Friday, 28 Mar 1913-A LETTER FROM JOHN BRADLEY--Colorado Springs, March 19, Mr. H. Scott Welch, Higbee, Mo. Dear Friend Scott: As you note I am again in the land of "turquoise sky." So please send my NEWS in care of the Marksheffel Motor Co. until receiving a permanent address. I am always glad to get the Higbee items. Hurrah for "the old town" and her new school project. I cannot keep from saying something on the subject, as I am sorry the new building could not have been voted while I was the "pedagogue." Many Missouri towns no larger--many not nearly so large--than Higbee have good brick, furnace-heated, sanitary school buildings. About two years ago I had an opportunity to see quite a number of Missouri school houses while on the road for a college. Among those towns which have excellent school buildings are Ashland, Armstrong, Corder, Odessa, Miami, Clifton Hill, Burlington Junction, King City and LaPlata. Many of these maintain a fully accredited four-year high school course. Why should not Higbee? In building the new school house all the friends of Higbee's educational interest would like to see an A No. 1 building, looking for ward to a better sanitation and equipment to maintain a good high school course, such as library and laboratory rooms. The school has never been equipped for a scientific course, and no modern school can hope to be up to the standard without a note book and laboratory course in some of the high school sciences. Let us hope that the final fund will be nearer $20,000 than $10,000, in order to insure adequate future advancement. Higbee within three or four years certainly ought to be able to maintain a fully accredited course, whereas in the past she has had no rating at all on account of length of term, number of high school teachers and lack of library and laboratory equipment. When such town as Corder and Armstrong, both smaller than Higbee, have first-class high schools, why should not Higbee? Why should not the boy or girl from the Higbee high school enter any college in the state direct and without examination if the pupils from the smaller towns can? With the proper building and equipment and term they can. Surely no Higbee citizen in the past has ever pointed with pride to the building where he sent his children to school. But 280 to 28 shows that they will be proud of it in the future. This is the modern age when at least a well heated, lighted and ventilated school building is the just due of every lad and lassie. Even a superficial examination of any school without proper room and sanitation will show that a large percentage of the pupils berated as "dull" are not weak mentally, but are indifferent and "blank minded" because their weak eyes, throat, lungs and other organs are suffering on account of improper facilities for given them "the best." Health is the prime asset of any boy or girl. And anyone who cares to look into the figures which represent the number physically deficient school children in the United States and the state of Missouri will be convinced of the vast importance of looking after the lives and health of future young Americans. May Higbee build the best building possible, equip it the best possible, and start on the road that will end with her school in the first ranks. Trusting you will pardon this well-meant flow of verbosity, I am Sincerely, Jno. W. Bradley. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--The Renick Enterprise says that J. H. Hardin, who moved to Sedalia two years ago where he has since conducted a feed and implement business, will move back to Renick in a short time. Mr. Hardin has many friends throughout the county who will welcome his return. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--B. F. COOK DEAD--B. F. Cook, one of the best known and most highly respected farmers in this community, died at home southwest of town on Monday, March 24, 1913, after an illness of about three months, aged about 60 years. His malady was a puzzle to his physicians. Until about three months ago he was as strong and vigorous as he ever was in his life, when he was suddenly seized with something similar to softening of the brain and became as helpless as a child, his mind becoming an entire blank. He became gradually worse and about three weeks ago an internal growth, about as large as a man's head, developed in his side. It is believed to have been the cause of mental trouble. Mr. Cook came from a well known and highly respected family and had resided in the community all of his life. He was a consecrated Christian gentleman and had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Besides his wife and one daughter, he is survived by four brothers--John, Shelton, Wash and James Cook--and one sister--Mrs. Sallie Ketchum. Funeral services were held Wednesday and interment made in Old Log Chapel, Howard county. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--WAYLAND LANDS--John T. Wayland, an old Howard county boy, who wanted to be Surveyor of Port, a fat Kansas City office, failed to land the plum, for the reason that the office was recently abolished, but landed something equally as good through the efforts of his friend, Senator Jas. A. Reed, being appointed first assistant sergeant-at-arms of the United States Senate. The position pays $2,200 a year, and will be a snap for John T., to whom we extend heartiest congratulations. Mr. Wayland tells us that he will leave Saturday with his family for Washington, and orders his paper sent to him there. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--MRS. VIANA WHITE DEAD--At 3 o'clock Sunday morning, Mrs. Viana White, 90 years old, died at her home, two miles east of Moberly, after a short illness. Mrs. White was born in Kentucky, but had lived the major portion of her life in Randolph county. She is survived by three sons: Greenburg White of near Moberly; Joseph White of Leavenworth, Kansas, and John H. White Osage county, Mo; two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Stone of near Renick and Mrs. Mary Pitney, of near Higbee, also survive her. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today, conducted by Rev. Henson at Oakland cemetery, where the body was laid to rest--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Mrs. Wheeler, a widow, living alone at Renick took an overdose of morphine Sunday and died from the effects of the drug. She is survived by a son who lives near Renick.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Gordon Rankin, who has been in Arkansas for the past few months is at home, arriving Sunday night to attend the funeral of his father. A half dozen or more telegrams had to be sent before he could be located. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--While attending Sunday school last Sunday, Mrs. H. Land mislaid her bible and asks the one who has it to please return same. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--KILLED IN MINE--Frank Newton, Driver, Run Over by Trip and Killed--The community was greatly shocked Friday afternoon to learn that Frank Newton had been killed in Mine No. 11 of the Northern Central Coal Co. He was employed as a driver, being considered an expert, and when he failed to return to the hoisting shaft on time with his regular string of cars, a party was sent in search of him. They had not gone far when they came upon the mules and the string of cars standing at the foot of a small hill with Mr. Newton underneath the first car, face downward. His neck and the little finger of his left hand were found to be broken, and death was no doubt instantaneous. His breast was quite badly crushed, which would of itself have likely proved fatal. When found, the unfortunate man had his pipe in his left hand and his cap, to which his lamp was attached, in his right, which caused many to think that he had removed his cap to light his pipe with the lamp and either lost his balance or was knocked from the car by striking his head against the roof. The body was conveyed to his home and interment made Sunday in the Huntsville cemetery after funeral services at the Methodist church there. Mr. Newton was about 40 years of age and a former citizen of Renick and came to Higbee a few years ago from Macon county. He was a hard working man and popular with all who knew him. He is survived by his widow and five children, who have the warmest sympathy of all. Deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias, and was laid to rest with the honors of the fraternity, the lodge here being well represented, as well as the United Mine Workers. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Miss Margaret Wonders of Kalo, Iowa, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Walton, and other relatives. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Mrs. Effie M. Fox of Edina, Mo, arrived Wednesday for a few days' visit with the family of her brother, J. T. Randolph. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Mrs. Jas. Luttrell died at her home in Renick Saturday. Interment was made at Moberly. She is survived by her husband. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Mary Carter, an aged negress aged 84 years, died at her home in Renick Friday. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--George Owenby, one of the county's well known citizens, died at his home near Middle Grove on the 18th, aged 73 years. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Judge Waller has granted a new trial to Roy Barnett, the Moberly Negro who was given two years in the pen in circuit court last week for carrying concealed weapons. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--"Kid" Eastley formerly of this place but now of Bevier, and "Red" Riley of Des Moines, are billed for 10-round boxing bout before the Lyric Athletic Club of Moberly next Monday night. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--S. M. Hirsch, who is always looking out for more business for the Bee Hive, went to Fayette Monday where he made arrangements to display a big lot of ready-to-wear garments at the hotel Howard on next Monday. While his ads in the Fayette papers have brought good returns, they failed to bring many buyers from the town itself, the people there evidently thinking it preposterous that they could find a larger and more up to date stock in Higbee than they could at home. this trip by Mr. Hirsch is solely for the purpose of showing them. He will not sell a single garment or even taken an order for one. Our prediction is that his line will cause a decided sensation among the ladies of Fayette, and that he will add many to his ever increasing number of permanent customers. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--Higbee, in the opinion of many, came rather close to having a cyclone Sunday night, as even the oldest inhabitant does not remember of having experienced such a strong straight wind. The wind had been blowing a gale all day, which increased in a fury about 8 o'clock. By midnight it seemed as if it had the strength of three or four gales combined, and many houses were rocked. M. Murphy informs us that just before retiring about midnight he went to the window to see what kind of clouds were in sight, and that while leaning against the brick wall he felt it give very perceptibly, which proves it to have been a wind of great force. Others report their houses as being badly shaken. the next morning the sides of the houses, windows and pavements were found to be covered with a think coating of red dirt or sand, entirely foreign to this section, which was no doubt conveyed by the wind from Oklahoma or Kansas. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--POSTMASTER J. P. RANKIN DEAD--Passes Away Unexpectedly at His Home Saturday Morning.--The people of Higbee were greatly shocked last Saturday morning when the word went over town that Postmaster Rankin was dead, as very few knew of his being sick. Even the few who knew of his sickness were entirely unprepared for the shock, as was also the members of his family, none of whom even dreamed that the end was so near. Being of a naturally weak constitution, peculiarly susceptible to pneumonia, he generally had a slight attack every winter, but was always able to throw it off in a week or two. When he had to go home last week from the old trouble, all were confident that he would be back at his post again in a short time. For the past few years, however, and especially since the death of his wife a year ago, for whom he grieved constantly, he had been troubled with an affection of the heart, which grew gradually worse. Friday he was seized with a sinking spell, but recovered, and again on Saturday morning. The most powerful stimulants known were given him, but to no avail and at 10:30 he passed peacefully away without a struggle. John Pollock Rankin was born in Kilsythe, Scotland, on August 13, 1846, and died in Higbee, Mo, on March 22, 1913, aged 66 years, 7 months and 9 days. He was one of a family of 13 children, five of whom--three brothers and two sisters--survive him and all of whom reside in Scotland with the exception of one brother, William, who lives in Rosedale, Kansas. He was married to Margaret Black in Scotland on December 31, 1869. They were the parents of seven children all of who, with the exception of one which died in infancy, survive, viz: William, James, John and Gordon Rankin, Mrs. W. J. Cox and Mrs. John Little all whom reside here but Mrs. Cox. He (is) also survived by seven grandchildren. He came to this country in 1881, locating in Rosedale, Kansas, but remained there but eighteen months, removing to Renick. From there he moved to Huntsville where he resided several years. He came to Higbee from the latter place in 1890, where he had since resided. In 1896 he was appointed Assistant Postmaster and upon the death of Postmaster Jarman, three years later, was made Postmaster, a position he held continuously since. And we want to say right her that no city or town in the entire country ever had a more courteous or accommodating official. In all his years of service we never heard any serious complaint of his administration of affairs, nor did we ever hear of his superiors in the service having to complain of any delinquency on his part. Had he lived to complete his present term, he would have been in the office nineteen years. He was a devout Christian gentleman, being a member of the Higbee Baptist church, with which he united many years ago. He was also a Freemason, being a member of Higbee Lodge No. 527, joining the order in Scotland 46 years ago. He also belonged to the A. O. U. W., holding his membership in Rosedale, Kansas. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Ben Robson, during which every business house in town was closed. The immense crowd present, despite the mud, cold rain and snow, and the many floral offerings, spoke more eloquently than words of the respect in which he was held. The flowers were as profuse as we have ever seen on a similar occasion and were from the business men, lodges, those under him in the service, relatives and individuals. Following the services the remains were taken in charge by the Freemasons and laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of his wife, whom he survived by a year and fifteen days, with the full honors of the fraternity. In his death Higbee has lost a most exemplary and upright citizen and his children a loving and indulgent father. The NEWS joins the community in warmest sympathy to them. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--The son born to Joseph Palfrey and wife on the 19th, lived but about 24 hours. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 28 Mar 1913--From the way the cyclone season is opening up, 1913 promises to be a year of deadly twisters. Already a dozen storms have been reported from different sections with a loss of life totaling about 500. Kathy Bowlin Additions, Corrects and Comments Welcome. This is my last post before I turn off my computer and head home to Illinois. I will be posting more upon my return on Monday.

