y. L. Atkins and Thomas Atkins, one sister, Mrs. Nero Thompson, and a half sister, Mrs. Charlotte Pipes, of Salisbury, beside sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He united with the Church of Christ in 1872, in which he still retained membership. Mr. Atkins was a deeply religious man and lived his religion in his daily life. He was also a great student of the bible, as several well thumbed Books testify. He held the veneration and respect of all who knew him, and in his death his family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones, and especially to his heart broken helpmate, who had been his constant and loving companion for fifty-six years. Friday, 31 July 1914---James Harriman returned to his home in Marissa, Ill. Thursday after a short visit with his sons, John & Ira. Friday, 31 July 1914---Lee Lloyd visited his sister, Mrs. Wm. Lamboy, of Madison, during the week. Friday, 31 July 1914--Travis Magruder purchased the Kanatzar farm east of town the first of the week for $1150. He will get possession the first of March. Friday, 31 July 1914--Roy Howard, a young farmer living just across the Macon line in Chariton county, was shot and killed Saturday night by his uncle, Doug Jennings, in an altercation over a division fence. Friday, 31 July 1914--B. E. WILLIAMS DEAD--Benjamin E. Williams, one of Higbee's aged and respected citizens died at the home of his son, Thomas R. Williams, in the northwest part of town, Tuesday night, at 10:20 o'clock, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Williams has been a long and patient sufferer, having been in poor health for two years, but not taking to his bed until about two weeks ago. He was born in Pottsville, Pa, March 21st, 1848 and died July 28th, 1914, being 66 years, 4 months and 7 days old. Funeral services were held at the home of his son Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. Ben Robson, after which the body was laid to rest in the city cemetery by members of Higbee Lodge No. 159 Knights of Pythias, and local unions U. M. W. of A. He is survived by his son, T. R. Williams, wife and granddaughter, Axa Williams, a sister Mrs. Kittie Murdock, of Henchley, Nebraska, and two half brothers, David and Henry Davis of this city, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi I'm hoping someone is familiar with these two family names. I have photos of some members of both families and I don't know how they fit into my family. I don't know if they were family or friends. They seem to have been given to my gg grandmother Carrie Merrill Wallace. Her mother was Almeda Arnold Merrill King and her grandmother was Almeda Cook. Any help will be appreciated...and if they are part of your family will be glad to send copies of photos Thanks Jan Cherry Valley CA

Friday, 24 July 1914--Mrs. W. J. Gilvin of Ft. Worth, Texas, is visiting her parents, J. T. Williams, and wife, of near Myers. Friday, 24 July 1914--R. H. Walden, a prominent citizen of Howard county residing near Fayette, dropped dead Wednesday. He was 75 years old. Friday, 24 July 1914--Ben Williams is reported very sick at the home of his son, Thos. R. Williams. Friday, 24 July 1914--Judge J. F. Howard, said to be the oldest married man in Missouri, died at his home in Chillicothe on the 22nd, aged 91 years. Had he lived until September 22, he and his wife would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Friday, 24 July 1914--U. M. Thompson returned Saturday from Nevada, where he had been to see his wife who has been in the sanitarium there for the past four years. He found her a great deal better and thinks she will be able to come home in a short time. Friday, 24 July 1914--W. C. Burton, who has been one of Uncle Sam's railway mail clerks for the past two or three years, with headquarters at Bloomington, Ill, has resigned and will go on the road for the Hamilton, Brown Shoe Co, of St. Louis. "Chris" formerly worked for this company and is thoroughly familiar with the shoe business, and that he will make a success on the road goes without saying. He will travel in Iowa and Nebraska and will make his home in Lincoln, Bryan's home town, to which place he will move early next month. Here's to you Chris. May you keep May M. hustling to keep at the head of the list of salesmen. Friday, 24 July 1914--DIED--Murtie Clayton Hayden, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hayden of west of town, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, 1914, aged 2 years, 9 months and 15 days. She was taken ill in March with whooping cough which developed into lung trouble. Funeral services were held at New Hope by Rev. Ben Robson where interment was made. The bereft parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 24 July 1914--Wm. Reynolds, aged 23 years, of St. Louis, while beating his way on a Wabash train fell from the train a mile east of Clark Wednesday night and was instantly killed, almost the entire train passing over his body. Friday, 24 July 1914--H. C. Eubanks spent several days in Kansas City and while there traded his Speedwell automobile for a new one, driving it through Friday. It is one of the best cars ever seen here and set Mr. Eubanks back something close to $3000. It is almost noiseless and looks as big as one of the Alton's 800 class locomotives. Friday, 24 July 1914--Robert Hayes of Fayette, aged about 35 years, was killed by a train in the Missouri Pacific yards at Sedalia on Tuesday. Friday, 24 July 1914---Y. L. Atkins who was quite sick last week is able to be out. Friday, 24 July 1914--A. G. Atkins is quite sick Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 17 July 1914--CELEBRATED 70th BIRTHDAY---Friday, July 10th, was a day that will be long remembered by those fortunate enough to be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Atkins, the occasion being the 70th birthday anniversary of the latter. This occasion is looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure by Mrs. Atkins' numerous relatives and friends and it is made a big day by all. On the death of her father, the late James Dougherty, whose birthday was similarly celebrated for twenty-one years, beginning on his 75th anniversary, the children decided to keep the custom up by celebrating the birthday of Mrs. Atkins, who was the eldest. Owing to the intense heat of last Friday, and the fact that some of the regular attendants were sick, the crowd was not nearly so large as last year, but the large lawn was comfortably filled, nevertheless, and it goes without saying that all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The dinner was spread on a long table under the shade of the trees, and after prayer by Y. L. Atkins the guests were invited to help themselves. And such a dinner! Ham, veal loaf, mutton and fried chicken met your gaze wherever you looked, while salads and pickles of all kinds surrounded each meat platter. And the pies and cakes! There seemed to be a thousand kinds of each, and the more you ate the better they tasted. It is needless to add that all did full justice to the feast and enjoyed it most heartily. Mrs. Atkins received the hearty congratulations of all as well as a great many presents and all joined in the wish that she might be spared to round out a century. Friday, 17 July 1914---Y. L. Atkins is quite sick at the home of his brother, A. G. Atkins. Friday, 17 July 1914--IN JAIL CHARGED WITH RAPE--Dr. L. A. Bazan, who has offices on the second floor of the Mission building at the corner of Reed and Williams streets, was arrested this afternoon by Constable Henry Owens and Special Officer Childers, upon the charge of having committed rape upon the person of Mrs. W. J. Davies, of near Elliott. Mrs. Davies charges that on July 9 she went into Dr. Bazan's office to pay her husband's lodge dues. She says that after formally greeting her and inquiring about her husband, he told her that she was looking unusually sweet and pretty. He then, she says, went to the door and locked it, took a revolver from a drawer and approached her. He told her she says that he had been in love with her ever since he first met her and declared that if she did not submit to his desires he would kill her. After he had accomplished his purpose she says he threatened to kill her if she ever told her husband or anyone else. She further says that he undertook to get her to promise to return to his office the following Friday under pain of death. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries being out of the city, Mrs. Davies employed Hon. M. J. Lilly to draw up the complaint, which she signed, Justice of the Peace Gladney then placed the warrant in the hands of Officers Childers and Owen with instructions to arrest at once. Mrs. Davies is well connected. She is the daughter of O. W. Bradley, a well known and highly respected farmer of near Elliott. Dr. Bazan was taken to the county jail at Huntsville after 4 o'clock this afternoon. His offense is a non-bailable one, attorneys say, and he will be kept in the county jail to await a preliminary hearing--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 17 July 1914--Dudley D. Langdon, a Moberly dealer in walnut logs and lumber , was killed in an automobile accident on South Williams street in that city last Friday evening. It is said that he spent most of the afternoon in the saloons and was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident. When nearing the end of the paving on Williams, street, and while going about 70 miles an hour, the steering gear broke and the car turned over, catching Langdon beneath it, killing him instantly. Two companions jumped and escaped with slight injuries. Langdon's death revealed the fact that he had been leading a double life, wife No. 1 putting in an appearance from Des Moines, Ia, on hearing of his death. A third wife from whom he had been divorced resided in Indianapolis, Ind, with their three children. Two children are left by the Moberly wife. Friday, 17 July 1914--Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter received a message Wednesday night from her husband informing her of the death of his father, E. H. Burkhalter, at his ho me in Wellsville at 9 o'clock p.m. that day, and left on the first train, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Toinette, to attend the funeral. Mr. Burkhalter was about 70 years of age and had been in failing health for the past year. The doctor had made weekly trips for several months to see his father and was with him when the end came, having spent most of the week at his bedside. The doctor and family have the sympathy of all. Friday, 17 July 1914--Geo Manuel and family are again citizens of Higbee, having moved into their new home Monday. they left here some twelve years of more ago, and have since resided in Moberly. THE NEWS joins their host of friends in extending them a most hearty welcome. No better citizens ever lived anywhere. Friday, 17 July 1914--Born, on the 9th, to Oscar Dunlap and wife, a son. Friday, 17 July 1914--Mrs. John Key returned Sunday from a short visit with her parents, C. F. Dodd and wife, of near Clifton Hill. Friday, 17 July 1914--Ray Winn, son of D. F. Winn, a former citizen of Higbee, was here from Kansas City Monday. Friday, 17 July 1914--The wife of Thos. Turner, (col.) living northeast of town, died on the 10th, aged 50 years. Interment was made at Fayette. Friday, 17 July 1914--Thos. Neal was here from Moberly Monday visiting his son-in-law, Harrison Given, who was quite seriously hurt while at work in mine No. 11 last week. Friday, 17 July 1914--T. B. Dilts will leave with his family tomorrow for Grannis, Ark, where he will likely take up government land and locate. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them. Friday, 17 July 1914--Mrs. Mattie Williams returned to her home in Muskogee, Ok, Friday, after a visit of three weeks with her sister' Mrs. W. W. Adams, and brother, Mack Blackford of Moberly. She was accompanied by the latter, who will spend several weeks. Friday, 17 July 1914--Mrs. Joe Orris and daughter and Mrs. Morris Hamilton of Renick were the guests of T. R. Hamilton and wife, Tuesday. On their return their horse became frightened and backed the buggy off the high approach to the Moniteau bridge, the ladies escaping injury by jumping. The horse and buggy went to the bottom, a distance of twenty feet, the latter being badly damaged. Friday, 17 July 1914--Mrs. Arabella Carter of near town, who spent the past two weeks with Mrs. John Race, returned home Tuesday. Although Mrs. Carter is in her 86th year, she gets around as well as most people at 60, and enjoyed every moment of her visit. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Kathy, I would like to add my appreciation for your time and efforts of the Higbee News posts. The posting for 15 May, 1914 was of special interest to me for it contained the obituary of my g-grandmother, Martha Mobley. Your note for the 5 June, 1914 postings mentioned added information becoming a part of the archives. Are these Higbee News post going to be in an accessible archive? Helen

The following is the grave of Jesse "Grandsir" WALKER. He was born 26 Jun 1748, Prince William Co., VA and died 19 Feb 1849 at the home of his son, Johnson and Sophia WAINSCOTT WALKER. Jesse is my 4G grandfather. Have photo of the grave at New Hope Cemetary near Burton, Howard Co., MO. Linda Manning In a message dated 3/18/01 12:52:51 AM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 19 June 1914--OLDEST GRAVE IN HOWARD COUNTY--A grave stone ninety-five years old stands in the cemetery at New Hope church in Bonnefemme township, according to Col. J. L. Dougherty. The stone indicates the age of Mr. Walker as being 100 years seven months and twenty-two days old, so that the occupant of the grave was born way back about 1719 or some fifty-seven years before the Revolutionary war. The stone is in a fair state of preservation and that inscription is legible. The information regarding this grave was not given direct to the Advertiser but through B. W. Taylor, a local insurance man, who vouches for the accuracy of the figures. There are, doubtless, many other graves in Howard county with markers of equal interest, as Howard county is an old county--Fayette Advertiser. >>

Friday, 10 July 1914--THE PASSING OF AN OLD CITIZEN--William Thomas Givens died at his home in this city July 1, 1914, of paralysis, after an illness of two weeks. He was born in the state of Ohio, July 2, 1839, and, at the time of his death, lacked only one day of being 75 years old. His first wife whom he married in Ohio, died many years ago. Seven children were born to the union, but we were unable to learn much of their whereabouts. After the death of his first wife, about 38 years ago, he was again married to Miss Emily Gray of near Brookfield, and to this union 10 children, 3 sons and 7 daughters, were born, all of whom, with the widow survive him, and all but one, a daughter who lives in the state of Idaho, were present and ministered to his wants up to the time of his death. One brother, Howard, of Moberly, also survives him and was present before his death and at his funeral. About 40 years ago, Mr. Givens moved to this state and settled in Callao, Macon county. He began railroading and continued this business, working for the Hannibal and St. Joe, and the Wabash, until 22 years ago, when he moved to his farm near Higbee, in Howard county. Before moving to the farm he resided in Dalton, Brunswick, Chillicothe and other places, moving about to suit the convenience of the work he had to do. A year ago last January, being too old to longer continued farming, he disposed of his farm and moved to this city, where he has since resided. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon after which he was tenderly laid to rest in the city cemetery, to await the resurrection morn. Mr. Givens was a good man, a kind, dutiful and loving husband, an indulgent father, a quiet, unassuming neighbor and friend. To the disconsolate widow, the several sad children, the lonely brother, the 6 grand-children and 1 great grand-child, the Press-Spectator extends its sincere sympathy--Salisbury Press-Spectator. Friday, 10 July 1914--BOYD-ROBB--Rufus Boyd and Miss Georgia Robb, two of Higbee's most popular young people, were married at the residence of David Magruder on Friday evening, July 3, 1914, by the Rev. Kellis Magruder. The wedding came as a surprise to the families and friends of each, as the young people took no one into their confidence. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and is a young man of worth and character, well worthy of the fair prize he has won. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Robb and is one of Higbee's most refined and sweetest girls. That happiness may ever attend them is the wish of THE NEWS and a wide circle of friends. Friday, 10 July 1914--BURTON-ROBB--Mr. Lee Burton and Miss Gladys Robb were married at Armstrong on July 4, 1914, by Rev. Ormsbee. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Burton of south of town, and is one of the community's most reliable and steady young men. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robb of southwest of town and is a most handsome and charming young lady, and for the past year or two has stood at the head of the list among Howard county's popular and efficient teachers. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 10 July 1914--Fred Fiedler, aged 20, of Bevier, was killed by a fall of rock in mine No. 8 at that place Monday. Friday, 10 July 1914--The picnic at Burton on the 4th drew a big crowd, the Howard county candidates being present in the afternoon and addressing the voters. >From several who were there we learn that Strother ("Cyclone") Quick, who is a candidate for representative, simply carried the crowd away with his powers of oratory. He is going to make a thorough canvass of the county and will speak in every school district, filling all dates set by the county central committee as well as some on his own account. Friday, 10 July 1914--Eld. Chas. Swift, pastor of the Christian church at Centralia was married on the 4th to Miss Dores Crews, a popular young lady of Centralia. His many Higbee friends join THE NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 10 July 1914--THE FOURTH A BIG SUCCESS (condensed) The program was carried out as printed. Following are the winners in the several contests and drawing: Largest family---J. B. Mead Tallest farmer--C. S. Hargis Prettiest boy baby--Thos, son of Morgan Richards and wife. Prettiest girl baby--Mildred, daughter of Ed Latham and wife. Prettiest child under 5--Francis, son of J. T. Randolph and wife. Oldest lady---Mrs. Eliza Rennolds. Oldest person--Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, (83 years). Ugliest woman--Mrs. Belle Murphy. Nail Driving Contest--Mrs. J. Lowes, 1st, Mrs. Mandy Comstock.2nd. boys foot race--Arch Jones, 1st, Wm. Palfrey 2nd. Race, 8-10--Raymond Harris, 1st; Cecil Thomas, 2nd. Race, 10-12--Edwin Kline, 1st; Paul Kelso, 2nd. Race, 12-50--Jesse Wright 1st, John Lance 2nd. Men's race--O. Comstock 1st, D. Comstock 2nd. girls' race, 8 years--July Giggs 1st, Susie Burton 2nd. Race 8-10--Lily Crawford 1st, May Matthews 2nd. Race 10-15--Elsie Walton 1st, Frances Dorman 2nd. Ball throwing--Ester Wright 1st, Mrs. May Mathews 2nd, Lizzie Crawford 3rd. Potato race--O Comstock 1st, Wm. Thomas 2nd, Clarence Walton 3rd. Egg race--Ethelein Fuhrman 1st, Effie Benton 2nd, Mrs. May Mathews 3rd. Three-legged race--Joe Martin, Cromer Griffith 1st; Joe Rice, Riley Land 2nd. Nail driving--Lizzie Crawford 1st, Opal Forbes 2nd. Friday, 10 July 1914--The death angel has again visited the Fullington family, taking on July 7th, 1914, from the home of John R. Fullington and wife, their only child, Aliene. If this little flower could have lived until the 11th of October she would have been ten years old. Funeral services were held from the family residence Wednesday p.m. conducted by Revs. James Johnston of Ill, and L. M. White of Fayette, a large crowd being in attendance. Burial was made in the Bagby cemetery, near her home. Friday, 10 July 1914--Born, at Boonville, on the 6th, to R. J. Archer and wife, a daughter. Friday, 10 July 1914--Born, in St. Louis, on July 3rd, to Dan W. Cubbage and wife, a son. Friday, 10 July 1914--Claude Long of St. Charles is the guest of his mother, Mrs. B. L. Edwards. Friday, 10 July 1914--Mrs. Hiram Land informs us that her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Richards, who has been living in St. Louis for the past two years, was married on the 7th to Mr. Henry Angleberger, a contractor and builder of Cincinnati, Ohio in which city they will make their home. Friday, 10 July 1914--Mrs. John Madden and two little daughters of Elliott were the guest of her brother, Carlos Williams, and wife Saturday and Sunday. Friday, 10 July 1914--Ben Williams, more familiarly known to Higbee folks as "Banty" was a fourth of July visitor. It was his first visit to the old town since moving to Taylorville, Ill, seven years ago. He found many changes, but said that, somehow, everything looked just as he had expected it would. He was kept more than busy shaking hands with old friends, and every moment of his stay was as delightful for them as for himself. Mr. Williams is at present District Board member of the United Mine Workers, a job that keeps him on the go continually, and on account of which he had to return home Tuesday. You are hereby given a special invitation to be with us again, "Banty," on Labor Day. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 3 July 1914--G. W. Creson of near Yates was stricken with a severe pain in his right eye Thursday night of last week, and in a very short time the entire ball had turned white. A few hours later his left eye was similarly affected. Mr. Creson took the first train for St. Louis to consult a specialist. He is a brother of Price Creson of this place. Friday, 3 July 1914--Mrs. M. Halley and children of Phoenix, Arizona, are the guests of her parents, J. R. Williams and wife of near Yates. Friday, 3 July 1914--David, the 10-year-old son of Mose Stevenson and wife, who has been quite sick for the past ten days, is some better. Friday, 3 July 1914--Chas. Turpin, while at work at mine No. 11, Monday, had his scalp quite badly cut and his right ankle sprained by a fall of coal. Friday, 3 July 1914--Last Saturday, we believe, was the most disagreeable day we ever experienced. The wind blew a hurricane all day and the dust was so thick that at times one could not see ten feet ahead. All doors and windows had to be kept closed and as a result people all but melted. Friday, 3 July 1914--HARLOW-JOHNSON--Mr. Wm. Harlow of Burlington Junction, and Miss Jessie Johnson, one of Higbee's prettiest and most popular young ladies, were united in marriage at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, July 1, 1914, at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Mary Pilkington, Rev. J. W. Rushton of Independence officiating. The bride is one of Higbees most refined young ladies, and has for a year or more been one of the Bell's most efficient and courteous "central" girls. The groom is not unknown to Higbee people, having been in the poultry business here several years ago. He comes from one of the Centralia's best families, and holds a good position with the Wabash as operator at Burlington Junction, Mo. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 July 1914--Victor Snell fired a load of No. 6 shot into a prowler around his chicken yard Thursday night with such good aim that he brought a yelp. The entire load took effect in the shoulders and neck of Henry Hill, who has been in a dangerous condition since. Hill was lifting a few of Mr. Snell's choice fryers for dinner or the market. Hill has a record at the state penitentiary--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections comments welcome.

