Friday, 6 June 1913--JUDGE P. D. MEYERS DEAD--Judge Porter D. Meyers died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the family home 208 Wisdom street. He was born in Randolph county, September 3, 1845. The surviving relatives are a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Anna Meyers, who resides east of Moberly; three sons, L. A. Meyers, of Argentina, Arkansas; O. J. Meyers and R. C. Meyers of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Nichols, of Moberly, and Mrs. Walter Gee, who lives east of town, one brother, Dick Meyers, who lives east of Moberly and six grandchildren. Mr. Meyers was an upright and industrious gentleman, whose long and useful life was spent in this community. He was a kind and helpful friend, and affectionate husband and father and a loving brother. He was prominently identified with the progress of the county and held the confidence of fellow citizens. He was the Presiding Judge of the county court and held this office of responsibility at the time of his death. he was a member of the Masons. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Grimes, in Antioch church at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Antioch cemetery, under the auspices of the Masons--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 6 June 1913--Joseph T. Mansfield, a Wabash switchman, was killed in the Moberly yards Sunday night. Friday, 6 June 1913--Red-eyed locusts, said by some to be the 17-year variety, have appeared at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Friday, 6 June 1913--J. T. WAYLAND FOR CONGRESS?--J. T. Wayland of Kansas City, now assistant sergeant-at-arms of the United States Senate, will in all probability be a candidate for congress from the fifth congressional district next year. Mr. Wayland has been in politics a number of years and knows how to play the game as well as the best of them, and what is more he knows what the people want, and could be relied upon to carry out their every wish and desire. Tom, as his Howard county friends know him, would have the moral support and encouragement of his many true friends back here in old Howard should he decide to get in the race for congress. One thing is sure, and that is that Mr. Wayland is not afraid to try for the place, and if he does get into the race the fellow that beats him will have to go some--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 6 June 1913--A team of mules belonging to Asa Durnill, while standing near Jones' scales one day last week took fright and ran away. Mr. Durnill managed to climb aboard and get hold of the lines before the animals had gained much headway. When the crossing at Andrews & Burton's store was reached team and wagon were hitting only the high places. When the rear wheels of the wagon struck the crossing the axle broke but an iron rod held the wheel on. The latter acted as a brake and greatly assisted Mr. Durnill in stopping the team, which he succeeded in doing after they had ran about a block. It was a very exciting runaway and all looked for Mr. Durnill to be thrown out and killed. Friday, 6 June 1913--William W. Cloyd of Fayette died at Woodland Hospital, Moberly, Thursday of last week, aged 63 years. Friday, 6 June 1913--Miss Frata Nichols, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Vilas Evans, at Hannibal returned home yesterday, accompanied by the latter, who will spend several days. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mrs. Jane Brodie, who left here several months ago for Montana, to make her home with a daughter, returned last week as she was not able to stand the altitude. Friday, 6 June 1913--Carnegie has offered Fayette a $10,000 library building, provided the town will give the site and maintain a free public library at a cost of not less than $1000 a year. Friday, 6 June 1913--The many Higbee friends of A. S. Higdon, who has been seriously ill at the home of his son, Herbert, in Huntsville for several weeks, is still in a critical condition. He is still very weak and able to take but very little nourishment. Friday, 6 June 1913--B. F. Andrews will drive through to Kansas City with his car next Monday and trade it for a new one. Friday, 6 June 1913--John Patterson, former chief of police of Moberly, died in the asylum for the insane at Nevada Saturday, of which institution he had been an inmate for several years. Friday, 6 June 1913--The Burris hotel at Paris is closed on account of the death of the proprietor and his wife from typhoid fever. Four boarders also died from the same disease. Time to investigate that hotel, we should think. Friday, 6 June 1913--S. L. Michael, who will ask the State Board of Pardons to parole his son, Fred, at its meeting tomorrow, was here from LaPlata, Tuesday, and was a pleasant caller at this office. He was here to see T. B. Magruder, whose son, Elmer, young Michael killed, and W. F. Cain, who was shot. He was greatly encouraged by his visit, but whether he circulated any petition, we are not advised. Mr. Michael, who stands as high as any man in Macon county, informed us that he was a man of peace and had never had a personal difficulty in his life and that it was through no fault of his that his son was where he is, as he had been well brought up and well educated. Mr. Michael is as pleasant a gentleman as we ever met and during his short stay here won the confidence and respect of all with whom he came in contact. So far as we can learn, no fight will be made by anyone here against his son's parole. Friday, 6 June 1913--Born, on May 30, to Lon Macey and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 June 1913--Tom Osborne moved to Moberly last week and orders the NEWS sent to him at 427 Franklin street. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mrs. John S. Rule and daughter, Rozella, are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Wm. Dougherty of near Glasgow. Friday, 6 June 1913--S. M. Hirsch has a bad attack of automobile fever and his placing an order for a car can be looked for most any time. Friday, 6 June 1913--J. C. Cain, we learn, has secured a good position in the St. Louis offices of the Katy and will move to that city at an early date. Friday, 6 June 1913--Porter McAdams, and 11-year-old Moberly boy, shot and accidentally killed himself Wednesday while playing with a 22 caliber revolver. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mrs. Mary Davis, widow of the late A. F. Davis of Fayette, died at her home in that city on the 3rd, aged 58 years. She is survived by one son, M. H. Davis, cashier of the Farmers & Merchants Bank. Friday, 6 June 1913--Howard Dawkins was here from near Huntsville Wednesday on his way home from the big state trap shooters' tournament at Marshall. He made a record of 85 per cent, which is certainly going some for a beginner. He informed us that all the better shots used Winchesters and that Spencer, the St. Louis professional, broke 197 our of a possible 200. Friday, 6 June 1913--Leonard Ancell, who made good in a civil service examination some six months ago for a place in the railway mail service, and who has been on the waiting list since, this week received notice of his appointment as a clerk. He will make St. Louis his headquarters and will likely have to work as a substitute for six or eight months before being given a regular run. He will start in at a salary of $900. Congratulations. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mr. Tyre Burton of this place and Miss Georgia Hitt of near Fayette, were married in that city on Sunday, June 1, 1913, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. W. L. Halberstadt. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Burton, of south of town, and is a very popular and deserving young man, and last week was appointed deputy postmaster. The bride is the popular and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hitt, and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The NEWS joins others in congratulations. Friday, 6 June 1913--IN MEMORY OF SUSIE JOHNS--Died, at her home, May 28, 1913, Susie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johns, of diphtheria. She was the eldest child, aged 12 years and 7 months. Only a few short months ago she left her school mates and her first and only school--Locust Grove. Today her school mates are aware that Susie's face and voice will be sadly missed in the coming term and her parents will never again see her smiling face which was almost the light of their home. Everything that could be done by physicians was done to relieve the little sufferer, but at last only death came as a relief. This time death has removed two feet from the paths of life's rugged way, and two little white wings are safe with God, who always does what is best for people of the weary world. To the bereaved ones we would say, weep not for your darling Susie, nor wish her back again where she would be subject to disappointments, disease, pain and death, but think of her in her new home in all its radiant light and glory. Her remains were tenderly laid to rest in Log Chapel cemetery. The bereaved ones and friends were dismissed with a prayer by Bro. Steve Pitney. (poem followed). Friday, 6 June 1913--BASEBALL NEWS--Games Played Higbee 21, Slater 2. Higbee 13, Columbia 3. Higbee 4, Moberly Cubs 4. Higbee 6, Montgomery City 5. Higbee 10, Montgomery City 0. Higbee 19, Moberly Cubs 3. Higbee 4, Boonville, 