Willliam K. Towles, Sr., now deceased, was a prominent citizen and well known Stockman and farmer of Cairo township, Randolph County, and one of the honored pioneer settlers of this county. He was born in Howard County. May 29; 1843, and came to Randolph County with his parents that same year. They were Stokley and Mary (El1is) Towles both of whom passed the rest of their lives here and were buried on the home place. They had five children : William K., Sr., Port, Thomas, Mrs. Nannie Grady and .Mary, married George Towles and all are deceased. William Towles, Sr., was reared in Cairo township and when his school days were over engaged in farming. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted .in the Confederate army and served four years, being wounded three times, first with a saber during a skirmish at Independence, Mo., and he was shot twice at the battle of lexington, Mo. After peace was declared, Mr. Towles returned to Randolph County and resumed farming. On Sept.. 24, 1871, he married Miss Martha G. Godding and they had the following children : Richard, of Batesville. Ark.; William K Jr. of this review; Mollie, the wife of William Sims, of Moberly ; Jennie, at home ; Jackson, at home, and Annie, the wife of A. .W. Hinton. of Moberly. William K. Towles, Sr., devoted his time and energies to his farm endeavors and became one of the prominent stockmen and feeders of this section of Missouri. With his sons William , Jr., and Jackson, they owned 970 acres of land. Wm. K., Sr.. Towles died March 24. 1921, and was buried at Oakland cemetery. He was a member of the Baptist church for more than 30 years, being a member at Pleasant Hill. He was a Democrat. William K Towles, Jr., was reared on the home farm, received his education in the district schools and then with his father and brother Jackson, began farming on an extensive scale. For 15 years this: partnership continued until the death of the father and since that time the two brothers have continued the business. They are wide awake stocksmen and feeders as well as progressive fanner, and keep about 150 head of cattle each year, 30 head of horses and mules and now have 150 head of Shropshire sheep, and about 300 head ol cattle. The place is well improved. One barn, 80x120 feet has a concrete foundation and is considereal one of the best barns in the county. It has a loft with a capacity of 100 tons of hay and a basement 100 feet long for sack. A second barn was built with a silo and the third, 60:80 feet, has a basement under the entire structure with a silo built on the inside. In addition there are several smaller barns on the farm and other buildings. The Towles land lies in three townships, Salt River, Cairo and Chariton and the brothers also own the John Mason farm of 125 acres. Recently the Towles brothers purchased a fine coach stallion, ''Ulex,'' and they have registered males at the head of their herd. There are six residence: on the various pieces of land used by the family and for tenant farmers. William K. Towles, Jr., has for some years taken an active part in the public affairs of his district. He is now township commite-man of the Democratic party for Cario-township. (Waller, Alexander, "History of Randolph County" pages 394-395; Historical Publishing Co., 1920: Topeka. KS ) ---------------------------------- Canote and Towles Genealogy http://www.geocities.com/towlescanote --------------------------------

Stokeley P. Towles M. D., a leading physician and surgeon of Moberly, has practiced within the county's borders for nearly a quarter of a century. He was born near Jacksonville, Randolph County, Mo., July 22, 1874. the son of George D. and Mary D. Towles, to whom three children were born: Dr. Stokey P., the subject of this sketch , Robert E., deceased, and Delia the wife of F. F. Brock, who lives on the old homestead, near Jacksonville. George D. Towles, the father, was also a native of Randolph County, born at Huntsville, July 7, 1855, being descended from a long line of Virginia ancestors. His father was a native of Lancaster County, Va. He came west at an early day, locating in Missouri, where he engaged in the contracting business, and was one of the men who took an active part in the founding and building of Huntsville, Mo., which was named after his wife's father, whose name was Hunt. George D. Towles was reared on his father's farm near Cairo, received his education in the public schools of the county and after reachïng manhood, engaged in farming. He was one of the substantial and prominent farmers and stock raisers of this section, where he spent his life. Mary Towles was also born on a homestead which her father entered from the government, spent her life in this country and died at the old home place in 1918, aged 64 years. The Towles family were members of the Baptist church, to which they contributed all their lives. Dr. Towles sent his boyhood and youth on his father's farm, attended the district school, near his home, during the winters and early began to assist his father and assume many duties around the farms. After completing his academic course and having laid the foundation for a higher education along special lines, Dr. Towles entered Keokuk Medical College, Keokuk, Ia., in the fall of 1895, and was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, March 15, 1898. He began the practice of his profession at Milton, Mo. Within two years he had built up a good practice. He then located at Jacksonville, in 1900, remained there one year when he came to Moberly, which has remained the scene of his professional labors and successes to the present time. Dr. Towles has never ceased to be a student of the great science of medicine. He has a large practice and is one of Randolph County's foremost physicians. On Sept. 28, 1899, Dr. Towles was manned to Miss Anna M. Burton. who was born near Milton, Mo. She is a daughter of Robert and Mollie (Scott) Burton. The father is now deceased, and the mother makes her home with her daughter. Mr. Burton was a farmer and one of the early settlers of Monroe County. Two children have been born to Dr. and Mrs. Towles: Helen and Harold, both at home with their their parents. The family are members of the Methodist church. Dr. Towles is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He has attained a high place in the rank of the medical profession of Randolph County. (Waller, Alexander, "History of Randolph County" pages 469-470; Historical Publishing Co., 1920: Topeka. KS ) ---------------------------------- Canote and Towles Genealogy http://www.geocities.com/towlescanote --------------------------------

Friday, 21 Mar 1913--John Patterson, former chief of police of Moberly, is lying at the point of death at his home in that city from paralysis. He was taken to the asylum at Nevada several years ago and following the stroke of paralysis a week ago was taken home to die. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--DRAYMAN BADLY INJURED--Berry Dawson, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs Bluford Dawson, of Huntsville, was badly injured at that place about 11 o'clock Sunday morning, when he fell under a Wabash train he was attempting to board. The train was an extra, No. 2310 in charge of Conductor Roy Gardener and Engineer J. W. Grugin. Young Dawson and a number of companions, it is said, attempted to hop the train. Dawson missed his footing and fell under the wheels. He sustained a bad gash in his head, his side was hurt and both arms so badly mangled that amputation was deemed necessary when he was brought to the hospital in this city. Dawson was employed as a drayman at Huntsville and has many friends here who will regret to learn of the accident--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Born, on the 17th to U. A. Summers and wife, a son. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Born, on the 17th, to John Wright and wife, a son. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Dr. U. S. Durham of Cairo died in a hospital at Moberly Tuesday, aged 47 years. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Dan Cubbage and wife who have been in Illinois and Kentucky for several months, are the guests of his sister, Mrs. Ollie Duncan. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Fayette claims to have more preachers according to population than any town in the country. It has 72, or one for every 40 inhabitants. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--John Bogie of Muskogee, Ok, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Diana Jones. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Thos. Alverson, aged 59 years, died at his home near Huntsville on the 16th, of heart failure. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--E. B. Reynolds of Rock Island, Ill, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. John Dennis, the first of the week. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Mrs. Wayland Patterson and children visited relatives in Moberly last week. They were accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. J. A. Murphy, who spent several days visiting relatives. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Geo. Carter and Opal Williams, two of Higbee's colored citizens who accompanied G. R. Rennolds' recent big stock shipment to Texas, returned Monday. They say that Mr. Rennolds took two blue ribbons with two of his stallions. Mr. Rennolds is expected home the first of next week. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--John Hudson, living southwest of town, was thrown from his wagon when his team ran away Monday and had his collar bone broken. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Lee Hairl was caught under a fall of coal at the Walton mine Thursday and was badly cut and bruised about the head and face. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Several farmers living near Myers, whose names we failed to learn, clubbed together the other day and dragged the road all the way to Higbee. Three cheers for these gentlemen. May prosperity and happiness ever attend them and may their tribe increase. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie this week purchased 60 acres of land of W. H. Capp, which joins the former's farm just north of town, for $65 per acre. The land was formerly part of the Oscar Baker farm. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--MRS. NATHANIEL MORRIS DEAD--Mrs. Nathaniel Morris died at her home southwest of town at 8 p.m. Thursday March 13, 1913, after an illness of about two weeks, aged 78 years. Mrs. Morris, whose maiden name was Dennis, was the daughter of Amstead and Susan Dennis, and was born in Culpeper county, Va, on Sept 3, 1834. She moved with her parents, 6 brothers, and two sisters, to Missouri in 1845, and was the last of the family, the others preceding her to the grave many years ago. She was married to Nathaniel Morris on April 19, 1857. They were the parents of two children, one of whom died in infancy. The other, Mrs. W. J. Phillips, with the aged husband, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, survive her. Mrs. Morris professed faith in Christ and united with the Christian church about 40 years ago, and was a consecrated Christian, living a life that was an inspiration to all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Notley Magruder in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends, and interment made in Old Log Chapel. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--ADVERTISEMENT--Our trimmer, Miss Gladman, would be pleased to have the ladies of Higbee call and talk hats with her. She can tell you of the very latest in head dress, and can certainly please you with her trimming--The Misses Honaker. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Lee Moore, of Moberly, on trial at Columbia for the murder of his mother and grandmother at the latter place last December, was given a life sentence. On the first ballot the vote stood 9 for a life sentence and 3 for hanging. Moore has been taken to the pen. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--Roy Barnett, colored, was sentenced to two years in the pen in circuit court at Moberly Wednesday for carrying concealed weapons. This is the first case in this county where a person has been sent to the pen for such a crime, and is one of the few in the state. Friday, 21 Mar 1913--(Notes of Kathy Bowlin: There was an Administrators notice that stated that it was for Alfred J. Brown, and that a will was annexed. I posted this so that any descendants would know that a will existed, and it should be on file with the Probate Court of Randolph county.) Kathy Bowlin Any additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 Mar 1913--ABOUT TOM WAYLAND--The following taken from the Southwestern Grain and Flour Journal published at Wichita, Kansas, relatives to John T. Wayland, an old Howard county boy of the Yates neighborhood, will be of interest to your readers: Whether it is because he used to buy wheat down along the Missouri river with an old steamboat, we cannot say, but it is rumored that John Thomas Wayland, formerly a member of the Kansas City Board of Trade, and now attorney of that city, is slated for the position of surveyor of the port of Kansas City under the incoming administration. Quite a number of Missouri newspapers have already given Mr. Wayland the imposing sounding appointment, which carries a salary somewhat in excess of that of a United States senator, but none seem to know just what the duties of the position are. He also has the endorsements of about everybody else in Missouri who is mentioned in the blue book, including his many friends on the Board of Trade. Mr. Wayland has assured the grain men that in the event he is the successful candidate he will see that a chute is installed between the Board of Trade building and the Missouri river bank so that all switching and reconsigning charges will be eliminated in handling export wheat via Kansas City Missouri river Navigation Co's. boat line. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--Pearl Gunn, the innocent bystander who was shot in the recent duel between editors Davis and Hamilton at Huntsville, has brought suit against them for $10,000 damages. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--G. R. Rennolds, who is in Ft. Worth attending the big stock show, writes back that he is having the time of his life. Besides the show, the town is full of carnivals, etc. and Mr. R. writes that while walking down the street the other day he was attracted by the gaudy canvas on which was painted the picture of a Negro who looked almost as large as all out of doors, and over the picture was the name "Zebo" or something similar. The picture had a familiar look, and with the remark, "I 'll bet a dollar that's Prin," Mr. Rennolds walked into the tent and was not at all surprised to find that the fat man was Prin Brooks of Higbee, whose family had worked for Mr. Rennold's for years, and they enjoyed quite a little visit. Prin is about as big as they make them and when he left here several months ago weighed over 500. He is about 20 years old. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--MATT WELCH DEAD--Mat Welch, whose serious illness was noted in our last issue, died at 11 o'clock Friday morning, March 7, aged about 37 years. He was one of our best known and best liked colored citizens, and spent most of his time mending shoes. Two months ago he was apparently as sound and well as he ever was, when he was seized with quick consumption. His decline was rapid that he appeared to lose from one to five pounds from day to day. Interment was made Sunday in the cemetery of his race south of town. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--J. J. BRADLEY SELLS DRUG STORE--A deal was closed late Friday afternoon by which J. J. Bradley sold his drug store on Reed street to J. C. Johnson and son, Chester Johnson. The new owners will take possession tomorrow morning. Mr. Bradley contemplates a trip to Colorado Springs, Colo, and will probably go to California to make his future home. J. C. Johnson, one of the new owners, was for years in the drug business in Jacksonville. He is a thorough business man and should largely increase the trade at this store. Chester Johnson, for the past nine years, has been prescription clerk at Curry's drug store, and is regarded as one of the best pharmacists in the city. All parties to the deal have the best wishes of the Monitor for success--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--JONES-ADAMS--One of the lovely home weddings of the season was celebrated Wednesday evening when Miss Iola Adams and Mr. Henry R. Jones, of Florence, Colo, were united in marriage at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Adams. A profusion of pink and white carnations, sweet peas, smilax and maidenhair ferns adorned the rooms, and in the parlor before a large basket of the same fragrant flowers, a rug of sweet peas edged with greenery, was spread for the plighting of the sacred vows. Miss Clare Acuff expressively sang "O Promise Me," before the service and then the joyful notes of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" were sounded as the bridal party entered, by Miss Frankie Miller. The ring was carried in a white lily by little Lucille Adams, a niece of the bride, and the ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev. G. L. Boroughs. Miss Willia Vanderslice was maid of honor and Mr. Vinson Adams of Colorado Springs, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The bride was gowned in white crepe de chine trimmed in pearls and princess lace, and carried a shower of lilies of the valley and white roses. The maid of honor wore a yellow crepe de chine with becoming adornments of pink buds, and bore in her arms pink roses. After the joyous congratulations a wedding luncheon was served, and the wedding cake was cut by forty guests. Mrs. Jones was a graduate of Central high school and a talented musician. Mr. Henry R. Jones was born in Atlanta, Ga, but is now living at Florence, Colo, where he is an electrical engineer. Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for Denver, where they will visit a short time after which they will reside in Florence--Pueblo (Colo) Chieftain, March 9th. The above will be of special interest to our readers, the bride being a former Higbee young lady, being born here and where she spent her childhood until the removal of her parents to Pueblo several years ago. the NEWS joins her many Higbee friends in best wishes. In the same paper from which the above clipping was taken appeared a picture of the little daughter of C. B. Adams of Colorado Springs, who was ring bearer, and which we regret very much that we can not print also. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--Robert S. DeRigne, a Huntsville real estate man, was given two years in the pen by the jury which heard his case in Moberly Wednesday. He was charged with the theft of a deed, the property of a Mrs. Reed. She intended trading her equity in a farm near Higbee for Moberly property and gave the deed to de Rigne to examine. He found, so it was claimed, that it had never been recorded, and made a few erasures in the instrument and had it recorded in his own name. He denied stealing the deed and say it was the understanding that Mrs. Reed was to trade him the property for town lots in Oklahoma. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--J. D. Robb informs us that his grand-daughter, Miss Bertha Reynolds, of Inola, Ok, who has been in poor health since she had the typhoid fever a hear ago, has been taken by her father, R. A. Reynolds, to Clovis, NM. At last accounts she was improving. The NEWS joins Miss Reynolds' host of friends in the hope that her health will soon be fully and permanently restored. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--E. S. Stuck, an employee of the Northern Central Coal Co, died at his home in Huntsville Wednesday of last week from injuries received five months ago. He was 53 years of age. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--Drs. C. F. Burkhalter and T. H. Dinwiddie have been appointed local surgeons for the M. K & T. at this place, a position held for years by the late Dr. A. J. Brown, who was also surgeon for the Alton. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--Mrs. Chas. Fales will leave in a few days for Pryor Creek, Ok, to join Mr. Fales who has been located there for the past three years practicing veterinary surgery. She will stop over at Sedalia for a short visit with her son. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--If every farmer who comes to town would put a very light drag behind his wagon, even as much as an old fence rail, the result would be wonderful. If your wagon isn't too heavily loaded next time, brother, try the plan. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--B. M. Avery returned Monday from a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Shockley, of Slater. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--Jas. Magruder who recently moved from here to Huntsville, has moved to Kansas City. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--Mrs. F. Fullington and granddaughter, Miss Alfa, spent the week with Mrs. Jas. Young in Audrain county. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--G. W. RENNOLDS DIES SUDDENLY--Again has the Death Angel been among us and called one of our best citizens--Geo. W. Rennolds, who died suddenly at his home south of town Saturday morning last. His death came as a great blow to his family, as his indisposition was nothing more serious than a deep cold and neuralgia. His friends and acquaintances were likewise shocked, for few knew of his sickness. For several days previous to his death he had been able to be up part of his time and was up and about the room a short time before his death. Death was directly due to neuralgia of the heart. When first seized a physician was called, but before the latter could get started a second message came that Mr. Rennolds was dead. George William Rennolds was the oldest child of the late Jas. Rennolds, and was born June 15, 1885 (this is an obvious error in year, it should have been 1855) and died March 8, 1913, aged 57 years, eight months and 23 days. He was married on August 18, 1880, to Miss Katherine Schawo, who with three children--W. E. Rennolds, Mrs. Arthur Holtzclaw and Mrs. Ernest Hitt--survives him. He also leaves two grandchildren, a brother, J. T. Rennolds, and sister, Miss Mary A. Rennolds, besides a host of other relatives and a wide circle of friends. Mr. Rennolds was a devout member of the Christian church and lived a life that won for him the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at New Hope, Howard county, by E. Y. Keiter, his former pastor, in the presence of a very large assemblage, and interment made in the New Hope cemetery by the side of his parents. To the bereft the NEWS extends its deepest sympathy. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--Mrs. N. J. Nicholas complained to us this week of the practice of some citizens of Higbee, and perhaps the city authorities, of dumping garbage from the town, and dead animals, on her farm near her house and near the public road. Mrs. Nicholas was made through and through, and we don't blame her a bit. She asks us to give fair warning through the NEWS that the practice must stop, and that the very next load of garbage or anything else dumped on her farm without her express permission the parties responsible therefor will have to answer for the offense, which is a plain violation of the law, in circuit court. We are certain the city officials are not guilty, and it is no doubt the work of thoughtless individuals, and we are sure they will stop the practice when they find out that it is objectionable to Mrs. Nicholas. If they don't they will have to pay for it. Friday, 14 Mar 1913--The 11-month-old son of John Smith and wife of east of town died on the 13th of brain fever. Interment was made in the city cemetery. (I'd like to borrow a line from another researcher, who spent tireless hours posting newspaper abstracts on the Randolph county, list; Mr. Larry Sumpter. Hopefully, with your permission, Larry) "Any corrections, additions, comments welcome." Kathy Bowlin

I just wanted to let everyone on the lists know, that the Higbee News posting will stop from Wednesday through Sunday, because I will be out of town. My Aunt died this morning, and her funeral is out of state for me, so I will be leaving tomorrow night. I will try to get as much posted during the day before I leave as possible. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 7 Mar 1913--Mrs. Grover Kelso of Glasgow was burned to death one day last week. She was trying to start a fire with coal oil and was stooped over the stove when an explosion occurred. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--Mat Morris, son-in-law of ex-sheriff Huston, died at his home in Moberly, one day last week from appendicitis. The remains were taken to Kentucky for interment. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--J. G. Crews, one of Fayette's best known business men, died Monday from paralysis, with which he was stricken a few days before. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--SAMUEL TALCOTT DEAD--Samuel Talcott, one of the best known residents of Renick, died at his home at that place at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Talcott's remains were brought to Moberly this afternoon and burial was made in Oakland. The day before he died, Mr. Talcott was ninety-five years old, having been born March 1, 1818. Until a short time ago he enjoyed perfect health and was remarkably active for a man of his age. Mr. Talcott is survived by two sons, S. C. Talcott of Renick, who has been Wabash agent at that place for the past twenty years, and G. W. Talcott of St. Joseph, MO. The deceased was a man of pleasing personality and strict integrity, and had a host of friends throughout the county who will join with the Monitor in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie has been going about this week with the aid of two canes, having received a very hard fall while going home Monday night caused by a loose plank in the walk. His right leg was badly sprained and almost broken and kept him in bed all of the next day. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--Leonard Ancell, who took the civil service examination for railway mail clerks several months ago, informs us that he received his grades about 10 days ago. He had no trouble in passing and has been placed on the waiting list. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--William Hitt, a resident of the county 57 years, died Tuesday at his home near Renick, aged 86 years. He was born in Virginia in 1827. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--We see in the Fayette Advertiser where Ernest Mobley has bought the Jones farm of 160 acres, and Minter Bailey the Leonard Ancell farm of 90 acres, the latter bringing $2,250. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--(Resolutions of Respect by the Rebekah sisters, to Mrs. Ollie Edwards, who died Feb 25, 1913. I included this notation because her obituary identified her as Ella, which was her mother-in-law's name. She was Ola Mae Palmatory before her marriage.) Friday, 7 Mar 1913--Mose Cleeton who recently moved to Renick from Schuyler county, has bought property in Moberly, and will move there. Friday, 7 Mar 1913--BAKER-THOMAS--Miss Lillie Baker, daughter of Oscar Baker, formerly of this place, was married at her home in Adair, Okla, on Feb 23, 1913, to Mr.. Walter Thomas. The latter, we learn, is connected with the bridge department of the M. K. & T. The NEWS joins the bride's host of Higbee friends in best wishes. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 28 Feb 1913--To fight the alleged evils of the public dance halls St. James Episcopal church, the most fashionable in Chicago, will give public dances in its parish house. The "rag" dances will be barred. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--NOW AFTER BOONE POOL HALLS--"The next big reform movement to be inaugurated in Boone county will be to abolish the pool room," said E. C. Anderson, prosecuting attorney. "The pool room shave been discussed by reform leaders of the county for some time and all that will be necessary to abolish every one from the county will be to elect a county court pledged to refuse to license them," he said. Several counties in the state have refused to license pool halls. There is not a pool hall in Sullivan or Adair counties because the temperance people got behind men prior to the primaries who were opposed to licensing them. Up at Kirksville one of the finest pool halls in North Missouri had to move out January first when the new member of the county court took his office, and who was opposed to the pool halls. "Talk about regulating saloons, I think pool halls ought to be regulated, too," remarked a court official. It is said that temperance people and reform leaders are getting ready to take a hand in the nomination of members of the county court, and a warm time is apparently in prospect. It is optional with the county court as to whether they issue a license or not. The Kansas City Court of Appeals has so decided in a test case--Columbia Tribune. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--MISS LAURA BANNING DEAD--Miss Laura Agnes Banning died at her home near Yates of Feb 22, 1913, after a protracted illness. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Notley Magruder and interment made in the family burying ground. She was the youngest child of Wm. and Agnes Banning, who preceded her to the great beyond several years ago, and was born June 11, 1876. She is survived by three brothers and four sisters. She had been afflicted since early childhood, and from her we learned a lesson of patience in affliction. So this noble soul, so modest and quiet, has been called to receive the reward promised to the faithful. But death did not take her unawares. She told her friends she could not get well and was ready to go when called. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--T. S. HINES DEAD--Moberly lost another of her best and oldest citizens this morning when T. S. Hines passed to his reward. Mr. Hines had been sick for a long time, and a few weeks ago went to Denison, Texas, to visit his daughter. His health continued to fail and this morning at 8:20 o'clock he died at the home of Mrs. Joe Davis. His wife had accompanied him to Texas and was with him when the end came. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida Hines, three daughters, Mrs. Joe E. Davis and Mrs. Will Valelly, both of Denison, Texas; Mrs. Jim Davis of Knoxville, Tenn., and one son, James B. Hines, of Snyder, OK. He also leaves four brothers, Stickley Hines, of near Renick, Perkley Hines of Renick, R. L. Hines of Higbee and Wm. Hines of Sacramento, Cal, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Bain, of Higbee, and a number of grandchildren. Mr. Hines was a man of the best type; a true Christian gentleman and staunch friend. His life in his home, among his friends and neighbors was such as to win him the love and esteem of all. His death will cause sorrow not alone in his immediate family and relatives, but in the hearts of all who knew him. The remains will be brought to Moberly for burial--Moberly Monitor, Feb 24th. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--John Murphy, a farmer residing near Mexico, was killed Monday by a runaway team. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--MAGRUDER-KILGORE--Mr. Jesse Magruder and Miss Effie Kilgore were married on Feb 25, 1913, at 4 p.m. at the residence of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Ware, of near Burton, Rev. Notley Magruder officiating. The bride is a winsome and accomplished young lady, and a favorite with all who knew her. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of near Armstrong. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--Born, on the 16th, to Frank Pool and wife of Centralia, a daughter. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--Mrs. Lon Coleman returned yesterday from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Pool of Centralia. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--Twin boys were born to Peter Olo and wife at mine No. 11 on the 26th, one of which lived only a few hours. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--May M. Burton was here Saturday and Sunday, the guest of his parents, W. H. Burton and wife. He was on his way home to Council Bluffs, Ia, from St. Louis where he had been to attend a meeting of the salesmen of the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co, among whom he is a top-notcher. He recently bought a small fruit farm in California, and says that when he has made his stake and is able to retire he is going to the Golden state to end his days. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--Dr. P. L. Hurt, a prominent physician of Boonville, died suddenly from heart failure in a drug store in that city Monday. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--We learn that Elgin Lessley, formerly of this place, but of late years a resident of Colorado Springs and Los Angeles, has secured a lucrative position with some big concern and is now in Hong Kong, China, as an official photographer for his company. He gets a salary of $30 per week and expenses, we understand, and has a two-year contract with the company. Which means that from monkeying with a kodak while a kid in old Higbee, Elgin has developed into some photographer. Friday, 28 Feb 1913--ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH--Mrs. Duke Edwards Expires Suddenly at Her Home Tuesday Evening--Mrs. Ella Edwards, wife of Duke Edwards, died suddenly at her home opposite the Randolph Hotel Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock, presumably from heart failure. She had been in poor health for some time from weak lungs and was all run down, but felt no worse than usual Tuesday. She was able to be up and about and only the day before came down town. Shortly after supper Tuesday she spoke about going to the Rebekah lodge, of which she was an honored and prominent member, and a few moments later fell over as if in a faint. Drs. C. F. Burkhalter and T. H. Dinwiddie were called at once, but all their efforts were futile and she peacefully passed away very shortly after their arrival. In the absence of a regular minister, short funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning by S. E. Marrs and interment made at New Hope, Howard county. Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of Wm. Palmatary and wife of near Myers and was born August 11, 1887, and was therefore 25 years, 6 months and 14 days of age. She was united in marriage to Duke Edwards about seven or eight years ago, who, with four children, the oldest of whom is 6 years and the youngest 4 months, survives her. The NEWS joins the community in warmest sympathy to the bereaved ones. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Mayor A. B. Guerin had an experience Monday that he is not at all anxious to go through again. He is vice president of the Higbee Savings Bank, and while in the bank that day talking to E. E. Newman and J. T. Randolph he stepped in the vault, and just for the fun of the thing one of them shut the vault door and turned the combination. After a few minutes Mr. Newman, ran the combination to open the door, but it refused to open. he tried it again with a like result, and then Mr.. Randolph tried it with no better luck. They were thoroughly alarmed by this time, and after a great deal of sweating and several more trials they swung the door open. In their excitement they had forgotten the combination. Mr. Guerin, on his part, was somewhat uneasy and when he imagined that the air was getting scarce, would test it by lighting a match. When he was liberated all suddenly remembered that there was a small air pipe leading into the vault, and as each considered the joke on himself, they all enjoyed a hearty laugh. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Mrs. Pearle Richards and little son, Cecil, of St. Louis, are the guests of her parents, Hiram Land and wife. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--T. A. Comstock and wife returned to their home in Salisbury Monday after a visit with relatives south of town. Mr. Comstock informs us that he is thinking of selling his Salisbury property and moving to Moberly where he owns several residences. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Born, near Elliott, on the 20th, to Melvin Brewer and wife, a son. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--B. L. Edwards and wife attended the marriage of the former's niece at Moberly, Tuesday. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Born, on the 13th, to O. F. Star and wife, a son. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Born, near Elliott, on the 19th, to James Williams, and wife, a son. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--DR. A. J. BROWN DEAD--Drops Dead From Heart Failure Monday as he was Entering His Drug Store--Like an electric shock came the news at 11:20 Monday morning last, that Dr. A. J. Brown had dropped dead in front of his drug store. As he had been seen walking about town with his usual vigor only a few minutes before, it was hard to believe that the final summons had come to him, but it proved only too true. Several who were standing in front of the Randolph Hotel and further up the street saw him fall, and thought he had tripped on the step in the walk at that place, but as he did not get up immediately they ran to his assistance. Then they saw that it was something serious. They carried him into his office and placed him on a couch when he gasped two or three times and expired. All the doctors in town were out on calls, and Cottie Cleeton was called in as being the most likely person to know what to do. In the meantime Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, who was making a call south of town, was phones to, as well as Dr. J. W. Winn of Yates. Mr. Cleeton administered heart stimulants, and willing hands by the score brought hot cloths, water bottles, etc, while others who hoped that the vital spark had not yet fled, rubbed the arms and limbs of the unfortunate man in the hope of fanning it back into flame. Even though most all believed they were in the presence of death, there was no cessation of their labor until the arrival of Dr. Burkhalter, who had run his horse all the way to town. After a short examination, he said that there was no hope, and that death had evidently resulted a very few seconds after Dr. Brown had been carried into the store. Dr. Winn arrived a few minutes after Dr. Burkhalter, and to the agonizing pleas of wife and daughter that perhaps Dr. Burkhalter was mistaken, could say nothing but confirm the latter. Dr. Brown had been in failing health for a year or two, and of late had been troubled with palpitation of the heart and shortness of breath, especially after any unusual exercise. On Monday he had spent most of the morning walking around town, and it was no doubt the direct cause of his death. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 Thursday afternoon by Rev. W. L. Halberstadt, pastor of the Methodist church, in the presence of one of the largest crowds ever assembled here on a similar occasion. Interment will be made in Eel River Cemetery, Columbia City, Ind, the funeral party leaving last night over the C. & A. He is survived by his widow and daughter, Miss Charlotte, and a daughter for a former marriage, now living in New York City. He also leaves a step-son, Dr. C. F. Clark, of Duluth, Minn, a brother in Florida, and three sisters, only one of whom, Mrs. Jas. Warren, of Binghamton, NY, with her husband, and Dr. Clark arrived Wednesday and accompanied the funeral party to Indiana. Alfred James Brown was born March 23, 1856 at Binghamton, NY. Graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College (the medical department of Cornell University) in 1877. Moved to Indiana where he followed his profession from 1879 to 1886, when he moved to Colorado. While a citizen of that state he was elected to the legislature. He moved to Missouri in 1889, locating in Higbee, where he had since remained. He soon built up an extensive practice. He was an excellent financier and but few, if any, of his investments turned out differently from what he anticipated. In this regard fortune seemed to favor him, and of late years he had been accredited the wealthiest person in the immediate section, his estate being estimated by some as high as $300,000. Besides extensive holdings here he had large landed interests in Texas and several other states. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, holding his blue lodge membership at Churubusco, IND. He was also a member of the Higbee lodge of Knights of Pythias. Both lodges attended the funeral in a body. While he gave up active practice several years ago, he never lost interest in his profession, nor did he fail to keep posted on all the new theories and discoveries. he was as well informed on all things new in medicine and surgery as the doctor just fresh from college, and was recognized by his brother practitioners as standing in the front ranks. The sympathy of al goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--A replevin suit brought by Mrs. Bert Wheeler against Chas. Fales, her step-father, for the possession of a horse, was decided in favor of Mrs. Wheeler here in Justice Elgin's court Monday. Mr. Fales failed to put in an appearance when the case was called. According to Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. Fales gave her the horse when she got married, and later changed his mind and took it away from her. She was represented by attorney J. W. Wight of Moberly. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Mrs. H. Scott Welch spent the first of the week with Kansas City relatives. She was accompanied home by her sister, Miss Nelle Honaker, who has been studying millinery styles for several weeks and who, with her sister, Miss Jenne, will open a millinery store here. They expect their goods some time next week and hope to have their formal opening about March 10th. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Geo. Wm. Comstock of near Myers has moved to Moberly. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Twenty members of the M. E. Church, south, at Oak Grove were injured Sunday night by a gas explosion in the basement of the church. A gas plant was used to light the church, and when escaping gas was noticed after services were begun, Rev. J. A. Jester, a retired minister who was the custodian of the building, took a lantern and went into the basement, when the explosion followed. He was perhaps fatally burned. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--John Darby, said to be the largest man in Boone county, died one day last week, aged 60 years. He was 6 feet 4 inches in height and weighed 435 pounds. Friday, 21 Feb 1913--Bennett Williams, one of the county's oldest citizens, died at his home in Huntsville, on the 9th, aged 82 years. He was born in Kentucky in 1831 and was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars. Kathy Bowlin

Help need to find descendants of: John M/W WATERFIELD b abt 1839 s/o Fleming and Lucy SPICER, m. btw 1860-1861 Sarah M. MATTHEWS (GOODMAN) widow b 1840 children: William b abt 1861 Fleming G. b abt 1863 John H. b abt 1865 Mary E. b 1870 may have died before 1880 Columbus H. b 1872 ----my great grandfather Charles S. b abt 1878 There were 7 children to this union. 3 had died by the 1900 census l more died by 1910 census and 1 more died before 1914. At Sarah's death in 1914 only Columbus and husband were alive. This family lived in Randolph Co where the children were born. Moved to Howard Co and Boone Co. Virginia in St. Louis ginny-wedgwood@att.net

Friday, 14 Feb 1913--A killing occurred among the Negro population at Paris one day last week, Alf Jackson, proprietor of a Negro restaurant shooting Geo. Smith, another Negro, who had attempted to take the restaurant on several occasions. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--A TRAGEDY RECALLED--J. T. Randolph this week showed us the original of the following letter, yellow and mildewed with age, which will recall to the mind of those of our readers who lived in those stirring days, one of the grimmest tragedies of the Civil War: October 18th, 1862. Military Prison, Marion Co., Mo. Mr. L. W. Fisher, it is for the last time that I take my pen in hand to bid you all farewell. I have just had the sentence read to me that I am to be shot at one today. I want you to tell Amanda, Lina and Mat and little Tommy and your wife farewell for me for the last time. Give all my friends my love. Tell them that I hope to meet them in Heaven, where parting is no more. I feel perfectly willing to die. I have no fear beyond the grave. I want you to prepare to meet me in Heaven. I remain your affectionate friends. Farewell for the last time. Hiram T. Smith. Early in October of 1862, a man who lived in or near Palmyra, and who was suspected of being a Union spy, disappeared, and so far as we know was never heard of again. Union men of that section accused the rebels or their sympathizers of putting him out of the way, and Gen. McNeil, who was stationed at Palmyra with a body of soldiers, immediately ordered the arrest of ten of the most prominent citizens of the place, and gave it out that if the missing Union man was not returned to his home by a certain date the ten men should die. The writer of the above letter was one of the number. The missing man was not returned, for the reason, we suspect, that he had been killed, and on the day named by McNeil the ten men were taken to the fair grounds in wagons, each man sitting on his own coffin, and there shot. This affair, known as the Palmyra massacre, made the blood of the Southern sympathizers boil, and it has been said was the direct cause of Bill Anderson's raid on Centralia and his taking from the train at that place a lot of Union soldiers who were going home on furlough and having them lined up and shot. A few years following the war the story was told that Smith, the writer of the above letter, went to his death voluntarily, having asked to take the place of one of the condemned men who had a wife and family, and it has been recited as a fact from pulpit and platform. Smith made his home with Mr. Randolph's grandfather, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Randolph says he has heard his grandfather state, as well as his mother, who is mentioned in the letter, that Smith never made any such sacrifice. A few years ago a rich man in the East offered to give several thousand dollars to some college in this state if the story of Smith's giving his life for another could be substantiated. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--RISKED HIS LIFE FOR A DIME--Will Longdon, more familiarly known as "Shag," performed a feat a few weeks ago that won him notoriety, if not fame, by swinging from the edge of the ties on the Moniteau bridge east of town while a train was coming. A picture of the bridge, with Will's companions looking up from below was printed in the Chicago Saturday Blade of the 8th, with the following write-up, the truth of which is vouched for by the boys named: Higbee, Mo. Feb 6--To prove to his friends that he told the truth when relating a previous feat, and incidentally, to earn a dime, Will Longdon, a boy, hung from two ties close to the track on a tall railroad trestle east of town while a long Chicago & Alton freight train crossed the structure. Longdon was out walking with a number of boys and as they approached the bridge he told them how he had escaped death by hanging from the end of the ties. The boys did not believe him and dared him to do it again. "I'll do it for a dime," said Longdon The dime was offered, Longdon waited on the trestle until a whistle announced that a train was nearing. Then he went out on a tie. In few minutes the freight train thundered onto the bridge. To the boys below it seemed as if the train was longer than usual but they saw it pass, leaving Will clinging to the bridge and entirely safe. He climbed back to the track and joined them, remarking that he would do it again for a quarter. Those who witnessed the "prank" were Ollie Reynolds, Alex Johnson, James Longdon, John Murdy, Irvin Hirsch and George McVey. The trestle is between two sharp curves and the point from which the boy hung is 60 feet from the rocky bed of a creek. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--Born, on the 8th, to Frank Shafer and wife, a son. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--J. H. Lynch was here from Armstrong Monday, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Dinwiddie. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--J. B. Freeman, on Pony, Montana, writes that a fine daughter arrived at his house on the 4th. Mrs. Freeman was formerly Miss Lola Carver of this place. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--Mrs. C. W. Mangus of Moberly was the guest of her brother, J. W. Marshall, and wife Sunday. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--J. Frank Miller and family returned Monday from Arkansas where they went about three months ago with the view of locating, and have determined to try their fortunes in old Higbee once more. The NEWS joins others in welcoming them back. Mr. Miller was not very favorably impressed with the razorback state and after finding that he could not get a clear title to the farm he conditionally purchased until a big lawsuit in which the place was involved could be settled, he became disgusted and started right back for God's country. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--BEHRNS-THIERFELDER--Rev. Jerry Behrns of Cullom, Ill, and Miss Lena Thierfelder of Anaheim, Cal, were united in the marriage at the home of the bride's brother-in-law, Mayor A. B. Guerin, in this place Wednesday evening, February 12, 1913, Rev. A. F. Rice, of Glasgow, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Reidenbach of Gilliam were the only guests. Mr. Behrns and bride will leave Saturday for a visit with Saline county relatives, and from there will go to Chicago for a visit with his mother, and from the latter place to Anaheim, Cal, for a visit with the bride's parents. On April 15th they will sail from San Francisco for China, where they go as missionaries from the Evangelical church. The bride is quite well known here, having visited her sister, Mrs. Guerin, numerous times, and is a most winsome young lady, modest and refined and most peculiarly fitted from training and education to be of great assistance to her husband in his chosen work. That happiness may ever attend them is our wish. Friday, 14 Feb 1913--REMEMBERED IN UNCLE'S WILL--Miss Belle Greeno of this place was very much surprised as well as delighted when she received through the mail Thursday of last week a check for $500 and a letter of explanation stating that that amount had been left here by her uncle, Col. C. L. Greeno, a wealthy furniture manufacturer of Cincinnati, Ohio, who died about a month ago at his winter home in Florida. Col. Greeno was about 70 years of age, and was a veteran of the Union army, being in the same company as the late President McKinley and was a close personal friend of the latter. he had visited his relatives here on several occasions, his last visit being something over a year ago, when he made a special trip to see to the erection of a monument at the graves of his parents in old Salem churchyard northwest of town. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Capt. Asa T. Prewiet, the oldest citizen of Howard county, died at his home in Roanoke on Jan 24, aged 92 years. He was born in Kentucky in 1821 and had resided in Roanoke for 57 years. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Wm. Lobbin, a former resident of the county who was born and reared near Mt. Airy, died in the Confederate home at Higginsville one day last week, aged 73 years. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Tuesday, Jan 28, when Mose Blanset came home at noon, instead of finding Mrs. Blansett in the dining room with dinner prepared as usual, he was surprised to find it full of friends and relatives, who had come with baskets filled and heaped up to help him celebrate his birthday and to spend the evening with him, which was spent most pleasantly. We enjoyed some excellent music rendered by Messrs. Blansett, Josh Duffield, Ed Dennis and his son, Guy, whom we may term experts with the violin. Those present: Jeff Robb and family, Steve Pitney and family, Ed Dennis and family, Cooper Dennis and family, Oren Lessly and family, Joe Lay and wife, Sina Pitney and children, Misses Mattie, Grace and Dola Creson and Josh Duffield. A GUEST. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--TWO SUICIDES AT HUNTSVILLE--Capt John Belcher, aged 73 years, died from an overdose of morphine at his home in Huntsville Saturday. Sunday noon Jas. McLaughlin, aged 72, of the same place, ended his life in the same manner. 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. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--G. W. Brewer left Sunday for Hastings, Okla, to visit a brother whom he has not seen for twenty-six year. He will also visit a sister in Brownwood, Texas, whom he hasn't seen for thirty-five years. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Mrs. J. C. Henderson of Keokuk, Iowa, was operated on at Moberly yesterday for appendicitis. At a late hour yesterday she was reported as doing as well as could be expected. Mrs. Henderson is a daughter of Thos. Towles of this place. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Henry Beresford, acting president of district 25, United Mine Workers, died at this home in Huntsville Friday of last week after a few days' illness of pneumonia, aged 56 years. The following from here attended the funeral as representatives of the unions: G. A. Lambier, John Little, Tony Cruse, Thos. Rees and Thos. Towles. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--JOHN J. HAYDEN DEAD--John J. Hayden, a former well known citizen of this vicinity, and a brother of the late R. K. and Melvin Hayden, died at his home in St. Louis on the 1st from kidney trouble, with which he had been afflicted for two years. Mr. Hayden was born May 16, 1849, and was therefore in his 63rd year. He is survived by his widow, five sons, two daughters and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Sears, of this place. The remains were brought to Higbee Sunday and taken to the home of Mrs. Etta Robb, a neice, where funeral services were held by Rev. Notley Magruder. Interment was made in the old Botts family burying ground west of town. To the bereaved we extend our sympathy. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--John Cook and wife, two of Higbee's best known and most industrious colored people, celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage Monday night of last week. Forty-two guests were present, about half of whom were from Slater, Glasgow, Marshall, Fayette and Moberly. A dinner fit for a king, in which turkey and chicken played a leading part, was served. John and wife received some thirty or forty pieces of silverware, including knives, forks, spoons, trays, etc, of which they are very proud. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--We learn that Moss Smith, one of the county's best citizens, residing near Clark, is in a serious condition. He fell on the ice about a year ago and broke his hip, but recovered sufficiently to be able to go about with the aid of a cane. Recently, however, the injury has been causing a great deal of trouble, and it is feared may result in the amputation of his limb. Better men than Moss Smith are not made, and along with his host of Higbee friends, the NEWS hopes for his speedy recovery. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--IN MEMORY--Of little Jewel Robb, born Feb 8, 1912, and died Feb 2, 1913, of pneumonia, being 11 months and 25 days old. Opal Jewel was the daughter of Samuel and Effie Robb. A short funeral service was conducted at the home near Burton by the writer, the text being Luke 14:22, "And yet there is room." Interment was made at Log Chapel Cemetery. The death of this dear little girl has left an aching void in many hearts and has caused a sorrow which none but a mother can know. (Poem follows). W. M. Thomson. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 31 Jan 1913--The new nickel soon to take the place of the Goddess of Liberty nickel, which has been in use for many years, will have the American bison on one side and on the other the American Indian. there will be no "V". Instead will be the bison, under which appear the words "five cents" and "e pluribus unum." In design it will be truly American. It was designed by James E. Fraser of New York. The nickels will be put in circulation at once and the mint at Philadelphia yesterday began the stamping out of the coins at the rate of 120 a minute. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--S. H. Burton, familiarly known by his long string of friends as "Uncle Hence," and one of Randolph county's most highly honored and prominent citizens, died at his home near Mt. Airy last Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., after an illness of about one month of a general breakdown and heart trouble, aged 80 years. Funeral services over his remains were held at the Clifton Hill Baptist Church at 11 o'clock this Thursday morning, conducted by Revs. D. B. Clifton and R. M. Webdell, after which they were interred in our town cemetery. It has been impossible for us to get the necessary data for a more extended notice this week, but have been promised the same for our next issue.--Clifton Rustler. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--Born, on the 25th, to Jas. Miles and wife, a daughter. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--Born, on the 28th, to Cleveland Hargis and wife, a son. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--Born, on the 24th, to Emile Fontini and wife, a daughter. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--J. O. White bought the A. G. Atkins farm of 80 acres near Myers and an adjoining 40 acres of S. T. Mobley and Homer Andrews the first of the week. We did not learn the purchase price. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--J. B. Altgilbers and Miss Mary Lee Dougherty of the Harrisburg vicinity were married in Moberly on the 29th, by Rev. Thos. Brown. (K. Bowlin's Note: Mary Lee was the daughter of the late Thomas O. Dougherty) Friday, 31 Jan 1913--Mrs. John Rankin and Raymond and Mabel Edwards were called to McAlester, Ok, Sunday, by the death of the latter's grandmother, Mrs. John Edwards, who died that day at the home of her son, Samuel, aged about 80 years. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--Tom Jones, a prominent citizen of Holliday, was instantly killed by a Wabash passenger train. He apparently did not hear the train, for he stepped on the track when it was only a short distance away. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--Mrs. John Goin, while cutting up some backbone and spareribs Saturday, stuck a small piece of bone in her hand, and has since been having all kinds of trouble with the member, blood poison having set up. She is much better at present, however, and it is not thought that she will have any further trouble. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--S. W. Creson, who has been living in Yates for the past twenty-five years or more, and where by hustling and strict attention to business he made a neat sum in the mercantile business, order his paper sent to Moberly, where he has been engaged in the wholesale grocery business for the past year, and where he recently moved. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--Born, on the 31st, to Ernest Dinwiddie and wife, a son. Friday, 31 Jan 1913--J. H. Pattrick writes us from Galveston: "We are leaving Galveston for Corpus Christi on Tuesday and I would be glad to have the paper forwarded to me at Corpus Christi, for the time, at least. We found Galveston a very interesting place but rather rainy at this time of the year. We hope to find more sunshine farther west at Corpus Christi or San Antonio. We are all enjoying good health." Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 24 Jan 1913--EDISON'S LATEST--Thomas A. Edison is indeed a wizard. In an interview with the New York representative of the Denver News, Mr. Edison said he believes the end of the present legitimate stage is at hand as a result of the newest invention, a talking motion picture machine, called the Kinetophone, which proved successful in a demonstration in a few days ago. The News interview follows: the inventor explained why he thinks the present $2 show must give way to the cheaper form of amusement, which he declared, will give almost as the other for one-twentieth of the price. There will be no more barnstormers, either, because no one will be willing to pay for second-class acting when the foremost stars are performing for the "talkies" and can be seen and heard for a dime. "Is the machine perfected?" Edison was asked. "Nothing is perfect," replied Edison, "but it works. It will be put in operation in Brooklyn inside of thirty days." "What does your new invention do?" "It delivers at the exact instant of occurrence on the film any sound made at the moment such action took place. Every word uttered by the actors is recorded and delivered in time with the action; the creaking of a gate, a whistle, the noise of hoofbeats, even the click of cocking a revolver, comes apparently from the scene and in unison with the motion." "How is it done?" "The phonograph, which is placed behind the scene, is wired to the picture machine, which may be a hundred yards away. The speed of the talking parts acts as a brake on the film, so that neither can get ahead of the other. There are special records which run as long as the film lasts. Other records can be made to come into place successively and the performance be carried out throughout the whole play. Whole operas will be rendered and the films can be colored by hand if the display of color is needed. Small towns whose yearly taxes would not pay for three performances of the Metropolitan Opera company, can see and hear the greatest starts in the world for 10 cents and will pay because of the volume of business. We want democracy in our amusements. It is safe to say that only one out of every fifty persons in the United States has any right to spend the price asked for a theater ticket." "How long did it take to work out the plan for talking motion pictures?" was asked. "Thirty-seven years," replied Edison, slowly. It is all of that time since I made a motion picture show inside a box by dropping the succession of drawings rapidly and attaching a record to two other tubes." "And was that successful?" "Not the kind of success I wanted. What I want must affect the whole people. Actors will have to leave the legitimate stage to work for the movies in order to get any money. This is all the better for them. They can live in one place all the year round and barnstorming will cease automatically when no one wants to pay several times the amount of the movies show for some inferior production of a stale play." "Will there be a great fortune in it?" "Money?" asked Edison. "Why, all the money I make on an invention goes into furthering my experiments. I do not seek money. Besides, there will be any number of others begin along the line, and I have found that an inventor is always sacrificed for the public good, which is satisfactory so long as the great masses are benefited. Often the courts do not uphold me, but somehow, I get the credit whatever is good for," he added with a laugh. "Will it not be hard on actors?" was suggested. "On the contrary," replied Edison, earnestly, "they are going to be benefited. They will be able to lead a normal home life. I can see nothing in the future but big studios centralized, perhaps in New York, employing the actors all the year round and at a better figure than they now get." Friday, 24 Jan 1913--FROM R. A. RENNOLDS--In a personal letter to the editor, R. A. Rennolds, of Onola, Ok, writes among other things: "You wanted to know about my coming back to Higbee. Well, you can look for me most any time. There is getting to be quite a boom here now, as this is an oil and gas field at present, and as soon as prices get right here I expect to sell and come back to grand old Missouri. We have at present three large gas wells here at Inola. Three drills running night and day. I have my place leased to an oil company, and they are going to start to drill this week one half mile from my place. Pryor and Choteau have bought the gas and are piping it to their towns. Most all the Higbee people here are well. We have had a fine winter so far. Scarcely any snow at all. there has not been over a day or two that one could not plow. The wheat is looking fine. All the family are well with the exception of Bertha. She had an attack of typhoid fever last fall and has not fully recovered. She had to give up her school on account of her health. Keep the news a-coming. It is a welcome visitor in our home." Thanks, R. A. We shall certainly do so. Here's hoping that they find the biggest oil well in the country on your farm and that you will be able to hire old Rockefeller to polish your shoes if you so desire. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Joseph Fretwell, one of Boone county's oldest citizens, died at his home near Sturgeon on the 12th, aged 92 years. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--MRS. MARY J. RULE DEAD--Mrs. Mary J. Rule, who fell two weeks ago at the home of her son, John S, with whom she made her home, and broke her hip, died at 5 o'clock Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 1913, as a result of her injuries and chronic stomach trouble, with which she had been afflicted for some time. Mrs. Rule, whose maiden name was Holtzclaw, was born in Kentucky in August, 1840, and came to Missouri with her parents in the year following, locating on a farm near Sturgeon. A few years later the family moved to Howard county, locating on what is now known as the Egly farm. She was married in the early 60s to David S. Rule, who died some fifteen years ago. They were the parents of three children, but one of whom, John, survives. She also leaves three brothers and four sisters, viz: James, John and A. C. Holtzclaw; Mrs. Margaret Jackson, Mrs. Martha Ware, Mrs. Susan Warford and Mrs. Minerva Kirby. Mrs. Rule was a devout Christian and was a member of the Methodist church, but since the organization at Old Locust Grove was abandoned years ago, she had joined any other congregation. Funeral services will be held today at New Hope, Howard county, by Rev. Ben Robson, and interment made there by the side of her husband. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Born, on the 20th, to J. W. Briggs and wife, a daughter. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Mrs. J. Rulin, of Monta Vita, Colo, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bud Goin. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--E. G. Seymour, a prominent farmer of Sturgeon vicinity, died on the 9th, aged 57 years. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--The sympathy of all goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rennolds whose infant son died on the 21st. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Mrs. Mary Nichols of Fayette was the guest of her mother, Mrs. William Avery during the week. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Mrs. Ed. Rees and son, Norman, who were called here several weeks ago by the death of her mother, Mrs. Ben Robson, returned to their home in Springfield, Ill, Monday. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--CARD OF THANKS--I want to thank most sincerely all my dear friends who worked so faithfully in helping me win in the recent piano contest conducted by Mr. M. Murphy. I am very proud of the instrument, but more so of the loyalty of those who won it for me. I appreciate their kindness more than I can express. Again thanking each and every one who helped me in any way, and Mr. Murphy for offering such a handsome prize, I remain. Respectfully, Beatrice Dennis. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--MRS. M. S. WILHITE DEAD--Mrs. M. S. Wilhite, aged about 30 years, died at her home in Huntsville Friday of last week, after a long illness. She was formerly a citizen of this place, and had many warm friends here who were deeply pained to hear of her death. The heart-broken husband has the sympathy of all his many Higbee friends. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Thos. Williams, who about a year ago returned from a 20-year stay in the West, but who remained only a few weeks, returned Sunday, and has since been quite sick at the home of his son, Miles. He has a bad affection of the heart and dropsy and is in a serious condition. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Mrs. J. R. Herbertson left Tuesday for Pittsburg, Kan, to be with her sister, Mrs. Curtis Elwin, who recently underwent an operation and who had to return to the hospital the first of the week. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Lewis Viley, perhaps the oldest Negro in the county, died at his home in the northeast part of town late yesterday, aged 98 years. he had been living here about three years, moving from Silver Creek. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--Mrs. L. W. Hendrickson returned to her home in Colorado Springs Wednesday of last week after a very pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. N. J. Nicholas. While here she enjoyed very much the company of her intimate friends, and at Christmas was the recipient of many gifts, among them a diamond ring of rare brilliancy from her mother with the wish that her life might ever be as bright and free of imperfections as the beautiful gem, which she cherishes so dearly; not for its intristic value, but for the deep love it expresses from her mother. On her way home Mrs. Hendrickson stopped off at Olathe, Kan, for a visit with relatives. Friday, 24 Jan 1913--MISS ADA REYNOLDS DEAD--Miss Ada, the 18-year-old daughter of Mrs. Geo. W. Rennolds of Myers vicinity, died at 10 o'clock Sunday night, Jan 19, 1913, after an illness of four days of appendicitis and peritonitis. Her suffering was intense--greater, her physician states, than he had ever witnessed--and death no doubt came to her as a welcome relief. Deceased was an exceedingly popular young lady, and her death has cast a gloom over the entire community. Funeral services were held at New Hope Christian church, of which she was a consecrated member, by E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal, and interment was made in the church cemetery. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved family. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 17 Jan 1913--ENOCH BOBBITT PAROLED--On Monday, December 23, Governor Hadley commuted the sentence of Enoch Bobbitt, 66 years old, who was serving ten years for implication in the killing of Franklin Smith in Howard county near Boonsboro, March 27, 1907. The commutation of the sentence of Bobbitt is a parole as he is ordered to report to former State Senator Sam C. Major of Fayette and communicate with the pardon Attorney every month or so until January 1, 1915. The penitentiary physicians reported he was afflicted with severe bronchial asthma, and further confinement would shorten his life. He was a boy while in the service of the Confederacy, and underwent many hardships. County officials and many others in Howard county asked for the parole. Bobbitt was taken to the penitentiary October 24, 1908, and had served more than five years. His son, Everett Bobbitt, is serving a term also, for being implicated in the killing of Smith, which crime stirred Howard county--New Franklin News. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Bud Goin, while at work at mine No. 11, Tuesday, got the index finger of his right hand cut off at the first joint, getting it caught between a coal car and some timber. It will be some time before he is able to work. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Born, on the 13th, to Emmett Dennis and wife, a son. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Born, on the 11th, to Ernest Rennolds and wife a son. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Mrs. Mary Rule who fell and broke her hip last week, is not doing as well as her family and friends had hoped, we are sorry to state. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Mrs. Julia Smith informs us that her daughter, Miss Willie Lou, was married in Kansas City Thursday to a gentleman of the name of Light. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie this week traded his saddle horse to Claib Dougherty for the latter's automobile. We did not learn the difference he had to pay. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Through an oversight last week we failed to note the birth of a daughter on the 2nd to Leonard O'Donnell and wife. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Oscar Fowler was called to Moberly Tuesday to see his aunt, Mrs. W. B. Fowler, who is seriously ill at the home of her son-in-law, Chas. Mangus. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Mrs. Belle Cole, while walking about the yard at the home of her brother, R. G. Duncan, Wednesday, fell and dislocated her right hip. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Jas. E. Carter last week moved his mother, Mrs. J. A. Carter, out to his farm, where she can have better attention. Mrs. Carter is 88 years old and very feeble. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Jas. R. Denny, one of Howard county's oldest citizens, died at his home near Armstrong on the 11th, of paralysis, aged 86 years. He was born June 15, 1826, and spent all his years on the farm on which he was born. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--G. R. Rennolds received a telegram Wednesday informing him of the death of Mrs. Mary Turner, a sister of Mrs. Rennolds, which occurred the night before at the home of her son-in-law, John Wren, of near Prairie Hill. Mrs. Turner was 83 years of age and had been as active as most women of 50 until a few months ago. Interment was made at Prairie Hill. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--Col. Gabe Tutt, one of Howard county's best known men, died at his home at Estell Sunday morning, aged about 65 years. He was perhaps the oldest postmaster in the state in point of service, having served continuously since about 1879. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--ELLIOTT ITEMS--W. H. Oldham of Moberly visited his daughter, Mrs. Ollie Moffitt, here Saturday and Sunday. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--ELLIOTT ITEMS--Mrs. Joe Harris returned to her home in Milan, Monday, after a pleasant visit with relatives here. She was accompanied as far as Moberly by her daughter, Mrs. Mary Moffitt. Friday, 17 Jan 1913--ELLIOTT ITEMS--Mrs. George Lloyd and Miss Miller Fielding were shopping in Moberly Wednesday. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 10 Jan 1913--ELLIOTT ITEMS--Born, on the 3rd, to Albert Moffitt and wife, a daughter. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--ELLIOTT ITEMS--Ray Moffitt and wife visited their grandparents, Geo. Wheeler and wife, near Higbee, Saturday. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--DIED AT THE AGE OF 98--At 7:50 o'clock last night, Mrs.. Rachael Chilton, the oldest resident of Randolph county, died at her home in Renick, as the result of a fall sustained two weeks ago. Mrs. Chilton was 98 years old on June 10, 1912, having been born in Kentucky in 1814. She was married to John Chilton in 1831, and had lived in Missouri since 1823, coming to Pike county with her father, Christopher Jackson, who was a first cousin of President Andrew Jackson. In 1834 Mrs. Chilton moved to Randolph county where she resided until her death. She was the mother of 12 children, of whom only two, Judge Z. T. Chilton of Renick, and Geo. Chilton of northwest of Moberly, are now living. Besides her two sons, Mrs. Chilton is survived by a number of grandchildren. More than 60 years ago, Mrs. Chilton united with the Christian church, and for the past 42 years she had made her home with her son, Judge Zach Chilton. Last summer she had the pleasant experience of taking her first automobile ride. Funeral services over the remains will be held from the Renick Christian church at 1 p.m. tomorrow, conducted by Rev. S. J. Copher of this city, and burial will be made in the Chilton graveyard three miles northeast of Renick. The bereaved relatives have the profound sympathy of all.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--JOHN W. HUBBARD DEAD--As briefly noted in our last issue, J. W. Hubbard of Renick, died at his home in that place on the 1st, of pneumonia, aged 80 years. "Uncle John," as he was familiarly known, was one of the best known and most popular men in the county, and was also one of its oldest sons, having been born in the county on January 28, 1833. He was a whole souled, genial gentleman, free hearted and generous to a fault. In his active days he was one of the county's most active farmers and at one time was an extensive dealer in railroad ties and timber, from both of which sources he amassed quite a competency. He is survived by his widow and eight children, viz: J. J, Columbia; E. L., Denver; A. L., South Dakota; S. B., Mitchell, Ia; Frank, Renick; Mrs. J. H. Hardin, Sedalia; Mrs. Wm. Evans, Armstrong; Mrs. H. D. Wilcox, Renick. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Through a Scottish paper, the Kilsyth Journal, Postmaster Rankin learned last week of the death in Scotland of an uncle, James Pollock, who died on December 1st, last, aged 71 years. He is survived by six sons and five daughters, and by what is perhaps a record number of grandchildren, there being 59 of them, and one great-grandchild. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--O. B. Dingle, aged 58 years, died in Moberly on the 2nd. Interment was made at Mexico, his old home. He was a brother of Ab. Dingle of the Merchants Hotel and for several years had been associated with the latter in the management of the hotel. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--W. F. LAY DIES SUDDENLY--W. F. Lay, one of the best known farmers of northeastern Howard county, residing about 7 miles southeast of this place, died suddenly from heart trouble Tuesday morning, aged 62 years. Mr. Lay had been in poor health for some time, but had remarked on arising that morning that he felt better than he had in a long time. He ate breakfast with the family, and on his way to the sitting room from the breakfast table fell to the floor and expired without uttering a word. Mr. Lay was an honorable, Christian gentleman, and leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn the departure of a good man and neighbor. He is survived by his wife and eight children, viz: George, Joseph, Bennett, John and Henry Lay, Mrs. J. Hollis Bradley, Mrs. Oscar B. Winn and Mrs. Milton Wheeler. Funeral services were conducted yesterday by Rev. M. A. Hughes at Myers Chapel, where interment was made. The News joins the community in warmest sympathy to the bereaved. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--FAINTER-CASTLE--Mr. Garl Fainter and Mrs. Mable Castle were married Tuesday evening, January 8, 1913, by Justice J. C. Elgin. Following the ceremony friends of the groom treated the newly mated pair to such a charivari as has not been heard within the memory of the oldest inhabitant, at least a hundred shots from revolvers and shotguns adding to the din made with pans and other noisemaking devices. The NEWS join others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Paris Dougherty, one of the NEWS' most valued subscribers, writes us from Kennewick, Wash: "Please find enclosed one dollar for which please extend my subscription and keep the NEWS coming, as I could not get along without it. It is like a letter from home every week. Wishing the NEWS and all inquiring friends a happy new year, I remain, etc." Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Mrs. Geo. Joseph returned Thursday of last week from a visit with her parents at Keytesville. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Sarah Carter, who returned Sunday. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--D. L. Barron, formerly of this place, but now of Inola, Ok, where he has resided for several years, is a candidate for postmaster at that place. D. L. is a democrat of the unterrified kind, and has always stood up to the rack, fodder or no fodder, and the NEWS hopes he will land the plum. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Mrs. Mary J. Rule, who makes her home with her son, John S., had the misfortune to fall on an icy walk yesterday morning and break her right hip. She was given prompt medical attention and is getting along as well as could be expected. As Mrs. Rule is 73 years of age, her recovery will be rather slow. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Lee Moore, the young man accused of murdering his mother and grandmother at Columbia a few weeks ago, has been bound over to the circuit court, bail being refused him. The supposition is that he murdered the women for the little home they owned, as love letter to several women mentioned a home he soon expected to own. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--May Burton, who recently ordered the address of his paper changed from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Ysaidro, Cal, where he bought a fruit farm, writes us from some town in Old Mexico with an unpronounceable name: "Mrs. Burton and I are sight seeing in Old Mexico. Am sending Dad a box of Mexican cigars. Tell him to give you one." Thanks May. Come on, "Dad." Friday, 10 Jan 1913--GEORGE COLE DEAD--Cole George, one of the best known citizens of the Burton vicinity, died at his home in that place Monday night after a short illness of pneumonia, aged about 60 years. He is survived by a son and daughter. He had many friends and acquaintances here who were pained to learn of his death. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--We printed bills this week for Bert Hamilton, who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm east of town on the 14th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Hamilton is thinking of going to Kansas City. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Born, on the 7th, to J. W. (Rake) Winn, and wife a daughter. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Born, on the 5th, to John Arthur Lilly and wife, a daughter. Friday, 10 Jan 1913--Stephen Mayfield of near Slater was caught in a folding bed one night last week at the home of a friend where he was visiting and had his neck broken. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 3 January, 1913--MISS SALLIE AUSTIN DEAD--Miss Sallie Austin died at 6:20 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of her nephew, Jack Roberts, who resides one half mile east of Moberly. She was born December 26, 1839, and was 73 years of age on Thursday. The surviving relatives are two brothers, Albert Austin, of Renick and Felix Austin of Texas, besides a number of nieces and nephews. Miss Austin was the daughter of the late Captain Austin of Go, G. Ninth Missouri cavalry. When the company enlisted she made a silk flag and presented it to her father's company. After the war the flag was given to her and at each reunion her brother, Albert Austin, takes the battle flag to the place of meeting and the men live over the stirring times when they followed the starry banner on to victory. She was a lady of culture and refinement and of a very retiring disposition. Dignified and gracious her friendship was very much appreciated by the many who had learned of the depth and sweetness of her nature. In earlier life Miss Austin was quite a singer and her well trained voice brought pleasure to many people. She was a devoted member of the Christian church an affectionate sister and aunt, a considerate friend and was one of Randolph's real gentle women, whose place in the history of the county will be cherished as long as this community is composed of an intelligent and grateful citizenship. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Wolfe in the Huntsville Christian church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment in the family lot in the Huntsville cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--DOG FINDS MASTER'S BODY, BURNED--Richmond, Mo, Dec 25--Jacob Bellis found at midnight last night in the woods on the Lon Bates farm, nine miles southwest of this city, the body of a man burned beyond possible certain recognition. Thomas Davenport had been missing since Monday night. All day yesterday Davenport's dog made trips from the home back and forth into the Bates timber. Bellis heard the dog howling at midnight and found the animal beside the body. The dog's devotion is accepted as identification of the body. With William and Jesse Vance, Davenport had gone to the woods Monday evening to cut a bee tree in search of Christmas honey. The three men found and cut the tree and guilt a fire of logs and brush to furnish light and warmth. Late in the night the Vances left for home after having urged Davenport to go with them. But he insisted that he proposed to enjoy the glorious night alone before the roaring fire. Tuesday search began for the missing man. The body was found in the brush several yards from the ashes of the campfire of the bee hunters. It is believed Davenport rolled in agony from the fire after his clothing was ignited as he lay asleep before the log heap. Davenport was 62 years old and a native of Ray county. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--No. 43 WINS MURPHY'S PIANO--Miss Beatrice Dennis the Lucky One in the Exciting Contest Which Ended Dec 25th.