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. Friday, 26 June 1914--Wm. Sumpter returned Saturday from a visit with his sister, Mrs. Sallie Pattrick, of near Cairo, who is in her 80th year. On reaching ho me he received word that she had fallen and broken an arm. He reports the corn crop in that section of the county as being in fine condition. Friday, 26 June 1914--Yesterday being the 51st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. D. Bottoms, their children surprised them with a big dinner, after getting them away from home on some pretext or another until the noon hour. Great was the surprise of the old folks when they returned home to find the house filled with their children and grandchildren and the table fairly groaning under a dinner fit for a king. It is needless to add that the occasion was enjoyed by the entire assemblage, eighteen in number. That they may celebrate many more such occasions surrounded by their loved ones is the wish of THE NEWS. Friday, 26 June 1914--Bert Sword, son of Thos. Sword of Rucker, aged 20 years, died Monday from hemorrhage of the lungs. Interment was made at Perche. Friday, 26 June 1914--Wm. Sumpter, who recently had his right arm amputated just below the elbow, was a pleasant caller at THE NEWS office Thursday. For some time before the amputation he had to move his right hand with his left, and says that for at least two weeks after the hand was taken off he could feel it as distinctly as if it was still on and to save his neck could not keep from using his left hand as formerly when he wanted to move his right arm. A few days after the hand was cut off Mr. Sumpter complained of the fingers of the hand paining him, and said the pain was so real that he could not rest or sleep. He has complained less of the pain the last week or two but says it returned in full force Wednesday, keeping him awake most all night. He says the missing fingers feel as if they were drawn and cramped. He will have the hand dug up to see if the fingers are in the cramped position he feels certain they are. Friday, 26 June 1914--Born, on June 20, to Ed Shook and wife, a son. Friday, 26 June 1914--Born, on the 24th, to Bert Avery and wife, a daughter. Friday, 26 June 1914--Will Compton had his scalp laid open for several inches by a fall of rock at mine No. 11 Tuesday. Friday, 26 June 1914--Mrs. Foster Enochs of Elliott was the guest of her parents, L. Coleman and wife, during the week. Friday, 26 June 1914--Miller Robb, the efficient and popular mail carrier on route three, came very near being killed near Myers Wednesday, his team taking fright when some part of the harness broke, and running away. Miller's first thought was for the mail when, seeing that he couldn't stop the team, he started to let the buggy top down and jump with the mail. That is the last he remembers. When he came to he found himself at the home of a Mr. Dougherty, who phoned to town for a doctor, Mr. Robb having become unconscious. His injuries proved only slight, however, and he was able to be on the job as usual next day, but was slightly disfigured. His team made a record run, not stopping until they had gone over three miles. Tyre Burton finished Wednesday's trip for Mr. Robb. Friday, 26 June 1914--BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION--Mrs. Arthur Burton gave a dinner on the 12th of June in honor of her husband's forty-second birthday. This occasion has been celebrated for several years and we feel such hospitality should be acknowledged. There were 42 guests present and each tried to see who could enjoy themselves most. the table was laden with viands fit for the gods. In the afternoon games for the ladies, swimming for the young boys and kodaking for all, furnished the amusements. the time of leave taking came too soon and each one reluctantly bade their host and hostess goodbye, hoping to celebrate with them many more birthdays. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome

Friday, 19 June 1914--OLDEST GRAVE IN HOWARD COUNTY--A grave stone ninety-five years old stands in the cemetery at New Hope church in Bonnefemme township, according to Col. J. L. Dougherty. The stone indicates the age of Mr. Walker as being 100 years seven months and twenty-two days old, so that the occupant of the grave was born way back about 1719 or some fifty-seven years before the Revolutionary war. The stone is in a fair state of preservation and that inscription is legible. The information regarding this grave was not given direct to the Advertiser but through B. W. Taylor, a local insurance man, who vouches for the accuracy of the figures. There are, doubtless, many other graves in Howard county with markers of equal interest, as Howard county is an old county--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 19 June 1914--AN ELLIOTT SUICIDE--Mike Griglione, an Italian miner employed by the Northern Central Coal Co. at Elliott, killed himself at that place Saturday morning of last week by shooting himself through the heart with a revolver. No reason for his act could be ascertained. Griglione was 32 years of age, and is survived by his father and brother, who reside in Iowa. They took charge of the body. Friday, 19 June 1914--D. P. Woods and family spent Saturday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Woods, of the Sharon church vicinity, the day being the 76th anniversary of her birth. All the children with the exception of one, were present, as was a large gathering of neighbors and friends, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and the big dinner which had been prepared. In the afternoon a most appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. Amister, pastor of Sharon Baptist church. At a late hour all departed wishing Mrs. Woods many happy returns of the day. Friday, 19 June 1914--Mrs. J. E. Davis and daughter, and mother, Mrs. Thos. Hines, of Dennison, Texas, were the guests of R. L. Hines and family during the week. Friday, 19 June 1914--The little daughter of Mrs. James Starkey of west of town, while playing about the house Tuesday, fell from the porch and broke her right arm between the wrist and elbow. Friday, 19 June 1914--Austin Smith, aged 20, and Miss Delpha Robb, aged 15, were married Tuesday evening, Justice T. B. Magruder officiating. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith of east of town and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lum Robb of this place. Congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 June 1914--Born, on the 14th, to Wesley Henderson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 June 1914--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter was called to Wellsville, Tuesday, by the serious illness of his father. Friday, 19 June 1914--Thos Atkins and wife of Kansas City were the guest of A. G. Atkins and wife during the week. We learn that they will dispose of their property in the city and move to Moberly. (Note: Thos is Harvey Jack Atkins' father) Friday, 19 June 1914--Mrs. D. P. Woods received word Wednesday of the death in St. Louis on Monday of her niece, Miss Unie Durnil. Deceased was 19 years of age and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of her death. Friday, 19 June 1914--Waldo and William Thomas, little sons of David Thomas and wife, while playing ball at the Sunday-School picnic Tuesday, had a head-end collision while running after a fly ball, with the result that the former had his nose broken and his right eye slightly injured. Friday, 19 June 1914--Ernest (Babe) Solberg and Wm. Kelso, who recently left for the West, intending to spend the summer in Wyoming, write back that they have taken up a half section of land each in Montana, and will likely remain and grow up with the country. The land, they say, is something like fifty miles or more from a railroad, and is in the rain belt, and is about the best to be had. Each has about 200 acres of river bottom land. They report game of all kinds plentiful. Here's to their success. Friday, 19 June 1914--Jas. Warford and wife, Misses Nina Williams, Mattie and Pearl Rice and Maude Little and Messrs. Evan Jones, Joe Burton and Arthur Herron took Sunday dinner at S. T. Mobley's near Meyers, driving down in Mr. Warford's new car. They report the finest dinner they ever sat down to, and the finest country ham ever cooked. Friday, 19 June 1914--J. A. Nicholas, who left here in 1902 for the West, and who has spent the most of the time since in California, arrived Sunday for an extended visit with his mother, Mrs. A. L. Nicholas. Mr. Nicholas married since leaving here, and is accompanied by his wife. Friday, 19 June 1914--COOPER-BOTTOMS--Crews Cooper and Miss Jennie Bottoms, two of Higbee's popular young people, sprang a surprise on their parents and friends Wednesday by driving to Moberly, where they were married in the parlors of the Merchants Hotel by the Rev. Chas. Swift of Centralia. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bottoms, and is one of Higbee's sweetest girls, accomplished, modest and refined. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cooper, is sober, industrious and reliable and popular with all. That sunshine and happiness may ever attend them is the wish of THE NEWS. Friday, 19 June 1914--ROBERT DOUGHERTY DEAD--Robert Dougherty, one of the oldest citizens of Howard county died at his home here Wednesday aged 87 years. He was one of the group of thirteen octogenarians of Fayette who are rapidly leaving us, six of whom have gone within two years. Mr. Dougherty was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, July 7, 1827. He came to Missouri at the age of 18 years, with his mother and other children, his father died a few years previous. He united with the Baptist church during the preaching of W. K. Woods, at about twenty years of age, and has lived a christian life. He was married April 30, 1857, to Miss Mary Burnham who is left to mourn his departure. He is the last of a family of fourteen children, the brother Jim Dougherty, having passed away about three years ago, at the age of 96 years. He was perhaps one of the oldest members of the Masonic lodge, having joined as soon as he became of age. Short funeral services were held at the residence Thursday at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. P. Godbey, interment was in Walnut Ridge cemetery--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 12 June 1914--J. J. Avery returned from Moberly Tuesday where he had been to see his brother, Z. T. Avery, whose wife is seriously ill. Friday, 12 June 1914--Harry Overstreet and wife of Blackwater, returned home yesterday after a short visit with the latter's brothers, J. M. and C. L. Fowlkes, of near town. Friday, 12 June 1914--Nero Thompson of near town was bitten on the right wrist Wednesday by an insect of some kind, and has since suffered great pain, the arm swelling to twice its normal size. Friday, 12 June 1914--Mrs. Robert Crosswhite, aged about 50 years, died suddenly from heart disease at her home three miles southeast of Huntsville Tuesday night. She is survived by her husband and two sons. Friday, 12 June 1914--Hugh A. Robb of Moberly shot and killed himself Sunday in the Rollins street tunnel, firing a bullet through his left breast. He was the son of J. W. Robb and wife of Moberly and was 20 years of age. It is thought he was despondent because he was out of work. The day he killed himself was the second anniversary of his marriage. Friday, 12 June 1914--G. W. Perkins orders his address changed to Haworth, Ok, and adds: "Am teaching yet at the same place. Taught eight months and have a contract for nine more, making seventeen at the same place. Best wishes for my many Higbee friends. Friday, 12 June 1914--At a meeting of the school board last week, Miss Elizabeth Hudson was employed as a teacher in the primary department, Mrs. Georgia Middleton, who had been previously elected, refusing to sing the contract. She had asked for an increase but the board cut the salary $5 per month, for the reason that the primary department has been divided, half of it being given to another teacher, and for the further reason that the salary of the principal had to be raised in order that the school might be on the approved list. Friday, 12 June 1914--When on answering a telephone call, early in the week, twenty-seven of Higbee's fair maids and matrons was very much pleased to find Mrs. T. H. (Dr.) Walton at the other end of the line inviting them to her home, Thursday afternoon three p.m. June 4th, 1914, to meet Mrs. Thomas Warford. And as Mr. Warford had grown up in their midst, the adopted son of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Burkhalter, and had known him since a boy in short trousers, they were indeed delighted, and thankfully accepted the opportunity Mrs. Walton had so kindly given, to meet and greet the bride of his choice, whom he had brought to be one of their number. And on the appointed afternoon, the guests were met by Miss Toinette Burkhalter, and immediately greeted by the smiling hostess and presented to the charming little bride. Each one felt in an atmosphere of love and good wishes, and after being assisted by Miss Francis Burkhalter in removing hats and laying aside umbrellas, they returned to the parlors, where a buzz of laughter and conversation ensued while getting acquainted with the matron of honor, who proved to be a sweet, winsome little woman, fully deserving the love and devotion of their own noble, honest Thomas. Mrs. Walton had arranged a little program, appropriate for the afternoon, consisting of questions, answers to be found on a penny given each guest. After an half hour's hard thinking three ladies had found the most answers, and Mrs. Warford the next. Mrs. Clarence Feland, awarded first prize an individual tea service, a crochet trimmed towel to Mrs. Warford for second and pennies given the bride to start a bank account. A blank book was passed and each one asked to write her favorite recipe for Mrs. Warford's future benefit. A delicious two course luncheon was served in the hostess' usual easy, graceful manner, altogether, making a most enjoyable afternoon for each one present, and at a late hour they departed, thanking Mrs. Walton, and hoping to often meet Mrs. Warford on many more such pleasant occasions. Those present: Mmes. Thomas Warford, C. F. Burkhalter, James Graves, F. M. Tymony, S. E. Marrs, Clarence Feland, Frank Miller, John Hudson, May Spurling, T. A. Reed, Medley Burton, T. H. Walton, George Walton, John Rankin, Walton Burton, Tyre Burton, J. W. Winn, L. Thomason, Ben Wright, Albert Martin, W. R. Pattrick, Willard Brundege and Wm. Burke, Misses Libbie Walton, Francis and Toinette Burkhalter and Nannie Hayden. A GUEST. Friday, 12 June 1914--Hotenoughferye? Friday, 12 June 1914--James and Miller Warford are the owners of a new Ford car, purchased yesterday. Friday, 12 June 1914--Wm. Kanatzar, who moved to Kansas City last March, returned to Higbee Wednesday. Friday, 12 June 1914--Lost--In Higbee or between Higbee and Edwin (Cute) Pitney's, on June 4, child's plain gold bracelet. Return to Mrs. Tom Pitney. (Kathy's notes: can you imagine having a nickname like "cute"?) Friday, 12 June 1914--Mrs. Thos. Hudson received a telegram from Streator, Ill, Tuesday from her brother, Harry Ohlinger, informing her of the death of his little daughter. Friday, 12 June 1914--ODELL-RENNOLDS--Mr. Chester A. O'Dell and Miss Bennie L. Rennolds, whose engagement was recently announced, were married in Moberly on Tuesday, June 9, 1914, at the Presbyterian church by the pastor, the Rev. J. T. Harrison, in a brief but very impressive ceremony. It was the desire of each to have a very quiet wedding, and on account of the illness of the bride's mother the ceremony was performed at Moberly. They left the following day for Chicago and other points in the East to spend their honeymoon. The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Rennolds and is one of Higbee's most cultured, refined and lovable young ladies. She is possessed of a charming manner and a good education, greatly added to by a trip abroad, and possesses every womanly virtue fitting her to preside in her home with queenly dignity and grace. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C O'Dell of Belton, Mo, but he is no stranger to Higbee, having been superintendent of our school for two years, and a month ago again chosen for that position. He is a cultured gentleman, and as fine a young man as it was ever our pleasure to know. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 12 June 1914--DIED--Ruth, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mooney, whose serious illness was noted in our last issue, died on the 6th, despite all that the love and tender care of fond parents and the constant attention of physicians could do. Little Ruth came into the home several years after the other children had married and moved away, and the happiness she brought with her is beyond words to describe, as is the grief of the heart-broken parents at her having been called home so soon. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the parents in their irreparable bereavement. Friday, 12 June 1914--FIFTY-FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY--Wednesday, June 10th, was Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rucker's 51st wedding anniversary and the occasion was fittingly celebrated at their lovely farm home just north of town. A big dinner had been prepared, and to say that it was fit for a king goes without saying. It is also useless to add that all thoroughly enjoyed the dinner as well as the day. All the eight children were present, which made the day a doubly delightful one to Mr. and Mrs. Rucker. That they may live to celebrate the occasion for many more years to come surrounded by their children is the sincere wish of THE NEWS. Friday, 12 June 1914--MRS. JOHN WEST DEAD--Mrs. John West died at her home in this place at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 10, 1914, of a complication of diseases, aged about 23 years. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Robb, and was married to Mr. West something like a year ago. Interment was made in the Tucker cemetery. Our warmest sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 12 June 1914--We notice from last week's Fayette papers that G. W. Morehead is still in charge of Hotel Howard in that town, his sale of it to Frank Kirby having fallen thro', the bank at Moberly with which the latter is connected having made him an offer which he did not want to turn down. Friday, 19 June 1914--OLDEST GRAVE IN HOWARD COUNTY--A grave stone ninety-five years old stands in the cemetery at New Hope church in Bonnefemme township, according to Col. J. L. Dougherty. The stone indicates the age of Mr. Walker as being 100 years seven months and twenty-two days old, so that the occupant of the grave was born way back about 1719 or some fifty-seven years before the Revolutionary war. The stone is in a fair state of preservation and that inscription is legible. The information regarding this grave was not given direct to the Advertiser but through B. W. Taylor, a local insurance man, who vouches for the accuracy of the figures. There are, doubtless, many other graves in Howard county with markers of equal interest, as Howard county is an old county--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I believe this is the daughter of Anna Mae Burton. I have Anna Mae getting married to a J.T. Perkins. Anna Mae was the daughter of Ambrose Chiles Burton and Frances A. Baker. Ambrose Chiles was the son of May Medley Burton and Minerva E. Brooks. Frances was the daughter of Oliver P. Baker and Marian C. Baxter. Carole In a message dated 3/17/01 6:37:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 5 June 1914--The Waverly (Tenn) Democrat in speaking of the closing > of the > school there on May 28th, says: "Miss Frances Perkins won the gold medal > for > scholarship and at close of the exercises of the evening Gen. H. C. Carter, > in a few well > chosen words presented Miss Perkins with the handsome scholarship medal." > Miss > Perkins is the daughter of John T. Perkins and wife formerly of this place, > and a > granddaughter of A. C. Burton. > >

According to my notes this refers to Sarah Ellen Reynolds (sp?) who was married to James Harvey Lessley. I have her birthdate as April 10, 1823 in Clark Co., KY. She married her husband Feb 27, 1842 in Howard Co., MO. The "Uncle Joe Lessley" refered to is Joseph Lessley who was indeed a half brother to her husband. The father of these two men (James Lessley Sr) married twice and had many children from both marriages. Another Lessley brother was Andrew Lessley who was the father of the Shelton Lessley mentioned in the article. I have no less then 11 children for the marriage of James Harvey Lessley and Sarah Ellen Reynolds. If anyone is interested in the information, let me know. Carole In a message dated 3/17/01 1:48:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 1 May 1914--Mrs. Ellen Lessley, aged 91 years, died at her home in > Glasgow on > the 25th, from general debility. She was the widow of the late James > Lessley, half > brother of Uncle Joe Lessley of this place, and an uncle of the late Shelton > Lessley. She > was also a cousin of G. R. Rennolds. > >

Kathy's notes: I'd like to thank each and every one of you, who are responding to the lists, when you find something that pertains to your family, and adding information from your own files. This all becomes part of the archives, and years down the road, a new researcher may break through a wall, because you have clarified an article in the paper, that might otherwise have been a little vague. There are so many instances in this area, when there are several people of the exact same name, and it takes family to straighten them out. I'd also like to thank you for your warm and wonderful response to these postings. I am meeting some new family, and friends through these old papers, and it is adding a whole new dimension to my life. Friday, 5 June 1914--PHELAN-MAGRUDER--Fred W. Phelan, of this city, and Miss Ethel Magruder, of Higbee, were married Saturday morning at the bride's home by the Rev. N. Magruder, father of the bride. Only the immediate families of the happy couple were present at the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Phelan after the ceremony left for a month's trip through the West. They will spend a month in a cottage at Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. On their return they will go to housekeeping in this city. The bride is well and favorably known in Moberly. For several years she was employed as a stenographer in the Wabash trainmaster's office and it was while thus employed that she met the young gentleman who has become her husband. She is a pretty and refined young lady, sensible, and of a sunny disposition, and Mr. Phelan was fortunate, indeed, in winning her hand in marriage. Mr. Phelan is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phelan, Sr, of South Williams street. he was reared in this city, and numbers his friends by his acquaintances. He is employed as yard foreman by the Wabash in this city, and is held high in the esteem of his employers and fellow employees. He and his bride have the best wishes of The Monitor and a host of friends for a long and happy married life--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 5 June 1914--This vicinity had a surprise wedding Sunday evening, when Jim White and Miss Pearlie Barton were married. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. White of Boone county. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barton--Myers Items in Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 5 June 1914--Mrs. A. Kennedy of Armstrong and Mrs. Jasper Huntley of Salisbury were called here Tuesday by the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. Edward Dooley. Friday, 5 June 1914--J. C. Herron of this place and Albert Herron and wife of St. Charles, spent Sunday in Springfield, Ill, the guests of the former's son, Robert Herron, and family. Friday, 5 June 1914--Wm. Hamilton, aged about 50 years, fell dead while at work on his farm near Evansville Tuesday. He was a son of Zack Hamilton of near Higbee, and is survived by his wife and several children. Friday, 5 June 1914--The 2-year-old son of C. P. Cline and wife of this place died on May 29th after a short illness. Interment was made at new Hope, Howard county. Friday, 5 June 1914--Mrs. George McDougal was called to Darksville Saturday by the death of her daughter, Mrs. Sherman Reed. She was accompanied by Mrs. David Davis. Friday, 5 June 1914--Max and Marmaduke Pyle, sons of T. A. Pyle of Mt. Vernon, Ill, are the guest of Higbee relatives. Friday, 5 June 1914--WARFORD-FARRIS--Mr. Thomas L. Warford of this place and Miss Mary L. Farris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Farris of near Clifton Hill, were married Sunday, May 31, 1914, at 6 o'clock p.m. at the home of the bride, the Rev. J. D. Smith, pastor of the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian church, officiating. The wedding was a very quiet affair, the only guests being the immediate relatives and close personal friends of the contracting parties, those from here being Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter and daughter, Miss Toinette, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton, Miss Sarah Thompson of near Yates and Messrs. Leonard Egly and G. A. Lambier. The bride is the youngest of five daughters and is a most winsome, pretty and accomplished young lady, and comes from one of the county's best families. She is a graduate of Missouri Valley College, Marshall, where Mr. Warford first met her when he was a student. Mr. Warford is a son of James Warford of this place, and is one of the town 's self made young men. No one stands higher in the community and he has the respect and confidence of all. He recently graduated with honors from a leading school of pharmacy in St. Louis, since which time he has been employed as prescription clerk at Dinwiddie & Burkhalter's drug store. That sunshine and happiness may ever attend them is the wish of THE NEWS. Friday, 5 June 1914--R. G. Duncan went to Marshall Wednesday to attend the commencement exercises of Missouri Valley College, his son, Carl, being one of the graduates. Friday, 5 June 1914--SPOTTS TO OPEN POULTRY HOUSE--W. F. Spotts, who was here from Clifton Hill several weeks ago looking around with a view of opening a poultry house, was here Wednesday and rented the old J. B. Terrill blacksmith shop from Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, and will open up for business just as soon as Mr. Terrill can vacate, which will be in about ten days or two weeks. Mr. Spotts has been in the poultry business at Clifton Hill for several years, and has made a decided success. He not only buys all the poultry and eggs brought to town, but manages to keep one or two huckster wagons on the go every day in the week. He intends to conduct the business on a big scale here, and if he is given the proper encouragement we believe he will be the means of bringing thousands of dollars worth of trade to Higbee that now goes elsewhere. Here's to you, Bill. Friday, 5 Jun 1914--G. A. Lambier, who was the best man at the Warford-Farris wedding near Clifton Hill, Sunday, came home with a beautiful black eye. It was not received in celebrating the happy event, however, but in cranking an automobile, the crank slipping and "Am" taking a header into the machine. Friday, 5 June 1914--Dr. S. Quick of Howard county was in town yesterday and informed us that he was a candidate for the legislature from that county. He makes the fourth man in the race. He is amply qualified for the job and the other candidates will have to go some if they down him on the stump, for he is some speechmaker, and had rather talk than eat. Friday, 5 June 1914--The Waverly (Tenn) Democrat in speaking of the closing of the school there on May 28th, says: "Miss Frances Perkins won the gold medal for scholarship and at close of the exercises of the evening Gen. H. C. Carter, in a few well chosen words presented Miss Perkins with the handsome scholarship medal." Miss Perkins is the daughter of John T. Perkins and wife formerly of this place, and a granddaughter of A. C. Burton. Friday, 5 June 1914--John F. Smith and wife left here Sunday at 4:30 a. m. for Spikard, Mo, for a visit with relatives. They were driven through by Grover Robb in his automobile, and reached their destination, something over 100 miles from here, at 11:30 a.m. They enjoyed the trip so immensely and stood it so well, that Mr. Robb will return for them in about a month. We doubt very much whether there is another 80-year-old man in the state who would have undertaken such a trip. But as Mr. Smith gets around better than the average man of 65 and doesn't look his age by twenty years, it would be nearer correct, we presume, to refer to him as being 80 years young. Friday, 5 June 1914--AN EXCITING TIME--An incident that would have made good material for a moving picture film was pulled off here Monday, just before noon, and for a time many thought a bank robbery had occurred in true western fashion. The first intimation that anyone had that things were not moving along as usual was when they heard three pistol shots ring out in quick succession and saw Marshal W. I. Williams standing on the crossing near the Citizens Bank with a smoking pistol in his hand and a man on horseback rapidly disappearing beyond the brow of the hill about two blocks up Randolph street. Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, on his way to dinner in his car, came along about that time, when Mr. Williams and Constable J. H. Bagby climbed aboard and gave chase, the doctor having set the lever over in the big notch and hitting only the high places. They overtook their man in the public road just where it turns to the northeast, and the Doctor not knowing but what the man had a gun and would open fire, insisted on running past him and then letting the officers out. The fellow offered no resistance, however, and was brought back in the automobile, and landed in the city holdover. He proved to be G. W. Jones, who is looking after a big lot of cattle on the J. E. Rucker place for a gentleman near Estill. He had come to town as usual that day in true cowboy fashion--wearing a big white hat, flannel shirt, trousers stuffed in high heel boots, with a spur on each as big as a dollar and riding a western pony and from the horn saddle hung about a hundred yards of coiled rope. Jones had been drinking, it is said, and before going to the stable for his pony tried to act the bad man from bitter creek by kicking a hole in the screen door at Jones' Bakery. Mounting his pony he started out of town on a dead run and when Marshal Williams, stepped out in the street to flag him down he tried to run over him. Seeing he didn't intend to stop, Mr. Williams sent three bullets whistling at a safe distance over his head, thinking to scare him, but he went all the faster. He was fined $20 and costs for exceeding the speed limit--that is for the speed at which he was riding before the shots were fired. Not being able to pay the fine his employer was phoned to and came up and paid him out. He said young Jones had worked for him for several years, was one of the best hands he ever employed and had never heard of his getting into any trouble. Friday, 5 June 1914--J. L. Dougherty, one of Howard's prominent farmers of the Myers vicinity, is the proud owner of a new 5-passenger Chevrolet touring car, purchased last week. It's a beauty. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments enthusiastically welcomed!

The following would be Garret W. MOREHEAD, Jr. and wife Anna L. BLAKEY He was son of Garret W. and Sarah "Sally" Ann PAGE MOREHEAD. She was dau of Richard Watson BLAKEY, Dr. and Susan M. FISHER. The parents of Sarah PAGE MOREHEAD are St. Clair PAGE and Lydia MORIN. Parents of Garret W. MOREHEAD, Sr. are Turner MOREHEAD and Martha Garretson WORTHINGTON. Linda In a message dated 3/17/01 2:58:58 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 29 May 1914--G. W. Morehead, who moved to Fayette from this place some three or four years ago, taking charge of Hotel Howard, of which he has since been landlord, sold the hotel this week to Frank Kirby. The sale was caused by his wife's failing health. They will remain in Fayette until fall, when they will move to their farm near there. >>

The following Susie PAGE is dau of John Truman and Malinda Jane REYNOLDS PAGE. Husband: John Truman PAGE Birth: About 1861 Place: Howard County, Missouri Death: 29 Jun 1956 Place: Howard Co., MO Burial: Place: Log Chapel Cemetary, Howard Co., MO Father: John W. PAGE (1832-) Mother: Susan NAYLOR (1841-1921) Marriage: 19 Jun 1881 Place: Howard Co., MO Divorced: About 1900 Wife: Malinda Jane Joanna REYNOLDS Birth: Jul 1861 Place: Howard Co., MO Death: 1947 Place: Howard Co., MO Burial: Place: Log Chapel Cemetary, Howard Co., MO Father: Thomas REYNOLDS (1821-1903) Mother: Elizabeth "Bettie" JACKSON (1821-1905) Children... 1. M Child: Andrew PAGE Birth: 1882 Place: Burton, Howard Co., MO Death: 1882 2. F Child: Ermma "Emma" PAGE Birth: 1 Jul 1883 Place: Burton, Howard Co., Missouri Spouse: David McKINSEY Marriage: Oct 1907 3. M Child: John Riley PAGE Birth: Aug 1888 Place: Burton, Howard Co., MO Spouse: Mattie Jane DOUGHERTY Marriage: 30 Nov 1910 Place: Howard Co., MO 4. M Child: Robert Thomas PAGE Birth: Apr 1891 Place: Burton, Howard Co., MO Death: ? 1963 5. F Child: Susie Lee PAGE Birth: Nov 1893 Place: Burton, Howard Co., MO Spouse: Clay GEORGE Marriage: 18 May 1914 Place: Near Elliott, Howard Co, MO 6. M Child: George W. PAGE Birth: Oct 1895 Place: Burton, Howard Co., MO Last Modified: 2 Mar 2001 In a message dated 3/17/01 2:16:12 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 22 May 1914--REV. B. R. Sanbrun sends us the following: "Married, May 18, 1914, at the residence of S. K. Wilcox near Elliott, Mr. Clay George and Miss Susie Page of near Burton, Rev. B. R. Sanbrun officiating. We wish them a long, happy and prosperous journey down the River of Time and safe landing beyond the river under the shade of the trees." >>

