Friday, 22 Nov 1912--Mrs. Mary Pilkington and Miss Jessie Johnson returned Monday from a short visit with relatives at Bevier. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--J. W. Briggs, who has been living on a farm six miles southeast of Higbee for the past six years, informs us that he will leave in a short time for Clark county where he will engage in farming. Mr. Briggs is a mighty good citizen, and during his stay in this community has made warm friends who regret to see him move from among us. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--JAMES H. HARDIN DEAD--James H. Hardin of Moberly, aged 72 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Scott, of Venice, Cal, on the 17th. Interment was made at Moberly yesterday. Mr. Hardin was one of the leading citizens of the county. He was born on a farm near Renick in 1840, and all of his life, except the last year, when he went to California for his health, had been spent in the county. At one time he was the leading merchant at Renick. In 1878 he moved to Moberly and engaged in the clothing business, and afterward went into the drug business, in which he remained until his health failed a year ago, when he sold out to J. J. Bradley, formerly of this place. Mr. Hardin had been an elder in the Christian church for thirty years. Besides a son and daughter, he is survived by two brothers, Ben T., of Kansas City and John II., of Sedalia. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--HAD HAND CUT OFF--Dan Cubbage of this place, who has been following bridging for several years, and who has been at Perkin, Ill, for several months, had the misfortune to lose his right hand while at work last Friday morning. He was running a concrete mixer and in some way got his hand caught in the gearing. Before he had time to think his hand was ground to a pulp. He was hastened to a hospital when it was found there was no earthly show to save any of his hand and that the bones of his arm were so badly crushed that it had to be amputated about four inches above the wrist. He has since been getting along as well as could be expected. Mr. Cubbage's many Higbee friends were shocked and grieved beyond measure to hear of his great misfortune. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--John Dennis, while working in the Walton mine Friday, got his left leg caught under a fall of coal breaking the small bone just above the ankle and mashing the foot quite badly. It will be some time before he is able to be out. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--Mrs. E. N. Myers of Attica, Ohio, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Diana Jones, and other relatives. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--The 4-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Patterson died at 10 o'clock Wednesday night after a short illness. Interment was made yesterday in the city cemetery. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--Mrs. Blanche Botts of St. Louis and Mrs. H. C. Thorpe of Armstrong, were the guests of their brother, Brack Terrill, and other relatives during the week. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--BRONSON RICHARDS DEAD--Bronson Richards, one of Higbee's most highly respected citizens, who had been in declining health for the past year, died at home in this place at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, Nov 21, 1912, of asthma and general debility, aged 74 years, 4 months and 24 days. He was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, June 28, 1838, and came to this state many years ago. He was a saddler and harness maker by trade, and was engaged in business in Chillicothe and Moberly for many years, moving to Higbee from the latter place some twelve years ago where he steadily followed his trade until his health failed him. He was an exemplary citizen, and in his death the community has suffered a distinct loss. He is survived by his wife, six sons and two daughters, who have the sympathy of all. Funeral services will be held at the home at 6 p.m. to-day by Rev. Ben Robson. Interment will be made in Oakland cemetery, Moberly, to-morrow. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--In the circuit court at Moberly Wednesday, the jury in the case of John N. Hamilton, editor of the Huntsville Herald, charged with attempting to kill editor Van Davis of the Times, in a pistol duel fought by them a few months ago, declared him not guilty after deliberating two minutes. Friday, 22 Nov 1912--NEGROES HOLD A FAIR--A fair and farmers' institute, managed and conducted entirely by Negroes, was recently held at Bunceton, in Cooper county. This was the second meeting of the kind held by the association and like the first was a decided success. The entries of farm and garden products and kitchen and pantry stores would have done credit to an ordinary county fair. Believing that the best opportunity for the Negroes is in the country, the Missouri State Board of Agriculture sent to this meeting as a special lecturer and demonstrator, Henry Kirklin, a successful Negro gardener from Columbia. The association has elected officers and will hold another fair and farmers' institute next year. 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

Dear Kathy, You touched our hearts again with this posting of Samuel Warford. I echo Elizabeth's sentiments because she has expressed it better than I could. The article touched me so much that am actually mourning Samuel's death! I am planning to send this on to my Uncle Fred who is the half brother of my Dad and Samuel. He would have been just one year old when this happened. I only wish there was a newspaper somewhere which would help me with my Farris line-- also from Randolph County. Thank you again. Eleanor Warford DuBois

Kathy, I was so excited to see this one, I called my mom right away. These newspaper excerpts are incredibly valuable. Not only do we get the dates and names and events, but a glimpse into the inner life. This obit told us a lot that we didn't know. First, we thought Samuel had been killed in a mining accident, and that perhaps Samuel's brother ("bowling alley Thomas", my grandfather) had been sent to live at the Burkhalters after his death to avoid the mining life. We didn't know much about any depth of spirituality within this family. Yet, here we have the true cause of death, the fact that Samuel (and perhaps Thomas) had been sent to live with the Burkhalters much earlier than thought, and that a much deeper spiritual life existed within the family than we would have guessed. And this obit evokes the sadness that perhaps could have been in this boy's life, losing his mother at age 12 (Thomas was 8), who later lived with another family presumedly to attend school. Yet, nearly a century later, the testimony to this young man's faith reaches across the years and miles and touches his grand-niece in a profound way. Kathy, thank you so much again. Elizabeth DuBois Russo Simsbury, CT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" > 8 Aug 1902--SAMUEL WARFORD DEAD--"O death where is thy sting... Such > were the experience and assurance of Sam Warford who died at Dr. Burkhalter's > residence in Higbee at 8:30 on Friday night, Aug 1, 1902. Sam lived with > the doctor and > family for 16 months, going to school during the term and working in the > mines when > school was closed. On Friday July 25, Sam came home from the mines > complaining of > illness. He was attended by the doctor who at once recognized the > seriousness of the > case. Appendicitis had set in and then inflammation soon developed into > peritonitis > when spread rapidly over the abdomen. .....Sam > suffered > intense pain, which he bore with surprising patience and fortitude. His > delight during his > illness was in praying and singing and in hearing the word of God read. He > fully realized > the extreme danger of his state, resigning himself to whatever God thought > best, > frequently saying, "Thy will be done." On Friday forenoon, it was evident > he was dying; > his