--M. Murphy's big piano contest which had been on for several months, came to a close promptly at 9 o'clock Wednesday evening, December 25th, amid excitement that would have done honor to a presidential election and an avalanche of ballots, the total number of which pales into insignificance the last general election--Bull Moose and all. Mr. Murphy had intended beginning the counting promptly at 9 o'clock, but as there was something like a dry goods box of ballots, and he and his clerks were about all in from the three days' rush, he wisely determined to put it off until the next morning, as it would take four or five hours to complete the count. All those from the country who had remained expecting to hear the result were on hand early the next day with dozens of others. In order that there might be no charge of unfairness on his part, and to avoid errors, Mr. Murphy got Gordon Rankin and H. Scott Welch to assist him in the count. Each one counted the votes that had been cast Wednesday and each checked the other, so all can rest assured that every vote cast was counted and that the final standing of each candidate as published below is correct. When it was announced that the count had commenced, the store began to fill up, and in very short time was jammed to the doors. The count was long and tedious, but the crowd waited patiently. It was completed at last and when Mr. Murphy came down stairs with the final totals on the score sheet, there was a sudden hush in the store, and for a few seconds one could have heard a pin drop. When he announced that No. 43, Miss Beatrice Dennis, was the winner, her friends, by thousands it seemed, broke loose with cheers that all but cracked the steel ceiling. The crowd surged out into the street and others took up the yell, and for five minutes a man who had just awakened from a sleep of sixteen years would have sworn that Bryan had been elected. The crowd gathered around the winner showering her with congratulations, when some one jerked her hat from her head. In an instant the hat and all its fancy trimmings were torn to tatters as souvenirs, and the happy owner of a once beautiful bonnet was taken on the run to the nearest place where such things were kept and given the best hat in the house. She was also given several nice pieces of jewelry by her enthusiastic admirers. Miss Mollie Chesser, No. 26, who retained the lead so long, was a very strong second in the race, and although defeated has reason to feel proud of her big vote. In the last weeks of the contest the country vote, especially that part of it from Howard county, seemed to center on Miss Dennis, while the people in and nearer town stuck pretty close to half a dozen or more candidates. But for this Miss Chesser would have no doubt ran much closer to the winner, if not handed the prize. Miss Nina Williams, No. 174, ran an exceedingly strong third, polling something like 14 million votes the last day. Had her friends not made the mistake of holding back until the last, but kept her well to the front the last week or two, she also, would have perhaps been very much in the race, and given the winner the race of her life. All the young ladies in the contest worked hard and faithfully, and it is a pity that but one could win. Each one deserves a piano and the NEWS trusts that the new year will bring them one. We had hoped to be able to print a picture of the winner, a most pleasant and winsome little lady, in this issue, but will have to defer it, as we could not have the cut made in time. (The final count of all entrants was printed, but only by number.) Friday, 3 January 1913--A SURPRISE CHRISTMAS DINNER--Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Golden's children sprang quite a surprise on them Christmas day. Mrs. Golden had invited all of her children and their families home on that day but couldn't get one of them to promise to come, as the children had planned a month ago to surprise their parents on that day by all coming home together and bringing dinner. Mrs. Golden seemed sad to think that not one of her children thought enough of their parents to spend Christmas day with them, but her sadness was turned into joy when she looked out of the window and saw her children and families driving up to the house, one after the other, and each one bringing a well filled basket. The old folks were just preparing to go to their oldest son's to spend the day. When dinner was announced the table was loaded with every good thing imaginable from the baskets. The daughters-in-law and sons-in-law insisted that Mr. and Mrs. Golden and their ten children be seated at the same table as they might never all be together again, and when they were all seated Mr. Golden remarked that it seemed like there didn't used to be so many. Mr. and Mrs. Golden have ten children, all of whom are living and married except the youngest, who is 18. They have 16 grandchildren. The day was pleasantly spent and the hour of parting came only too soon. Mr. and Mrs. Golden received many useful presents. Those present: Ed Shook and wife, Ed Griffin and wife, Everet Golden and wife, Omar Golden and wife, Philip Grapes and wife, Roy Golden and wife, Elmer Dennis and wife, Ed Sweeney and wife. Grover Grapes and wife, Ethel Golden and Maggie Belle Dougherty. A GUEST. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--MRS. J. F. SMITH DEAD--Mrs. J. F. Smith of near Clark, who had been suffering from cancer for several years, and who had been operated on twice recently, died on December 19, 1912, on an Alton train just as it was pulling into the depot at Kansas City, where she was going for a third operation. Her physicians advised against her making the trip, but she had been so much benefited by the last operation and had such strong hopes of ultimate recovery she insisted on making the trip. Just before reaching the station, a blood vessel burst and she bled to death in three minutes. the body was brought back to Clark and laid to rest in Fairview cemetery after services by E. Y. Keiter. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late David White, and is survived by her husband, two sons, Joseph and William, and one daughter, Mrs. Jasper Roberts, of this place. She also leaves several brothers and sisters. The NEWS extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--BOWEN-LOWSE--Miss Lizzie Lowse, for many years a faithful and efficient operator in the Huntsville telephone office, and Mr. Robert Bowen, of Moberly, stole a march on their friends Tuesday evening by getting married. They were married in Moberly at 7:30 o'clock. The bride is one of Huntsville's best and most worthy young ladies, and her marriage was quite a surprise to most of her friends here. The groom, we believe, is a son of John Bowen of near Mobelry and is a sober and industrious man. They will, we understand, reside in Moberly--Huntsville Times. The bride is a sister of Joe Lowse of this place, and is quite well known here, were she has many warm friends, all of whom join the NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 January 1913--Mrs. H. D. Kindred, wife of a prominent farmer living near Paris, was killed on December 20th, being thrown from her buggy and kicked to death by her horse. She had been to town to buy Christmas presents. Friday, 3 January 1913--Born, on Dec 28th to Dan Rice and wife, a son. Friday, 3 January 1913--Born, on Dec 29th, to Curley White and wife, a son. Friday, 3 January 1913--Born, on Dec 31st, to David Robinson and wife, a son. Friday, 3 January 1913--Mrs. J. H. Ryan returned to her home in Lamar, Colo, the first of the week after a visit with her father, Joseph Lessley, and other relatives. Friday, 3 January 1913--Miss Vera Cubbage, who is attending Missouri Valley college at Marshall, spent the holidays with her parents, Henry Cubbage and wife of near town. Friday, 3 January 1913--Mrs. Mose Stevenson and children returned Saturday from a visit with her brother, K. E. Magruder, and family of La Grange. She was accompanied by Mrs. Magruder, who will spend a week or ten days. Friday, 3 January 1913--A. B. Guerin returned Monday from a visit with his mother near Gilliam. Mrs. Guerin is one of the biggest farmers in Saline county, owning and operating a 1200-acre farm. She has on hand at present 250 head of beef cattle, 150 of which she has full feed. Although 76 years of age, Mrs. Guerin superintends her big farm as well as does her own housework. Friday, 3 January 1913--DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN--Mrs. Ben Robson is dead! Such was the startling news that came as an electric shock to the people of Higbee at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, December, 24, 1912, as with hearts full of Christmas cheer and expectation they were gathering at the several churches to witness the Christmas exercises and to enjoy the children's delight over the wonderful trees. The news was so unexpected and such a shock to all that the holidays were gloomy for every one and didn't seem Christmas at all. Mrs. Robson had not been in good health for some time, suffering from a complication of troubles and a peculiar headache that at times drove her almost frantic. She never complained, however, nor would she acknowledge that she was sick enough to go to bed. Wednesday she was feeling much better than she had for weeks, and while Mr. Robson was getting ready to go to church she remarked that she felt better than she had in a long time and believed she felt well enough to go to church, too, but that she had perhaps better stay at home. Several things she said and did prior to her death seem to indicate that she had a premonition of coming death. Only a few days before she had gone to see Mrs. John Race, an old neighbor and friend, remarking before she went that it might be the last time she would ever see her. She also carefully washed and ironed some clothing several weeks ago, remarking, as she put them away, that she wanted to be buried in them. Wednesday she swept and dusted the house thoroughly and placed everything in order before completing her arrangements for a big Christmas dinner. After her husband had gone to church, Mrs. Robson went over to Mrs. Jas. Humphrey's, just across the street, to get a chicken for the dinner, and while seated in a rocking chair talking to Mrs. Humphrey, suddenly put her hands to her face and dropped her head forward. This was her custom when laughing, and as she had just related something amusing her little grandson had said, Mrs. Humphrey thought for an instant that she was laughing. But seeing her hands drop to her lap and her body lurch forward, she realized that something unusual had happened. She called a doctor at once and Drs. Dinwiddie and Burkhalter were there in less than three minutes, but she was dead when they arrived. They gave apoplexy as the cause of death. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church of which deceased had been a devout member of over fifty years, by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Halberstadt. The immense assemblage, which was more than the church could accommodate, and the many beautiful floral offerings, spoke more eloquently of the veneration and esteem in which she was held than mere words can tell. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Mrs. Robson, whose maiden name was Watson, was born in Weardale, Durham county, England, on April 1, 1851. She was united in marriage to Ben Robson on January 23, 1876. They came to America in 1877, locating in Iowa, and on Nov, 28, 1879, moved to Huntsville, and from there to Higbee on May 1, 1895, where they have since resided. We had Mrs. Robson for a near neighbor since her removal here, and know whereof we speak when we say that a better Christian woman, a more devoted wife or mother, a better neighbor or truer friend never lived in the town. Her religion was the old fashioned kind, and she lived it in her life seven days in the week. She always had a smile and a kind word for all. We never saw her angry and never heard her say a harmful word of any living creature. By her quiet, unassuming way, and her gentle, Christian spirit, she won all who came in contact with her, and all who knew her feel that they have sustained a personal loss. In her death the community as well as her family has suffered an irreparable loss. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters--Mrs. Edwin Rees and Miss Emma. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. John Dawson, of Huntsville, and a brother in England. The NEWS joins the community in warmest sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--Mrs. Bert Rees of Columbia was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, during the holidays. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--Miss Theresa, the 15-year-old daughter of Francis White and wife of near Rucker, died on Dec 25, 1912, of typhoid fever and peritonitis. Interment was made at Perche church. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--Peter Sweezer, an old and highly respected citizen of southwest of town, died on Dec 20, 1912, after a long illness, aged 82 years. We have been unable to get any particulars on which to base an extended notice. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--W. W. Short of southeast of town was stricken with paralysis at the home of Henry Bias near Harrisburg and has since been in a critical condition. As he is 80 years old, his recovery is not looked for. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--Mrs. Catherine Newton died at 2 a.m. Dec 25, 1912, at the home of her son, Frank, at mine No. 11 just north of town, of kidney trouble. She was born in Indiana in 1852, and was married in 1875. She was the mother of nine children only one of whom survives her. Her husband died at Renick in 1903. She was a member of the Methodist church. Services were held at the home Christmas day by F. H. James and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 3 Jan 1913--Uncle John Hubbard, one of the county's best known citizens, died at his home in Renick Wednesday night, of pneumonia, aged about 82 years. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 13 Dec 1912--In the circuit court at Huntsville last week, Homer Jenkins, formerly of this place, was granted a divorce, from his wife, Cecille Jenkins. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--G. R. Rennolds killed hogs last week, among the number being one that weighed 700 pounds. Mr. Rennolds says it is the largest one he ever killed. The NEWS acknowledges a fine mess of spare ribs from Mr. Rennolds. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--Chas. A. Hayden of Hannibal spent Saturday and Sunday here the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. B. Terrill. Since his removal to Hannibal, Charlie has become a full fledged carpenter, and now commands his fifty cents an hour along with the best of them. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--Mrs. Geo. McGill left Tuesday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. John Gorman of St. Louis. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--A kodak makes an ideal present for a boy or girl. Prices $2 and up--C. W. Williams, Jeweler. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--S. E. Marrs enjoyed a good laugh at his wife's expense one evening last week, she having laid her false teeth to one side just before retiring and then throwing them in the fire with a lot of papers she picked up from a table. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--A good friend of the NEWS writes us from a neighboring town, about the opening of saloons again in Higbee: "I see the county court has granted your town saloon license. Let me congratulate you on that. But it will be short lived, as the friends(?) of the blind tiger; the speak-easy; the boot legger and the mail order houses are already planning a campaign to put the OPEN saloon out of business. Of such is hypocrisy and sham temperance." The NEWS always has been opposed to the open saloon as well as all other kinds of booze joints and will always remain opposed to them. Nevertheless, we acknowledge that there is food for a great deal of thought in the comment our friend makes. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--G. H. Dougherty of Elliott and Miss Elsie Benton of Renick were married on the 10th. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--THE BAND BOYS' MINSTREL--The Higbee Concert Band is all astir over their big minstrel show on the night of the 25th at the opera house. It is going to be the best show of the season as the music and songs are new and catchy and the jokes the latest and best. The big minstrel setting and the three sketches will make you feel just like you want to feel on Christmas night. Everyone in the show is enthusiastic over the affair which means that the show will be a success. Watch next week's NEWS for cast, musical numbers and "female impersonators." Friday, 13 Dec 1912--E. M. Yager, of Moberly, nephew of Mrs. W. H. Burton of this place, and quite well known here, was married on the 7th to Miss Mable Dixon of that place. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--Will, the 12-year-old son of John Crawford and wife, had his face quite badly burned the first of the week, and that his sight was not destroyed or injured is a little short of wonderful. With a lot of other boys he was playing near M. Murphy's store, when one of the number ran across an empty carbide can in which was some carbide dust, and on which he poured some water. Young Crawford, kid like, thoughtlessly dropped a lighted match into the can and held his head over it to watch results. No sooner had he dropped the match than there was an explosion that blistered his entire face, burned off his eyebrows and eyelashes and most of his hair not protected by his cap. He was hurried home and given prompt attention and has since been getting along as well as could be expected. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--Petitions are being circulated over the state by the Missouri Equal Suffrage Association asking the legislature to submit an amendment to the constitution providing for woman suffrage. We don't think it is hardly a woman's place to mix up in politics, but we will certainly sign one of the petitions if it is presented to us. Most of them can vote as intelligently as the average man, and as long as negroes and foreigners who are not even citizens are allowed to vote we can't see any great harm coming to anyone by extending the ballot to the women. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--Mrs. J. F. Cook of Moberly on her way to Yates to visit her parents, J. S. Riley and wife, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. L. Cave, Tuesday. Friday, 13 Dec 1912--Mr. Harvey Naylor of Fayette and Miss Julia Fisher of near Myers, two popular and prominent young people of Howard county, were married on the 8th at the residence of Justice T. L. Blakemore. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher of Myers. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 6 Dec 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--A happy occasion of another birthday dinner occurred Nov 28, when husband, children and friends surprised Mrs. Mose Blanset on her 51st anniversary with a bountiful dinner. Mrs. Blanset had no thought of the surprise and was about to prepare dinner for herself and husband, but the latter insisted against it, knowing what was to take place. About 10:30 the children and friends began to arrive with well-filled baskets, and at the noon hour the guests were invited to the dining room where the table fairly groaned beneath its load of delicious edibles. It was enough to make her rejoice on her aging birthday to know of the love and loyalty of her loved ones and the good will and wishes of her old life time friends. The afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation and singing. At a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Blanset many more happy birthdays. Those present: Oren Lessly, wife and daughter, Joe Lay and wife, J. D. Robb, wife and daughter, Miller Robb and family, T. J. Nicholas and wife, of Moberly, Mrs. D. M. Sunderland, Mrs. Sallie Knight and children, Ollie Reynolds, John Creson and Thos. Burton. S. K. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Thursday, Nov 28, 1912, was a day long to be remembered by all who had the pleasure of being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller Robb when the children and grandchildren and friends of Mrs. Mary A. Robb who makes her home with her son, Miller, surprised her with a big dinner to celebrate her 75th birthday. At an early hour the guests began arriving to share the pleasures of the day. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner, such as only the farm homes can boast, was served. The feast is worthy of honorable mention, displaying the skill of the worthy children and friends in its preparation. Mrs. Robb received many handsome and useful presents. After a pleasant afternoon all departed wishing her many more such pleasant events. Those present were: Jeff Robb and family, Ben Magruder and wife, John Jackson and family, Mrs. Ollie Jackson and children, Chas. Ware and family, Mrs. Hiram Land and son, John Robb, Thos. Dennis and family, Ben Pitney and family, Wm. Philips and wife, Arthur Kirby and family, John Kirby and family, Mrs. Mary Nicholas Mrs. Lizzie Warford, Mrs. Ann Ware, Mrs. Susan Dennis, Mrs. Margaret Jackson, Thos. Robb, Travis Nicholas, Beatrice and Guy Dennis, Kirk Pitney, Jas. and Chas. Robb, Grover Lusby and Henry Westfay, making a total of 60. GRANDCHILD. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--Rozier Brundege and bride of St. Louis, after a brief wedding trip, stopped off here last week and were the guests of the groom's uncle, Willard Brundege, and wife. Mr. Brundege holds a good position with St. Louis' largest store, the Grand Leader. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--Mrs. W. R. Summers of Moberly is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary L. Williams. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--Miss Rosella Rule went to Columbia the latter part of last week to attend the marriage of her cousin, Paul Kirby. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--Luke Mullier, wife and children returned to their home in Madrid, Ia, Friday after a pleasant visit with his parents, Thos. Mullier and wife. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--A new version of Robinson Crusoe was shown at the Gem Wednesday night. Should the picture be shown again it will, or should, at least, draw a full house, for, as Mr. Post would say, "There's a reason." Friday, 6 Dec 1912--J. F. Whitmore, who left here several weeks ago for Seattle, Wash, to teach in a business college, writes us that the climate there is too damp for him, and that he will likely go to San Francisco or Los Angeles. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--Edmund Rice, more familiarly known as "Buck," was here from Clark Wednesday and paid this office an appreciated call. Buck went to school here at one time, and has many friends here who are always glad to see him. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--One of the happiest homes in Higbee Thanksgiving was that of Mrs. Diana Jones, all of her children being present to spend the day with her and enjoy the feast of good things that had been prepared for the occasion. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, Jas. W. Marshall and wife, John Miller and wife, Floyd Moore and wife, Mrs. E. N. Myers and Joe B. Jones. In the afternoon Mrs. Jones and children called at the photograph gallery where a group picture was taken. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--NEGRO CHURCH AND RESIDENCE BURN--The residence of Aunt Lou Winn, one of Higbee's highly respected colored citizens, and the colored Methodist church in the northeast part of town, were destroyed by fire last Friday morning about 10 o'clock, the fire originating from a defective flue in the residence. When the fire was first discovered it was seen that the house could not be saved and all hands turned their attention to removing the contents, but the fire was so fierce that the piano and a few articles of clothing were all that could be saved. As a high wind was blowing and the church was only a few feet from the burning house, the engines were called out to save the church and although they got to the scene in record time it was in flames when they arrived and burning so fiercely that a dozen engines would have been useless. The church organ and a few song books were saved. Only by the hardest kind of fighting was the residence of a negro family of the name of Viley, just north of the church, saved. No insurance was carried on any of the property we learn. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--CARD OF THANKS--I desire to express my heartfelt thanks to the good people of Higbee who have been so kind and liberal in their donations to me in my loss of my home and its contents. I certainly appreciate it and thank them very kindly. Very respectfully, LOUISA WINN Friday, 6 Dec 1912--J. W. Richardson, son of Chas. Richardson of east of Moberly and Miss Sallie Ratliff, youngest daughter of G. N. Ratliff and wife of Moberly, were married in Sedalia on the 30th. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--At a dance at New Bridge N. J. the other night, a woman broke an arm and two ribs in wrestling with a 14-year-old boy she was trying to kiss. That boy should have his neck broken, as it would evidently be useless to try to break his head. Friday, 6 Dec 1912--Gus Dameron a Salisbury negro, for twenty years porter at one of the hotels there, was shot and killed near the depot in that town Monday night. He was on his way to the train with some mail and was shot twice when near the depot, death resulting instantly. Frank Harvey, a Moberly negro who was known to be in Salisbury that night was arrested at Moberly when he arrived on the "blind" of the train to which the porter was carrying mail. Horace Fletcher, a white man, who formerly tended bar at Moberly, was also arrested by the Salisbury authorities. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Born on the 22nd, to T. J. Longdon and wife a son.(This child would be Irvin Earl Longdon) Friday, 29 Nov 1912--The case of the state against Roy Fainter was tried in circuit court here today. Defendant withdrew his plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty to forgery in the second degree; charges against him in the third and fourth degrees were dismissed and his punishment was fixed at five years in the penitentiary. Defendant threw himself on the mercy of the court and begged to be paroled. His bond was fixed at $500 and a parole was granted upon condition that defendant live a life of orderly and sober conduct and commit no offense against the laws of the state, county or city; that he live upon the farm and keep away from town. He is permitted to visit his mother in Renick occasionally and must make proof of good conduct at each term of circuit court--Moberly Democrate Nov 25th. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--For the first time in the history of the nation a woman has been elected state senator. She is Helen Ring Robinson of Denver, a book reviewer of the Rocky Mountain News. She will take her seat in January,. She is a democrat, and will likely be made president pro tem of the senate. She says that she will give her special attention to laws that benefit and protect the women and children of the state. (Note: I had to include the following, if only to prove, that we haven't really changed that much in 100 years.) Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Senator Works of California will introduce a resolution when Congress reconvenes for the amendments of the constitution providing for the election of president and vice president by direct vote of the people. The senator will urge in support of the measure that in addition to its directness it would have an advantage over the present method in that it would avoid the possibility of a presidential election by the House or a vice presidential election by the Senate. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--The contributing editor seems to have quit his contributing. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--John Scharnk, the man who shot Roosevelt, was found to be insane and has been placed in the bug house. Teddy is still at large. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Medical officers are much gratified with the continued success of antityphoid vaccination in the army. Records show that among the 57,000 troops in the United States there have been during the last ten months, but twelve cases of typhoid and only two deaths. Most of these cases were among recruits who had not received the treatment, and of the deaths one was an officer and the other a recruit, who had not been inoculated with the antityphoid prophylactic. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--IN MEMORY--In memory of little Cecil Patterson, born, July 5, died November 21, 1912, aged four and a half months. His sickness brief, his death triumphant. Only those who have passed through the ordeal can realize the heart agony of losing such a household treasure. Little Cecil was such an uncommon bright and good natured child, that time with all its rapid strides will be a long time in healing the wound caused by the common enemy of all--Death. And to the heart broken parents it was a dark cloud indeed, blotting out the sun from their home to say good bye and part of a time to their darling baby. But, dear parents, the star of hope beckons us on beyond that same cloud where the sunshine of heaven surrounds the precious one, and you can say, "We have given our best loved to the Master" who says, "Of such is the kingdom of heaven." Sorrow not as those who have no hope. Dear Cecil is happier and better off than if he were on earth. By sympathizing friends the dear little body was lovingly laid to rest in the city cemetery and the parents and two little brothers can cherish his loved memory. (Poem followed, omitted because of time constraints) Friday, 29 Nov 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds of southeast of town, gave a supper on the evening of the 22nd to honor of their daughter Ada's 18th birthday. The hostess served delightful refreshments in courses, being assisted by Mrs. Annie Dougherty, Mrs. Lou St. Clair, Mrs. Floy Blakemore, Mrs. Bertha Newman, Mrs. Josie Andrews and Mollie Roberts. The evening was passed most delightfully. Miss Ada received many nice and useful presents and at a late hour all departed, wishing her many more such occasions. There were 118 present. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--The farm of the late Miss Lizzie Pierce, located northeast of town was sold at partition sale by Sheriff Huston at Moberly Tuesday, and was purchased by Bird Burton, the 110 acres bringing $2200. Miss Lizzie's late residence in town was also sold and was purchased by Theodore Hamilton for $1100. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--While all hope for the best, a great European war growing out of the present conflict between Belgaria and the allied states against Turkey, is liable to break out any minute. Old Turkey is getting what she has long deserved in the way of a sound licking and is doing all in her power to get the other countries mixed up in the muss as she believes she would fare better in the end. Should a general scrap take place England, Russia and France would be lined up against Germany, Austria and Italy. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Our girls were defeated by the Armstrong girls in the basket ball game Saturday afternoon. Come again, girls, we will try and be better prepared the next time. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Thos. Jennings, wife and son left Wednesday night for Springfield, Ill, where they will locate. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--David Richards and wife were called to ElPaso, Texas, Friday by the serious illness of their daughter. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--T. L. Warford and Homer Cleeton, who are attending a school of pharmacy in St. Louis, came home Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving. They will remain over Sunday. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--J. W. Lynch left Tuesday for Harrisonville to spend Thanksgiving with his son, C. V. Lynch. He will also visit his sister, Mrs. J. A. Adler, of Kansas City. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Mrs. John Barron and children left Wednesday for Novinger to join Mr. Barron who recently accepted the foremanship of a mine at that place. During their residence here they made many warm and close friends and are given up with a great deal of regret. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--W. H. Wheeler sold his farm of 35 acres north of town last week to his brother, Thomas, for $1800. Mr. Wheeler is thinking of going west, and will leave in a few weeks for Washington to visit relatives. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Word reached here yesterday that Mrs. Frank Hiley, formerly of this place, died at her home in Huntsville that morning. We could learn none of the particulars. Funeral services will be held today and interment made in the Huntsville cemetery. Mrs. Hiley had many friends here who will be pained to learn of her death. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--A buggy team belonging to G. F. Dougherty of south of town got loose from the hitch rack at New Hope church Sunday evening and ran away, making the trip home in record time. The team kept the road and all went well until they reached home, when in attempting to turn in at the gate they struck the gate post with sufficient force to knock one of the horses down, crippling the animal so badly that it will likely die. The buggy to which they were hitched was practically destroyed. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Geo. Webb yesterday staked off his lot just east of M. Murphy's store, preparatory to erecting his carpenter shop. The building is to be of brick, and will be completed during the winter if the weather will permit. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Guy Gulick and Miss Ada Gilvin of near Harrisburg, were married in Moberly on the 23rd by Probate Judge Ratliff. Kathy Bowlin