8. Higbee 10, KC Travelers 4. Higbee 17, KC Travelers 6. Higbee 19, KC Travelers 12. PLAYERS RECORDS ( Batting averages were transcribed, others omitted for space.) McCreight..........................303 Wagner...............................312 G. Wright............................200 Harriman.............................357 J. Wright..............................421 Reed....................................277 Green...................................267 Little....................................353 Jenkins.................................312 Davis...................................105 Rankin..................................273 Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 30 May 1913--Last Friday the 3-year-old son of David Jenkins and wife was quite severely bitten in the face by a vicious dog belonging to David Truby. The child was given prompt medical attention and no serious results are looked for. The dog was killed by city marshal Cain. Friday, 30 May 1913--Mrs. Lizzie Smith went to Fulton Wednesday to attend commencement exercises of William Woods College, her daughter, Miss Clayton being one of the graduates. Friday, 30 May 1913--L. T. Burton, we understand, who has been out at his farm northwest of town for several weeks, has sold the farm to his brother, Charley Burton, and will return to Moberly to make his home--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 30 May 1913--S. W. Pitney had a valuable mare to drop dead Friday night. The animal was being ridden by Mr. Pitney's 14-year-old son, when she suddenly dropped in her tracks, as if she had been shot. The young man was not hurt by the fall. Friday, 30 May 1913--Miss Ozella Dougherty entertained her Sunday School class at her hospitable home, south of Higbee, on May 25, 1913. When the noon hour arrived the guests were invited out to the dining room where a sumptuous dinner was served, and every one did full justice to the feast. The afternoon was spent with music and outdoor games. At a late hour the fifty guests departed, each thanking Miss Dougherty for having spent such an enjoyable day. Friday, 30 May 1913--DIED OF DIPHTHERIA--Susie, the 13-year-old daughter of Marion John and wife, died at the home of her parents near Burton Wednesday evening after a few days' illness from diphtheria. Interment was made yesterday at Log Chapel. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 30 May 1913--D. A. Pearce of near Armstrong, returned Tuesday from St. Louis where he had been to attend the funeral of his brother, Charles, who died at Springfield, Mo, at the age of 65 years. Mr. Pearce states that his brother had been on the road for different drug firms for 43 years continuously and was the oldest traveling salesman in Missouri. He was never married. Friday, 30 May 1913--Tyre Dinwiddie, who re-enlisted in the navy as a stenographer about a year ago, and has since been with the Pacific fleet on the battleship "Colorado," arrived from San Francisco Saturday night for a short visit with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie. He was on his way to Norfolk, Va, where he will be likely assigned land duty, and left for that place Tuesday. Sea life evidently agrees with him, as he was the picture of perfect health. Friday, 30 May 1913--Taylor Hulen, one of Sturgeon's oldest citizens, died at his home in that place Sunday, aged 88 years. Friday, 30 May 1913--J. H. Pattrick, who has been in the West for several months seeing the sights, is in Honolulu, where, we understand, he has a good position. Friday, 30 May 1913--Postmaster Spurling has appointed Tyre Burton, son of W. M. Burton of south of town, as his deputy, who will enter on his duties tomorrow. Joe E. Jones, who has had charge of the office since the death of Mr. Rankin, will remain with Mr. Spurling until July 1st. Friday, 30 May 1913--The judgment of $3000 given to Levi Burton and wife vs the C. &. A. R. R in the circuit court several months ago was affirmed in the Kansas City court of appeals the last of the week. Judge A. R. Hammett is attorney for Mr. Burton. The suit was brought for the killing of May Burton, their son, in August 1911, when in company with two other young men in a buggy were struck by the train near Steinmetz enroute to their home in Armstrong--Huntsville Herald. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. Lena Koblitz of Moberly, died at her home in that city Friday as the result of burns received in a powder explosion. She put a box of gun powder in the stove while burning a lot of discarded articles. The explosion that followed wrecked the stove and burned Mrs. Koblitz so severely that she lived but a few hours. Friday, 23 May 1913--The ten-round boxing bout between A. E. Eastley, of Bevier, formerly of this place, and Joe Gorman of St. Joseph, before the Moberly Athletic club Friday night of last week, resulted in a draw. Among the preliminary bouts was one between Young Brownie and "Kid" Hibbard of this place, of which the Monitor says: Young Brownie of Moberly was the surprise of the evening in his bout with Kid Hibbard of Higbee. Hibbard was larger than Brownie but the little Moberly chap danced all around his opponent, jabbing him with hooks, uppercuts, etc., until the Higbee miner saw a dozen gloves being shoved in his face. In the first round the bell saved Hibbard from a knockout after the referee had counted ten, and in the second Hibbard was knocked through the ropes and raised his hands in token of defeat. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mike Truby, employed at the Walton mine as a driver, was quite painfully injured Monday, his mule running away with him. Besides several severe bruises, Mr. Truby sustained a fracture of one of his knees. Friday, 23 May 1913--The year old daughter of Clarence Starkey and wife died on the 20th of the measles. Interment was made at New Hope. The heartbroken parents have the sympathy of all in their great loss. Friday, 23 May 1913--Roy Mure, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mure, who has been dangerously ill for several days from malarial fever and measles, was thought to be some better at the hour of going to press. Friday, 23 May 1913--ONE ON FARRIS--The unexpected has happened. Ora Farris has had one put over him in the way of fishing, and by the writer at that! In company with Mr. Farris we went to the Alton lake Monday evening in the hope of landing a bass or two, but rather lost heart when he gave it as his opinion that the wind was too high and from the wrong direction for the fish to even think about biting. After fishing for about an hour Farris quit in disgust and told us to go ahead and whip the lake to our heart's content--that we couldn't catch a fish in the next 60 days unless wind and weather changed. We followed his directions to the letter, and fished as we never had before, but nary strike did we get. But a kind providence was with us, for as we were turning the boat to come in, a nice frying size bass actually jumped into the boat! We were in shallow water and a vicious pull at the oars no doubt scared the fish. We haven't much hope, however, of holding it over Farris very long. About the next time we are out together we look for the biggest fish in the lake to come up and ask him for permission to get in the boat, an if he refuses, to sneak in when he isn't looking. Friday, 23 May 1913--Born, on the 21st, to Grant Guerri and wife, a son. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. Wm. Fulton of Cherokee, Kan, was called home Tuesday by the serious illness of her brother, Roy Mure. Friday, 23 May 1913--Andrew Ewing and wife of Nebraska were the guests of Higbee relatives and friends during the week. Friday, 23 May 1913--Roy Compton, who has been located at Novinger for some time, has gone to Canada where he will engage in mining. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. S. D. Edwards and Mrs. M. T. Stevenson attended the state convention of Rebekah Sisters at Excelsior Springs this week. Friday, 23 May 1913--I. J. Embree struck a pick in his foot while at work in the Walton mine Saturday and will be laid up from work for several days. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. Lucy Whitmore and daughter, Mrs. Mary Gager of Moberly are the guests of C. W. Williams, and wife. Friday, 23 May 1913--Messrs. A. B. Guerin, J. Edgar Smith and Miles Williams let the contract a few days ago to the Hannibal construction company for the erection of their new brick buildings, work on which will begin at once, or as soon as the old buildings can be got out of the way. The building formerly occupied by Mr.. Smith has been moved into the street and will be occupied by Mr. Williams until the new one is completed. The new bricks will be about as near fire proof as can be made and each will have solid plate glass fronts. They will be two stories high, the upper floor being one large hall, which will be much larger than the opera house. We are not advised as to what use the second floor will be put to. The completed buildings, we learn, will cost about $9000. This building will certainly put Division street on the map, and with the Williams, building will make it the principal business street. The new building is going to be a surprise to the people, as were the plans to all the bidders, none of whom could understand why such a building should be put up in a town like Higbee, and all said it would be far in advance of the town, and would be a credit to such places as Moberly, Columbia and Hannibal. Three cheers and a tiger for Messrs. Guerin, Smith and Williams! May their tribe increase. Friday, 23 May 1913--ELD. MITCHELL RESIGNS--Eld. E. L. Mitchell, pastor of the Christian church here for the past year and a half, tendered his resignation to the official board last Sunday, which accepted the same, much as they regretted to do so. Mr. Mitchell was recently called to the pastorate of the Christian church at Maitland, Mo, for full time and at a salary much larger than he now receives from three churches and felt it a duty he owed himself and wife to accept. Mr. Mitchell was very popular with the church here and he is given up with regret. The NEWS joins others in wishing him unbounded success in his new field of labor. Friday, 23 May 1913--Wm. Richards, who has been clerking for M. Murphy for the past year, this week accepted a similar position with W. F. Jones, and is succeeded at Murphy's by Raymond Marrs. Friday, 23 May 1913--The year-old daughter of Jas. Shafer and wife died on the 17th of measles. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter and interment made in the Baker cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 23 May 1913--R. G. Duncan was the happiest man in town yesterday when he received word from his son, Carl, that his Missouri Valley ball team, of which he is manager, had cleaned up on the Fulton team and thereby won the college baseball championship. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mr. Henry Avery of Moberly and Miss Martha Porter were married Sunday, May 18, Justice Thos. I. Blakemore officiating. The groom is the son of B. M. Avery and wife formerly of Myers, and is employed in the Wabash shops at Moberly. The bride is the handsome and accomplished daughter of A. L. Porter and wife of near St. Clair school house. May their pathway be strewn with flowers. Friday, 23 May 1913--AN ENJOYABLE OCCASION--In response to dainty invitations, thirty-eight ladies enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Thursday, May 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Pattrick, who is known as one of the most gracious hostesses of our city, seldom has invitations declined, as her entertainment's are characteristic always of elegance and good taste, and this function proved no exception to the rule. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, that poured forth sweet fragrance, and in keeping with the day and occasion, each lady looked her best. On entering, the guests were given the kindly hand shake by the hostess, and then ushered upstairs for removal of wraps. When all had arrived, programs were distributed, each bearing twelve questions, the answers of which were names of articles scattered throughout the house. When the "hunt" was ended and cards graded, it was found that Mrs. W. D. Burke, Mrs. Sallie Jackson, Mrs. W. T. Burton, Mrs. W. L. Cave and Mrs. T. H. Walton had answered all the questions correctly, and in drawing for winner, Mrs. W. L. Cave was successful and received a beautiful pin cushion made by Mrs. Pattrick, out of two very large shells which she gathered on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico. At the close of the contest, small tables were placed in all the rooms, at which the ladies were served to delicious ice cream, strawberries and strawberry cake. Mrs. Pattrick is very unique and original in her ideas and this occasion was no exception. The cream and strawberries were each served in shells which she gathered, and they were presented to each guest as a souvenir. At the close of a most pleasant afternoon, and after adieus and thanks to an obliging hostess, all departed, knowing it was good to have been there. Friday, 23 May 1913--The new buffalo head nickel has been called in on account of the lettering, "Five Cents," being considered too small. To call them in on general principle would not be a bad idea, for they look as little like money as a beaten piece of lead. We'll take 'em on subscription, however. Friday, 23 May 1913--E. H. Andrews, who is conducting a large mercantile establishment at 14th and Grand Avenue, Kansas City, came down Monday to look after his Glasgow store. Mr. Andrews reports his business as good in Kansas City. He left Monday night for St. Louis, but will return to Glasgow next week.--Glasgow Missourian. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections and comments welcome.

In a message dated 3/5/01 3:19:24 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 2 May 1913--Mrs. Louisa Hardin died at her home near Renick Wednesday of last week, aged 82 years. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, three brothers and four sisters, among the latter being Mrs. Joel Owen of near this place. Funeral services were conducted Friday by E. Y. Keiter and interment made in the Davis cemetery. >> This is Louisa "Lucy" RAGSDALE, married to James HARDIN. She is daughter of Charles A. and Cassandra CHRISLER RAGSDALE. Her sister Mrs. Joel OWEN is Amanda and her brother Julius Charles RAGSDALE was married #2 to Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" PATTRICK, dau of Robert and Dorcas OWEN PATRICK. Any further info would be most welcome Thanks Linda

In a message dated 3/5/01 8:28:48 AM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 18 Apr 1913--S. M. Naylor, formerly of the Myers neighborhood, died at the home of his son-in-law, Dan Price, in Fayette, on the 15th, aged about 80 years. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. Interment was made at Mt. Gilead. >> This is Samuel Marion NAYLOR, b 19 Oct 1831, son of George Truman NAYLOR and his first wife Rosanna NEWCOMB. Samuel NAYLOR was married to Amanda AVERETT. Does anyone have info on which daughter was married to Dan PRICE? ALSO....is Mt. Gilead a cemetary in Howard Co.? Children of Samuel and Amanda: Samuel Paul NAYLOR married to Lucy THORNHILL. Cornelia NAYLOR married to Samuel Hoy HITT. Rosa A. NAYLOR, b 1860, no further info Mary M. "Maggie" NAYLOR, b 1863, no further info Fannie NAYLOR, b 1865, died before 1883 William F. NAYLOR b 1867, married to Fannie HITT (dau of John Russell and Sarah QUARLES HITT) John H. NAYLOR b 1857, d 1861 Thanks for any additional info. Linda Manning Jupep@aol.com

Friday, 11 Apr 1913--The cyclone near Sturgeon last week did more damage than was at first reported. Wm. Mathis, aged 82 years, was killed at his home a few miles southwest of Sturgeon, and several members of his family severely injured. Mr. Mathis was a native of this county, being born at Huntsville in 1830. Sturgeon was not damaged, the storm passing to the east about a mile. All the people, however, thought their time had come, and all who had cellars hurried to them. The roaring of the storm it is said to have been terrible. J. W. Winn, a mail carrier out of this place, says he could hear the roaring very distinctly while southeast of town, and that it resembled the noise of a train crossing a long bridge. So glad to see the article on my gg grandfather. Never realized it made the papers. All of the neighbor came and rebuilt the family farm house that was destroyed. Thanks for the post's Virginia in St. Louis

Friday, 16 May 1913--J. C. Rodney, of Huntsville, rural Route 3, is in search of his 14 year old son, Albert, who has been missing since March 23. The boy when leaving home wore light pants, dark coat and leather cap. He has blue eyes and fair complexion. His father believes him to be working on some farm near Huntsville, as it is said he has been seen here. Any news regarding his whereabouts will be thankfully received--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 16 May 1913--MICHAEL TO ASK PAROLE--As will be seen from a notice elsewhere, S. L. Michael, father of Fred Michael who shot and killed Elmer Magruder here four years ago December 18 last, when he broke jail, will present a petition to the State Board of Pardons at its meeting on the 7th day of June, praying for the release of his son on parole. We have not heard of the petition being circulated in this section, and from the expressions we hear it would do no good. We believe it would cost a local man his standing in the community to circulate such a petition. No one can blame the father for wanting to get his boy home, but as the latter was given only ten years for a crime for which he should have been hung, and will get out in three-fourths of that time by good behavior, the senior Michael should drop the matter. The people of this town subscribed, and paid, a reward for the capture of Michael, and if they do not fight the proposed parole good and hard we are very much mistaken. The claim is made for Michael that he has made a model prisoner. Why shouldn't he? With the numerous methods employed by the prison authorities for the control of refractory prisoners, we don't see that it is any special credit to a prisoner to be known as a model. Another claim is a letter to the NEWS (printed elsewhere) from R. E. Gooding, who is interested in the matter, is that Michael "has had his lesson." If the latter regrets the killing at all, he regretted it as much the next day as he does now, and the murder itself was a "lesson." The NEWS is unalterably and everlastingly opposed to the paroling or pardoning of such criminals. Prisons should be reformatories, as Mr. Gooding states, but they should also be places of punishment, and unless a man can show that he is innocent or has been unjustly sentenced we think he should be made to serve his term in full. Friday, 16 May 1913--(Kathy Bowlin's notes: I am breaking with my policy of printing poems on this one, because it describes the personality of the woman, and because it is signed by her friend). IN MEMORY--To The Memory of My Dear Friend, Mrs. J. J. Bradley. On coming to live in Higbee Some fifteen years ago, My dear friend, Mrs. Bradley, Was first of my new friends to know. Yes, she was first to call And her welcome words of cheer Made me feel I'd found a friend, One whose friendship seemed sincere. For years we lived close neighbors-- We were friends and neighbors, too In sickness, cares or sorrow She helped to cheer me through. How could I help but love her, She was so unselfish and so kind I always found her just the same And a better friend I'll never find. How many times in sickness She has given her kindly aid-- Even faced a beating storm, And through the night she stayed. Oh! how much I missed her When for her health they moved away But there came back loving letters And I felt she had gone to stay. Three weeks ago--a little more-- We lingered at the gate, We talked of our joys and sorrows And of our unknown fate. She spoke of how she hoped to feel When death should come, some day Then once more we said good bye, And I watched her walk away. So ended here our friendship sweet; Such friendships make us better. How I shall miss this gentle voice And the kind and loving letter. On the table lies a little book She gave me years ago-- A collection of quotations; Her favorite, marked, I give below: "the little, sharp vexations, And the briars that catch and fret; Why not take all to the Helper Who never has failed us yet? Tell Him about the heartaches, Tell Him the longing, too; Tell Him the baffled purpose When we scarce knew what to do. Then leaving all our weakness With the One divinely strong, Forget that we bore the burden And carry away the song." Florence W. Burkhalter. Friday, 16 May 1913--A word of thanks to all my friends and neighbors for your kindness to us in our sore affliction. We will never forget you for your help and sympathy when it was so much needed. May the Lord prosper each of you is the desire of our hearts. Call for any help needed and we will respond to the best of our ability--Rev. Dr. S. Quick and wife, Hattie Quick, and Roy Boy Quick. Friday, 16 May 1913--Ben and Frank Warford of Appolo, Pa, are the guests of J. K. Warford and other friends. Friday, 16 May 1913--Born, on the 9th, to Will S. Walton and wife, a son. Friday, 16 May 1913--John Bradley, who was called home from the West two weeks ago by the death of his mother, was here Tuesday on his way to Yates for a visit with relatives. His stay in the west was certainly very beneficial, for he is apparently as sound as a new dollar, and never looked healthier or more robust in his life. He will return to the West in a short time. Friday, 16 May 1913--The docket for the June term of court at Moberly contains 158 cases, 31 of which are for divorce. There are seven criminal cases, 28 damage suits, four libel suits and one slander suit. Friday, 16 May 1913--Y. L. Atkins orders his address changed from Chandler OK to Powell, WY. Friday, 16 May 1913--Jas. Bordoli, and Italian miner, was killed by a fall of rock in mine No. 12 of the Northern Central Coal Co, at Huntsville Thursday of last week. Friday, 16 May 1913--Fred Dill, who has been located at Los Angeles, Cal, for some time, has moved to Texarkana, Ark, and writes: "Please change my address to this place, but keep your pencil in hand, as you may be called on to change it to Higbee, when the prodigal son makes a home run." Friday, 16 May 1913--WILLIAM PALMATARY DEAD--Wm. Palmatary, one of the best known and highly respected farmers of the Myers vicinity, died at his ho me yesterday of heart trouble, aged 71 years, 2 months and 20 days. Mr. Palmatary had been in poor health for some time, and his death, while rather sudden, was not unexpected. He was united in marriage to Miss Ann Dougherty in 1868, who with eight of the ten children born to them, survives. Mr. Palmatary was a good man and in his death his family and community have suffered a distinct loss. Interment will be made today at New Hope. To the bereft the NEWS extends its warmest sympathy. Friday, 16 May 1913--Mrs. John McGill and little daughter leave tonight for New York where she will be joined by her sister and from which port they will sail early next week for Gottenburg, Sweden, for a three months' visit with their aged parents. Friday, 16 May 1913--Dog tax is now due. All dogs on which taxes are not paid by May 31st will be shot--W. F. Cain, City Marshal. Friday, 16 May 1913--The residence of Festus Gun of Huntsville was burned Wednesday night of last week, the family barely escaping. Mr. Gun was awakened by the roof falling in, and succeeded in waking the rest of the family only by the hardest work. Friday, 16 May 1913--The school building was not sold on the 9th, as had been advertised by the Board, and bids will be asked for again later on. Work on the new building will commence at such a late date that the old building will likely have to be used up to December. But one bid was received for the old building. Friday, 16 May 1913--Wm. B. Newby, familiarly known as "Jack," died at his home near Huntsville on the 11th, of consumption, aged 37 years. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections and comments welcome.

Friday, 9 May 1913--William Dorn, a cooper, aged 53 years, was killed at Marshall Saturday night by a C. &. A. train. He had gone to sleep on the track. Friday, 9 May 1913--MRS. W. S. LEWIS DEAD--Mrs. W. S. Lewis died at her ho me near Myers on the 7th, of consumption, aged 35 years. She is survived by a husband and one child. Interment was made Thursday at Perche church. Deceased was a sister of Ben Bailey of this place. Friday, 9 May 1913--Wisconsin proposes to enact a drastic law to meet the constant violation of orders of divorce judges in that state, who forbid the marriage of a divorced person until after a year. The custom has been for such persons to go into an adjoining state and be married. The proposed legislation will make the children of such a union illegitimate. Similar legislation will be urged in other states. Friday, 9 May 1913--Lessley L. Glassford and wife who were called here last week by the illness of the latter's father, J. K. Warford, returned to their home in Oklahoma Wednesday. Friday, 9 May 1913--PEMBERTON SCHOOL REPORT--Following is the report of the Pemberton school for the month of April: Pupils enrolled, 28; days attended by all, 469.5; average daily attendance, 16.76; tardies, 2. Those on roll of honor: Sallie, Ella Mae and David Magruder, Gertie and Jas. Robb, Bertha Ware, Goldie, Susie, Kirk and Elison Pitney and Guy Dennis. Ozella Dougherty, Teacher. Friday, 9 May 1913--Born, on the 4th, to Edgar Maxfield and wife, a daughter. Friday, 9 May 1913--Little Miss Vera Rankin is bemoaning the death of her collie dog, "Bruiser," which died from fits or poison. Friday, 9 May 1913--Chas. Comstock and wife returned to their home in Kansas City yesterday after a visit with Higbee relatives and friends. Friday, 9 May 1913--MRS. J. J. BRADLEY DEAD--Mrs. J. J. Bradley died at her home in Moberly on May 1, 1913, after a short illness, as briefly noted in our last issue. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon and interment made in Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Bradley, whose maiden name was Oliver, was born near Huntsville, this county, and was 50 years of age. She was united in marriage to J. J. Bradley about thirty years ago, and is survived by her husband and three children.--John and Oliver and Miss Lillian. She also leaves two brothers, B. F. and W. L. Oliver, of California, a sister, Mrs. J. M. Denny, of Armstrong and a half-sister, Mrs. M. F. Becher, of Walker. Mrs. Bradley was a resident of Higbee for a long number of years and had many warm and sincere friends here who mourn for her as for a near and dear relative. She was a devout Christian lady, and by her gentle and kindly spirit made friends of all whom she met. Although practically an invalid for ten years, she never uttered a word of complaint, and always had a smile and kind word for all. In her death her family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss. The bereft ones have the sympathy of their host of friends in old Higbee. Friday, 9 May 1913--The infant son of W. C. Sperry and wife died on the 1st. Interment was made in Roanoke. Friday, 9 May 1913--Last week, in our account of the death of David Russell, and the overcoming of two others in a mine at Huntsville, we were mistaken in stating that it was caused by a shot breaking into some old works, releasing a lot of black damp. Evidence at the coroner's inquest brought out the fact that powder smoke alone was responsible, Russell and his assistants having gone into the mine but a short time after the shotfirers had finished their work, and while the mine was still full of smoke and poisonous gases from the shots. As Russell was a practical miner, as were his companions, and all knew the danger of entering the mine too soon, no responsibility can be attached to the company. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections and comments welcome.

Friday, 2 May 1913--Murray Hardin, while digging in the garden Thursday, unearthed a large kettle which contained a number of bones. He brought two or three up town for the doctor's inspection, which were pronounced to be human bones. If Murray ever goes back to finish spading the garden we'll wager he doesn't dig quite so deep--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 2 May 1913--Friday, 2 May 1913--Murray Hardin, while digging in the garden Thursday, unearthed a large kettle which contained a number of bones. He brought two or three up town for the doctor's inspection, which were pronounced to be human bones. If Murray ever goes back to finish spading the garden we'll wager he doesn't dig quite so deep--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 2 May 1913--Dr. O. M. Long, formerly of Harrisburg, but now of Columbia, who was recently indicted by the grand jury on thirty-six counts for the illegal writing of whisky prescriptions, is being tried in Columbia this week before the judge, the jury being dispensed with by the defense. Long has set up the claim that the prescriptions were forgeries. Most of them were written to Jas. R. and Edith and two minor children of Wm. Short. The latter left Columbia about the time the grand jury began its investigations, and Long charges him with the forgeries. Short had something over 200 prescriptions filled during January and February, and as several were for quarts, it would seem that he is a powerful drinker or else disposed of the booze to others. Friday, 2 May 1913--ASPHYXIATED IN MINE--Northern Central's Chief Engineer Dies in Huntsville Mine and Two Companions Overcome. A most deplorable circumstance occurred at mine No. 12 of the Northern Central Coal Co. at Huntsville Monday night in which their chief civil engineer, David Russell, of Coal City, Ill, died from the effects of "black damp," and his two companions, Earl May, formerly of this place, and Edward Sneed, were overcome and were only saved by heroic efforts. Following the day's work Mr. Russell entered the mine with May and Sneed to make a survey to ascertain how near they were to the workings of an old mine, which they knew they were nearing. They had not been at work long when evidences of "black damp" were detected, and May Sneed suggested that they leave. As Russell had almost completed his work, he told them to go ahead and that he would finish by himself as he had but a few minutes' more work. May, who made the suggestion, started for the bottom at once, to be followed a short time later by Sneed, who soon overtook the former. Each was becoming affected by the deadly damp, and as a protection from it they got down and crawled along the entry with their faces as near the ground as possible, when they were passed by Russell on the run, after which they lost consciousness. When the men failed to show up about midnight, before which hour they should have returned, search was made for them. Russell was dead when found, and was much closer to the bottom than the others. In the opinion of experienced miners it was his sudden coming into fresh air from the damp that proved fatal. Sneed and May were kept down the mine for several hours, we learn, before being brought to the top, and nothing was left undone for a single second to revive them. Had Russell been overcome before he reached fresh air, he, too, would have been saved. The latter was quite well known here, having visited Higbee on his trips to the county to survey the mines, and had many friends who were pained to hear of his untimely death. He was about 35 years old and is survived by his wife and one child. It is presumed that a shot fired by one of the shotfirers, who finished their work just before Russell entered the mine, penetrated the workings of the old mine, allowing the damp to break through. Friday, 2 May 1913--T. L. Warwick of Clifton Hill, employed as a Wabash section hand, was killed Wednesday of last week by a lump of coal falling from a passing train and fracturing his skull. Friday, 2 May 1913--Mrs. Louisa Hardin died at her home near Renick Wednesday of last week, aged 82 years. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, three brothers and four sisters, among the latter being Mrs. Joel Owen of near this place. Funeral services were conducted Friday by E. Y. Keiter and interment made in the Davis cemetery. Friday, 2 May 1913--Willard Smith, public administrator of Howard county, died at his home in Fayette last Saturday after a protracted illness. Friday, 2 May 1913--HIGBEE TO HAVE AIRDOME--Rankin & Solberg, the enterprising proprietors of the Gem, are preparing to take care of their patrons in a most delightful manner when the weather becomes too warm to show pictures in the Gem. They have rented the lot just south of the Bee Hive on which they will build an airdome, work on which will begin at once. Friday, 2 May 1913--The baby daughter of Aaron Young and wife died yesterday after a short illness of pneumonia. Interment will be made to-day in the city cemetery. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 2 May 1913--SCHOOL HOUSE FOR SALE--The Higbee Board of Education will sell under sealed bids on May 9, 1913, one 6-room, 2 story frame school building. (Foundation, outbuildings, furniture and fixtures not included). Building must be removed from school grounds within thirty days of date of sale. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. C. F. Burkhalter, Pres. Wm. Lambier, Clerk. Friday, 2 May 1913--W. B. White, a prominent farmer residing near Rucker, was badly hurt Thursday morning while hauling freight for W. H. Sword, at Rucker. The wagon, which was heavily loaded, ran into a ditch, throwing Mr. White into the road and catching his neck. The timely arrival of Barron Appleman no doubt saved his life, as he was slowly choking to death. Medical aid was summoned and from the last reports Brice is getting along as well as could be expected--Clark Chronicle. Friday, 2 May 1913--(Kathy Bowlin's notes: There was an order of publication in Randolph county, by Robert Barnes vs. Dotia Barnes for a divorce. The petition basically said that she "has absconded and absented herself from her usual place of abode in this state, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon her." and "on the ground that defendant has absented herself without a reasonable cause, for the space of one year, to wit, from on or about the first day of June, 1910, to the date of filing the petition in this cause".) Friday, 2 May 1913--Born, on the 25th, to John Dorman and wife, a son. Friday, 2 May 1913--Born, on the 25th, to Jack Smith and wife a daughter. Friday, 2 May 1913--Elliott now has a moving picture show. Two shows a week are given. Friday, 2 May 1913--MRS. J. J. BRADLEY DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. J. J. Bradley were pained beyond measure on hearing yesterday of her death, which occurred at her home in Moberly that morning at 6:30 o'clock. Few even knew of her sickness, and the sad news came as a great shock. She had been sick but a few days, her ailment being acute Uremic poisoning. The funeral will be held from the home at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, and interment probably made in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. An extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 2 May 1913--Born, on April 30, to W. O. Sperry and wife, a son. Friday, 2 May 1913--A FINE RING--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks enjoys the distinction of possessing a ring which is very likely the finest of its kind to be found in Randolph county. The ring is made in the style of a banquet or dinner ring, which has become so popular the last year in America. It is made with solid platinum top with a band of 14 karat gold. The top is a long graceful oval with the finest of filigree work between all stone seats, and contains twenty fine diamonds ranging from three-quarters of a karat down. Mrs. Eubanks conceived the idea of designing her own ring, which she did. This design was sent to the leading jewelry designers with Juergen & Anderson, Chicago, who changed it just enough to get a practical setting for the stones. Owing to the unusual value and beauty of the ring, Mrs. Eubanks has graciously consented to allow us to display it for two days. Any one can see it for the asking at the jewelry Store. C. W. Williams, Jeweler. Friday, 2 May 1913--Russell McGee, aged 20, and Miss Bessie Brown, eloped from Fayette and were married here on April 20th at the residence of David Chaney by Justice J. C. Elgin. They returned home that evening and were forgiven. Friday, 2 May 1913--John Palfrey and wife were called home from Colorado Springs Wednesday by the serious illness of the latter's father, J. K. Warford. Friday, 2 May 1913--Max Lowenstein, Moberly's oldest merchant, who has been closing out his stock for several months, sold the remainder of it to St. Louis parties Monday and is now entirely out of business. He will removed to New York. Friday, 2 May 1913--Fonsy Barnes and Maude Williams, two of Higbee's best known colored people, were married Saturday and left Monday for Denver where they will make their home. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 25 Apr 1913--S. W. HUBBARD DEAD--S. W. Hubbard, one of the best known residents of this county, and a brother of John Hubbard, who died a short time ago, passed away at his home in Renick, at 1 p.m. yesterday. Mr. Hubbard was 83 years old, and had lived in this county practically all his life. He is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. The children are Will Hubbard of California; Charles Hubbard of Colorado; Mrs. Verne Dyson of Los Angeles, Cal, and Mrs. Byrd Marshall who resides south of Moberly; two brothers and one sister, Clay H. Hubbard of Higbee; Frank Hubbard of Kirksville and Mrs. Liza Woodson of Renick, and eight grandchildren also survive him. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at Renick at 1 o' clock tomorrow afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Hubbard, a nephew of the deceased, and burial will be made in the family graveyard near Renick--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--(Large, clear photo shown) The above is an excellent likeness of Mr. Evan Jones of this place who was named as one of the State Coal Mine Inspectors by Gov. Major on the 18th. Evan Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan' Jones of this place, and was born in South Wales on April 7, 1882. His parents came to American in 1887, locating at Brown's Station, Boone county, a short time later moving to Macon county. In 1889 they removed to Higbee where they have since resided. No better people ever lived among us that Mr. and Mrs. Jones, nor did the town ever turn out a finer young man than Evan, or "Buck'" as he is familiarly known. He is strictly temperate and reliable, and all who know him or ever had any dealings with him know that his word is as good as his bond. He has always taken a deep interest in politics, and in the nominating primary was one of Gov. Major's most untiring and loyal supporters, and did his full share in rolling up the almost solid vote for the Governor at this place. He is straightforward and above board in all his dealings, and on every question that comes up in aggressively on one side or the other, never "crawfishes," and never says anything behind a man's back that he will not say to his face. To know him is to like him, and to have him for a friend is indeed worth while, for his friendship is as constant as a dog's--remaining when all else is gone. He entered the mines in his 12th year and has followed mining ever since, and is specially equipped with long practical experience to discharge the duties of the office with credit to himself and honor to his party. As he is noted for his level-headedness and of always being sure of his ground, it is our prediction that he will give entire satisfaction to both operator and miner, and that he will make one of the best and most popular inspectors the state ever had. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--THE NEW TEACHERS--The School Board, at a special meeting called for the purpose Tuesday night selected the following teachers for the coming year; Misses Fannie Keyser, Bertie Heath, Marie Davis, Nadine Embree, Margaret Wilcox and Mrs. Georgia Middleton. There were about forty applicants. Mr. J. E. Markland, superintendent, had been elected at a previous meeting. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--There are numerous cases of measles in the town and community. The family of Wm. Kelso is the hardest one hit so far, eight of the children being down at one time. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--Mrs. Bronson Richards left the first of the week for Macon where she will make her home with her son, Rice. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--Chas. Sumpter, wife and three children of near Clark left here Wednesday for Alberta, Canada, where they will make their future home, provided they like the country. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--Geo. Purdy was called to Clark Wednesday by the death of his father, W. M. Purdy, who died that day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Chism, aged about 90 years. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--J. K. Warford, who has been in very poor health for some time, and who was reported critically ill two weeks ago, will spend the summer in Colorado Springs and will leave for that place as soon as he gains sufficient strength to make the trip. He is troubled with a stomach disorder which a trip to the Springs a few years ago was believed to have permanently cured. Mr. Warford's many friends join the NEWS in the hope that his present visit will prove as beneficial. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--J. H. Pattrick, who is on his way to California from Texas where he spent the winter, writes us from Arizona: "Kindly forward my paper care general delivery, San Francisco, Cal. I will be about three weeks in getting there and I will then perhaps be able to give you a permanent address for some time then. I have always desired to see the sights of Arizona and California and am now taking advantage of a low rate to San Francisco with liberal stop overs which will enable me to see the Southwest country pretty well." Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome

Friday, 18 Apr 1913--May Burton writes from Council Bluffs, Ia; "Kindly change my address back to 152 W. Washington Ave. The family is home and the fruit farm sold. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--Dr. O. M. Long, formerly of Harrisburg but now of Columbia, has just been indicted on 36 separate counts for writing illegal whisky prescriptions. Several indictments were also returned against two other Columbia doctors for the same offense. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--Miss Lillian Bradley of Moberly was the guest of Higbee friends during the week. She informed us that her brother, John, who is in the west for his health, is steadily improving and now weighs 160 pounds. This is certainly good news to John's many Higbee friends. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--Thos. Warford, who is attending a school of pharmacy in St. Louis, is at home for the summer. He will graduate in another year. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--R. A. Reynolds and wife returned to their home in Inola, Okla, Monday. Mr. Reynolds informed us that oil and gas wells are being put down all around him, and that much gas is being struck. He has leased the oil rights on his farm to a big company and they will soon begin prospecting. In the event oil is struck, Mr. Reynolds will receive as his share one-eighth of all the oil produced--sufficient to make him a rich man. Here's hoping that every well put down will prove a bigger gusher than the last and that R. A. will soon have money to throw at the birds. He says that he is coming back to old Higbee, but don't know when. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--Jasper Hersman is nursing a sore hand, having fallen Sunday and dislocated two of his fingers. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--S. M. Naylor, formerly of the Myers neighborhood, died at the home of his son-in-law, Dan Price, in Fayette, on the 15th, aged about 80 years. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. Interment was made at Mt. Gilead. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--Chas. Miles this week purchased a 20-horse power Buick auto. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--M. T. GRIFFITH SERIOUSLY ILL--The NEWS regrets very much to have to report his week the serious illness of M. T. Griffith at his home northwest of town. He has not been well for a year or more and several months ago underwent an operation for the removal of a lot of his right cheek bone, which had become diseased. He rallied nicely from the operation and had since been improving until a week ago when he complained of feeling bad. Thinking it was nothing serious, he did not call in a doctor for several days. Monday he was stricken with paralysis, his lower limbs only affected. He suffers tortures from pains in his stomach which are gradually creeping higher, and unless a change for the better comes soon he can live but a short time. At the hour of going to press he was not better. His many friends will be pained to learn of his condition and all join the NEWS in the hope that he may be spared to them. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--SPURLING APPOINTED--President Wilson on Tuesday sent a list of 78 appointments to the senate for confirmation and among them was that of May W. Spurling to be postmaster at Higbee. As the appointment was not made immediately following Mr. Rucker's recommendation two weeks ago, it was believed by some that a fight was being put up against Mr. Spurling and that this appointment was being held up. So far as we know, Rucker's letter to the other applicants settled the matter. We presume that Mr. Spurling's commission will be forwarded to him at once, when he will take charge. Here's wishing May all the glory and long green to be got out of the office. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--The NEWS makes it's most humble apology to Miss Elizabeth Hudson, a member of the Higbee High School graduating class of 1913, for getting her name wrong last week when it gave the names of the graduates underneath their picture. We gave her name as Duncan. As we had the name correctly on the program, it was no killing matter, but the circumstance recalls the saying of Solomon, we believe it was, "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and then have his name spelled wrong in the newspapers?" Friday, 18 Apr 1913--John M. Rennolds and Thos. F. Howard of Fayette have been sued for $15,000 damages by Wm. Wingfield of that place because they circulated a petition asking the county court to refuse him a pool hall license. O. S. Barton of Fayette and Frank Farris of Crawford county are his attorneys. Mr. Rennolds is a brother of G. R. of this place and is well known here. Friday, 18 Apr 1913--GEO. E. DOUGHERTY DEAD--George E. Dougherty, who removed from near Myers to Moberly two or three years ago, died at his home in that city on Tuesday, April 15, 1913, aged 58 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons--Roma, of Moberly, Frank of near this place, and Ernest, of Ft. Worthy, Tex; two daughters--Mrs. J. H. Penn of Clifton, Ariz, and Miss Mollie Dougherty of Moberly. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. John T. Dougherty, four sisters--Mrs. Bettie Harrison, Moberly; Mesdames J. W. Franklin, J. D. Mobley and W. A. Hitt, and one brother, John M. Dougherty, all of Howard county. Mr. Dougherty had been an invalid for years, but never complained of his lot. In his death his family has lost a devoted husband and father and the community a most exemplary citizen. The body was brought to Higbee yesterday morning and interment made in New Hope cemetery, Howard county. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 Apr 1913--The cyclone near Sturgeon last week did more damage than was at first reported. Wm. Mathis, aged 82 years, was killed at his home a few miles southwest of Sturgeon, and several members of his family severely injured. Mr. Mathis was a native of this county, being born at Huntsville in 1830. Sturgeon was not damaged, the storm passing to the east about a mile. All the people, however, thought their time had come, and all who had cellars hurried to them. The roaring of the storm it is said to have been terrible. J. W. Winn, a mail carrier out of this place, says he could hear the roaring very distinctly while southeast of town, and that it resembled the noise of a train crossing a long bridge. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--L. Gross, one of Moberly's oldest and best known business men, died at his home in that place Wednesday, aged 70 years. He was well known here, having made weekly trips to Higbee for years when he was in the wholesale business. He is survived by his widow and one daughter. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--We printed bills this week advertising the breeding stables of Thos. Brockman of near Renick, who is the owner of one of the best Shire stallions and two of the best jacks in this section. Mr. Brockman has handled only the best stock for years, and all lovers of good horses and mules should see his stock. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--W. R. Pattrick and wife returned Saturday from Corpus Christi, Texas, where they spent the winter. The trip greatly benefited Mr. Pattrick, who is looking as hale and hearty as he ever did in his life. He informs us that his son, J. H, will go to California. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--Elijah Dougherty, col, died at his home south of town yesterday, after a protracted illness, aged 62 years. He is survived by several children. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--Mrs. Robert Llewllyn was called to Centralia Sunday by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Jas. McBride, who died at her home in that place that day, aged 79 years. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--L. P. Triplett, who moved from here to Oklahoma two or three years ago, was here Wednesday and informed us that he had had his fill of the new state and was on his way to Montana where he and his boys have entered about 1200 acres of land. It is located within a few miles of the Canadian line, and Mr. Triplett says is very rich and productive and will not have to be irrigated. Mr. Triplett's many friends join the NEWS in wishing him health and prosperity in his new home. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--Born, on the 9th, to Frank Star and wife, a son. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--Mrs. Robert Cooper died at her home near Steinmetz Monday night. She leaves a husband and six children. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--The 3-month-old son of Mrs. _________of Columbia, died at the home of Wm. Lee and wife, whom she was visiting, Sunday, after a short illness. Interment was made in the Tucker cemetery west of town. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--THE GRADUATING CLASS OF HIGBEE HIGH SCHOOL--Pearl Tymony, Nettie Shafer, Supt. J. E. Markland, Genelle Patterson, David Sharp, Elizabeth Duncan, James Webb, Charlotte Brown. (There was a fairly good photograph accompanying this caption. I'm sorry I can't print it.) Friday, 11 Apr 1913--F. H. JAMES DIES SUDDENLY--Expires Alone in Room Over Furniture Store Saturday Afternoon--His Past a Mystery--Interment at Moberly.---The people of Higbee were shocked Saturday afternoon last when word went over town that F. J. James, known to all as Brother James, was dead. It was not such a surprise to a few who realized his condition, but even they were unprepared for the suddenness of the call. He had been in failing health for the past year, and became much worse the past few weeks, his trouble being a dropsical affection of the heart. He had not been able to lie down for several weeks, and slept in his chair. As he had no family and no known relatives, and Mr. Duncan had disposed of his furniture business, it had been arranged to take him to the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis the next day that he might have proper care and attention. He had more or less company Saturday, Mr. Duncan remaining with him most all day. About 4 o'clock the latter came down stairs for a short time and returning about thirty minutes later on his way home, opened the door and asked Mr. James how he was feeling. The latter made no reply, being apparently asleep, and when Mr. Duncan tried to rouse him, found him cold in death, having apparently died without a struggle. Dr. Dinwiddie was called in and gave it as his opinion that death occurred about twenty minutes before. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, by Rev. W. L. Halberstadt in the presence of a packed house. The body was then taken back to the undertaking parlors and next morning conveyed to Moberly, where interment was made in Oakland cemetery. Probably less was known about Bro. James than any man in town, but it was the opinion of all who knew him that there was some great secret in his life. In his naturalization papers, taken out in Moberly in 1900, he gave his birthplace as the British Isles and the date of his birth as August 2, 1841. He would never talk about his family, but we heard him say once, while speaking of some incident in his boyhood, that his father was away from home a great deal of the time. He was a highly educated man, Greek and Latin being as familiar to him as English. He also knew more or less French. He came to Higbee about twenty years ago from Texas driving a white pony. He was following the ministry at that time, and for some time had been a missionary of the Baptist church in Texas. Several years ago we met a man who had known Mr. James in Ft. Worth, Texas, where the latter ran a bakery for several years. We have also heard Bro. James speak of the business, but only incidentally. On coming to Higbee, he took charge of the furniture store of Chas. Walden, of Moberly, whom we have heard was his nephew, and on the failure of the latter took charge of the business which he conducted until a year of two ago when he sold out to Mr. Duncan. When the law was passed requiring embalmers to stand an examination and take out a license, he made such a good record before the board of examiners, and showed such a wonderful knowledge in general that he was made vice president at the organization of the State Funeral Director's association, and the following year was made president. His annual address as president was the talk of the association and was widely copied in the trade papers. He refused many good offers in St. Louis and elsewhere, preferring to remain in Higbee. He served the town as mayor one term. About a week prior to his death, Mr. Duncan told him that he was a very sick man, that his days were numbered, and that if he had any relatives or friends any where that he wished to send any message to, or if there was any one in town he wanted to talk to, to tell him and he would see to it that his wishes were complied with. He stated that the only relatives he had was a brother, but that he knew nothing about him, other than that he was connected in an official capacity with a railroad in some northern state some five or six years ago. He dismissed Mr. Duncan's suggestion about leaving word for relatives with the remark, "I'll see about it." From words dropped now and then to us and others we are led to believe that once he held a high official position in Ireland. Whatever his secret was, if any, he carried it to the grave with him. We are convinced, however, from the life he led here that his secret was perhaps a sorrow of the heart and had nothing criminal connected with it. He was deeply religious, was charitable far beyond his means and had the most kindly and forgiving spirit we ever knew. In his death the town has lost as good a citizen as it ever contained and every one who knew him has lost a friend. Peace to his ashes. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--LITTLE HERMAN GOIN DEAD--Herman, the 11 year old-son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. (Bud) Goin, died at the home of his parents at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1913, after a few days' illness from spinal trouble, caused by an abscess on the brain. The child while at play a few weeks ago, we understand, was struck on the head with a rock or brick and had since complained more or less of his head hurting him. He was given every attention, but grew gradually worse. He was born in Renick on April 27, 1901, being 11 years, 11 months 9 days of age. The remains were held until Wednesday awaiting the arrival of his grandmother, Mrs. _____Morton from Colorado. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by Rev. Ben Robson and interment made in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the warmest sympathy of all. Friday, 11 Apr 1913--MISS BERTHA REYNOLDS DEAD--The sad news was received here Wednesday that Miss Bertha, oldest daughter of Reuben Reynolds and wife, had died at the home of her parents in Inola, Ok, at 6 o'clock that morning. Her many relatives and friends here were greatly pained at the news, although they were prepared for it, as word came a few days before that she could live but a short time. Shortly after the removal of the family to Oklahoma, Miss Bertha had a severe attack of typhoid fever, which left her very weak, and from which she never recovered. Being of a naturally weak disposition, the disease left her lungs greatly impaired, and in the hope of bringing her back to health her father took her to New Mexico. The altitude was too high for her and she had to be brought home at once, and she grew gradually weaker until her death released her from her suffering. Deceased was the grand-daughter of J. D. Robb and wife and was born June 4, 1892. She was a sweet and lovable young lady and her departure is mourned not alone by a wide circle of relatives and friends, but by all who knew her. The body arrived yesterday and funeral services will be held at the Baptist church today at 1:30 p.m. and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, Corrections, Comments welcome.

Friday, 4 Apr 1913--THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE--A Hannibal architect has furnished the school board with plans and specifications for a school building, together with a watercolor picture of the building as it will look when completed, and if you don't think such a building will set off the town and be the best advertisement it could have, call at Dinwiddie & Burkhalter's drug store and see the picture. We are sorry to say, however, that the building may not be as pictured, for the architect did the work on his own responsibility and figured on a total cost of $15,000. As figured by him, the building, as pictured, with full basement, furnace, furniture, etc, and complete in every detail, and of the best material, will cost $17,000. Just whether $7,000 more can be raised is a question. It certainly can not if some who are plenty able, do not increase their donations. Friday, 4 Apr 1913--A. C. Holtzclaw pulled off a new stunt Monday. He had to come to town for a sack of flour and as the roads were in such a fearful condition, he hitched his team to a light drag rather than a wagon and dragged the roads both coming and going. Friday, 4 Apr 1913--Joe McNear, the 18-year-old son of James McNear of Moberly, who returned home Sunday after spending a month of two with his sister, Mrs. O. L. Farris, was accidentally shot within fifteen minutes after his arrival by his brother, Sam, who was fooling with a 38-caliber revolver. The ball entered his back just below and a little to the left of his collar button and came out on the left side of his neck just above the collar bone. He was first thought to be fatally injured, but has since been getting along nicely. O. L. Farris has the bullet in his possession, which is as badly mashed as if it had been fired through a hard board. Friday, 4 Apr 1913--ANOTHER DOCTOR FOR HIGBEE--Dr. J. W. Winn Buys the Brown Drug Store and Will Locate Here--Dr. J. W. Winn of Yates this week closed a deal for the drug store of the late Dr. A. J. Brown, and will locate among us for the practice of his profession. He will have the store open and ready for business some time next week, and will move his family here about May 1st. Dr. Winn is too well known to most of our readers to need any introduction to the people of Higbee, being born and reared not far from here in Howard county and for almost twenty years has been located in our little neighboring city of Yates. He has built up an extensive practice in that locality, and the people there will give him up with a great deal of regret. He is a graduate of one of the best medical schools in the state, is a hard student, keeping abreast of the times, and stands high in the estimation of his fellow practitioners, both as a gentleman and a physician, as he does with all who know him. We are sorry to see Yates lose such a good and enterprising citizen, and at the same time glad that he is to cast his lot among the good people of Higbee. The News joins others in extending him the hand of fellowship, and wishes and predicts for him abundant success. Friday, 4 Apr 1913--The residence of Mary Creson, colored, of near Yates was destroyed by fire a few nights ago with all its contents. The barn of Price Creson, colored, located about 1 1/2 miles from the Creson residence burned the same night, the latter catching from the woods set on fire by the house. Friday, 4 Apr 1913--Claude Long, wife and baby are here from St. Charles, and will likely spend the summer. Friday, 4 Apr 1913--J. H. Roberts, brother of Jasper Roberts and Mrs. D. S. Hare of this place, and quite well known here, was married in Terre Haute, Ind, on March 24th, to Miss Eloise Virginia Murphy. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Apr 1913--Thos. Giles and wife, who have been living at Gillespie, Ill, for the past few years, moved back to Higbee this week. They have many friends here who welcome their return, and all hope their stay will be permanent. Kathy Bowlin Additions, Corrections, Comments welcome.

Is this the son of John Thomas Dougherty and Jemima Newman? I this the Edward Dougherty who married Emma Miles 18 Jan 1877? Are they the same? Carolyn c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net > Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Ed Dougherty who moved to Moberly from near Myers about > a year > ago, is reported dangerously ill. > > Friday, 7 Feb 1913--B. M. Avery of near Myers, moved to Moberly this week, > where he > will follow the blacksmith's trade.

Been looking through the death records of Howard Co 1883-1893 (planning on extracting them and sending them to the website when I get finished) and came across: R Thompson who was an undertaker in Boonsboro in 1884. Any idea who he was? His parents, or whatever? Also found a woman doctor who signed one of the certificates. Hard to believe they had them then. Elizabeth Hempsford. Anybody's out there? Carolyn c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net

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In going through a box of old pictures given to me by an aunt in Macon, MO I found the following obituary. I have no idea of the name of the paper it was taken from or the date it appeared! "Mrs. Robertson, 89, Dies at Home Near Huntsville Mrs. J. B. Robertson, 89, died at 7 o'clock this morning at her home south of Huntsville. Mrs. Robertson, the former Miss Marian Walker, was born in Randolph County on Jan. 21, 1860, and was married about 67 years ago. She spent her entire life in this county. She was a member of Eads Chapel Methodist Church. She is survived by four children, W.M. Robertson, Cairo, Mrs. G.E.Brown, Springfield, IL; Mrs. George Allen, Huntsville, and Willard Robertson of the home; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Robertson died July 10, 1940. The body will be at the home in Huntsville until the funeral hour. Funeral service s will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Eads Chapel. Burial will be at Eads Chapel Cemetery. In Larry Sumpter's Database of Death's in Randolph Co. I found the following: Marian Robertson 1861-1949, Eads Chapel Cem. James B. Robertson 1856-1942, Eads Chapel Cem. Willard S. Robertson d. Jul 1963, Eads Chapel Cem. Also in Eads Chapel Cemetery William and Caroline Caldwell Robertson are buried, are they connected in any way to the proceeding Robertsons? I assume the James B. was Marian's husband and that Willard was her son that was named in her obit. I believe that G. E. Brown is George E. Brown the s/o John Thomas and Mary Summers Brown. George E. died in Springfield, IL. Is the W.M. listed in the obit the Willie Robertson who married Susie Brown d/o John Thomas and Mary Summers Brown? In the box of old pictures I found pictures identified on the back as Mrs. Mary & Willard Robertson, another that has compliments of Willie Robertson written on the back and another picture that my aunt identified as Willie Robertson, Susie Brown's husband. If you connect with any of the individuals listed here please help me. I would be glad to share what I have, I would really like to be able to know how these individuals connect to my family. Karen

Looking for Elizabeth WATERFIELD b. 1841 d/o Fleming WATERFIELD and Lucy SPICER. Elizabeth m. Hezekiah WRIGHT. Hoping the Wright family might connect. Virginia in St. Louis

I am needing the death date and burial place of Stokeley W. Towles b. 7 Jul 1816 in Ky and m. Mary Ellis 25 Jul 1839. They had children: William Kirk Sr., Mary D., Port (Stokeley), Thomas, and Nannie. According to Waller's history of Randolph Co. in his biography of William Kirk Towles Sr. and Jr. Stokeley W. was buried "on the home place." This would be I assume on a farm somewhere in Cario Township. Also if anyone knows the burial place and death date of William Payne Towles, that would be very helpful. Thanks, Berry ---------------------------------- Canote and Towles Genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~towlescanote/ --------------------------------

Interesting bunch of articles Kathy. I wonder when the high school in Higbee did get built? Does anybody know? My grandfather I believe attended the Higbee high school. He was born in 1901 so I am guessing the high school must have been built not too many years after this article ran. Some people may not realize this but in the early 1900s kids sometimes had to go live in another town (one which had a high school) in order to get an education past the 8th grade. My own grandmother (born 1903) told me that when she was 15 she went away to a bigger town and worked as some one's maid in order to take high school courses. She was very keen on getting as much education as she could. I have an old report card of my grandfather's from the Higbee grade school. It is pretty neat to have! It would make you laugh to see some of the things they use to grade kids on. Carole