sufferings were intense, yet he was constantly in prayer and praise. > About noon he > sang in a low voice which was now only at his command, "Nearer my God to > Thee, > nearer to Thee," and called on those around his bed to pray. He sang > portions of many > other hymns, and thanked God that he was able to be a "witness" for him. He > admonished those around him to flee from sin, to live more holy lives and to > be witnesses > for Christ. He asked his father to warn all the boys to quit sin: to quit > drinking and > swearing and gambling and turn to God; to tell them so for him. When the > father > delivered the message to the large congregations in the Baptist church at > Higbee and at > New Hope church, there were very few dry eyes in the assemblies. He died at > 8:30 very > quietly, those present blessing God for the evidence given of the love and > power of God, > as exhibited in the death of this Christian. > Funeral services were held at the Higbee Baptist church at 10:30 Sunday, > Aug 3, > by the Pastor, Rev. White. The church was packed and everyone was deeply > affected by > the statements of the Christian life and character of Sam. Interment was > made at New > Hope cemetery and services were held at the church by F. H. James, where an > immense > concourse of relatives and friends attended to pay the last tribute of > respect to one whom > they loved and admired. > Sam was born on Jan 28, 1884 and was consequently 18 years old last > January. > He was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Warford. His mother died in > June 1896 and > both now rest side by side in the city of the dead, waiting for the glorious > coming of the > Son of God. Soon after his mother's death he was converted at a meeting > held at the > Baptist church here by Rev. Nichols and was baptized into its fellowship, > continuing a > member up to his death. Sam will be greatly missed by Dr. Burckhalter's > family, where > he was regarded with the deepest love and admiration. Mrs. Burkhalter cared > for him > with a mother's care. The family accompanied him to his last rest. About > the fourth day > of his sickness the doctor asked him how he felt and he said, "I feel that I > want to see > God." "Not my will but thine be done." > > > Kathy Bowlin > >

To all the Warford researchers, Ran across this while doing another look-up. Thought you might like to see it. 8 Aug 1902--SAMUEL WARFORD DEAD--"O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory?" Man shudders at death and has a horror of the grave; but man who has through Christ died to sin and has made the new birth unto righteousness has the sting of death removed and knows that he will triumph over the grave at the resurrection. Such were the experience and assurance of Sam Warford who died at Dr. Burkhalter' s residence in Higbee at 8:30 on Friday night, Aug 1, 1902. Sam lived with the doctor and family for 16 months, going to school during the term and working in the mines when school was closed. On Friday July 25, Sam came home from the mines complaining of illness. He was attended by the doctor who at once recognized the seriousness of the case. Appendicitis had set in and then inflammation soon developed into peritonitis when spread rapidly over the abdomen. Dr. Dinwiddie was called in for consultation and the gravity of the case was realized. He received the closest and most anxious medical care day and night, while the family and friends gave him the most careful and constant nursing. The disease resisted every effort made to counteract it. On Thursday Dr. Cupplage of Moberly, was called in and on consultation, he with Drs. Burkhalter, Dinwiddie and Dysart, saw that nothing more could be done and decided that even an operation would be futile. Sam suffered intense pain, which he bore with surprising patience and fortitude. His delight during his illness was in praying and singing and in hearing the word of God read. He fully realized the extreme danger of his state, resigning himself to whatever God thought best, frequently saying, "Thy will be done." On Friday forenoon, it was evident he was dying; his sufferings were intense, yet he was constantly in prayer and praise. About noon he sang in a low voice which was now only at his command, "Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee," and called on those around his bed to pray. He sang portions of many other hymns, and thanked God that he was able to be a "witness" for him. He admonished those around him to flee from sin, to live more holy lives and to be witnesses for Christ. He asked his father to warn all the boys to quit sin: to quit drinking and swearing and gambling and turn to God; to tell them so for him. When the father delivered the message to the large congregations in the Baptist church at Higbee and at New Hope church, there were very few dry eyes in the assemblies. He died at 8:30 very quietly, those present blessing God for the evidence given of the love and power of God, as exhibited in the death of this Christian. Funeral services were held at the Higbee Baptist church at 10:30 Sunday, Aug 3, by the Pastor, Rev. White. The church was packed and everyone was deeply affected by the statements of the Christian life and character of Sam. Interment was made at New Hope cemetery and services were held at the church by F. H. James, where an immense concourse of relatives and friends attended to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they loved and admired. Sam was born on Jan 28, 1884 and was consequently 18 years old last January. He was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Warford. His mother died in June 1896 and both now rest side by side in the city of the dead, waiting for the glorious coming of the Son of God. Soon after his mother's death he was converted at a meeting held at the Baptist church here by Rev. Nichols and was baptized into its fellowship, continuing a member up to his death. Sam will be greatly missed by Dr. Burckhalter's family, where he was regarded with the deepest love and admiration. Mrs. Burkhalter cared for him with a mother's care. The family accompanied him to his last rest. About the fourth day of his sickness the doctor asked him how he felt and he said, "I feel that I want to see God." "Not my will but thine be done." Kathy Bowlin

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Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Col. Green Clay, one of the best known citizens of Audrain county, died at his home in Mexico on the 1st, aged 73 years. He was from the family Kentucky family of Clays and had been prominent in Democrat politics since coming to Missouri in 1873. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--The five-year-old daughter of L. S. Robbins, residing near Forest Green, was burned to death on the third, her clothing catching fire from matches with which she was playing. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--WEDS HUSBAND'S BROTHER--Muskogee, Ok, Nov 8--Despite the vigorous opposition of their children, John J. Walkup of Armstrong, Mo, 78 years old, and Mrs. Mary Walkup of Muskogee, 69, were married here today. Mrs. Walkup formerly lived at Nevada, Mo, and her first husband, whom she married nearly half a century ago, was a brother of J. J. Walkup, whom she wedded today. The couple departed for Armstrong, to make their home on Walkup's farm. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--MINE EXPLOSION NEAR MOBERLY--Shortly before noon today there was an explosion in Skinner's coal mine. Two of the miners named Kribs and Crutcher were injured. They were taken to their homes and physicians were summoned. Kribs was slightly injured and badly shocked. Crutcher's injuries are serious and he is suffering greatly from the shock. Their homes are near the mine where they were hurt. The Skinner mine is near Kimberly and the miners are unable to account for the explosion which was caused by some kind of gas and was entirely unexpected--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--J. A. Wayland, the founder and editor of the Appeal to Reason, of Girard, Kansas, killed himself on the 10th by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. He left a note giving the reason for his act in which he stated "The struggle under the competitive system isn't worth the effort; let it pass." Grief over the death of his wife who was killed in an automobile accident about a year ago, is believed to have been the real cause of his action. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hager are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine 10-pound son at their home in Franklin avenue yesterday morning. Mother and little one are both reported doing nicely, and Charley, who is the city assessor, is about the happiest man in town, as he now has two children, a girl and a boy--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Fannie Porter, a negress living at Nowata, Ok, is believed to be the oldest person in the country. According to her records she is 142, having been born in Georgia in 1770, or before the Revolutionary War. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Jordan Bentley and wife of Chariton county, residing not far from Glasgow, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Since the hunting season opened a half dozen men and boys have been killed from having crawled through fences and then pulled their guns through after them muzzle foremost. It seems like an idiot ought to know better than that. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Mrs. Walton Burton, while returned from Moberly with her husband Sunday evening, had her right arm broken above the elbow when she became frightened and jumped out of the rig in which they were riding. Mr. Burton had gone to Moberly after a new delivery wagon for Walton Bros. & Lambier, driving up in a surrey. On the return trip they rode in the delivery wagon to the rear of which was coupled the surrey. When they reached the Hamilton school house about four miles east of town the team took fright at an automobile and thinking that they were going to run away, Mrs. Burton jumped, with the result stated. She fell in front of the rear wheel of the delivery wagon, which ran over her as did the surrey, but fortunately she received no other injury than the broken arm. She suffered a great deal of pain and had to be chloroformed before the arm could be set. Her place as teacher in the old Higbee district is being filled by Miss Ganelle Patterson. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Geo. Blake, a Moberly negro, was shot and killed near the brickyards just south of that city Monday afternoon by a party of tramps following a crap game. Several negroes and three white tramps were engaged in the game, when the latter lost all their money. The white men hatched up a scheme to rob Blake and regain not only what they had lost, but all the rest of the stakes as well, in which they were successful. This angered Blake and he left the scene, but soon returned with a shotgun and revolver with which he opened fire on the men. From behind a pile of ties or iron rails they returned the fire, killing Blake. Although a thorough search was made for the men, they made good their escape. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--ROBB-ROBERTSON--Married at the home of the bride's parents, near Higbee, Miss Ethel Robb and Mr. John W. Robertson, on Sunday, Nov 10, 1912, Rev. W. M. Thompson officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robb of Burton township and is a beautiful and refined young lady, capable of gracing her home with a queenly dignity. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robertson of Sharon vicinity, and is an honest, upright and intelligent young man, well worthy of the fair jewel he has won. May God's choicest blessings rest upon this estimable young couple. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--S. T. Mobley living south of town showed us a curiosity yesterday in the shape of an old document, it being a patent to the farm he now owns. It was printed on sheepskin and was signed by J. Q. Adams, who was then president. Although it was issued on April 1, 1825, the writing is as legible as the day it was penned. The entry was made by Johnson Walker. Mr. Mobley says the paper came into his possession along with the deed to the farm and that he wouldn't part with it for any reasonable sum. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Mr. Bert Wheeler and Miss Ollie Lyons, two popular young people of southeast of town, were married in Higbee last Sunday afternoon at the residence of Wm. Kelso, the officiating minister. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--FAMILY REUNION--Last Saturday was a day long to be remembered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lay of southeast of town, the occasion being a family reunion, at which all of their children with their husbands and wives and children were present. It was the first time in eight years that all the family had been together at the same time. A big dinner fit for a king was served, and it is needless to say that it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Following the dinner a picture of the assemblage was taken. The children present were: George, Joe, John, Bennet and Henry Lay, Mrs. Hollis Bradley, Mrs. O. B. Winn and Mrs. Milton Wheeler. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--We learn that J. W. Hammet Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Hammet of east Elm street was partially stricken with paralysis last week while visiting friends near Sturgeon. He was brought home and he is now as well as could be expected.--Huntsville Times. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Fred Noel, who spent the summer in Michigan and Wisconsin, returned yesterday to remain until spring, when he will return to the north. He says it is a great country for a poor man, but that the winters are too severe to suit him. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Mrs. G. L. Jenkins of Glasgow died in Colorado Tuesday of last week of consumption. She was a former resident of this place, Mr. Jenkins having conducted a saw mill here several years ago. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Rankin, the 4-year-old son of Jack Little and wife, astonished the family somewhat last Sunday on his return from Sunday School by replying, "Jesus Whiz!" when asked what the lesson was about. Friday, 15 November 1912--Mrs. Jas. Lloyd of Elliott was shopping with our merchants Saturday. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Frank Pitney presented his little daughter with a handsome piano this week. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--J. Frank Miller and family left Monday for Arkansas, where they will locate. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Wm. Rankin and family who have been in Colorado Springs for several years, returned Monday to make Higbee their home. They are mighty good citizens, and the NEWS joins others in welcoming them to a home among us again. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Born, on the 9th, to Robert Barron and wife, of Elliott, a son. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Born, at Elliott, on the 4th to Jas. Bisto and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Ernest Dinwiddie and wife spent the first of the week at Armstrong, the guest of Mrs. Dinwiddie's parents, J. A. Lynch and wife. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Arthur Muscheuser, who removed from near Burton to Coffeyville, Kan, several years ago, died at his home in that city Friday of last week. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Emmett Yoeman, teacher of a country school in Douglas county, had his nose cut off Tuesday night by one of a party of young men he had reproved for misbehavior at a box party at the school house that evening. The pen is entirely too good a place for the offender. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Flody Tiller, a miner residing at Bevier, was killed by a train near that place Tuesday. He had been out hunting and on his return home was crossing a trestle with head down on account of a high wind and did not see or hear the train until too late to escape. He was thrown clear of the trestle and instantly killed. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Mrs. Phillip Moffet of Elliott requests us to announce for the benefit of her friends, that she is still in the race for M. Murphy's piano, and will remain in the race until the end. Mrs. Moffet, until her marriage a few weeks ago, was Miss Ollie Oldham, and was one of the leading contestants. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--MRS. FRANCES CAIN DEAD--Mrs. Frances Cain, after weeks of suffering passed away at her home in this city at 8:40 Sunday morning, Nov 10, 1912, aged 75 years. She had been in failing health a year or more, but was confined to her bed only a few weeks. Her suffering was very great, but she bore it with Christian fortitude and without complaint. She realized that it was her last illness and expressed her willingness to go. Mrs. Cain, whose maiden name was Markley, was born near Canton, Ill, on Nov 1, 1837, where she grew to womanhood. The family moved to Iowa where she was married to Edward W. Cain. She was the mother of three children, all of whom survive, viz: J. C. and W. F. Cain and Mrs. Alice Stone, all of this place. She also leaves two brothers, Aaron Markley, of near this place, aged about 80, and one in Illinois, aged 94. The family moved to this state from Iowa in 1881, locating near New Hope, Howard county, and came to Higbee about 20 years ago. Funeral services were held at the home Monday by A. N. Lindsey, former pastor of the Christian church here, of which deceased had long been a devout member. The large crowd present and the many floral tributes spoke eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in New Hope cemetery by the side of her husband who died May 11, 1891. In Mrs. Cain's death the town has suffered the loss of one of its best women, and the children a fond and indulgent mother, and the sympathy of all goes out to them. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--PETRIE-MAGRUDER--Dr. W. B. Petrie of Marshall and Miss Willie Magruder of this place were married at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Notley Magruder, on Sunday, November 10, 1912, the bride's father performing the ceremony. The bride is one of our sweetest and most lovable young ladies and is a general favorite with all who know her, and the happy groom can rest assured that, if marriage is a lottery, as some say, he has not drawn a blank. Dr. Petrie, we understand, comes from one of old Saline's best families and is one of the leading dentists of his town as well as one of its most prominent citizens. That happiness may ever attend them is the wish of the NEWS. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--We printed sale bills this week for Fred Blaise who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm southeast of town on the 25th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Blaise recently sold his farm and will move to New Mexico. Friday, 15 Nov 1912--Ben Edwards and wife returned Tuesday from Walsenburg, Col, where they were called a month ago by the serious illness of Mrs. Edwards' brother, Will Mattocks, who was suffering from typhoid. About the time Mr. Mattocks was able to be up his wife was stricken with the same disease, and Mr. Edwards informs us that her recovery is extremely doubtful. END OF REEL I have reached the end of this reel of microfilm, so the excerpts from the paper will stop for about a week, until I can obtain the next reel of film. Beginning now, I will offer lookups for anyone who wants them in the paper for the years 1890-1911. It is very important for everyone to understand that these papers are not indexed in any way, so I cannot simply look up a surname. The information that you request must be a specific date, such as a marriage, birth or death. The files for 1890-1911 are more than 2000 typewritten pages in my Microsoft Works files and are entered strictly by date, just as the exerpts that you are reading online are. Although my Works files do have a "find" feature, I have found on many occasions that this search engine is not reliable for finding surnames. Please limit your requests to one event per email, but feel free to submit more than one email if you like. I will answer all that I can answer within the week until the arrival of my next reel of film. Kathy Bowlin

Here - this is from Howard Co Probate Volume 7, page 53, 4 Nov 1863. Gives some good relationships and maybe a couple of new names. Abram Enyart, Ebenezer Enyart, Will J Harvey, Mary B Enyart by Alfred McDaniel her guardian, Selah A Wright, Gideon Wright, Margaret Woods, Jno Woods, Catherine Botts, Howard Botts, petitioners against Elizabeth Haines, David Haines, unkown heirs of David Enyart, unknown heirs of Stephen Enyart, unknown heirs of Silas Enyart, Jno Enyart, James Enyart, Martha Ryan, Chas. Ryan, Wm J Ryan, James Ryan defendants. Petitioners make proof of publication of the order made herein at the last August term of this court and sd petition being heard by the court, court finds the Petitioners and the Defendants are distributees of the estate of Selah Enyart dec'd, of which Ebenezer Enyart is the admr, that as such they are entitled to distribution of the following slaves belonging to said estated, to wit: Harriett, Nick, Dudley, Sarah, George, Susan in the following proportions, to wit: Abram Enyart, Ebenezer Enyart, Mary B Enyart, Jas Enyart, Elizabeth HAines wife of David Haines, the unknown heirs of David Enyart, the unknown heirs of Stephen Enyart and the unknown heirs of Silas Enyart (each family collectively) are each entitled to 1/9 of sd slaves. Wm J Harvey, Selah A Wright wife of Gideon Wright, Margaret Woods wife of James Woods, Catherine Botts wife of Howard Botts are each entitled to 1/45 of the slaves and Martha Ryan, Chas Ryan, Wm Ryan and James Ryan each to 1/4 of 1/45 of sd slaves. Court being satisfied that partition of said slaves cannot be made, it is ordered that ebenezer Enyart admr of the estate sell sd slaves at public sale for each to the highest bidder on 10 January next. I am not sure which ones these are, thought all the names sound familiar (of course - they named everybody the same). But how I read this, strictly from the information here. Selah (-----) Enyart died some time prior to 1863. She had at one time had 7 children. (from a notation on page 40, 8 Sep 1863, Ebenezer was the administrator of the estate of Selah and Silas Enyart, so maybe she was the widow of Silas.) Abram, Ebenezer, Mary B unmarried and under age by Aug 1863, James, Elizabeth who maried David Haines prior to Aug 1863, David who died prior to Aug 1863, Stephen who died prior to Aug 1863, Silas who died prior to Aug 1863 and an unnamed daughter who married a somebody Harvey also deceased by Aug 1863. The deceased daughter had 5 children: Wm J Harvey, Selah A Harvey md to Gideon Wright by Aug 1863, Margaret Harvey married James Woods prior to Aug 1863, Catherine Harvey married Howard Botts prior to Aug 1863, and an unknown daughter who married somebody Ryan and then died. The unknown daughter married to Ryan (granddaughter of Sarah Enyart) left 4 children Martha Ryan, Chas Ryan, Wm Ryan and James Ryan. These four appear to be of age because no guardian is mentioned; however, Mary B their aunt appears to be under age because of the guardian. I have no answer for that. (August because that was the first time the petitioners went into court and contineud until Nov). >From other information, I believe (and underline believe as a guess) this is Celia Ann Best and Silas Enyart; Silas died in 1850, Celia Ann in 1863, their daughter son Humphrey md to Mary Wood in 1850 and so on. If so, this answers the question about Mary B Enyart being so young and her nieces and nephews being older. She was really the granddaughter and only heir of son Humphrey, also deceased before this. Anyone who can add to or correct my guesses and information here is welcome and requested to do so. Carolyn c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net