Hey my grandpa gets a mention! My grandfather was Stile Lessly born Oct 21, 1901 the son of James Elgin Lessly and Matilda Gertrude Stiles. The other Lessly listed as graduating is his first cousin Anna Maude. She was the daughter of George Edwin Lessly and Willa Mae Daggs. Anna Maude was born on Aug 22, 1900. Because of their ages I am guessing that they are graduating from the 8th grade. I guess they got to take advantage of the "new" high school the paper had mentioned in previous editions. Carole Brace In a message dated 3/16/01 9:35:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 17 Apr 1914--We printed neat cards this week for the graduating > class of the Old > Higbee School. Commencement exercises will be held on the 24th at 1:30 p.m. > The > class contains eight, as follows: Harley Raymond Chesser, Cromer Eugene > Griffith, Lena > Irvin Hudson, Anna Maude Lessly, Stiles Lessly, Raymond Sigsbee Shaefer and > John > Edwards Smith. Mrs. Walton Burton is the teacher. > >

I recognize most of the attendees to this party as relatives. But I wonder about the John Pattrick and wife who attended. I don't think this would be John Hezekiah Pattrick as previous articles mention him as being in the West (and besides he wasnt married yet). The writer spelled his surname with two "t"s which is an indication to me that he was closely related to the family. Anyone have any idea? Carole Brace In a message dated 3/15/01 10:09:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 13 Mar 1914--A BIRTHDAY DINNER--About sixty guest enjoyed the > splendid > hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Lev Pattrick and their father, Uncle Hez > Pattrick, Sunday, > March eighth, this date being Mr. Lev Pattrick's fiftieth birthday. > Upon arriving at the commodious country home the guest were each given a > hearty greeting by their hosts and hostess, and all enjoyed the morning in > social > conversation. > About twelve o'clock they were invited into the dining room which was > beautifully decorated in honor of the day. In the center of the table was > the birthday cake > upon which fifty candles gleamed forth as welcome. the dinner itself was > all that it could > be; being both dainty and appetizing. That each guest did it full justice > need not be > mentioned. > After the dinner and after each gentleman had enjoyed to a full extent > their cigars > a contest was announced. Soon everyone after being blindfolded was busy > trying to pin a > tail, in the right place, to a mule which had been placed upon the wall of > one of the > rooms. When the contest ended it was found that, notwithstanding the fact > that some of > the guests had pinned tails on every wall in the room, Miss Mollie Chesser > and Mr. > James E. Lessly had been the nearest correct and were awarded the prizes > given by the > hostess. > As the hour was growing late and as some had come quite a distance to the > dinner, thanks and adieus were not spoken, and all departed after wishing > Mr. Pattrick > many happy returns of the day. Mr. Pattrick was the recipient of many > handsome and > useful presents. The guest were: > Edgar Giles and family, John Chesser and family, Willard Owens and wife, > Mrs. > Pete Gruber and son, John Miller and family, Albert Martin and family, John > Pattrick and > wife, W. R. Pattrick and wife, Mrs. Georgia Middleton and son, Arch; F. M. > Tymony and > family, G. E. Lessly and family, J. E. Lessly and two sons, George and > Stiles; G. W. > Lessly and daughter, Miss Annie, and grandson, Claude; Hence Burton and > wife, Medley > Burton and family, Walton Burton and wife, George Walton and wife, Willie > Jackson > and family, Misses Miller Fieldon and Laura Myers, Messrs. Jim Hudson, > Stonewall > Jackson, Showard and Willie Dawkins. > >

Friday, 29 May 1914--We stated last weekthat the mysterious explosion heard here several months ago was a dynamite planted in Hiram Land's pond just north of town. Harry Dinwiddie tells us that we were misinformed, as it was the pond on his father's place that was blown up and that the parties used eleven and a half sticks of the explosive. The dam was broken in two places, rendering the pond worthless until a new dam can be built. The dynamiting was done for the fish supposed to be in the pond and partly through revenge, Harry thinks, as he had occasion to kick one of the parties off the place a week or two before. He did not find out who the guilty parties were until they had moved away or he would have made an effort to land them in the pen. Friday, 29 May 1914--Last night about 8 o'clock Postmaster May Spurling and Frank C. Bottoms became involved in a personal encounter on the street in just north of the Citizens Bank and used their fists quite freely on each other. When they had exhausted themselves each was bleeding like a stuck pig, but fortunately neither was in the least hurt. The scrap was brought about by something that the children of one, or both, had said or done. The fight caused no little excitement, and from the small knots of men here and there on the streets discussing it an hour afterwards, one would have thought that the returns from a general election were being awaited. Friday, 29 May 1914--W. P. Osborne, a former citizen of this vicinity, and more familiarly known as Price, was a Higbee visitor Monday. He is now located at Seattle, Wash, and is on the road for a big grocery firm. There had been so many changes since his last visit that he hardly knew the town. Friday, 29 May 1914--G. W. Morehead, who moved to Fayette from this place some three or four years ago, taking charge of Hotel Howard, of which he has since been landlord, sold the hotel this week to Frank Kirby. The sale was caused by his wife's failing health. They will remain in Fayette until fall, when they will move to their farm near there. Friday, 29 May 1914--Walter Davis was caught under a fall of coal at the Block mine Monday and quite badly hurt, having a pick driven to the bone in the calf of his right leg. Friday, 29 May 1914--Mrs. Chas. Scruchfield returned to her home in Mystic, Ia, Tuesday after a visit with her brother, Thos. Jones, and family. She was accompanied as far as Bevier by Mr. Jones. Friday, 29 May 1914--Born, on the 22nd, to Dr. R. C. Campbell and wife, a son. Friday, 29 May 1914--Born, at Elliott, on the 27th, to John Howell and wife, a daughter. Friday, 29 May 1914--Mrs. Mary Pilkington and Miss Jessie Johnson visited at Moberly Friday. Friday, 29 May 1914--Price Robb of near Roanoke is the owner of a New Studebaker touring car, purchased yesterday. Friday, 29 May 1914--Born, at Elliott, on the 28th, to Edgar Noble and wife, a daughter. Friday, 29 May 1914--Mrs. Kate Phelps, aged 49 years, died at her home in Roanoke on the 26th, after an illness of several months. Friday, 29 May 1914--H. L. Thompson purchased a new Ford last week and has joined the joy riders. Friday, 29 May 1914--Mrs. Amos Magruder, aged 82 years, of near Burton, spent the week here with her son, David W, and family. Friday, 29 May 1914--Robert Dougherty, one of Howard county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, is dangerously ill at his home in Fayette and his recovery is very doubtful. Mr. Dougherty, who is 87 years of age, is a brother of the late James Dougherty of near Myers, and is the last of a family of fourteen children. Friday, 29 May 1914--J. F. Owen, who was called here by the accident of his parents, Joel Owen and wife was called to his home in Sapulpa, Ok, Saturday by the serious illness of two of his children. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome