Friday, 23 Jan 1914--John Williams, of near Boonsboro, Howard county, was instantly killed Monday when he was struck by an automobile driven by Walter Munday, a farmer residing in the Cooper's Chapel vicinity. Williams was walking in the middle of the road and paid no attention to the warming of the horn, and seeing that he wouldn' t get out of the way Munday endeavored to pass around him when Williams,, without ever looking around stepped in front of the machine. He was killed instantly. The coroner's jury fully exonerated Munday of all blame. The dead man was about 57 years old, and was half-witted. He leaves no known relatives. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--WALLEY JONES DEAD--Walley Jones, who had been suffering from Bright's disease for several years, died at his home east of town on the 19th, from pneumonia with which he was stricken only a few days before. Deceased was the son of Abraham and Ann E. Jones, and was one of five children. He was born in Cymau, Denbyshire, Wales, on April 25, 1859, and was therefore 54 years, 8 months and 24 days of age. He came to America with his parents in 1870, locating in Pennsylvania, and later moving to Iowa. In 1885 he was married in Victor, Ia, to Miss Isabelle McDaniel, who with their four children--John, Ray, Walter and Miss Jessie--survive him. He also leaves a brother, John J, of Williamsburg, Ia. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday by Eld. Wm. Kelso and interment made in the Higbee city cemetery. THE NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--DIED AT COUNTY FARM--Tommy Jenkins, who died at the county farm, Sunday night, was buried at Huntsville today. He had been an inmate of the county farm for about 30 years, having been sent there after both of his legs had been cut off by a railroad train. Tommy was the best known of the inmates at the farm. Many of those who visited that institution gave him some small change. When he died it was found that his savings amounted to $170. A portion of this was used to pay the cost of his burial.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--James Robb, living southwest of town, had the misfortune to lose his residence and all of its contents by fire about 10 o'clock yesterday morning, the fire originating, presumably, from a defective flue. Mr. Robb carried insurance, we learn, but not sufficient to cover the loss by half. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Hiram Land and Fred Compton left Wednesday for Jerome, Ia, where they will put up a smoke stack, lay a pip line and do a lot of other work for the Northern Central Coal Co, which has a mine at that place. They will likely be gone a week or ten days. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--IN MEMORY (poem) And so this most of all unwelcome guests has entered another home and claimed for its own a dear mother, a kind and affections friend, a splendid neighbor and a faithful Christian. We pay the above eulogy to Mrs. Diana Jones, who fell asleep Jan 14, 1914, at her home in Higbee, just at the dawn of the day which she was not to see here, but which should break forth into the eternal day on the other shore when Christ shall come to wake from this blessed sleep those who are faithful to the end. Those who knew her longest and loved her best had watched all the night through, and with loving hands had smoothed the wrinkled and feverish brow, and hoped against hope that life might be sustained, but these hopes were to be blighted, and the tender care was all in vain, for when the sad messenger came and said her Savior had need of her at home, nothing disturbed of what has been or is, she left the world's loud company for His, as that which seemeth best. It was the writer's sweet joy to know her and call her friend, and Oh, such a friend she was! We have broken bread many times in her home, when like a queen she was the hostess there, ever speaking words of kindness to her friends and admonition to her children, and never did we hear a word of gossip or calumny pass her lips. No neighbor's life was darkened by her criticism or friend grieved by finding her complaining. If fortune smiled upon her pathway she was unassuming; if adversity came she met it with sweet endurance. For many years she suffered ill health, but when friends and children stood in her presence pain became a secondary thought and she was interested more in them than self. Before the years of sickness bore her down she was ever to be found administering to the wants and relief of the sick and needy and when she could go no more the kind inquiry was ever upon her lips. Her greatest faith was expressed in her love for Christ. Confessing Him as her Savior at the early age of 16, she never forgot His tender love and care and her children can remember no day when her life did not reflect His love and character. What a kind friend she was, and how we shall miss her! It always made me a better man to go into her presence for awhile, and as we think of her goodness to us, and wish she were here in the flesh, we blush to think of our selfishness, for she is in perfect rest, no pain, so sorrow, no restless thoughts disturb her. And as we remember the smiling face pillowed on the casket cushion, we say, sleep on, dear friend and loving mother, until HE who knoweth all things and doeth them best shall call you to the eternal brightness of the home He has prepared, and let us hear the whisper there as thou dids't greet us here, and all will be well. Mrs. Diana Jones was born July 4, 1840, died January 14, 1914, aged 73 years, 6 months and 10 days. These brief words mark the span of a human life. Mrs. Jones' maiden name was Diana Bogie. She was born in Madison county, KY, and married to W. M. Jones of same county in 1860. After the Civil War they moved to Illinois, thence to Myers, Howard county, where they lived until 1891 and then moved to Higbee. Of the eight children born to this union, six survive--Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, J. B. Jones, Mrs. J. W. Marshall, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. E. N. Meyers and Mrs. Floyd Moore, all of whom were at her bedside; also one brother, John Bogie, of Eram, Ok. Her devoted companion with whom she faithfully shared the joys and sorrows of life preceded her to the Great Beyond some twenty years ago. A short service was held at the home and her remains were then carried to the old home church, New Hope, Howard county, and funeral services conducted and the body tenderly laid to rest in the family burying ground. (poem) Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Born, on the 16th to Ernest Rennolds and wife, a daughter. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Born, at Elliott, on the 16th, to Adam Goett and wife, a daughter. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Mrs. Hiram Webster and children of Windsor are the guests of her brother, D. S. Hare and family. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Samuel Riley informs us of the death of his only brother, Robert, who died at his home in Harrison county on the 6th, aged 85 years. Deceased was born in this county on Aug 20, 1820, and spent most of his life here. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--LITTLE-MUIR--Mr. Wm Little, formerly of this place, but now of Windsor, sprang a big surprise on his host of friends by arriving here Thursday evening of last week with a bride, he having been married in Sedalia the day before to Miss Mary L. Muir of Windsor. The bride comes from one of Windsor's best families and is the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Muir of Windsor and is a most lovable young lady, popular with everyone, and is quite well known here, having visited here on several occasions. Mr. Little is the youngest child of Mrs. Caroline Little, and is known to all as one of Higbee's most popular, reliable and worthy young men. Following their arrival they were entertained at six o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. Little's mother, his brothers and sisters being the only guests. That happiness may ever attend these young people is the sincere wish of THE NEWS and a host of friends. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Arthur Kirby, while hauling a load of timbers to one of the mines, Wednesday, had several toes on his left foot broken by getting his foot caught under the wheel of the wagon. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Winn St. Clair, aged about 60 years, died at his home four miles southeast of Myers on the 19th. Interment was made at Mt. Pleasant. Deceased is survived by his widow and four or five children. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Martha Romaine, the 9 month old daughter of John Smith and wife, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 22, 1914, of whooping cough. Interment will be made today in the city cemetery. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--MISS SUNDERLAND DEAD--Miss Scottie Sunderland, who received such horrible burns from her clothing catching fire while she was preparing breakfast on the morning of the 11th, died at the home of her father on the 18th, at 12:15 a.m. , having lived a week, lacking a few hours. Her sufferings were beyond description and death came as a welcome relief. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Rev. Notley Magruder and interment made in Old Log Chapel cemetery. The family has the sympathy of all. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--WM. RICE DEAD--Well Known Citizen of County Dies of Blood Poison--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Wm. Rice of near Clark were stunned when the news came yesterday that he had died that morning at 8 o' clock. No one here was aware of his sickness and the news of his death came as a great shock. The cause of death was blood poison, brought on by his having run a nail in his foot about a week before. Specialists were called from St. Louis and everything that love and money could do was done to save him, but all to no avail. Mr. Rice was about 63 years of age and is survived by his widow and one son, Edmund. Mr. Rice was born and reared in this county, and a better man or finer gentleman never lived. He was an extremely broad minded man and as honest as God's sunshine. His death is not only a great blow to his family, but a calamity to his community and the entire county. Funeral services will be held Saturday and interment made in the family cemetery near his home. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--MISS SCOTTIE SUNDERLAND DEAD--Scottie was a dear loving girl who lost her mother twenty months ago, and had taken a mother's place in the home. She was preparing breakfast for the dear loved ones when her clothing in some unknown manner caught fire, which caused suffering almost too painful to witness, much less to bear. Scottie had visions of her mother before the accident and also while she was suffering. She would ask those at her bedside if they couldn't see her, and said she could see her so plain and said the way was so bright and longed to go and be at rest with her mother, but would often say, "Dear papa, I hate to leave you all, and especially little Katy," who is seven. Everything was done for Scottie by the doctor and home folks, relatives and friends, but nothing could relieve her suffering but death, which came Sunday morning at 12:15 lacking only a few hours of being a week of awful suffering. She leaves a father, two brothers and three sisters and a host of relatives to mourn for her. Her friends were numbered by her acquaintances, proved by the way they came to see her through her suffering and then to pay the last tribute of respect. She was buried at Old Log Chapel burying ground by the side of her mother, after a short funeral sermon at the home by Rev. Notley Magruder, her father being unable to go to the church. It grieved poor Scottie all through her suffering because her father got so badly burned while trying to save her life. (poem) A cousin, T. J. N. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--FROM NEAR MYERS--While he was at work on the 13th, C. W. Dougherty's smoke house accidentally caught fire and was burned. Nothing but the meat could be saved and some of that was badly damaged. Last Sunday while O. B. George was away from home two men entered his house. Knowing that Mr. George was away from home, neighbors watched the robbers and followed them to the Hocker school house. Ira Crawford and Mrs. Street stood guard over the men while others searched them. They had stolen $8 in money, three razors, three pocket knives and a jar of preserves. The men are now in jail at Fayette. Born, on the 20th, to R. M. Avery and wife, a daughter. Friday, 23 Jan 1914--Mrs. Julia Smith spent Saturday and Sunday at Armstrong, the guest of her son, James, and family, and while there saw her first great-grand-child, which arrived a few days before and of whose existence she was not aware. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 16 Jan 1914--BAXTER DAVIS DEAD--At 9 o'clock Saturday night Joseph Baxter Davis, one of the oldest residents of Randolph county, died at his home two and one half miles northeast of Renick. Mr. Davis was born in this county, January 8, 1829, and had lived near Renick all his life. The surviving relatives are three children: Chas. Davis and Mrs. Nettie McKinney of near Renick, and Mrs. Sallie Seifer of Waco, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Martin L. Martin, of near Moberly; Mrs. James Barnes this city and Mrs. J. H. Burkholder. One brother, T. W. Davis resides in Salem Springs, Ark. Funeral services over the remains will be held from the Christian church at Renick at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning, conducted by Rev. E. Y. Keiter of this city, and burial will be made in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--At a meeting of the Howard county court at Fayette last week it was voted to refuse a license to any and all pool halls in that county after present licenses have expired. Fayette now has but one such hall, and its license will expire March 29. The license of the hall at New Franklin will expire in November and the one in Glasgow in September. The court followed the lead of the Adair and Knox county courts which recently refused to renew such licenses on the grounds that such places were nuisances and led many young men astray. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--Robert Robb, aged 60 years, was instantly killed in a mine near Kirksville on the 8th by a fall of rock. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--John Bogie of Muskogee, OK was called here Tuesday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Diana Jones. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--Dr. J. W. Winn this week sold his residence property in Yates to Asa Thompson of Armstrong. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--Edwin Edwards, more familiarly known as Uncle Brick, who has been very sick at the home of his son, W. D. Edwards, west of town, is some better, we are glad to state. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--Benjamin Crump, a former citizen of Prairie township, residing near Renick, was killed by a fall of rock in a mine at Victor, Colo, on the 4th. Interment was made at Pisgah, near Sturgeon. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--J. H. West, more familiarly known as Jack, and Miss Ora Robb, sprang a surprise on their friends Monday by going to Moberly where they were united in marriage by Justice O. R. O'Bryan. The bride is the daughter of Jonas Robb, and is a most winsome and popular young lady. The groom has been a citizen of Higbee for three or four years and is quite popular with all who know him. Congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--S. E. MARRS SELLS OUT--S. E. Marrs, for the past twelve or fifteen years a member of the firm of Bottoms, Marrs, & Co, this week sold his interest in this popular hardware establishment to the other members of the firm, Will and Frank Bottoms, who will continue the business at the old stand under the name of the Bottoms Hardware Co. We are not advised as to what Mr. Marrs intends doing, but we are very glad to state that he is not to leave Higbee. He has been in business here almost 30 years, and is an entirely too good a citizens to give up, and we rejoice with the rest of the community that he is to remain among us. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--MRS. DIANA JONES DEAD--Mrs. Diana Jones died at her home in this place Wednesday morning, Jan 14, 1914, after a long illness, aged 73 years. Mrs. Jones, whose maiden name was Bogie, was born in Kentucky and removed to Missouri with her husband, the late William Jones, about 40 years ago, locating on a farm near Myers, where she resided, with the exception of a year or two in Fayette, until five years ago when she moved to Higbee. She is survived by six children, viz: Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, Joe B, Mrs. Jas. W. Marshall, Mrs. J. A. Miller, Mrs. N. E. Myers and Mrs. Floyd Moore, all of this place. Funeral services were conducted at New Hope church, near her old home, and interment made in the cemetery there by the side of her husband. An extended obituary will appear next week. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--Mrs. F. C. Bardott, who was called here by the illness and death of her father, Wm. Burke, returned to her home in St. Louis Tuesday. She was accompanied by her brother, Edmund Burke, who is attending a law school there. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--H. S. Lay, who has been running store at Rucker for the past year, traded his stock of goods last week to O. K. Evans for the latter's farm near Rucker. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--PERHAPS FATALLY BURNED--An accident that shocked the community as nothing has in a long time, happened early last Sunday morning at the home of Amos Sunderland southwest of town, it being the perhaps fatal burning of his 18-year-old daughter, Miss Scottie, and the serious burning of Mr. Sunderland. As had been his custom, Mr. Sunderland arose at the usual hour and after starting a fire in the heating and cook stove, called his daughter to prepare breakfast while he went to feed. In a few minutes he was horrified by the screaming of his daughter and started to her aid. Before he reached the house he discovered the cause of the screams, Miss Sunderland having run out of the house, a literal pillar of flame, and started for a pond a short distance away. Mr. Sunderland overtook her and after tearing the clothing from her body carried her into the house and telephoned for a doctor. It was found that she was burned almost to a crisp from her knees up, even the flesh under her waistband being burned as deep as the rest of her body. Her sufferings have been beyond the power of words to describe or the mind conceive. Dr. G. M. Nichols says that in all of his experience it is the most pitiful case with which he has ever had to deal. Mr. Sunderland received fearful burns from his hands to his elbows, each arm being literally cooked, and all of his nails being burned off. The supposition is that Miss Sunderland's skirts caught from the stove near which she was standing and to which she had her back turned. At a late hour yesterday Miss Sunderland was still alive, but not much hope of her recovery was entertained. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--MISS JOSEPHINE JONES DEAD--Miss Josephine Jones, died at her home west of town at 6:30 Sunday evening, Jan 11, 1914, after an illness of several weeks from liver trouble. She was the daughter of the late John L. Jones, and was born in Lee county, Iowa, and was in her 39th year. She came to Higbee with her parents when quite young and something like twenty years ago moved to the farm with the family where she had since resided. She united with the Baptist church several years ago under the preaching of Rev. L. M. White, and was a truly consecrated Christian woman. When she was first taken sick she informed her brother, George, that she would never get well, and felt the approach of the grim reaper without fear. She realized her condition better than anyone else and Sunday afternoon told her brother how she wanted her property divided, and of things she wanted given certain friends as tokens of remembrance. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Wednesday by Rev. L. M. White, and the large crowd spoke eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery by the side of her parents. Her only immediate surviving relatives are her brother, George, and sister, Mrs. ______Myers of Minnesota. They have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--IS WISER NOW--Quite a good story is told on Constable Henry Owens. In his early boyhood days he lived at Higbee and at times hauled goods from this city to his home town. On one occasion a prominent German of Moberly, among other things, sent a package of limberger cheese. When Henry got out in the fresh air of the country he concluded this particular package was spoiled and threw it in the corner of an old rail fence. When he reported what he had done to the German friend in Higbee, Henry had to beat it to keep from getting licked. He says thereafter he never depended upon his sense of smell to determine whether any of his goods were of value or not--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--DAVID LEWIS REES--David Rees, who died at his home in Huntsville on Jan 8, 1914, was born in Wilksbarre, Pa, Dec 15, 1877, and was therefore in his 38th year. He moved with his parents to this state when he was two years of age and had since spent most of his life in Higbee and Huntsville, and had resided at the latter place for the past eight or ten years. He was married on March 15, 1899, to Miss Elizabeth Hare of this place, who, with their two sons, William and David L, aged 14 and 10 years, respectively, survives him. At the age of 12 years deceased united with the Baptist church at Huntsville, and had since been an exemplary member. His health began to fail him four years ago and most of the time he was confined to his bed, but he bore his long suffering with Christian fortitude and made no complaint at his hard lot. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Huntsville Sunday by the pastor B. F. Heaton, and the large crowd in attendance spoke more forcibly than words of the esteem in which he was held. Following the services the body was taken in charge by the Odd Fellows, of which order he had long been a member, holding his membership with the Higbee lodge, and laid to rest in the Huntsville cemetery with the full honors of the fraternity. Besides his wife and children, he is survived by his mother and one brother, Thomas, of this place, and a wide circle of friends, all of whom join THE NEWS in condolence to the bereaved. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--D. F. Carpenter, one of Moberly's leading jewelers and one of her best citizens, died at his home in that city on the 10th, aged 66 years. Friday, 16 Jan 1914--The 8-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. F. T. Mussell, of Bevier, and quite well known here, died on the 12th from a fall while playing with a playmate. The cause of death was pronounced cerebral hemorrhage. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments, welcome.

Friday, 9 Jan 1914--WM BURKE DEAD--It becomes the sad duty of THE NEWS to again have to chronicle the passing of another old citizen, neighbor and friend--Wm. Burke, who died at his home in this city at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan 1, 1914, after a lingering illness. For several years he had been afflicted with stomach trouble, and during the past year many of the symptoms of cancer of the stomach appeared, but the chief characteristics of this dread disease failed to develop, which left his medical advisers puzzled as to the exact nature of his trouble. He had been unable to take any solid food for several months, and for a few weeks preceding his death scarcely anything in liquid form. His sufferings were intense but he bore them uncomplainingly, and death no doubt came as a welcome relief. Mr. Burke was born in Tipperary county, Ireland, on June 15, 1844, and he was therefore in his 70th year. He came to the United States in 1863, and came direct to Missouri, locating at Salisbury. He was married on Nov 19, 1876, to Miss Mary Piggott of Salisbury. They were the parents of eleven children, eight of whom with the mother, survive, as follows: Mrs. F. C. Bardott and Edmund, St. Louis; Jas. E., Kansas City; Mrs. R. R. Correll, Clark; Wm. D., Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Otha Robb and Miss Amy Burke, all of this place, and all of whom were with their father in his last illness. Landing, a stranger in a strange land, he went to work with determination and energy, for which he was noted, and soon was on the road to prosperity. He invested his savings in farm land and other property, with the result that he was one of Higbee's most well to do citizens. He moved to this place from Salisbury on August 29, 1886, and in point of residence was one of our oldest citizens. Here, as at Salisbury, he followed railroading and for many years had charge of one of the sections on the Alton at this place, and was looked upon as one of the best foreman on the system. He not only had track building and maintenance down to an exact science, but had the knack of handling men and retained the respect and good will of those who were under him. He gave up work with the road some twelve or fifteen years ago, and took life easy, looking only after his investments. He had for many years been a director in the Citizens Bank, and at the election last month was again placed on the directorate, not only out of respect for his faithful services and sound advice in the past, but in the hope that his illness would not prove fatal. The body, accompanied by the family and a large number of sorrowing friends, was taken to Salisbury Saturday where services were held in St. Joseph's Catholic church and interment made in the church cemetery by the side of his daughter, Katie, who died August 4, 1912, and whose death was a blow from which her father never recovered. In the death of Mr. Burke, his family has lost a loving and devoted husband and father and the town a good citizen and good man. We join the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--ELISHA B. ANCELL DEAD--Elisha B. Ancell, one of Howard county's best known and most highly respected citizens, dropped dead from heart failure at his home near Myers on Dec 27. His family and friends were totally unprepared for the blow as he was in his usual vigorous health, although he had complained of not feeling well for a day or two prior to his death. Mr. Ancell was born on December 27, 1848, within one mile of the farm on which he died. He was united in marriage on May 21, 1868, to Miss Martha Bailey, who died some fifteen years ago. They were the parents of five children all of whom are living, viz: Mrs. Lee Manion, McMurray, Wash; Mrs. A. G. Dougherty, Clark; Leonard Ancell, St. Louis; Mrs. Lee Lynch and Miss Nannie Ancell of Howard. He was a member of the Church of Christ, with which he had been identified for over 40 years, and at the time of his death was an officer in the church at Mt.. Pleasant. Interment was made in the family cemetery a short distance from his home. In his death the county and community have lost an upright citizen, his neighbors a friend and his children a loving and indulgent father, and they have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Born, on Dec 27, to Sam Smith and wife, a son. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Rev. I. M. Turnage, formerly of Armstrong, and quite well known here, was married at Macon Thursday of last week to Mrs. Anna Musgrove of Lamar. They were here Monday and bought half a car load of furniture from Oldaker & Walker for their new home in Mexico, to which place Mr. Turnage recently moved. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Jas. Rodney and Miss Agnes Bowman, two popular young people of Elliott, were married in Huntsville on Dec 21. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowman, and is a most winsome and lovable young lady. The groom is a son of J. P. Rodney and is quite well known here, where he resided for some time. THE NEWS joins a wide circle of friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Mrs. Thos. Jones returned the first of the week from Kirksville where she had been at the bedside of Mr. Jones who was accidentally shot several weeks ago. He is slowly improving, we are pleased to state, but has not yet been able to sit up any. He is gradually gaining strength but will not be able to come home for several weeks yet. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Attorney O. R. O'Bryan was in Higbee and Bevier the past week gathering evidence. Mr. O'Bryan and J. E. Ball of Moberly are attorneys for the plaintiffs, Elizabeth Sutliff of Higbee, and John Sutliff of Bevier, who have filed suit against John Sutliff and Anna M. Wright of Higbee for partition and ascertaining title to certain real estate at Higbee. The matter will come up at the February term of circuit court at Moberly--Huntsville Times. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Uncle Brick Edwards is quite sick at the home of his son, Wm. Edwards, west of town. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Judge Geo. Winn of Fayette spent Sunday here, the guest of his brother, Dr. J. W. Winn, and family. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--WARFORD-ROBB--Mr. Wm. Warford and Mrs. Etta Robb were united in marriage on Thursday, Jan 1, 1914, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Egly, Eld. J. Hollis Bradley performing the ceremony. THE NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--ARTHUR HUDSON MARRIED--Cards were received here Monday announcing the marriage in Kansas City on Jan 1st, of Mr. J. Arthur Hudson formerly of this place and Mrs. Rose B. Gordon of Kansas City. The announcement will come as a big surprise to Mr. Hudson's host of Higbee friends, as he did not hint that he was contemplating such a step when he visited here during the holidays. THE NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Paris Dougherty, of Kinnewick, Wash, sends us his renewal for another year, and says: "Keep THE NEWS COMING. We can not get along without it, as it is like a letter from home. We wait anxiously for it every week and all see who can get it first. With good wishes for THE NEWS and all of its readers, I remain, etc." Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Milt Bradley, who has been farming near Centralia for the past two or three years, has moved to a farm near Clark and orders his address changed to that place. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--FARRAH-BOTTOMS--The home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bottoms was the scene of a pretty and memorable social event on Thursday, Dec 25, 1913. The occasion was the marriage of their eldest daughter, Hattie May, to Mr. Carl S. Farrah of Wolcott, Kansas. The home was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and a large circle of relatives and friends in response to invitations, had assembled to witness the interesting event. Just before the ceremony Mrs. H. C. Houtz, aunt of the bride, sang "Because." When the first stroke of the clock pealed forth the hour of seven, Mrs. C. W. Williams played mendelssohn's wedding march, and as the bridal party entered the parlor, preceded by their attendants, Mr. Wallace Fantz, of Rush Hill, Mo, and Miss Jennie Bottoms, sister of the bride, and Little Clara Bottoms the ring bearer; and as they stood under a canopy of southern smilax and stevia, from which hung a large white wedding bell, the Rev. Chas. H. Swift of the Centralia Christian church, in his ever impressive way, performed the ceremony which cemented the vows of love and welded the lives of Hattie May Bottoms and Carl S. Farrah together. Immediately after the ceremony the dining room was thrown open and the bridal party followed by friends marched in. The dining room was a feast to the eye as well as to the appetite. From a large white bell suspended above the table garlands of pink and white ribbons reached to the corners of the table. Vases of pink and white carnations and ferns adorned the table. The place cards were in easel form, decorated in roses and wedding bells. The supper, consisting of turkey, hot dressing and gravy, ham, chick and oyster salad, celery, cranberry jelly, pickles, bell shaped bread and butter sandwiches, pink and white cream and pink and white cake, was elegant and was served by generous hands. In the center of the table was a lake of ice, the banks of which were covered with snow, typical of the outside condition, for at the time Mother Earth was beautiful in her robe of white. Seated on the banks of the lake and on white sleds, tiny forms, wearing pink coats and hoods, glided about over the lake, and the wish of all present was that these two young people's lives might be as smooth as the surface of the lake. After supper the newly wedded pair received congratulations, hearty and sincere, from all present. The bride looked beautiful in a gown of beaded and embroidered net over messaline, all white. Miss Bottoms' gown was beaded and embroidered net over pink messaline. The bride's going away suit was of brown chiffon broadcloth. Mrs. Farrah was born and reared in this city and is too well known here to need any words of ours to recommend her. She was educated in the schools here, being a member of the graduating class of 1911. The next year she was a teacher in the high school and had just finished a very successful school at Darksville, Mo. Mr. Farrah is the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Farrah of Mexico, Mo. He is no stranger here, having worked as operator for the C. & A. at this place. He is now in the employ of the Missouri Pacific at Wolcott, Kansas. Rev. Swift's gift to Mr. and Mrs. Farrah was "Our Wedding Day," a beautiful book with white cover and gold stamp. During the evening each guest was asked to inscribe their name, and the number was seventy-seven. Mr. and Mrs. Farrah left the next day for a visit with his parents at Mexico. They returned Sunday to Higbee where they were royally entertained by relatives and friends until they departed Wednesday, Dec 31, for Kansas City, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Houtz, before going to Wolcott. Mr. Farrah had a nicely furnished home in readiness for his bride. (LONG guest and gift list followed). Friday, 9 Jan 1914--DAVID REES DEAD--David Rees, aged 38 years, died at his home in Huntsville at 4 o'clock Thursday morning, Jan 8, after a lingering illness. He was a brother of Thos. Rees and brother-in-law of D. S. Hare of this place. We will give an extended notice of his death next week. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Born, on the 8th, to Ed. Foley and wife, a son. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Christmas day was a happy one at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Blansett, the occasion being a family reunion. A big turkey dinner and all the good things that go with it was highly enjoyed by all. Those present: J. J. Dougherty and wife of Burton; P. E. True and wife, Kansas City; G. H. W. Webb and wife, Oscar Blansett and wife, Henry Blansett and wife and Albert Blansett. Eight of the nine grandchildren were also present. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--MRS. JULIA ROWLETT DEAD--Mrs. Julia Rowlett, who made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Duncan, of near Yates, died on January 5, 1914, after a short illness, aged 80 years, 6 months and 25 days. Funeral services were held at the home and interment made in the Higbee city cemetery. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Leonard Ancell and family were called here from St. Louis last week by the death of his father, E. B. Ancell. Leonard, who is in the railway mail service, informs us that he has been working at the union station in St. Louis for several months, and that he was assigned to the parcel post department during the holidays. He says the St. Louis boys made a record, it being about the only big office in the country that wasn't congested during the rush. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--WHITMORE-SHAFER--Mr. Samuel Whitmore and Miss Dora Mae Shafer, two of Higbee's most popular young people, were married in Moberly on Sunday, Dec 28, 1913, at the Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. R. C. Miller. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shafer and is a most lovable young lady and popular with all. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitmore and is one of Higbee's most reliable and worthy young men. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 9 Jan 1914--Will Longdon, more familiarly known as "Shag," son of Wm Longdon and wife, accidentally shot himself through the left hand with a target rifle Monday while hunting rabbits near town. He was on his way home and when his dogs got into a scrap he undertook to separate them by kicking at them while his right hand gripped the rifle and the end of the barrel was in his left. He forgot that the hammer of the gun was back and when he kicked at the dogs he pulled the trigger. Fortunately, the ball made only a flesh wound, but one that will keep Will from work for several days. This makes his second accident of the kind, having been shot in the foot several years ago, and he says that it is going to be a long, long time before any part of his body gets in front of the muzzle of a loaded gun again. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments, welcome.

Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Mrs. Jerry M. Jeffries, wife of Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries of Moberly, died in Kansas City on the 19th from tuberculosis, from which she had suffered for several years. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--STURGEON MAN DROPS DEAD--F. Lacey Sweeney, one of Boone county's best known and most substantial citizens, dropped dead at his home in Sturgeon, Monday, aged about 70 years. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son. He also leaves two sisters and a half brother, Emmett Sweeney, of this place. In his death Sturgeon has suffered an irreparable loss, as he was a Christian gentleman and a man among men on all occasions. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--John Walton had a very narrow escape from death at the Walton mine Wednesday, being caught under a rock large enough to have crushed half a dozen men. He was in a stooping posture when the rock fell, which landed in such a way that but little of the weight fell on him. It took all the strength of several men to raise the rock so he could be taken from under it, when it was discovered that he had escaped with a few bruises and scratches. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--A four inch snow fell here Monday. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Born, on the 21st, to Alba Herron and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Os. Barton, the well known Fayette lawyer, has brought suit against his wife for divorce. They have been married about thirty years. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Jas. Dodd and sisters of Clifton Hill spent Christmas week with their brother-in-law and sister, John Key and wife. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--NO PAPER NEXT WEEK--Following the custom of most of our exchanges, we shall take a much needed rest next week and issue no paper, but will be on hand as usual January 9th, the Lord willing. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--L. W. CLINE DEAD--L. W. Cline, who had been suffering from consumption for several years, died at his home in this place at 11 o'clock p.m. December 18, 1913, aged 52 years. He was reared in this vicinity, but had resided in southeast Missouri for many years, returning to Higbee early last summer. Several years ago while at work in a saw mill he was caught by the saw and all but cut in two, besides sustaining other injuries, after which he began to fail. Neither change of location or medicine and the best of care and attention did him any good, and death came as a happy release from months of anxiety and suffering. Funeral services were conducted at New Hope, Howard county, where interment was made. He is survived by his widow and four children, and also by a sister, Mrs. Wm. Edwards. In his death his family has lost a kind and indulgent husband and father and the community an upright and honored citizen. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--It was reported here Tuesday that the head of Berry (should be Blufe) Dawson, whose charred remains were found in the saw mill which was burned at Huntsville one night last week, had been found in a boiler or barrel near the mill site and that pond close by was being dragged in the hope of finding the arms, which were supposed to have been consumed by the fire, as was the head. As the rumor stated that the appearance of the head indicated that it had been severed at one blow, this particular detail, together with the search for the arms, led many to believe it was perhaps true, and that his death was the result of foul play. So far as we have been able to learn, there isn't a grain of truth to the rumor. How it originated, the Lord only knows. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Thos. Warford, who is attending a school of pharmacy in St. Louis, is at home for the holidays. He will graduate in June. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Ben Barron, formerly of this place, now an Alton engineer located at Slater, was one of four in an automobile accident at Slater one day last week. The machine was turned upside down and Barron's three companions were caught beneath it, none of whom were seriously hurt. Barron was thrown to the side of the road and escaped with a few scratches. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Little Naomi John of near Burton was awarded the doll in the contest conducted by Wright's store. In our next issue we will give the final vote of each candidate. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--A marriage license was granted Monday at Moberly to Mr. Samuel Whitmore and Miss Dora Mae Shafer of this place. We have been unable to learn when the marriage is to take place. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Mr. Carl S. Farrah and Miss Hattie Mae Bottoms were married last evening at 6:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bottoms. An extended notice of the event will be given in our next issue. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Harold Johnson, one of a party of four hunters, was accidentally shot in the leg one day last week near New Franklin. At first it was thought the wound would amount to nothing, but the leg had to be amputated and he has since been in critical condition. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--R. A. PROCTOR DROPS DEAD--Last Sunday evening about 7:00 o'clock Reuben A. Proctor dropped dead on the C. &. A. track just opposite the residence of Jas. Creson while returning to town from the home of his brother, Silas, presumably from apoplexy. Mr. Proctor had spent the day with his brother and accompanied by the latter's son, Joe, was on his way to town to take the train for his home near Burton, when the summons came. He had been in a much jollier mood than usual all day and ate a very hearty supper just before starting to town. The body was brought to the undertaking rooms of Smith & Feland and taken home the next morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday by Eld. E. B. Shivley of Fayette and interment made in the cemetery at that place. Mr. Proctor was 67 years of age and is survived by his widow and three children--James and Robert Proctor and Mrs. Virgil Avery. He is also survived by his brother, Silas, who is the only remaining member of a family of sixteen children. THE NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--GOOCH--DENNIS--Mr. Harry Gooch and Miss Beatrice Dennis were married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Notley Magruder, on Wednesday, Dec 24, 1913. The bride is the popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dennis of southeast of town, and is popularly known among her legion of friends as "Trixie." One year ago yesterday, it will be remembered, she was awarded the piano as the most popular young lady in M. Murphy's big contest. She is a most winsome and lovable young lady and Mr. Good is certainly to be congratulated on winning her heart and hand. The groom, who hails from Illinois, is a hustling young business man in his home town, and is said to be a most exemplary gentleman. The happiness may ever attend them is the sincere wish of THE NEWS. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--The hospitable home of Mrs. Hence W. Burton was thrown open Thursday afternoon Dec. 8, to the Busy Bee Club with twenty-two members present and for a time each was kept busy with their work when Mrs. Burton announced that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. A three-course luncheon was served to the delight of all. We parted to meet with Mrs. Medley Burton Jan 8. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Paul Kirby, living northeast of Fayette, has been elected manager of the Mutual Telephone company's local exchange, to succeed Mrs. Mary Nichols, who has resigned, to take effect January 1st. Mrs. Nichols and daughter have made a host of friends here who will regret should they decide to locate elsewhere. Mr. Kirby is a splendid young man and we will welcome him and his family to Fayette.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--WARFORD-DOUGHERTY--Mr. John Warford and Miss Ozella Dougherty sprang a big surprise on their friends Wednesday by going to Glasgow where they were quietly married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Smith. They are popular young Howard county people residing just south of town and number their friends and admirers by their acquaintances. The bride is the handsome and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dougherty and is one of Howard's most popular and capable teachers. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Warford and is an exceedingly fine fellow, sober and industrious, and with all who know him his word is as good as his bond. THE NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--WHITMIRE-CONNELL--What will come as a surprise to the many friends of the happy couple is the announcement of the marriage last night of Mr. Wm. Whitmire and Miss Ethel Connell, the ceremony being performed in Moberly by Rev. J. F. Lofty. They were accompanied by Miss Esther Vincent and Mr. Carson Connell. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Connell and is a pretty young lady of a sunny disposition and will make an ideal wife for the man of her choice. The groom is the only son of Mrs. Harvey C. Cubbage and has lived practically all of his life on his farm just west of town. He is a young man of exemplary habits. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmire have the best wishes of a host of friends for along and happy married life. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Geo. Steel, who was a clerk in J. B. Tymony's drug store here some fifteen years ago, died on Nov 25 last at his home in Camargo, Ok, where he was vice president of the First National Bank, which he helped establish on his removal to Oklahoma from Centralia in 1911. He united with the Presbyterian church on going to Oklahoma and at the time of his death was one of the church's most prominent members and hardest workers. He was 49 years of age and is survived by his widow and 11-year-old daughter. Deceased had many friends in old Higbee, all of whom will be deeply pained to learn of his death. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--WHO GETS THE DOLL?--The contest for the beautiful $25 doll we are to give away on the 25th is warming up, as the votes below indicate. Is your candidate as near the top as you wish? If not, do your voting at once, as there are but six days left in which you can secure votes. We give one vote with each 25 cent purchase, and have everything in the way of X-mas goods that you could want and at rock bottom prices. Come in today while all lines are full. Vera Rankin................................448 Mary Grapes...............................118 Marie Maxfield...........................212 Mary Lena Dougherty..................270 Marjorie Harriman......................104 Lorene Coleman..........................125 Armeda Gueri.............................114 Nemo John..................................472 Francis St. Clair.........................249 Irene Hargis...............................149 Georgia Griggs..........................148 Mattie Sweezer..........................169 Hazel Mae Rice.........................226 Lucile Connell...........................200 Elsie Simms..............................121 Mary Ellen Smith......................146 Marie Blansett..........................290 Charlie Mae Miles....................411 Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: I am a little boy two years and a half old. I live at La Grange now. I live in the first white house south of the college: So please don't forget me. I want a train, wagon, a horn, automobile and some candy, nuts and bananas--From Norvell G. Magruder, LaGrange, Mo. Friday, 19 DEC 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa: How you was? I am well and looking for you Xmas. Santa, among my things please put a doll buggy, cook stove, watch, thimble and thread, and Santa if it suits you just the same come in the day time and I will be your ever loving little girl. Vera Lee Dennis. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: I am a little boy almost 6 years old and help papa saw wood and help mamma with the dishes and want you to please come and see me. Also my little sister, Erma Christeen. She wants a little rocker and some candy. I want a little horse and wagon and anything else you would be pleased to bring me. Walter F. Kirby. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa. I want you to bring me some candy, peanuts and oranges and a big doll and a cart to ride my doll in. Bring them to the Christmas tree, for I am going to say a speech. Bring something for dolly, too. I am 6 years old and go to school at West Point. Nina Belcher. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa. I am a little boy 5 years old. I go to school. Our Christmas tree is going to be at the church. There are going to be four schools there . I want a little wagon and a little whip and some candy and nuts. Elmer Stevenson. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: I am a little girl nine years old and go to school. Our Xmas tree is going to be at the church at Fairview. I want a big doll and some candy and nuts. Mamie Stevenson. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: I want you to bring me some candy, bananas and I want a ring and ribbon. We are going to have a Christmas tree at Fairview. You must come, Santa, and don't forget grandma and Ethel. Zella Muncie, Clark, Mo. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: We are going to have a Christmas tree at Fairview. I would like for you to come and bring me a ring, a bracelet, some candy and peanuts, orange and a ribbon. And don't forget my little sister, Ruby, and my playmates. I want you to bring them lots of nice presents. Now don't forget to come. We want to have a nice entertainment. Myra Benton. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: We are going to have a Christmas tree at Fairview, and I want you to come and bring me a ring and a bracelet, some candy and nuts and oranges and a ribbon. And don't forget my little niece, Mary Ellen and my teacher and playmates. Ruby Benton. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: We are going to have a Christmas tree at Fairview. I want you to come and bring me a ring and a ribbon and a handkerchief, and don't forget my dear little sister and my teacher, Nadine Hayde. Versie Cleo Roberts. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a ring and some candy and oranges and a bracelet. Elsie Lewis. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: I am a little girl seven years old. I want a big doll and a doll cradle and a little Iron and some candy, oranges and bananas. Ina Stevenson. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus: I have been a very good little boy this year, and I want you to bring me a little black dog, and a pop gun and a set of blocks, and candy, oranges, bananas and nuts and anything else you think would be nice for a little boy like me. And bring papa and mama something nice and please don't forget grandma and grandpa Pitney in Thurber, Texas, and bring them something nice. I will close for this time. Yours truly, Wilford Ware. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl six years old. I go to school. My teacher's name is Mrs. W. G. Burton. I will tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a gold locket and chain, a doll cradle and a doll, candy, bananas and oranges. Please don't forget my two brothers, Dorsey and Ray. Bring them something nice. Your little friends. Wilma Dilts. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: We are two small kids only we want you to leave us a few gifts as your journey by. We want a little velocipede, a small red wagon, comical jumping clown, doll with head that will give us no fear of breaking and wearing a bald head and dirty face. Some chocolates and fruits. Don't forget our little chum and brother, Vincent. It will make no difference if you get these gifts mixed, as we are play fellows. Clara Starkey. Eugene Kirby. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Saint Nick: Will write you my wants as it is nearing time for your long journey from um lu lee at the icy north pole. I want a nice doll and buggy, some nice story books, some candy and fruits. Don't forget my two little sisters. They will appreciate any gift you may make. Am a little girl of 7, go to school and try to be sweet, kind and good. My home is 2 miles south of town. Wishing you a jolly Christmas, your little girl. EDNA KIRBY Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Henry Johnson, one of the county's oldest native born souls, died at his home in Chariton township on the 15th, aged 87 years. He was a veteran of the Mexican War. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Jodie Douglas, who is on the road for a big eastern firm, arrived the latter part of last week to spend the holidays with his parents, Joel Douglas and wife, of near Rucker. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--WALTON-BURTON--A pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton Thursday evening at eight o'clock, December eleventh, nineteen hundred thirteen, when Georgie Lee, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton, and George B, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walton, Sr, were united in holy matrimony by Rev. E. M. Richmond of Moberly, a cousin to the bride. Joyous was the gathering for just to look at the happy innocent faces of the youthful couple, who had been lovers from childhood, at the altar so confidently and trustfully put their faith in each other, made everyone happy and confident that love is life. A few minutes before eight o'clock the many relatives, neighbors and friends gathered in the spacious parlor. The music of the wedding march, played by the sister of the groom, pealed forth and Rev. Richmond followed by little Ruby Burton, sister of the bride, and bearing the bride's bouquet of roses, and chum, little Ruby Hudson, both dressed in white, was ring bearer, entered the parlor and led the way to an arch of yellow and white roses on background of green lighted by small electric lights, in the center of which suspended the white wedding bell covered with yellow roses, where the young pair took their place, and in a beautiful impressive ring ceremony Rev. Richmond pronounced them man and wife. "Two souls with a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one." Again Rev. Richmond leading the way, and in step to the music, marched to the dining room, where a generous wedding supper was served. the table and dining room was also elegantly decorated with white and yellow chrysanthemums, white and yellow ribbon, mistletoe and ferns. A miniature lake rested in the center of the table with banks of green, yellow and white. A small sail boat with two occupants in it, a boy and girl, was just staring from shore, suggestive of the just-married couple starting out on life's journey. And, by the way, the two in the sail boat made their trip across the lake just as the last guests finished their supper. After the supper of turkey and turkey fixings, ham, creamed oysters, chicken salad, potatoes, cranberry jell, pickle, coffee, cake and ice cream, the happy couple received the good wishes and congratulations of their friends. The bride looked sweet and girlish in her dress of white lace over messaline. Mid a shower or rice, and in time for the north bound Katy train, accompanied by numerous friends, Mr. and Mrs. Walton left for Iowa for a week or ten days' visit with relatives. On their return they will be at home at Mr. and Mrs. Burton's. (Kathy's notes: There followed, two columns of newsprint of the guests, and what each guest gave as a gift. To the descendants, who might still have some of these heirlooms in their possession, it would be worthwhile to read the paper and get the photocopy of this page. But it was too long to transcribe in my time constraints.) Friday, 19 Dec 1913--COLLY-ST CLAIR--Mr. Ben F. Colly of Boone county and Miss Loucretia St. Clair were married on Thursday, Dec 11, 1913, at the home of the bride's parents, W. W. St. Clair and wife, Eld. Ed. S. St. Clair officiating. May their path be strewn with flowers all the way through the royal road of life. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Mrs. Mary Jarman of Clark was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Odus Bradley, during the week. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Some people buy a "Ford' and bank the rest of their money while others buy "big" cars with borrowed money and go broke for life. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Mrs. H. C. Houtz, daughter Harriett and son, Dudley, of Kansas City will arrive today to spend the holidays with her parents and attend the wedding of her niece, Miss Hattie M. Bottoms. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Fred J. Blais has bought the Gatewood farm of 200 acres southeast of town at a cost of $8,000, and will take possession March 1st. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--J. W. March and family, who have been living in Montana for the past seven years, are the guests of S. A. Utley and family of near town. They have had all of Montana they want and will locate in this vicinity. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Mrs. John B. Green died at her home in Armstrong on the 10th, aged 70 years. She was the daughter of U. S. Woods, and was born near Riggs, Boone county. Following the death of her husband W. L. Green in 1965 (should be 1865) she married his brother in 1872, who, with six children, survives her. Friday, 19 Dec 1913--Thos. Jones, who was accidentally shot on the 2nd, and who was doing so nicely last week, took a sudden turn for the worse Monday when all hope for his recovery was abandoned. Almost by a miracle he rallied the next day and has since been steadily improving and his chances are now considered a great deal more than even. A telephone message from Kirksville yesterday stated that his improvement still continued. this is certainly good news to his host of Higbee friends. (Kathy's notes: The following was included, because it literally identifies a great number of the men who worked in a couple of different mines. ) Friday, 19 Dec 1913--CONTRIBUTORS TO SCHOOL BUILDING FUND--At the request of the Board of Education, we print below a list of those who donated to fund for the new school building, with amount given. The list is printed as given us by the Clerk, Wm. Lambier: MINE NO 11. $25----James Rankin. $15----James Barron. $10----Ike Jones, T. J. Williams, Sam Enochs, A. J. Young, John Lewis. $5-----G. W. Connell, Aubrey Humphrey, Wm. Mooney, T. D. Jenkins, H. C. Powell, David Young, Jas. Young, Wm. Compton, Wm. Lilly, John Lilly, Levi Simms, C. R. Lewis, J. B. Adams, W. H. Wheeler, Virgin Thompson, Jas. Palfrey. $2.50---Lon Coleman, J. S. Hibbard, Wm. Sunderland. $2.00---Dan Rice, Jr. $1.00---Oscar Blansett, Gus Morton, Floyd Turner, Tom Hudson, Joe Marcas, Leonard O'Donnell, Jas. Richards, Chas. Turpin, Wm. Harvey, Lloyd Gravitt, Claude Reed, John Jenkins, Claude Lewis, Foster Enochs, Lee Lloyd, Paul Murphy, Earl Murphy, Allen Harris, Frank Goin, Joe Truby, Bert Enochs, Frank Lobink, A. L. Cave, E. S. Smith, D. Chaney. $0.50---J. A. Holtzclaw, Wm. Bentham, Dan Rice, Sr, Jas. Rice, Garl Fainter, Z. Brandibus, Pete Bellitine, L. Tosin, R. Gulielino, Chas. Smith, Joe Donatti, Louis Froulini, S. Nroulini, Jno. Sharp, Dave Evans, Alex Johnson, H. W. Jester. $0.25--C. Raineri, F. Lambert, H. Lambert, Rob. Barns, Ben Towels, L. Colo, P. Colo, Joe Fraulini, G. Guerini, D. Fraulini, E. Corsini, A Fraulina, V. Coppi, Chas. Coons, A. H. Riley, F. Pizsoto, J. Batollaci, P. Casatti, Jas. Cunningham, E. R. Ancell, P. G. Perkins. CITY LIST $100---Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, G. R. Rennolds, Rankin & Solberg, Higbee Savings Bank. $50----Bottoms, Marrs & Co, C. J. Harris Lumber Co. $35---Chas. C. Hon, S. M. Hirsch. $30--Wisdom Burton, H. C. Eubanks, A. B. Guerin, J. Edgar Smith. $25--D. S. Hare, Mrs. Rosena Johnson, Dr. J. W. Winn, Cleeton's Drug Store. $15--Oldaker & Walker, Jas. Marshall, Ben Wright, M. W. Pearce. $12.50---Miles Williams. $10---A. B. Johnson, D. W. Bowen, John M. Hudson, Lud Newman, J. B. Jones, Willard Brundege, Ernest Bryant, G. W. Lessly, Will S. Walton, Thos. Jones, F. M. Tymony, Dr. G. M. Nichols, Thos. J. Cooper, R. J. Archer, M. W. Spurling, E. M. Whitmore, Wm. Lambier. $5.00--C. C. Griggs, Roy Wilson, Geo. Joseph, H. M. Dinwiddie, Mrs. L. S. McVay, w. F. Cain, M. B. Tabor, Wm. Reed, Joe E. Jones, Gordon Rankin, Joe W. Burton, Josh Duffield, H. R. Powell, Dr. T. H. Walton, Ben Edwards. $3.00--Lee Thomason. $2.50--Walton Burton, May Shafer, R. C. Patterson, J. C. Cain, J. W. Humphrey, C. M. Perry. $2.00--E. L. Mitchell. $1.00 J. W. Brewer, Ernest Hitt, O. P. Lessly, C. B. DeJean. WALTON COAL CO EMPLOYEES $25--Walter Arney, C. T. Giles, John Lambier, J. J. Morehouse, T. W. McVay, Clyde Reed, Luke Sharp, T. C. Walton. $24--Emmett Barron, Ernest Harris, Tony Cruse, Evan Jones, C. A. Kirby, G. A. Lambier, Jno. Kockenfield. $20--Medley Burton, Joe Hackward, Fred Laight. $15--J. T. Bower, John Little, John McGill, John Race, Jasper Roberts, Ben Robson. $12--John Crawford, Henry Davis, Estil Hudson, Dave Jenkins, Thos. Jenkins, Jr, J. E. Jones, Dave Kelso, John Kelso, Arthur Mullier, Fred Race, John Thomas, T. R. Williams, George Wright, Joe Lowes. $12.50--John Wright. $10--Hence Burton, Joe Bradley, Ben Bailey, Odus Bradley, John Davis, Arthur Hudson, Dave Jones, Roy Jones, El Little, Geo Laight, Wm. Mason, Geo. Orton, Sr, W. L. Patterson, Will Rankin, E. Sweeney, J. W. Shafer, M. L. Warford, J. Q. Whitmore, John Walton, W. I. Williams. $6.00--Albert Blansett, J. M. Warford. $5.00--Edgar Buckler, Albert Brooke, Raymond Brooke, Chas. Bohannon, Frank Barron, John Blakely, C. E. Coons, Roy Compton, David Davis, Walter Davis, Emmett Dennis, Thos. Evans, H. Givens, A. L. Hairl, G. W. Hursman, Frank Heathman, Jasper Hursman, Lon Hursman, Wm. Kelso, Sr, Wm. Kelso, Jr, John A. Lilly, J. T. Lewis, Edgar Maxfield, John Newton, Geo. Newton, J. M. Nelson, F. Noelles, Jr, Elgar Perkins, Thos. Osborne, Wayland Patterson, Joe Palfrey, Emmett Robb, Grover Robb, Otha Robb, Mat Reay, Mose Stevenson, Claude Stevenson, John Smith, J. M. Shafer, Sam Smith, D. W. Thomas, Jenkins Williams, Grover Atkins. $2.50--John Dooley, Roy Henderson, Morris Majors, Thos. Mullier, F. D. Noelles, Jas O'Donnel, John Rule, John Sumpter, Frank Shafer, Hale Avery, Fred DePrice. $2.00--Lester Brey, W. K. Barton, J. F. Dorman, Emil Dieu, A. Greeno, Carl Harlow, Robt. Little, Ed Robb, W. O. Sperry, Alex Warford, Duther (perhaps Luther?) Warford. $1.00--F. DePrice, Alvin Dorman, Gus Dorman, R. S. Noelles, Tom Pitney. Total Mine No. 11 list...................$218.25. City list..........................................$1131.50 Walton Coal Co list........................$1185.99 ----------------------------------------------------- Grand total.....................................$2534.75 Friday, 19 Dec 1913--HUNTSVILLE MAN BURNED TO DEATH--Blufe Dawson, about 55 years old, was burned to death at Huntsville Friday night in a fire which destroyed the saw mill belonging to John Wilson. It is believed Mr. Dawson entered the mill to sleep and in the night lighted his pipe for a smoke. The match, still burning, was tossed into the inflammable material with which the building was filled, and the blaze started. When the fire was discovered Mr. Dawson's charred remains also were found. Both limbs, his head and an arm had been burned off. Mr. Dawson is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons. One of the latter, Berry Dawson, is the young man who fell under a train at Huntsville last year and had both arms and a leg cut off. Mr. Dawson's remains will be enterred in the Huntsville cemetery, probably today--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

In a message dated 3/11/01 6:51:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, JUPEP writes: > I have Sarah E. ROBB as follows: > MRS. SALLIE E. ROBB > was born in Randolph county, Missouri, in 1838. Her father, James Leslie > ROBB, a Virginian by birth, born in 1778, married Miss Susan HUCKELL, > originally from Kentucky, born in 1810. Their family consisted of nine > children, five girls and four boys. Miss Sallie remained at home until > 1855, > when she was married to Samuel ROBB, a son of Jonas ROBB. To them were > given eight children, of whom seven survive: James B., born in 1856; > Susan, born in 1858; Sarah N., born in 1859, (now deceased); John P., born > in 1861; Jonas, born in 1863; Mary M., born in 1866; Lucy A.R., born in > 1869; and George W., born in 1873. James B. married Miss Susan A. > MAGRUDER; Susan is the wife of S. W. CRESON, and John P. married Miss > Mattie MORRIS. Mr. ROBB's death occurred in 1876, he leaving a large > circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Mrs. R. owns 202 acres > of land in this township, upon section 5. > SOURCE: History of Howard and Cooper Counties, St. Louis: National > Historical > Company, 1883, (Burton township, pp. 586-601.) > > I also have a son of Samuel and Sarah listed as Jonas ROBB b 1863 Howard > Co., MO. > Does anyone have further info on him? > I believe he may be the father or grandfather? of Mae Christene ROBB, b > 1909 d 1925 who was the first wife of Garnett Selvie PAGE, my great uncle. > The narration for Sallie E. ROBB is mostly accurate. I have her birthdate as May 20, 1838. She was according to census records born in Missouri. Her father, James LESSLEY was a Virginian and in my research I had his birthdate placed at 1776-1777. His second wife was Susan HINKLE. They were married Aug 4, 1831 in Fayette Co., KY (you can find the record in the Fayette Co. courthouse). I had put Susan's date of birth at between 1807-1809 in Kentucky. I only have 8 kids for the marriage but I could have missed one! I have found Sarah (aka Sallie) in the 1850 and 1860 Randolph County census. She was married Jan 11, 1855 to Samuel ROBB. The names listed for Sarah's children are identical to the ones listed in my records. I have a little information on Jonas Robb the son of Samuel and Sarah Lessley Robb. I have his birthdate as 1868 (it could be wrong, actually the 1863 date seems more accurate to me) and that he married Stella Moses and had at least 2 children - Mary and Leslie (b. Aug 14, 1887). I have Jonas' date of death as Aug 22, 1914. With any luck future postings of the Higbee News may speak of it. There was another Lessley-Robb marriage I didnt mention. Samuel had a brother, Nathaniel who married Mary Ann Lessley - sister of Sarah. I have the following children listed for them: Joseph W. Susan James Anne Belle Carole

In a message dated 3/11/01 1:52:01 PM, Falcor2000@aol.com writes: << I believe the below named J.Bert ROBB is James B. ROBB son of Samuel ROBB (1832-1876) and Sarah Elizabeth LESSLEY (1839-1919). Sarah Elizabeth was one of the daughters of James LESSLEY Sr and Susan HINKLE. >> I have Sarah E. ROBB as follows: MRS. SALLIE E. ROBB was born in Randolph county, Missouri, in 1838. Her father, James Leslie ROBB, a Virginian by birth, born in 1778, married Miss Susan HUCKELL, originally from Kentucky, born in 1810. Their family consisted of nine children, five girls and four boys. Miss Sallie remained at home until 1855, when she was married to Samuel ROBB, a son of Jonas ROBB. To them were given eight children, of whom seven survive: James B., born in 1856; Susan, born in 1858; Sarah N., born in 1859, (now deceased); John P., born in 1861; Jonas, born in 1863; Mary M., born in 1866; Lucy A.R., born in 1869; and George W., born in 1873. James B. married Miss Susan A. MAGRUDER; Susan is the wife of S. W. CRESON, and John P. married Miss Mattie MORRIS. Mr. ROBB's death occurred in 1876, he leaving a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Mrs. R. owns 202 acres of land in this township, upon section 5. SOURCE: History of Howard and Cooper Counties, St. Louis: National Historical Company, 1883, (Burton township, pp. 586-601.) I also have a son of Samuel and Sarah listed as Jonas ROBB b 1863 Howard Co., MO. Does anyone have further info on him? I believe he may be the father or grandfather? of Mae Christene ROBB, b 1909 d 1925 who was the first wife of Garnett Selvie PAGE, my great uncle. Thanks Linda Manning Jupep@aol.com

This should be William Henry BURTON son of May Medley BURTON and Minerva BROOKS. His wife was Susan Coleman CHRISTIAN. My notes say that he died Oct 7, 1913 so I guess this was his final illness. Carole In a message dated 3/9/01 6:21:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 26 Sep 1913--W. H. BURTON VERY LOW--W. H. Burton, whose illness was > noted in our last issue, was much worse than even his family suspected, and > has been at > the point of death all week, having taken a sudden turn for the worse early > Saturday > morning. > He has been in a comatose state most all week, only regaining consciousness > at > long intervals and for very brief periods. Several times he has been > reported dying, and > his physicians have thought several times that an hour or so more would see > the end. > But each time he has rallied, and Thursday morning seemed better than for > several days. > Mr. Burton suffered a slight stroke of paralysis several years ago and has > been far > from well ever since, and for several weeks before taking to his bed was > again threatened > with it. The immediate cause of his grave condition is stomach and heart > trouble, and > hope for his recovery has about been abandoned. >

I believe the below named J.Bert ROBB is James B. ROBB son of Samuel ROBB (1832-1876) and Sarah Elizabeth LESSLEY (1839-1919). Sarah Elizabeth was one of the daughters of James LESSLEY Sr and Susan HINKLE. I have 8 of the nine children mentioned in the article from the marriage of Samuel and Sarah. However I had nothing on the family of James Bert ROBB so this article is a find. There is a mention later in the paper of a Mrs. H. LAND and family attending the funeral of their "cousin" J.B. ROBB. This Mrs. Land should be Corrennah LESSLEY daughter of Joseph LESSLY and Mesaline JOHNSON. Joseph was a son of James LESSLEY Sr and Susan HINKLE. Correnah's husband was Hiram LAND son of Sterling LAND and Margaret BAKER. In a message dated 3/7/01 2:10:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 1 Aug 1913--J. BERT ROBB DEAD--Our people were shocked Monday just > before noon when the news came that Mr. J. Bert Robb was dead. Mr. Robb was > injured > last Friday one week ago in trying to stop a runaway team, an account of > which was > published in this paper. > He was apparently getting along fine up to 9:30 o'clock Monday morning, > when > he was suddenly taken worse and died in about two hours. A trained nurse > from Kansas > City had been with him, and every care and attention was given him by his > physicians, > the nurse and his friends and neighbors, that could possibly be given. > Mr. J. B. Robb was born near Renick, Randolph county, January 13, 1856. He > came with his parents, Samuel and Sarah E. Robb, to Howard county in 1865, > and settled > on what was known as the old James Hardin farm, 1 1/2 miles south of Sharon > church. > There were nine children in the family, seven of whom are still living. >

I have been searching for Bud Robb (Bud is probably a nickname) who was married to my great Aunt Della Washington Hitt. They probably were married between 1902-1906 and lived in Higbee or Fayette Howard County, MO. Could he be one of the sons of Samuel land Sarah Robb?? Lou Myers

Friday, 5 Dec 1913--W. G. White of near Rucker was here Friday and informed us that he had secured a position as fireman on the Alton and would go to work during the holidays and would move to Slater about the first of the new year. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--CASE OF SMALLPOX AT RENICK--From R. L. Hines we learn that Renick has a case of smallpox, a traveling man developing the disease a few days ago while stopping at the home of Mr. Hines' brother, A. S. Hines, who runs a boarding house. The case is a very mild one, but a strict quarantine is being maintained, and no fear of the disease spreading is entertained. Mr. Hines and family, with the exception of one child who is away from home, are immune from the disease having had it several years ago, which is no doubt a source of great satisfaction to them at this time. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--T. B. Magruger completed a neat residence Wednesday for B. F. Kirby, who lost his home by fire a few months ago. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--Thos. Warford, who is attending a school of pharmacy in St. Louis, spent Thanksgiving at home. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--We learn that R. S. Martin sold his farm southwest of town to Dysart Nicholas last week, and that he will likely locate in southeast Missouri, probably in Dunklin county. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--Mrs. Pearl Richards came up from St. Louis Friday after her little son, Cecil, who spent the summer here with his grandparents, H. Land and wife. She returned Sunday to the city, where she will place Cecil in school. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--Joe Billy, the 12-year-old son of Dan Rice and wife, while monkeying around a Katy freight train yesterday, came near losing a foot, having his toes quite badly mashed. We did not learn how it happened, but understand that he attempted to board the train and missed his footing. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--We noticed in the Kansas City papers to Tuesday where a marriage license had been granted to Henry Blansett and Miss Dola Creson, two popular young people of Higbee, who went to the city last week for a visit with relatives. The parents of neither, so far as we have learned, have heard anything of their marriage, but we are sure congratulations are in order and join the many friends of the popular young people in extending same. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--W. D. Burke and wife entertained Mmes. W. L. Cave, Wm. McGlothlin and G. M. Nichols at six o'clock dinner Monday evening, and among other things served was salmon salad, of which most all present partook. In a very short time Mmes. Burke, Cave and McGlothlin were taken seriously ill, presumably from ptomaine poisoning by the salad. A physician was hastily called and by the following evening all were as well as usual. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--Invitations were issued this week announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. George Walton and Miss Georgia Burton, which will be solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton, at 8 o'clock on the evening of the 11th. THE NEWS joins others in advance congratulations. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--Born, on Nov 29th, to Tony Burton and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--Roy ("Croppie") Jones, who put a car load of lumber in the ditch a few days ago while assisting the crew of the Alton local, squared himself with the crew Tuesday. With Joe Jones and Jessie Williams, Roy had been out near the Moniteau, shooting at spots, and such game as they saw, with a target rifle, and on the way back to town they saw two box cars coming down the hill. As there was no train in sight, the boys rightly surmised that the cars were running away. Roy and Jessie determined to board the cars if possible, while Mr. Jones ran to town and informed the operator. The boys caught the cars but only with great difficulty, as they were making good speed, and succeeded in stopping them in a hundred yards of so. In the meantime a message had been sent to Clark to hold a west bound extra freight, but the train had left there. After stopping the cars, Roy and Jessie went on down the track to flag any train that might be approaching and hadn't waited long until the extra showed up. The electric block signal had warned the engineer that something was wrong, however, and he had his train under control. How the cars, brought back to town by the local crew, ever got out on the main line from the switch without going in a ditch or breaking the switch is a mystery. Another train which had set out some cars is supposed to have started the cars on the down grade. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--THOS. JONES ACCIDENTALLY SHOT--An accident which cast gloom over the community, as it was at first feared that it would terminate fatally, occurred about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, when Thos. Jones was shot in the back with a 22-caliber target rifle in the hands of Jesse Williams. Along with Joe and Roy Jones, Jesse had spent the afternoon rabbit hunting east of town, and when they returned all went into Mr. Jones' restaurant to get their dinner. Jesse was the first to complete the meal, and left his companions at the table and went to the rear of the building to clean the rifle before taking it home. It was a repeating rifle, and Jesse took all the loads out of the magazine before starting to work, turning his attention first to a cartridge that had lodged underneath the carriage, and which had been there all afternoon, but which did not interfere with the gun working. Failing in his attempt to get the cartridge he cleaned and oiled the gun and when he had completed the job he closed the gun as usual and pulled the trigger. It was a fatal pull, for the cartridge beneath the carriage had worked to the top and was slipped into the barrel as Jesse closed the gun. Knowing that the magazine was empty and believing that the gun would have to be taken apart before the cartridge he had been trying to extract could be taken out, Jesse thought that one of the other boys had fired the shot, and did not know any different until Mr. Jones, who was getting a glass for milk for one of the boys, remarked, "Jesse, you have shot me." The boys at the table understood him to ask Jesse what he had shot at, and paid no attention to the matter until Mr. Jones sat down beside them, white as chalk, and told them he was shot. They then saw blood on his shirt near the left shoulder blade, and while one rushed out for a doctor the other gave his attention to Mr. Jones, who had lost consciousness. Only by heroic work on the part of the doctors was he kept from dying, as he grew cold and his circulation almost stopped. He regained consciousness in three or four hours, and passed only a fairly good night, but next morning was feeling much better. His brother, W. E. Jones of Bevier, and brother-in-law, Dr. Geo. Graham of Centerville, Iowa, who arrived on the morning train, decided that the best thing to do was to take him to Kirksville for treatment and where the ball could be located with the X-ray. Although he was suffering considerably, Mr. Jones stood the trip well and was feeling better when he reached Kirksville. Word from there Thursday morning was to the effect that he was still improving, and unless blood poison should develop, it is expected that Mr. Jones will be up and around in a few days. That such will be the case is the prayer of all who know him, as well as Jesse, who is deeply affected by the accident. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--In a drunken brawl at a coal camp south of Bevier Sunday night two men were shot to death and a third was stabbed fatally by his brother. The quarrel started in the rooming house of Frank Perena between Guiseppi and John Gioggoli, brothers, and Paul Borella and an unidentified Italian. Soon after the fight started the lamps were overturned and the room was thrown in darkness. Guiseppi Gioggoli shot down Borella and the stranger. His brother John started to come to his assistance but in the darkness was mistaken by his brother for one of the others and received a knife thrust in the abdomen. Guiseppi fled, not knowing that he had wounded his brother fatally. Friday, 5 Dec 1913--William Kraft, who had his back broken while at work in the mine at Huntsville three years ago, and who had since been paralyzed, died at his home in that place Sunday, aged 25 years. A brother who suffered the same kind of an accident in the same mine about three months ago, lived only a few days. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 28 Nov 1913--HACKWARD-SHAFER--Wm. Hackward and Miss Nettie Shafer, two of Higbee's popular young people whom Dame Rumor said were to be married Christmas, stole a march on her as well as their friends by going to Moberly Sunday afternoon where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. R. C. Miller, pastor of the Baptist church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shafer, and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most lovable young ladies, numbering her friends by her acquaintances. By general consent she is considered the prettiest young lady in town, an don several occasions has been awarded prizes as such. She is cultured and refined, and possesses all those womanly qualities calculated to make her home life ideal. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hackward, and is one of the best young men ever reared in old Higbee or any other town, and is in every way worthy of the fair prize he has won. He is employed as a railway mail clerk with headquarters at Kansas City, where they will make their future home. That unalloyed happiness may ever attend them is the sincere wish of THE NEWS and a wide circle of friends. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--We learn from John M. Evans that his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Matthew Evans, of Springfield, Ill, who underwent a very serious operation last Saturday, is doing nicely. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--SOLD HIS FARM--This week J. A. Mayo sold his farm of 365 acres, located 4 miles south of Clifton Hill, on Silver Creek, to Judge C. C. Brown and son, Elbert C., and son-in-law, F. L. Brockman, for $50 an acre, possession to be given March 1st next. This is one of the oldest settled places in Randolph county, and has been owned by Mr. Mayo for 40 years. His family of five children, four sons and one daughter, were born and reared on this farm, and it was hard for Mr. Mayo to part with it--Clifton Hill Rustler. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--ADVERTISEMENT--FREE-FREE-FREE-A $25 DOLL--We are going to give you a chance to make some little girl supremely happy on Christmas day by giving away the most beautiful doll you ever saw, the actual value of which is $25, and which can be seen on exhibition at our store. The plan is simple: For every 25-cent cash purchase we will give you a coupon good for one vote, which you can cast for any little girl under 12 years that you would like to have own the doll. All nominations must be made by December 8th, after which date no more candidates will be allowed to enter. Voting will close when the store closes on Wednesday night, Dec 24th. A disinterested committee will be selected to count the votes, and as soon as they complete the count on the 25th the beautiful doll will be given to the child with the most votes to her credit. Call at the store and see the doll, and take a look through our big Christmas stock. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--Born, on the 20th, to A. L. Cave and wife, a son. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--Born, on the 21st, to J. F. Burrus and wife, a daughter. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--W. R. Pattrick and wife spent Sunday at Renick, the guests of Geo. Thornburg and wife. It was Mr. Pattrick's first visit to Renick in twenty-seven years. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--Judge M. A. Finnell of Huntsville and Mrs. Susan K. Brockman of near this place were married in the recorder's office at Huntsville on the 20th. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--Mrs. Anna E. Palmatary died at her home near Myers, on the 21st, following a short illness, aged 61 years. She was laid to rest at New Hope by the side of her husband, Wm. Palmatary, who died a few months ago. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dodson. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--The school house in the Pemberton district, Howard county, about five miles southwest of Higbee, was destroyed by fire early Tuesday night. We did not learn the origin of the fire or the insurance carried. A like building in the same district was burned about ten years ago. Friday, 28 Nov 1913--A. G. Atkins and wife returned Saturday from a two weeks visit with Howard County relatives. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Willard Brundege this week closed a deal with Bird Burton for all the timber on the 110 acres of land east of town recently purchased by the latter, and the timber on the Burton tract of land south of town. Mr. Brundege has moved his mill to the south edge of town and will begin sawing as soon as the mill can be erected. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Virgil Thompson was a caller at THE NEWS office Saturday and informed us that our account of the shooting of Clarence Sheaves by J. W. Noel near Yates on the 7th was inaccurate in several particulars, and stated that the article threw the burden of the blame on Mr. Noel. We never endeavor to color a news item in the interest of anyone, but always aim to stick to actual facts. Mr. Thompson informs us that the quarrel was over some new ground, or rather the crop that grew upon it, and was considerably in excess of the three bushels mentioned in the article complained of. According to Mr. Thompson, Mr. Sheaves rented Noel some corn ground of which an acre or more was new. He told Noel, so Mr. Thompson informs us, that he could have all the corn he could raise on this particular piece if he would clear it. this Mr. Noel did and when he went to gather the crop, Mr. Sheaves came into the field and claimed part of the new ground corn. He was ordered off the ground by Noel, but refused to go and began to curse and abuse the latter, when Noel pulled his revolver and fired. Mr. Noel's son, Fred, was present and probably saved Mr. Sheaves' life, as he grabbed his father and knocked the pistol to one side just at it was fired. According to Mr. Thompson, Mr. Sheaves was the aggressor from the start. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--W. S. Pitney, who recently bought the Wisdom Burton property in the south part of town, expects to move to the same early next month. Mr. Pitney recently sold his farm to Frank Pitney. Mr. Burton will erect a modern home in the spring on the lot just south of the residence of Dr. G. M. Nichols. If he builds along the plans he is now figuring on, his new home will lay it over any residence in town by a very great majority. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Robert Riley, a young farmer residing near Middle Grove, Monroe county, was instantly killed Saturday night while coon hunting, a tree, which he was cutting down, falling on him. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Miss Nadine Bagby is mourning the loss of her Shetland pony, which was killed by lightning Thursday night of last week. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Sterling Comstock, who had been an invalid for many years, died at his home in Moberly Saturday night, Nov 15, 1913. Interment was made south of Higbee, where he formerly resided, Sunday. Deceased is survived by five brothers and four sisters, viz: George and Van, of Moberly; T. A., of Salisbury; Jesse and J. B. of near this place. Mrs. T. Comstock, Moberly; Mrs. F. E. Peters, Platte county, and Mrs. S. D. Proctor and Mrs. N. J. Sweezer of near Higbee. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Roy Jones, more familiarly known as "Croppie," had an experience in railroading Wednesday that he is not likely to forget soon. Like all young men of his age, he likes to be about the trains and see the cars shunted here and there on the several tracks. He was enjoying such recreation Wednesday, and it is said was helping the crew of the Alton local freight by riding the switched cars and setting brakes, when he saw the brakeman make some kind of a twisting motion with his hand, and thinking that the sign was meant for him and that the meaning of it was to throw the switch, and to do it quick, as a flying switch was being made, Croppie grabbed the lever of the switch stand and gave it a yank in true railroader fashion. He was a little too quick, for a car of lumber that was being kicked onto the track that leads to mine No. 11 struck the D-rail that had been thrown by Croppie and rolled down the embankment some ten or twenty feet, landing bottom side up. The crew, we learn, claim that Croppie was acting on his own initiative and without any authority from them. The conductor took his name and address, and Croppie has since been humming to himself "What Will the Harvest Be," and says that he will answer all future wig-wagging by brakemen with his thumb to his nose. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Mrs. Fred Ongley met with a very painful accident Wednesday morning, losing her balance while ascending the back steps at her home and falling a distance of three feet or more to the ground. She struck on her right side and her hip and shoulder were all but thrown out of place. She was rendered unconscious and for a time it was feared that her injuries might be very grave, as she is slowly recovering from a recent operation for appendicitis. She is doing nicely, we are pleased to state, and will likely be herself in a few days. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--W. B. Cave, one of the county's best known citizens, died at his home in Huntsville on the 19th after a long illness, aged about 75 years. He was a brother of the late S. S. Cave of this place, and had many friends here. Friday, 21 Nov 1913--Robert W. Cooper, one of Howard county's most prominent citizens, residing near Steinmetz, was instantly killed Monday, being caught under a tobacco press which was being removed from an old barn which had formerly been used as a tobacco factory. He was 53 years of age and is survived by four children. Interment was made at Glasgow. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 Nov 1913--WILL BE HOME WEDDING--Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Blackford of 122 North Fifth street, have sent out cards announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Dixie J. Blackford, to J. Oliver Bradley. The announcements have been sent to only relatives and intimate friends of the high contracting parties, who will link their lives into happiness at the elegant home of the pretty young bride's parents at 8 o' clock the evening of Thursday, November 20. Rev. J. N. Boyd, pastor of the Fourth Street M. E. Church, will officiate in tying the nuptial knot for the popular couple. Gray Maggard of Princeton, Mo, will be the best man of the occasion, and Miss Maude Embree of Decatur, Ill, will be the maid of honor. After all wedding ceremonies are performed the handsome young man and his bride will go to St. Louis and Decatur, Ill, to spend their honeymoon, before returning to their home in Moberly. Mr. Bradley is one of the city's best young men and possesses gentlemanly manners. He will prove to be a faithful husband to his bride. Miss Blackford is young and pretty and possesses a sweet disposition, which has made her popular among a large number of acquaintances. She will make a loving helpmeet for the excellent young man of her choice--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--John Harriman and wife are visiting relatives in Illinois. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--A. G. Atkins and wife visited their daughter Mrs. John F. Andrews, near Myers during the week. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--TRITCH LOSES CLAIM--North Platte, Neb. Nov 10--Marvin Tritch of Kirksville, Mo, and Arthur Stromberg of Stromberg, Neb, winners respectively of Nos. 1 and 2 in the North Platte forest reserve government land lottery two weeks ago, have both been disqualified from benefiting by their luck in the drawings, and C. S. Reynolds of Loup city, Neb. who drew No. 3, has been ordered to report and make the first selection. All other winners will move up two notches. Tritch was found to have exercised already his homestead rights, and Stromberg was the owner of more than 160 acres of land when he filed. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Moberly, Mo, November 12--Marvin Tritch, who drew first prize in the recent Nebraska land drawing, arrived in Moberly from North Platte, Neb, last night. His attention was called to the announcement from North Platte to the effect that he had been disqualified because he had previously exercised his homestead rights. Tritch said the report was a mistake. "I never registered for a piece of government land before," said Mr. Tritch. "Neither do I own a foot of ground anywhere. My father proved up a claim in Idaho recently, but that cannot effect my rights to enter the drawing. I am of the opinion that in looking over the records they saw my father's name and jumped at the conclusion that I was the same person. At any rate, no word has been received by me to the effect that my right to participate in the drawing has been canceled by the Federal Land Office. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Born, on the 8th, to Phillip Moffit and wife, a son. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Jas. Mooney orders his address changed to Novinger, to which place he moved last week. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Mrs. C. R. Griffith of Yates spent Saturday and Sunday here the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lee Thomason. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Mrs. A. Barnes of Higginsville, returned home the first of the week after a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lee Thomason. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Searcy White and Miss Tessie White, two popular young people of southeast of town, were married on the 9th by Rev. Raymond Sumpter. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Joseph Sutliff received word Tuesday that his son-in-law, Bryan Mann, died at Pingburn, Ark, on the 5th. He leaves a wife and one child, who will make their future home with Mr. Sutliff. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Ernest Truby and Miss Cora Sutliff, both of this place,were married at Kirksville, Wednesday. They will make their home in Novinger. THE NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Jas. Dougherty and wife of Montana, who have been visiting in Oklahoma and Texas, arrived here last week for a visit with relatives in this vicinity and will likely spend the winter. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Born, at Clark, on the 7th, to Prof Wilson Caldwell and wife, a son. The birth of this child makes Ottis Fowler and wife, of near Clark, grandparents, and T. R. Hamilton and wife of this place, great-grandparents. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--W. R. Feland returned Tuesday to his home in Fayette after a visit with his son, Clarence, and family. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--Thos. Pratt of Albany, Mo, spent the week here with his grandson, C. W. Williams, and wife. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--The many friends of Joe Price and wife of Taylorville, Ill, were pained to learn of the death of their baby, which occurred last week. It was found dead in bed by the fond parents, and the shock was all the greater from the fact that it had been in perfect health and was as well as usual when they retired. Mrs. Price will be best remembered as Miss Maggie Richards. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--John Dennis, while climbing down a ladder from a building upon which he was at work Friday, fell and broke one of his ribs. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--A SHOOTING NEAR YATES--A shooting scrape was pulled off near Yates Friday afternoon of last week which, fortunately, will not result seriously for Clarence Sheaves, the man shot. Mr. Sheaves, it seems, had rented some corn land to J. W. Noel, who returned to this section a year or two ago from Texas, and in gathering corn Friday they got into a dispute over the division of the crop, the difference in their claims, we learn, being about three bushels, when Noel let his temper get the best of him and drew a revolver and fired, the ball striking Sheaves in the left shoulder and lodging against the collar bone. Though painful, the wound was not serious and Mr. Sheaves was able to go home without assistance. We have been unable to learn any of the particulars of the affair, but have heard several versions, all of which made Noel the aggressor. One report has it that Noel attempted to fire a second shot but was prevented from doing so by his son. Warrants were sworn out for both father and son, and the latter was arrested Monday. The elder Noel left the community, we understand, immediately following the shooting and has not yet been apprehended. Mr. Sheaves is one of the best known men in the Yates vicinity, and is a cripple, having lost a limb in a hay baler several years ago. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--A BIRTHDAY DINNER--At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick on Sunday, November 9, 1913, a most delightful dinner was given in honor of Mr. Pattrick's birthday. When the birthday cake was brought to the table, covered with lighted candles, the guests began to count them, in order to learn the age of their host, and they numbered fifty-eight. The occasion proved a most happy one. The guests were: Medley Burton and family, T. H. Walton and family and Mrs. Tom Reed and son, Clyde. Friday, 14 Nov 1913--DISAPPEARS; WEDS ANOTHER--Van Comstock, of Moberly, who won local fame last summer by singing "You Great Big Beautiful Doll," has added another selection to his repertoire, entitled: "Waiting at the Church." Comstock and Miss Jennie Taylor, a young lady from Bevier, went to Huntsville Friday night and at 2 o'clock Saturday morning Comstock tried to get recorder Hinton to issue a marriage license to them. Mr. Hinton refused and while Comstock argued with him, Miss Taylor disappeared. Comstock began a search for her but she could not be found. Saturday evening Mr. Hinton issued a license to Henry Freeman, of Huntsville. Freeman's bride was Miss Jennie Taylor. They were married yesterday--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 Nov 1913--FRAY-REED--The following announcement card was received at this office Monday: "Mr. and Mrs. John W. Reed announce the marriage of their daughter, Edna, to Mr. William I. Fray, Wednesday , October the twenty-second, nineteen hundred and thirteen, 6122 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. At home, Higbee, Mo. R. F. D. No 1. The groom, Mr. W. I. Fray, is a son of Mr. W. H. Fray, one of Randolph county's prominent and substantial citizens, and is a young man of exemplary habits. To this happy young couple the Herald extends congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness and success in life--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--W. B. Hurt and wife of near Salisbury, were killed Tuesday when a team they were driving plunged off a bridge four miles east of Salisbury. It is supposed the team took fright at a passing train. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--J. R. Griggs and Wilfred Fenton, who moved from near Harrisburg to Hennessy, Ok, four years ago, moved back last week. They raised good crops the past season, but say that people living within ten miles of them, on both north and south, raised nothing whatever. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Frank Craig of Moberly is in the county jail at Huntsville charged with felonious assault and carrying concealed weapons. He had been drinking straight alcohol, it is said, and was blind drunk, when in a fight with Henry Butler, Tuesday, he took a shot at the latter, and shot John Rains of Fayette in the leg. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Wm. Palmatary and wife, who recently moved to Moberly from near Myers, are rejoicing over the arrival of twin girls at their home. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Born, on the 2nd, to James Sumter and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Mrs. J. W. Acree of Lexington, on her return home from a visit with her mother, Mrs. W. H. Day, of Bedford, Ind, stopped off here Tuesday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. C. W. Williams. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--We learn that Oliver Bradley, son of J. J. Bradley of Moberly, will be married some time next month. His host of friends here join THE NEWS in advance congratulations. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Frank Barron, who has been working with the pipe line gang for some time, had his right arm broken Saturday. Clarence Woods, employed on the same job, had his left ankle broken at the same time. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Mrs. T. P. Guntley returned Sunday to her home in Spokane, Wash. She was accompanied by her parents, L. A. Hulett and wife, who will make their future home with their daughter. The best wishes of a host of friends accompany them. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Harry M. Hirsch, who has been located at Billings, Mont, since leaving here about a year ago, is expected home Sunday, with his wife, to remain. They stopped off at Higginsville for a short visit with her people. Friday, 7 Nov 1913--Rev. G. N. Magruder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Notley Magruder of southwest of town, was married in St. Joseph, Mo, one day this week to Miss Mary Burnette, at the home of the bride. After a short wedding trip they will be at home in Eau Claire, Wis, where Rev. Magruder is pastor of the East Side Baptist church. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 24 Oct 1913--Issue was missing. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--THE FULL PRICE OF COAL--The price of your ton of coal is not told in the dealer's bill and never can be. Just now Dawson, N. M, is telling the price of coal. More than 250 miners are imprisoned in the ground. there is little prospect of rescuing any of them. The explosion that caved in the Stag Cannon Fuel Company's mines, filling shafts and blocking up drifts, has stopped the fans and practically condemned to death by suffocation those who were not killed by the concussion. But the dead or dying under ground do not tell the price of coal. At the mouths of the shafts are the weeping women and the grim-faced, helpless men who were not in the shift that was trapped. There are children, too, grown into men and women in a day. To-morrow or the next day the wreckage will be cleared away, the bodies will be brought out and Dawson will join that long list of coal-mining towns that have attended their own funeral. And still the price of coal is not told. If in your imagination you can see the new men come to take the dead men's places--if you can see some thrifty and fairly prospering little home slowly lose its signs of happiness--if you can see its articles of comfort grow dim and worn, or disappear one by one--if you can see the dead man's wife and family vanish and the place occupied by others--if you can see all that which has been seen so many thousand weary times, you still have not learned the price of coal. All that helps to make the price but it does not quite fix it. To understand fully the price of coal you must know the terror that ever lowers over the mining camp; the potential tragedy that writes itself in the features and attitudes and lives of the men who go down daily into the shafts and the women who wait for them. Fully to know the price of coal you must live under that shadow and see the work it does. You will learn another thing in a coal camp--the charity of judging not. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--While playing about the barn last Saturday evening, the little son of Rake Winn set the barn on fire. It was discovered by Carl Sharp who called Mr. Winn and together they put out the blaze after a hard fight. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--Dr.. T. H. Walton, while standing on a ladder cleaning the leaves out of the guttering at his home Monday, fell and wrenched his back to such an extent that he was unable to get up, and had to be assisted into the house by a passerby. He is able to navigate, but not under a full head of steam. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--G. W. Blansett orders THE NEWS sent to his daughter, Mrs. P. E. True, of Kansas City. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--Marvin Trich of Kirksville was the lucky man in the Nebraska land drawing on the 28th, his number being No. 1, which entitles him to first choice of any of the many good sections, the best of which is estimated to be worth $15,000. Trich formerly lived in Moberly. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--Earl Hudson of Roanoke died in Denver, Colo, on the 27th of lung trouble. Interment was made yesterday at Roanoke. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--Joseph Lessly returned Sunday from a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Adam Hamm, of near Slater. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--Mrs. Elmer Hawkins of Moberly was the guest of her son Edwards Hawkins and family, Sunday. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--John Martin and wife of San Bernadino, Cal, are the guests of his brother, Albert Martin, and family. Friday, 31 Oct 1913--In a game of basket ball last Friday between the high school girls and a team composed of ex-pupil, the latter won, 5 to 4. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 17 Oct 1913--Horses and mules are not permitted to grow old on the Rankin farms. Every year a sale is held and at this sale every horse and every mule that has reached a respectable age is disposed of. The United States government has figured that a horse or a mule reaches the maximum of its usefulness at eight years, but the maximum is never reached on the Rankin farms. Practically every year the stables on the ten ranches are rehabilitated with practically an entirely fresh population of work animals, insuring the maximum of efficiency. At the last sale 357 horses and mules were sold and the proceeds of the sale netted more than $25,000. Buyers come from points hundreds of miles distant to Tarkio to attend these sales. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--ROLLIE HARDWICK KILLED--Word reached here yesterday that Rollie Hardwick of Moberly, fell from a train in Illinois Wednesday night and was killed. Rollie was the second son of Job Hardwick and wife formerly of this place and was 23 years old. He was a nephew of Mrs. W. I. Williams. We could not learn any of the particulars of the young man's death, or as to the funeral arrangements, but it is possible that interment will be made in the city cemetery here by the side of a sister, drowned some five years ago. The sympathy of all goes out to the parents in their great bereavement. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--J. S. McGee, of Paris, committed suicide Monday by shooting himself through the heart. He was widely known in Masonic circles and for years was public administrator of Monroe county. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--Six shots fired in rapid succession in the east part of town Tuesday evening about dark led many to fear that a killing had taken place. The shots were fired by Marshal Cain who was trying to kill his bull dog which was running a cow in Whitmore's pasture. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--HENRY LEVY HONORED--Henry Levy, of this city, one of the best known Masons in this section of Missouri, yesterday received notice of his appointment as District Deputy Grand Master of the eighteenth district of the Masonic order. The appointment comes without solicitation on Mr. Levy's part, and is quite an honor. He will have jurisdiction over all the Eighteenth district. The appointment was made by Van Freemont Boor, Grand Master of the State of Missouri--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--Bryan Swetnam and sister, Miss Lela, of Vincent, Ia, are the guest of their sister, Mrs. Chas. Kirby. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--Benjamin Warford, of Apolo, Pa, who spent several weeks here last spring hoping to regain his health, died on the 3rd, at his home in Pennsylvania. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--While going home Saturday evening with her three children in a spring wagon, one of the horses driven by Mrs. Bruner Heathman broke through the deck of the overhead bridge east of town, and while floundering around trying to extricate itself, broke on of its legs and rolled off the bridge. The other horse had been unhitched in the meantime and no further damage was done. The horse was killed and buried by the section hands, and a claim will be made on the road for the full value of the horse, which was an extra good one, and which Mr. Heathman held at $250. Only last week the company issued orders for the repairing of the bridge. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--The football season, which opened last week, started off very promising. One or two players have been killed already and several others crippled for life. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--W. L. and A. L. Cave visited their uncle, Wm. Cave at Huntsville Sunday. Mr. Cave has been very ill for several days. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--Mrs. Joe Wayne, who nine weeks ago underwent a serious operation at the Woodland hospital, and who has been a patient at that institution since that time, was today taken to the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. James Allen of Paris. Mrs. Wayne is still very weak but improving and gaining strength.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--Ben ("Banty") Williams of Taylorville, Ill, has our thanks for $2 on subscription, and also for the compliment to THE NEWS in saying that he looks for the old reliable every week and considers it a calamity when he misses an issue. During the recent session of the Illinois legislature Mr. Williams was a member of the Joint Labor Legislative Board being it's secretary, and spent his time at the capital in the interest of labor bills. That he discharged the duties faithfully and well is attested by the printed report of the Board, which recorded the vote of each senator and representative on all bills in which labor was especially interested. As a member of the Board he was the special representative of the United Mine Workers, and as such made many suggestions which were incorporated in the mining laws. He was also a member of the mining investigation committee. He informs us that he will be a candidate for State Board Member of the United Mine workers, and says that his friends tell him his prospects of election are bright. Here's to you, "Banty," not only because you deserve success, but because you deserve success, but because of the way you used to stop 'em behind the bat and cut 'em off at second. May you keep on climbing until you reach the top. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--CELEBRATES HIS 84TH BIRTHDAY--Uncle "Hez" Pattrick, one of Moniteau's oldest and most respected citizens, celebrated the 84th anniversary of his birth at the home of his son, Lev T., last Sunday. Extensive preparations had been made for the occasion, and the day was most pleasantly spent by all. THE NEWS joins the community in the hope that Uncle Hez, who is as spry as most men at 70 and enjoys all of his faculties, will round out a century. those present: F. M. Tymony and wife, W. R. Pattrick and wife, Hence Burton and wife and G. E. Lessly and family. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--SHE IS A NATIVE--Mrs. Nellie G. Burger, state recording secretary and national organizer of the W. C. T. U., has served the W. C. T. U. in every capacity. She has lectured in thirty-eight states and has the distinction of having served under three flags. Five years ago she was sent to Mexico as world's representative of W. C. T. U. She was greatly assisted by President Diaz, who was interested in the temperance movement. She introduced scientific temperance instruction in the schools of Mexico. Mrs. Burger spent last winter in Jefferson City as representative of 10,000 women working for the passage of the white slave bill that passed both houses unanimously, January 24. The pen with which Governor Major signed the bill has been presented by Mrs. Burger to the state W. C. T. U., and is treasured as one of its dearest possessions. Mrs. Burger is justly proud of being a Missourian, having been born in St. Louis, of Virginia parents. Her home is in Clark, Mo, and she is president of Randolph district. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--The Bell Telephone Company, which is gradually acquiring all the exchanges in the country, has just purchased the one at Monroe City. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--Mrs. O. K. Dossey of Moberly was killed Thursday of last week while out nutting with a party of friends, a large limb falling from a tree and striking her on the head breaking her neck. She was one of the city's best known women and a leading church worker. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--A motion for a rehearing was denied the defendant in the case of Milburn vs. Northern Central Coal company, by the United States circuit court at Denver last week. This means that Thomas Milburn and wife, of this city, will receive the $5,000 awarded them by the court in Huntsville one year ago, for the death of their son, Temple, caused by a fall of rock in the mines here in the summer of 1911. A R. Hammett is attorney for the Milburns--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 17 Oct 1913--May Hines of Renick was brought to Moberly Friday afternoon shortly after 7 o'clock and placed in the city jail by Luther Hamilton, constable of Prairie township. Hines who resides in the same house with the constable at Renick, is alleged to have chased "Pete" Hamilton, aged 70 years, Luther Hamilton's father, with a shotgun Friday evening. Hines was fined $1 and costs on the charge of disturbing the peace. He was arraigned before A. C. Gladney justice of the peace, last night.--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin Additions, correction, comments, welcome.

Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Born at Elliott, on Sep 23, to Geo Lloyd and wife, a daughter. (This child would be Alice Lloyd, great-granddaughter to William H.H. Lloyd) (Kathy's notes: This is another article that I print with reservation. Again, it is a death notice. The writer is insulting by today's standards. But his intent, and his love for this man is crystal clear. Even while I cringed at the insults, the praise brought me very near to tears. Mr. Shortridge's family should know the love this man inspired.) Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Less Shortridge, a Paris negro, died last Thursday, and this column feels constrained to scatter a few brief remarks at his humble bier. The man who is writing this played with him when a boy, and, black, greasy and dirty tho' he was, never was there a more loyal friend or a kinder playmate. He it was who carried the poles and the bait through spring woodlands to "Delaney's ford;" he it was who lied faithfully when the river was up and swimming forbidden. It was his voice that made the autumn woods musical with glad shouts of discovery when black hawes were ripe. It was he who cooked in camp while "the Mohawks," a famous tribe now extinct, went forth to forage and to slay. It was he who shouldered the blame for stolen melons, to say nothing of eggs and chickens. It was he who sat in the lowering twilight listening tremblingly to the story of "Old Baz and the forty tigers," and it was he who awakened us at early dawn when some great adventure was on foot. Later in life it was he who seined the minnors, looked to the dogs and cared for the guns; who gave you his catch or his day's bag and who never hesitated to lie about it when the skeptical questioned. He knew the habits of birds and of every denizen of field and wood and stream, where they could be found, climbed the coon trees, pulled the corks and could rig a bass where no man was ever known to get a bit. Measured by the standards of respectability Less was no earthly account--he succumbed to whiskey and tuberculosis--but he loved flowers, and little children, and stray dogs, and in all real virtue compelled the love of friends and intimates--which, sometimes, is actually preferable to being respectable. Black as he was, as worthless and as shiftless, we are convinced that Less is in paradise, a paradise variegated and beautiful--here a pleasant stream trickling through spring verdure, with only the splash of a black bass to break the silence; there fields of wild pansies, yonder golden autumn vistas echoing to the pipe of distant quail and wild pheasant. Perhaps there are some little children there to hang upon the music of his infectious laughter, and a long succession of liver-spotted pointer pops leaping to his shout. We love to think so anyhow, for of all the "Mohawks" who ravaged these settlements thirty years ago he was kindest and developed fewer yellow streaks, alone enduring to the end. Love a nigger? Sure! And not a bit ashamed when he worked for you, fished for you, hunted for you and lied for you.--Paris Mercury. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--TEAM RAN AWAY WITH BABY--Lonnie Cleeton a prosperous young farmer, living two miles east of this city, came to Moberly yesterday with a load of peaches. He was accompanied by his son, Joe, four years old. While Mr. Cleeton went into a house to deliver some peaches he had sold, he left Joe on the walk near the team and told him not to get into the wagon. When he returned, however, neither his son or the team were in sight. Neighbors told Mr. Cleeton that the boy had climbed into the wagon and the team ran off. A search for the missing team and boy was at once begun by the frightened father and continued for more than an hour. When found, it was discovered that the lad had managed to stay in the wagon until the team had stopped. He was unhurt, but badly frightened.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--AN 88 YEAR OLD JUROR--There is one man serving on the jury this week in the Howard County Circuit court, who is not hunting for an excuse to be discharged from service, for he has the excuse that is always good, should he wish to use it--age. This personage is no other than the Hon. L. W. Wilkinson, who lives in the country near Fayette, and who lacks only two years of reaching the ninety mark. Mr. Wilkinson was not drawn as a juror, but his son-in-law Boyd Stanley was, and his crops were in such shape that he could not well attend. Mr. Wilkinson volunteered to sit in his place, and is this week occupying the jury box. Although 88 years old, he greatly deceives his looks, can hear well, and takes a great interest in the cases at bar. Mr. Wilkinson is probably the oldest man who ever sat on a jury, not only in Howard county, but the state of Missouri. When he goes home this week, he will make the trip in an automobile, which will be his first ride in a machine, and as the ordeal of entering the gasoline wagon draws nearer, he says that he only hopes he will reach home safely--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--MAN WOULDN'T RUN--Residents of Yates, the small mining camp near Higbee, who were in Moberly today, tell of a crowd of men living at that place, who went to the home of a gentleman they disliked, one night last week and ordered him to leave the camp. The man declined and is said to have made such a strong resistance that the entire crowd retreated on the run. The fellow they attempted to run out, came to Moberly Saturday and is said to have consulted Attorney Jerry Jeffries with a view to having the men prosecuted--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--MISS ANNA DAVIS MARRIED--Miss Anna Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davis of Marceline, was married on August 5, last, at Laclede, to Mr. Don B. Taylor, one of Marceline's prominent young business men. The bride is a former resident of this place and numbers her friends by her acquaintances, all of whom join the NEWS in best wishes, and hearty congratulations to the groom in winning the heart and hand of such a sweet and estimable young lady. In speaking of the affair, the Marceline Journal-Mirror says: "In order to break the news to them as gently as possible, Mrs. Don B. Taylor gave a party to her friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davis, Wednesday evening, at which she announced her marriage on Tuesday, Aug 5, 1913. The ceremony occurred at Laclede, Mo, at the home of Rev. T. J. Enyeart, the pastor of the M. E. church, and the only witnesses were members of the family. Returning to Marceline the event was kept a profound secret, no one having an inkling of the news until a few days ago. The party given Wednesday evening was a pleasant affair. The house was beautifully decorated with pink and white carnations, and over the dining table was suspended a big white bell, ribbons streaming from it to each plate. tied to each ribbon was the shell of an English walnut and the announcement cut into fourteen different pieces was contained in these shells. When put together it gave the pleasing news of the wedding, after which congratulations were in order. An elegant two course luncheon was served. Mr. Taylor is the son of M. H. Taylor, of the Brown Hardware Co. and is a young man well and favorably known in this locality. His bride is the popular and efficient chief clerk at the post office, and the young couple have hosts of friends who wish them a long and happy married life." Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Fred Wheeler, who has had charge of the Katy coaling station near Elliott for the past five years, received notice from the company the other day that his wages had been raised from $80 to $90 a month. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Horace Marshall of St. Louis, was the guest of his nephew, Jas. W. Marshall, and wife, the latter part of last week. Mr. Marshall is 83 years old, but despite his advanced years gets around better than most men at 70. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Judge J. H. Swetman of near town had his left leg broken just below the hip Thursday afternoon of last week, a wagon on which he was hauling a gasoline engine turning over, the engine falling on him. He was alone at the time, and but for the timely arrival of neighbors might have died before assistance reached him. The engine was an extremely heavy one and had to be raised off Mr. Swetman's leg by means of jacks. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Wisdom Burton sold his residence in the southwest part of town to Stanton Pitney the latter part of last week for $1500. Mr. Pitney will move to town as soon as he can get possession. Mr. Burton will rent until spring, when he will put up a modern home on the lot just south of Dr. G. M. Nichols'. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--STURGEON "LEADER" BURNED OUT--Fire destroyed the Sturgeon Leader plant and building about 2 o'clock last Saturday morning, the entire plant being a total loss. Editor Gray had just completed a 24-page edition of 15,000 copies celebrating his twenty-fifth anniversary as editor of the Leader, and these were destroyed with the rest. The building was of brick, and had a concrete floor and was supposed to be fireproof. The loss, including a typesetting machine, the property of J. B. Hulen, is placed at about $9,000. Mr. Gray carried about $5000 in insurance. Hulen also carried insurance. Gray is now in Kansas City buying a new outfit and will rebuild at once. Until he can get his own plant going, the Leader will be printed by the Armstrong Herald. Gray was burned out some fifteen years ago, but came back stronger than ever, and will do it again this time. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--W. H. BURTON NO BETTER--The condition of W. H. Burton who has been very low for the past two weeks from stomach and heart trouble, remains about the same, with the exception that he has grown weaker. Wednesday he was apparently better, but was not so well late yesterday afternoon. He is able to take little, if any, nourishment and is growing weaker from day to day, and his heart action is such that each beat may be its last. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--We received a letter this week from Geo. McGill, under date of Sept 17, informing us of the safe arrival at Whitehaven, England, of himself and Mrs. McGill. He says, among other things: "The day after we sailed we had cold and rain and a rough sea. I got a severe cold and was in bed most of the time. Mayor Gaynor of New York, one of our passengers, died suddenly on board on the 10th. I was in bed the last three days, but my nephew helped me off the ship and took us to his home in his automobile. I am a little better now, but there is lots of room for improvement." Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Born, at Elliott, on Sept 28, to Robert Gruber and wife, a son. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Burch Dougherty and wife returned to their home in Arizona, Saturday, after a visit with John F. Andrews and family. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--G. W. Comstock was here from Moberly Saturday. He informed us that two of his children have typhoid fever. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--B. B. PYLE MARRIED--B. B. Pyle, formerly of this place, was married in Denison, Texas, on the 1st to Miss Lockey D. Marshall of Bradsher, Texas, the ceremony being performed in the Methodist church. H. C. Eubanks and wife of this place attended the wedding. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--D. C. Walker of Armstrong was knocked down and run over by a mule in a race at the Armstrong fair Saturday afternoon and quite seriously hurt. He was running across the track to get some children out of the way when the mule headed into him, knocking him about twenty feet and rendering him unconscious. Mr. Walker is the father of C. G. Walker of the firm of Oldaker & Walker of this place. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--THOS. WILLIAMS SR, DEAD--Miles Williams received a message from Frank, Alberta, Canada, yesterday informing him of the death of his father, Thos. Williams, which occurred at that place that day. As Mr. Williams left here only a few weeks ago in his usual health, the news came as a great shock to his children. Mr. Williams came to Higbee in 1887 and a year or two later went West where he remained until some three or four years ago. He was 70 years of age and is survived by two daughters and three sons, viz: Mrs. Maggie Lilly of Taylorville, Ill, Miles, Thomas, Jenkins and Miss Lizzie Williams, all of this place. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Mrs. Jasper Hamilton, of this city, has leased her property here to Geo. Thornburg, and has purchased a residence in Higbee. She has a large circle of friends in this neighborhood who will be sorry to have her move from the city but wish her well in her new home.--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Mrs. Robert Edwards of southwest of town underwent a surgical operation Wednesday morning. The operation, which was a very serious one, was performed by Dr. C. B. Clapp of Moberly, assisted by Drs. Burkhalter and Dinwiddie. Mrs. Edwards rallied nicely and has since been doing as well as could be expected. Her many friends join the NEWS in the wish for her speedy recovery. Friday, 3 Oct 1913--Miss Urie Newman is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. J. Thompson, of near Slater. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, and comments welcome.

Friday, 26 Sep 1913--NAIL PUT OUT EYE--H. A. Lux, formerly of this city, but who recently moved to his farm near Higbee, met with an accident Friday evening that resulted in the loss of his right eye. Mr. Lux was attempting to drive a nail in a board when the nail flew up and struck him in the eye, putting out the sight. He suffered great pain, and was hurried to this city where he was placed under the care of a physician. The latter, however, could not restore the sight. Mr. Lux has many friends here who will regret to learn of his accident.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--A. F. Mathers, a former Renick citizen, died in Colorado Springs on the 17th, aged 73 years. He formerly had charge of the Grant and Williams mill at Renick. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Richard Hoops, a negro of Osage City, died the other day aged 143 years--so he claimed. He wasn't one of Gen. Washington's servants, but claimed that the was living in Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Herman White of southeast of town, had his right hand badly injured last week while starting a gasoline engine. The engine "back-fired" , causing the crank to strike him on the back of the hand, knocking several fingers out of place and breaking several bones. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--BITTEN BY MAD DOG--Miss Margaret, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dab Wilcox of this city, was bitten early Wednesday morning by a mad dog. The dog had been in the neighborhood for several days and had been acting strange but no one had thought of it being afflicted with rabies. It had been in the Wilcox yard during the morning and as Margaret stepped off the front porch, it suddenly sprang at her, biting her on the arm in several places. The wounds, though not deep, were the cause of much alarm to the family and she was taken to St. Louis by her father on the first train, where every precaution will be taken to prevent them from taking effect. The dog was killed and shipped to St. Louis for examination but was delayed in transit and the examiners were unable to tell whether it was mad or not. Miss Margaret will remain in the city for a few weeks and her many friends hope for her speedy recovery--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--THE OLD BAND--We ran across a card the other day that recalled to mind days gone by. It was a card of the Higbee Concert Band as it was composed some fifteen or twenty years ago. On one side was the name of the organization and the officers as follows: Stephen Demort, president: Wm. Bowman, director; E. J. Palmer, Sec'y; Chas. Solberg, treasurer. On the back side of the card was a list of the membership, together with their instruments, as follows: Sam Webb, solo clarinet. Tom E. Evans, 2nd clarinet. Wm. Bowman, solo cornet. Henry Hare, solo cornet. David Hare, solo cornet. R. E. Herron, repiano cornet. Thos. Forsythe, solo alto. Jno. Little, 2nd alto. J. C. Fleming, 1st trombone. David Rees, 1st trombone. Chas. Solberg, 2nd trombone. John Solbert, 3rd trombone. T. J. Davis, euphonium. John Rankin, baritone. Stephen Demort, bombardon. Ed Lewis, tuba. E. J. Palmer, snare drum. Matthew Evans, bass drum. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Gordan Rankin returned Monday from Glasgow, Montana, where he went last week to take a chance in the government land drawing. Gordon informs us that about 40,000 registered for 8,000 quarter sections to be disposed of. The land is valued at $2.50 to $7.50 per acre, and the lucky ones are given five years time, but must remain on the place seven months a year for three years, or for fourteen months consecutively before they can secure a clear deed to the property. The drawing began Tuesday, and the NEWS joins Gordon's other friends in the hope that he will be number one, as the one who draws No. 1 will have choice of any of the sections, and besides will receive $10,000 from Jas. J. Hill, the railroad magnate, which must be spent in improving the place, as well as the services of a farm expert. Gordon was well pleased with the country, but says the summers are not long enough to suit him, June, July and August being really the only warm months. In the winter time the mercury goes to 50 below. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Lee Thomason, the genial local agent of the Alton, had an experience Friday that he does not care to have repeated soon, having been caught out in the center of the Alton lake in the soaking rain. He had gone to the lake in the hope of landing a bass or two, and as the wind kept blowing the boat about he anchored it to one of the hundreds of stumps by means of the chain at the end of the boat. When he saw that he would likely be caught in the rain if he didn't hurry in, he endeavored to weigh anchor, but she wouldn't weigh, as the chain had slipped down the stump to the bottom of the pond in about ten feet of water. After vainly tugging at the chain for ten minutes or more he failed to budge it and had the boat filled almost to the brim with water. He then threw the oars overboard and they finally drifted to shore to the writer, who had accompanied him and was "rescued" by means of the other boat. During all this time it was raining cats and dogs and the fishermen were soaked through several times. they returned without fish--as usual. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--We are informed that W. H. Capp of Moberly, received a message Monday from his sister, formerly Mrs. Oscar Baker, informing him that her husband had been shot and killed by their chauffeur. Mrs. Baker, so we learn, has been living at Pittsburg, Kansas, for some time, and was married a week or so ago, and was on her way to Moberly with her husband in an automobile, to surprise her relatives, who were not aware of her marriage, when the shooting took place. The dispatch, we learn, was sent from Wichita, Kansas, but did not state whether the shooting was accidental or otherwise. Mr. Capp left at once for Wichita, but so far as we can learn has sent back no particulars. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--The county court at a meeting last week ordered a new steel bridge across the Moniteau east of town, the old one being practically out of commission. The new bridge, including the east approach, will be 80 feet long and six feet higher than the present structure. The new bridge, now that the road leading to it from the west has been graded and straightened, will be a wonderful improvement over present conditions, and the NEWS in behalf of the people wants to thank the court most heartily for its action. The court and the county surveyor are expected here to-day to make an estimate of the cost. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Congratulations to E. Y. Keiter. He was one of the lucky ones in the goverment land drawing at Glasgow, Montana, this week, his number being 1205. this means that after the 1204 men ahead of him have made their selections he will have choice of all the good sections left, and as there were some 8000 sections to be disposed of it is very probably that Ed will have some mighty choice ones to select from. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--FOR SALE--Six acre tract of land adjoining Higbee on the north. Six-room residence, and fine young orchard. My only reason for selling is that I am going to leave the county. This property will be sold right if sold at once.--R. R. Jones. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Earl Stone, formerly of this place, spent the week here with his uncle, G. R. Rennolds, and family. Mr. Stone has been in the navy for several years, and has been on the "Missouri" for the past year. Mr. Stone, who is an electrician, is thinking of giving up the work when his present term of enlistment expires, and engaging in the fruit business in the Ozarks. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Mrs. Jacque Vernimpt, aged 29 years, died suddenly from heart trouble at her home in Elliott on the 22nd. Interment was made in the Higbee city cemetery. She had been in this country but about a month, coming to Elliott three weeks ago from Belgium to join her husband. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Mrs. Mary Lewis, aged 74 years, died at her home in Renick Saturday. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--W. H. BURTON VERY LOW--W. H. Burton, whose illness was noted in our last issue, was much worse than even his family suspected, and has been at the point of death all week, having taken a sudden turn for the worse early Saturday morning. He has been in a comatose state most all week, only regaining consciousness at long intervals and for very brief periods. Several times he has been reported dying, and his physicians have thought several times that an hour or so more would see the end. But each time he has rallied, and Thursday morning seemed better than for several days. Mr. Burton suffered a slight stroke of paralysis several years ago and has been far from well ever since, and for several weeks before taking to his bed was again threatened with it. The immediate cause of his grave condition is stomach and heart trouble, and hope for his recovery has about been abandoned. The NEWS along with his other friends, trust that his vitality will last to weather the present crisis and that he will soon be restored to his usual health. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Born, on the 20th, to Vincent Riley and wife, a daughter. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Dr. W. H. H. Crow, one of the oldest physicians in the state, died at his home in Paris on the 20th, aged 89 years. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--May Burton and wife of Council Bluffs, Ia, were called here Sunday by the serious illness of Mr. Burton's father, W. H. Burton. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Lon Coleman got his right hand caught under a fall of coal Saturday and was laid up for several days. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--The two-weeks'-old daughter of Jas. West and wife, died on the 18th. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Roy Mure returned Sunday from an extended visit with his sister, Mrs. W. H. Fulton, at Cherokee, Kan. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--R. R. Jones is advertising his place for sale, having decided to move to Independence. No better people ever lived anywhere than Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their removal will be a matter of general regret. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--Mrs. James Jobson was quite severely bitten on the right hip Tuesday by a bird dog belonging to Hiram Land, while passing the residence of the latter. She was worse frightened than hurt, we are pleased to state. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--B. F. Kirby, living south of town, had his residence, a summer kitchen and barn destroyed by fire Monday night, together with their contents. Mr. Kirby carried but $1000 insurance, which will not cover the loss by half. We did not learn the origin of the fire. Friday, 26 Sep 1913--OUR BELOVED MOTHER--Mrs. Fannie Kirby was born June 26th 1839, died Aug. 18th 1913. Was married to Joseph Kirby in 1859, who died some three years ago. They were the parents of twelve children, ten of whom survive, they being: Mrs. J. S. Rule, B. F., Sidney, of Moberly, John, Bruce, Ira, Arthur, Charlie, Mrs. Will Dougherty of Glasgow and Richard. (poem follows). Friday, 26 Sep 1913--MOBERLY BOYS EGGED IN STURGEON--There is a scarcity of eggs in the Sturgeon market today owing to a little happening that occurred there last night and incidentally several young Moberly men are mourning the loss of new suits of clothes. The eggs were of the vintage of '76. Last night several Moberly youths who are noted for their winning ways with the suffragettes went to Sturgeon to spend the evening with a like number of fair damsels of that town. The girls made them welcome, but no so the girls' regular beaux. As the Moberly boys were starting for the train, they were met with a shower of hen fruit thrown by a bunch of rowdies in ambush. Eggs spattered all over them, ran down their collars, matted their hair and generally made them unpresentable in polite society. One Moberly boy is said to have found a chicken in his coat pocket this morning, where an egg landed last night. The boys' clothes were ruined. Two of them wore new suits, purchased Saturday night, and they are seriously thinking of having the Sturgeon rowdies arrested, and will tip off the pure food inspector as to the aged eggs apparently so plentiful in that town--Moberly Monitor, Sep 22. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments, welcome.

Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Geo. Harris had a very narrow escape from being run over by a Katy freight last Friday. He was on his way to mine No. 11 and was walking on the railroad, and mistook a freight train coming up behind him for a train on the Alton switch which parallels the Katy to the mine. Hearing some one yelling to him, he glanced back and barely had time to jump from the track as the train, which was making about 25 miles an hour, shot by. Mr. Harris says that but for the fireman yelling to him he would have been run down, as he was so sure the train was on the switch that he never thought of looking back. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Dr. G. M. Nichols has been confined to his bed for the past week, suffering from the gun shot in his right knee, received some ten years or more ago. The doctor has had more or less trouble with the limb ever since the injury, and has about made up his mind that amputation will be the only permanent cure. A few days ago the limb began to swell and pain him almost beyond endurance, and running sores above and below the knee developed. Wednesday the limb was operated on by Drs. Burkhalter and Winn, and Cuppidge of Moberly. They found it in very bad condition, and removed a great deal of pus and some affected bone. The doctor has since been getting along nicely and it is not believed amputations will be necessary in the immediate future. His many friends join the NEWS in the hope for his speedy and permanent recovery. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--HIGH SCHOOL DOWN TOWN--Owing to the fact that the enrollment of the Higbee public school is greater than ever before, and the High School pupils twice the number of last year, the board has rented the third floor of B. F. Andrews' building, which will be used by the High School until the completion of the new school building, which will be about January 1. The change gives the pupils in the grades more room, but they are still too crowded for the best results. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--A big crowd had a good laugh at Tyre Burton's expense one day last week. Business being slow at the post office, he took a spin up and down Division street on Carl Buckley's motorcycle, which was at Cave's shop for repairs. On the return trip the machine refused to stop when Tyre tried to shut the power off, and as he passed the crowd he called most manfully, "Stop her! Stop her!" He managed to turn and stopped the car in front of the blacksmith shop, and joined in the laugh at his cry for help. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--UNCLE DAN PALMATARY DEAD--Daniel Palmatary, familiarly known as Uncle Dan, died at his home near Myers, on the 17th, after an illness of several days, aged 82 years. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Geo. Rennolds. Mr. Palmatary was a good man and in his death Howard county has lost an exemplary citizen. Funeral services were conducted Thursday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter and interment made in New Hope cemetery. (Family members should take special note of this one, because the printed records for Howard County Cemeteries gives his death year as 1912. Whether the error was in the reading by those who printed the records, or by the stonecarver, is not known to me, but it is obviously an error, since the paper printed this obit in 1913). Friday, 19 Sep 1913--An electric light wire burned in two in front of S. E. Marrs' resident Wednesday night and that part of town was in darkness. The wire fell on the pavement and was stepped on by Dan Rice, Jr, who received a good shaking up. He reported the matter at once and all who live in that part of town were notified to take the opposite side of the street. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES--The Higbee High School has moved into new quarters where there is plenty of room and work can begin in earnest. the enrollment is seventy-two, one-half being transient pupils. This makes the high school self-supporting. Some of the high schools, in the neighboring towns, which have enrollment of more than one hundred, have fewer transient students than are found in the Higbee school. This fact should make the people of Higbee proud of their high school. J. E. Markland, Supt. Friday, 19 Sep 1913-- A REAL WASHINGTON LETTER--Perhaps the only letter in George Washington's own handwriting in this part of the country is owned by N. W. Leonard. The letter was written by the Great General March 24, 1776. It is a letter of commendation to Captain Leonard who was a member of the church at Woodstock. The letter is written upon parchment, and is a model of neatness and punctuation, as well as diction. The letter fell to Mr. Leonard as an heirloom and he prizes it very highly. Mr. Leonard, also, has a letter written in 1799 by Alexander Hamilton directing a Captain Leonard, an ancestor of N. W. Leonard, to Albany for military work. This letter, too, is a model of diction, and shows well how carefully people wrote before the advent of typewriters. It was written at the instructions of the secretary of war.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Joe B. Jones was in St. Louis the first of the week buying stock and fixtures for his saloon, which he will open about Oct 1st. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--The Juvenile Band, more familiarly known as the Knot Heads, after a rest of several weeks, is again on deck, and practices two nights a week. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Wm. Rankin who has been in Colorado Springs since leaving here several weeks ago, orders his paper sent to Butte, Montana, to which place he has moved. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--E. J. Turner's barber shop and pool hall will be ready for business Saturday morning. Will Reed, one of the best barbers in this section, and who has been with J. E. Smith for several years, will be in charge of the first chair. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--We printed bills this week for Miller Robb, who will sell a small lot of personal property at his farm south of town tomorrow, the 20th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Robb will move to town, and will occupy the Bronson Richards property which he recently purchased. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--J. J. Bradley was here from Moberly yesterday on his way home from a visit with his sister, Mrs. Mary E. Stark, of near Yates. He informed us that she had rented her farm and would move to Moberly. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Uncle John Dry, a well known citizen of Madison, and extensively known in this county, dropped dead one day last week, aged 80 years. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Joe Jones is here from Iowa and will assist his brother, Thos, in the restaurant. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--John W. Pollard, a prominent citizens of Sturgeon, died at his home in that place on the 17th, aged 61 years. Interment was made at Roanoke. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Lee Robb, who with his wife stole a lot of clothing from Emmett Rob of near town several weeks ago after the latter had taken them into his home and found employment for Lee, was given two years in the pen at Circuit Court at Moberly Saturday. Mrs. Robb, who, with baby of less than a year old, has been in jail with her husband since the robbery, was sent to her parents in Oklahoma. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Wm. Poteat, one of Huntsville's best known citizens, died at his home in that place Friday of last week, aged 77 years. He was born in North Carolina, but had lived in this county practically all his life. Friday, 19 Sep 1913--Mrs. Emma Wineteer, of Moberly, committed suicide Monday by shooting herself in the mouth with a revolver. She was a sufferer from melancholia. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.