This does not seem to be my Williams (the ones who came from Colden) but there is good info and good slave info. Howard Co Probate Vol 7 page 79, 3 Feb 1864. Martha A Williams, Robt T Prewitt & Martha Prewitt his wife, Jno W Henry & Maria R Henry his wife, Jas F Williams, Robt P Williams, Williston T Williams by Robt T Prewitt his guardian, Frank Willians and Ernest Williams by Martha A Williams their guardian petition for distribution of slaves. Martha A Williams is the widow and the other petitioners are the distributees of the estate of Francis E Williams dec'd and Martha W Prewitt wife of Robt T Prewitt, Maria R Henry wife of Jno W Henry, Jno T Williams, Robt P Williams, Williston T Williams who comes by his guardian Robt T Prewitt, Frank and Ernest Williams by their guardian Martha A Williams are the children of sd decd who died possessedof the following slaves, to wit: George aged about 40 years, Ann his wife about 30 yrs and their children Tom aged 11 yrs, Jack 9 yrs, Jo 7 yrs, and an infant born since Inventory filed. Adam aged 21, Amanda 50, Bob 48, Ella 24, Jo 40, Lettie 35 and their children Susan 10, Ella 8, Sarah Frances 3, Dennis 19, Harriet an infant. Mims aged 25 and her children Riley 4, Martha 2 and an infant born since inventory filed. Green aged 37, Wyatt 28, Allen 36, Field 28, Henry Clay 19, Elbert 15, Charles 17, Harry 15, Ann 30 of whom Wyatt Allen and Adam have run off or joined the Federal Army. That Martha A Williams is entitled to 1/3 of the balance during her life as dower in sd slaves, that in lieu of advancements in slaves made to the other children R P Williams Harry. Williston T Williams has taken Henry Clay, Frank Williams has taken Charles & Ernest Williams has taken Elbert with the consent of all parties. Sd petition having been heard..Court appoints Chas E Givens, Wm L Reeves & Jno T Bailey commissioners to assign dower to Martha A Williams & to divide the bal of slaves equally between the children aforesaid. >From previous records Martha A Williams the guardian of Frank and Ernest is the same Martha A Williams who is the mother. The punctuation was a little dicey, so I cannot be exactly sure who belongs to whom. But there you go. Carolyn c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net

Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Miss Sallie Austin, of Renick who a short time ago went to Rochester, Minn, to enter Mayo Bros. sanitarium, submitted to exploratory incision and was found to be suffering from cancer. This will be sad news to Miss Austin 's many friends in this county, all of whom hope, however that she may yet be restored to health--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--(Long article about the landslide win of Woodrow Wilson) Friday, 8 Nov 1912--One among the first of our citizens to cast his vote Tuesday was Uncle May Burton, now in his 90th year. Despite his age, he has not lost his interest in politics and always votes whenever it is possible for him to get to the polls, no matter what the question at issue may be, as he considers it not only a great privilege to vote, but one of the highest duties of a good citizen. If every man in the country looked at the matter in the same light there would not be half the abuses to complain of. That he may live to see four years of unexampled prosperity and general betterment under Wilson and be on hand to help elect his successor, is the earnest wish of Uncle May's host of friends. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Rice Richards was here from Macon Friday and Saturday, the guest of his parents, B. Richards and wife. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Roy Richards, who has been in Illinois for several months, came home Saturday and has gone to work in Wilson's barber shop. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Roy Randaker and wife moved to Boonville this week where they will reside. They leave many friends in Higbee who regret their departure. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--P. K. Weis and Miss Turley of Moberly are to be married at an early date. Mr. Weis is quite well known here and his numerous Higbee friends join the NEWS in congratulations in advance. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Mrs. J. F. Smith of Clark who recently returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jasper Roberts, after undergoing an operation at Kansas City, was able to go home Sunday. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Wm. S. Watson, aged 86 years, died at his home in Bevier on the 4th. For years he was one of the large coal operators of Macon county and president of the First National bank but retired from active business several years ago. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Kellis E. Magruder, who is attending college at LeGrange, was ordained a minister of the Baptist church at the church here Monday night, the ordination ceremonies being in charge of Rev. W. A. Simmons of Fayette, who was assisted by Rev. Notley Magruder of near Yates, and Rev. D. B. Clifton of Huntsville. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Born, on the 3rd, to John Robb and wife, a son. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--CELEBRATES 83RD BIRTHDAY--On a perfect October Sunday, as Uncle Hez Pattrick sat in his comfortable country home, in the autumn of his well spent years, as well as the year 1912, and viewed the bountiful harvest of his fine farm, and as sons and daughters, grand-children and great-grandchildren began to drive into the spacious lawn to surprise him with their coming, and greeting him with cheer and gladness, he realized the harvest of his four score and three years. And as they gathered around the groaning table of delicious edibles each one had prepared and brought, the old father felt the harvest of 1912 for his children had been abundant and that it was t time when life was worth living. Present: Children, four; grandchildren, seven. (Shelton Lessley and John Hezzie Pattrick absent.) Great-grandchildren 13. With sons and daughters-in-law, grandson and grand daughters-in-law, making 34 in number, who had a most enjoyable time, as can only be had under the old roof. Uncle Hez is a few days over 83 years and is hale and heart and enjoys life in the old home with his youngest son, Lev, and wife, and those present on this occasion hope they may be able to spring many more such pleasant surprises on the old father. M Friday, 8 Nov 1912--Dr. G. M. Nichols was called to Columbia Tuesday to see his sister, Mrs. Naylor, who is seriously ill. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--FATHER AND DAUGHTER UNITED AFTER 28 YEARS--Thos. Broad, formerly of this place, but now of Taylorville, Ill, was made happier a few weeks ago than he perhaps ever was before by the locating of a daughter, whom he never expected to see again and whom he had long since mourned as dead. When Mr. Broad first came to this country 28 years ago he located in Pennsylvania, shortly after which his wife died, leaving him with three children, the youngest, Margaret, being but a little over two years old. Placing the baby girl in the home of the child's aunt, he took the other children and came west. A short time afterward the relatives with whom he left the child moved away from Pennsylvania and gave the child to a family of the name of Gill. The Gills soon afterward moved back to England and took little Margaret with them, and Mr. Broad was never able to get any trace of her. The Gills returned to this country only last year, locating at Boone, Iowa. Miss Broad, who did not know until about five years ago that the Gills were not her parents, set about to locate her father if she could on reaching Boone, and hearing that a man of the name of Broad at one time lived here wrote to Post Master Rankin for his address. Mr. Rankin forwarded the letter to Mrs. Chas. Burnham, of Taylorville, a daughter of Mr. Broad, and as the letter contained the particulars of the writer's birth and family history the joy of Mrs. Burnham in discovering the long lost sister can better be imagined than described. As soon as Miss Broad heard from Mrs. Burnham she took the first train for Taylorville, where after a separation of 28 years she was united with her family. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--The 6-year-old son of David Kerr and wife of Frontenac, Kas, who were visiting at the home of Thos. Kerr of near Huntsville, died Tuesday morning of last week of diphtheria. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--G. E. Edwards of New Franklin and daughter, Mrs. C. F. Simpic, were the guests of Chas. C. Hon and wife Sunday. Mrs. Simpic, whose husband is a U. S. consul at some point in Old Mexico, was on her way to New Franklin to visit her parents and was met here by her father. Friday, 8 Nov 1912--L. W. McKinney, one of the best known citizens of Moberly, died at Fulton on Oct 30th, aged 72 years. He was born in Callaway county in 1840, and had lived in Moberly for the past thirty years, where he practiced law. He is survived by his wife and four sons. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 1 Nov 1912--Born, on Oct 28, to Jas. O'Donnell and wife a son. Friday, 1 Nov 1912--J. T. LEWIS DEAD--John Thomas Lewis, who had been seriously ill of dropsy at the home of his son-in-law, Ed. Smith, in the west part of town for the past two weeks, passed peacefully away at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, Oct 30, 1912, surrounded by his children. Mr. Lewis was born on a farm 8 miles east of Higbee on March 28, 1842, and was therefore 70 years, 7 months and 4 days of age. He is survived by one son and four daughters--C. H. Lewis of near Middle Grove, Mrs. Ed Smith, Mrs. Joe Lyon, Mrs. Henry Powell and Mrs. Carrie Harris all of this place. He also leaves two brothers and sisters--Jesse, of Sedalia, and Jas. W, who resides on the old home place, Mrs. Elvira Durham of Clarence, and Mrs. Hez Spurling of Audrain county. Mr. Lewis was a man whom everyone liked and he will be missed by a wide circle of friends. He was a devout member of the Church of Christ, of which he had been a member many years. Interment was made yesterday at Fairview, Howard county, after services by Rev. J. Hollis Bradley. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 1 Nov 1912--Estel Jennings of near Clark and Miss Nannie Brown of near Madison eloped to Moberly Tuesday where they were married. Friday, 1 Nov 1912--An article relative to the celebration of Uncle Hez Pattrick's 83rd birthday on Sunday, Oct 27, is unavoidably crowded out this week. Friday, 1 Nov 1912--Mrs. John Barron was called to Bevier Wednesday to attend the funeral of her brother, David Griffith, who died suddenly at Mystic, Iowa, the day before. He was 45 years of age and single, and was quite well known to many here. Just before boarding the train Mrs. Barron received a message that her mother was dangerously ill at her home in Bevier. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 25 Oct 1912--CLARK COUPLE ELOPE--Mr. Wilson Caldwell, of Columbia, principal of the Clark public school, and Miss Opal Fowler eloped to St. Louis Wednesday of last week where they were married. They returned Friday and received the forgiveness and blessing of the bride 's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ottis Fowler, whose objection to the marriage was based solely on the youth of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. Fowler came up Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton, grand-parents of the bride. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--C. E. Coons, an employee at the Walton coal mine, came near joining the angels Saturday by the runaway horse route, and that he escaped serious injury is almost a miracle. With his 16-year-old son, Wilbert, he was on his way to the mine in a buggy, when the harness broke, causing the buggy to run against the horse, at which it took fright and ran away. It had gone only a short distance when the wheels on Mr. Coons' side of the buggy ran into a ditch at the side of the road and he was thrown out with great force. As he went out of the buggy the lines became wound around his feet and he was dragged up the road for a hundred yards. But for the presence of mind and bravery of his son Mr. Coons would not have escaped so fortunately. As soon as he saw that his father was caught by the lines, the young man managed to get over the dashboard and astride the horse which he soon brought to a stop. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--John Barron, who left a week or so ago for Novinger to take the foremanship of a mine, spent Sunday here with his family. He will move as soon as his son, John, who recently had the misfortune to lose his right foot, can be about. Mr. Barron and family since their residence among us have proven themselves citizens of whom any town might be proud, and their removal will be a distinct loss. The NEWS joins the public in expressing regret at their removal and with a host of other friends wishes for their health and happiness wherever they may cast their lot. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--Chas. Shafer had a very narrow escape from death while at work in the Walton mine Tuesday and that he escaped with such slight injuries is wonderful. Mr. Shafer, who is employed as a driver, let a trip get away from him while coming down a steep grade, and in attempting to get off the front car fell in front of it and was rolled under it, which caused the trip to come to a sudden stop. when taken out he was found to be badly bruised about the back, and it was at first believed that he had been internally injured. He was taken home where he has since been confined, and it will be several days yet before he can be out. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--The grand jury adjourned Friday of last week. Indictments were returned against John N. Hamilton and Van Davis, editors of Huntsville Herald and Times, respectively, who engaged in a pistol duel in the postoffice at Huntsville last July. Indictments were also found against Ed Morton and Dave Myers, stewarts of the Moberly Moose lodge, for the illegal sale of liquor. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--S. S. Ketchum sold his farm of 80 acres, located southwest of town, the latter part of last week to Alex Warford. We did not learn the price. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--Leonard Ancell will sell a lot of personal property at his farm near Myers on the 31st, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Ancell will move to Higbee. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--W. P. Brooks, Moberly's oldest negro preacher, died at his home in that place Thursday of last week, aged 80 years. Some twenty years ago, at the republican county convention, he was nominated as the party's candidate for representative in the legislature. His nomination was altogether unexpected and brought about a quick adjournment, and at a subsequent convention another nomination was made. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--David Reese and family of Huntsville were the guests of David Hare and family and other relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Rees, who has been in poor health for several years, and who recently suffered a stroke of paralysis, is still unable to walk and has to occupy an invalid's chair. His Higbee friends were delighted to see him looking much better than when he was here about a year ago. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--B. R. Sanborn, of Elliott, the officiating minister, sends us the following: "Married, Oct 20th, at 6 p.m., Mr. Edgar Noble and Miss Cora Debolder. The young people have spent most of their lives in Elliott. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. John Debolder, and is a splendid your lady qualified in every respect to make a good wife. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noble and is a splendid young man. We wish them the richest blessings that life has to bestow." Friday, 25 Oct 1912--Born, on the 23rd, to Duke Edwards and wife, a son. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--Daniel Palmatary is dangerously ill at his home near Myers. As he is in his 83rd year, not much hope of his recovery is entertained. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--Born, on the 18th, to Jas. L. Wheeler and wife, a daughter. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--Born, at Burton, on the 13th, to Dr. W. E. Williams and wife, a son. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--J. T. Lewis is seriously ill at the home of his son-in-law, Ed Smith. He is suffering from dropsy. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--Mrs. James F. Smith of near Clark who has been in a Kansas City hospital for some time where she was recently operated on for cancer, was able to come home to her daughter's Mrs. Jasper Roberts, Sunday. Mr. Smith informs us that the operation was highly successful and he has strong hope of Mrs. Smith's permanent recovery. Friday, 25 Oct 1912--C. B. Minor and wife of Forest Green, after a day's drive last Sunday in their automobile over the beautiful roads in this section, came to grief on their way home about 8 p.m. near the residence of John Whitmore west of town. Just as they came to where the road turns west the steering gear broke while the machine was going 25 miles an hour. Before Mr. Minor could shut off the power and apply the brake, the car took a header into the ditch and rolled over on its side. The occupants were thrown out, Mr. Minor being partially caught under the car. He had no difficulty in extricating himself and was so rejoiced to find that they had escaped injury that he gave little thought to the car, which was pretty badly smashed, both front wheels, springs and axle being ruined. He had the car taken to Cave's hospital for repairs. We understand that he says the blamed thing is for sale. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 18 Oct 1912--C. J. W. Jones of near Roanoke last week sold his farm of 230 acres to C. E. Yancey for $17,-259, or $55 per acre. Mr. Jones will move to southeast Missouri, where he owns a large tract of land. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Chester Rose, of Moberly, aged 32 years, was killed by a fall of rock in the Kimberly mine at 5 o'clock Saturday evening. He is survived by his wife and an adopted daughter, and his parents, who reside in Oklahoma. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, Oct 13, 1912, was a day long to be remembered by all who had the pleasure of being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds, when their children surprised her with a big dinner to celebrate her 52nd birthday. At an early hour the guests began arriving to share the pleasure of the day. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner, such as only the farm homes can boast, was served. this feast is worthy of honorable mention, displaying the skill of the worthy children in its preparation. Mrs. Rennolds received many handsome and useful presents. After a pleasant afternoon all departed wishing her many more such pleasant events. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dougherty and three daughters: Mr. and Mrs. Bud Holtzclaw and son, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rennolds and son, Mr. Joe Perkins, Miss Sue Wilson, Miss Mary A. Rennolds, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hitt, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rennolds and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holtzclaw and daughter. A GUEST. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Kemper Amen, a farmer living near Hallsville, Boone county, was found dead on a farm near there Tuesday with a bullet in his head. He is supposed to have committed suicide, as he had asked a neighbor to meet him at the spot where his body was found. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Judge b. S. Head, of Moberly, well known throughout the county, celebrated his 86th birthday Tuesday. He was born in Virginia in 1826 and came to this state at an early age with an uncle who founded the town of Roanoke and who was the first county judge of Howard county. Judge Head is the oldest graduate of the University of Missouri now living in the state. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Walter Lowe, a Moberly boy, had his right foot badly mangled and will probably lose it, as a result of hopping trains Sunday. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Mrs. Julia S. Barnes of Ideal, Texas, returned home Friday after an extended visit with her brother, W. M. Burton, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Barnes was a former citizen of this community, moving to Texas with her husband, the late Dow Barnes, some twenty years ago. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Ben L. Edwards and wife left Sunday for Walsenburg, Colo, in response to a message stating that Mrs. Edwards' brother, W. W. Mattocks was lying at the point of death from typhoid fever. We received the following card, dated the 15th, from Mr. Edwards yesterday: "We got here last eve too late to write in regard to Will. We found a slight improvement, but he is still a very sick man. His temperature is gradually going down." Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Henry Owens and wife of Moberly were here Satuday, the guests of Joe Hackward and family. Mr. Owens is an old Higbee boy and has a host of friends here who are always delighted to see him. At the recent primary Mr. Owens was nominated for constable at Moberly by the narrow margin of one vote. The third man in the race is contesting the election, but the chances are that Mr. Owens will win out. The place is a much more desirable one than most people imagine, paying $2000 and over annually. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Born, in Moberly on the 10th, to Morris E. Moore and wife, a daughter. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Born, on the 11th to Ervin Barron and wife, a son. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Born, at Elliott, on the 15th, to L. Cable and wife a son. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Geo. McGill returned yesterday from a visit with his son, James, in Stoddard county. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--J. W. Shafer sold his residence in the south part of town last week to Ira Kirby for $1150. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Mrs. Jas M. Stark and daughters, Misses Ollie, Josephine and Louella, of near Yates were here shopping Monday. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Thos. Lessley of Chariton county is the guest of his brother, Joseph Lessley. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Mrs. H. M. Loomis and children of Hannibal are the guests of her sister, Mrs. John Riley, of near town. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Mrs. Frank Williams of Sedalia and Mrs. Mary Leebrick of Newton, Kansas, are visiting their brother, J. W. Humphrey. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Mrs. Fred Cook of Moberly returned home Wednesday after a visit with her parents, Samuel Riley and wife of near Yates. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Through the kindness of his mother, Mrs. John M. Evans, Mathew Evans of Springfield, Ill, will read the NEWS for a year. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Nathaniel Morris, one of Howard county's venerable and most highly respected citizens, was a pleasant and substantial caller at the NEWS office Saturday. He is now in his 82nd year, and says that he doesn't remember a year when crops were as bountiful as they are this year. Mr. Morris has spent all of his life on the farm, making a regular hand until about four years ago, when rheumatism put a stop to his activity. But for that he would get around better than most men at 60. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--AGAINST SINGLE TAX--B. F. Andrews Issues Statement Denying That He Favors the Measure--Higbee, Mo, Oct 15, 1912. As I have had numbers of persons ask me how I stood on the single tax question, stating that they had heard I favored it, it becomes a duty I owe myself to make a public statement respecting the matter. In regard to it I will say that at no time since the question has been an issue has anyone heard me utter one sentence that would indicate that I in any way favored it, and further will say that there is not one single man in the state that is more opposed to it than myself, as I think it, from a financial point of view, one of the worst measures that ever came before an intelligent public for their deliberation and decision. From the number of times that I have been approached on the question, I am led to believe that some one has manufactured one out of whole cloth and that others keep it going to do me a personal injury. I am led to think, as I have always stood for my honest convictions regardless of popular sentiment, that unscrupulous persons take advantage of this to injure me. If I thought the single tax was a right measure, which I do not, then I would favor it if every other man in the state was against me. But I do not favor it at all, and if I get to the polls will certainly vote against it. With the brief statement I hope everyone will be satisfied respecting my views on the Single Tax question. B. F. Andrews. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE--Hiram Land is limping this week as a result of an experience Monday that would have turned some men's hair gray and frightened others to death. With Bert Enochs and others he was at the mine at Renick taking out some scales and other things for removal to the mines here, when he dropped a hammer, which he prized very highly, down the main shaft. As the engine had been dismantled there was no way of getting down in the mine except through the air shaft, which they descended, Mr. Enochs taking the lead. They had not proceeded far when they came to a wide crack in the floor which Mr. Enochs easily stepped across. Mr. Land could not see so well and stepped squarely into the crack. As he shot down, thinking he was bound for China or perhaps a place where they don't use coal, he stuck out his arms which caught on either side of the crack and prevented his further descent. Then after a mighty scramble he got out but not only after tearing a finger nail or two loose. In the fall he struck his knee, injuring it quite painfully. They were on the first level, the crack being caused by a cave-in of the old works below, a distance of twenty feet or more. It was, perhaps a closer call than he thought, for if the crack extended to the old works he might have landed in several feet of water or wedged so tightly that the black damp would have killed him before he could have been rescued. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--Will Burke's dray team ran away Friday morning of last week and did a few stunts that they could never do again and do as little damage. they became frightened near the C. &. A. depot while the wagon was being loaded and came down the street on a dead run, turning west at the band stand. At M. Murphy's corner they turned south and ran for a block of two, turning east again then back into Randolph street, again turning at the band stand. On the second lap they got only as far as Cleeton's drug store when they turned down the alley through which they ran to the south part of town then turned east again and came back up Randolph street for the third time. They were pretty winded, but were still going some when they crossed the C. &. A. tracks where they were swung onto by J. D. Wilcox, who was dragged through the mud to the Randolph Hotel before he could stop them. An examination revealed the fact that not the least damage had been done horses, harness or wagon. The latter, however, had lost all the freight it contained, a box being dropped here and there along the route. On the first trip the wagon was thrown against one of the iron awning posts in front of W. F. Jones' store which was jerked out of the cement walk as if it had been a match sticking in the mud. Friday, 18 Oct 1912--At the Rucker street fair last Saturday, a horse hitched to a cart and driven by John Davis of Sturgeon, ran away and plunged into the crowd, knocking people right and left, but fortunately injuring no one very seriously. Mrs. J. H. Mobley, daughter of W. R. Feland of this place, and the little son of Irvin Smith were the worst hurt, both being bruised and scratched quite severely. Mr. Davis got one of his legs caught in one of the cart wheels and was dragged quite a distance, but fortunately escaped with a few scratches. Kathy Bowlin

In a message dated 2/17/01 3:46:12 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 4 Oct 1912--C. T. Ware of near Burton was the guest of Jas. Creson and family Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite his 83 years, Mr. Ware gets around better than most men of sixty. >> Any additions to this family? First Generation 1. John B. WARE. Born 1804 in KY. He married Susan GRAVES, 1823 in Shelby Co., KY. Born 1805/1806 in KY. They had the following children: 2 i. C. T. WARE Second Generation 2. C. T. WARE. Born 1829 in Burton Twsp., Howard Co., MO. Raised two orphan children, Sallie B. and Thomas. (WARE?) See bio of History of Howard and Cooper Counties for C.T. WARE. 1912 The Higbee News Friday, 4 Oct 1912--C. T. Ware of near Burton was the guest of Jas. Creson and family Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite his 83 years, Mr. Ware gets around better than most men of sixty.292 He married Martha ROBB, daughter of Jonas ROBB & Sallie (ROBB), 9 Mar 1852 in Howard Co., MO. They had the following children: 3 i. John S. WARE 4 ii. Sarah Elizabeth WARE Third Generation 3. John S. WARE. Born 31 Mar 1855 in Howard Co., MO. He married Medora "Dora" KETCHUM, daughter of J.P. KETCHUM & Julia A. RAINS. 4. Sarah Elizabeth WARE. Born 22 Apr 1857. She married John William MAGRUDER. Of Burton Twsp., Howard Co., Missouri They had the following children: 5 i. Ruth Ann MAGRUDER Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Jupep@aol.com

Any ideas which LONG family John belongs to?? Linda Manning In a message dated 2/17/01 3:46:12 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 4 Oct 1912--John I. Long and family of near Elk City, Oklahoma, are the guests of Mrs. Long's parents, D. P. Dougherty and wife, of near Myers. Mr. Long who has been in Oklahoma several years, moving there from near Sturgeon, likes the country very much and says there is no place like it. (Note: I believe the editor was in error on this one. Mrs. John I. Long was Carry E. Dougherty, the daughter of P. A. "Doc" Dougherty and Sarah Naylor.) >>

Wondering if the lady Mrs. Mary SISSON belongs to this family? Here are those elusive NAYLOR's again!!! <G> Husband: Hamilton THORNHILL Birth: About 1828 Place: VA Wife: Sarah M. (THORNHILL) Birth: 1831/1834 Place: VA Children... 1. F Child: Lucy Jane THORNHILL Birth: 1855/1856 Place: Howard Co., MO Spouse: Samuel Paul NAYLOR Marriage: 1877 2. F Child: Laura THORNHILL Birth: 1853 Place: VA 3. M Child: Unknown Son THORNHILL Birth: 1857 Place: VA 4. M Child: William H. THORNHILL Birth: 1859/1860 Place: VA Husbands Notes... Notes: 1860 Bonne Femme Twsp., Howard County, Missouri 370 614 600 THORNHILL Hamilton 32 M Farmer 2000 600 VA 370 614 600 THORNHILL Sarah 26 F Domestic VA 370 614 600 THORNHILL Laura 7 F VA School 370 614 600 THORNHILL Lucy J. 5 F VA School 370 614 600 THORNHILL Illegible 3 M VA 370 614 600 THORNHILL Wm. H. 8/12 M VA 371 614 600 HUDSON John A. 23 M Laborer VA (Next family in 1860 is John and Susan NAYLOR PAGE) YEP! these are mine....Linda 1870 Bonne Femme Twsp., Howard County, Missouri 237 20 20 THORNHILL, H. 42 M W Farmer 2000 300 VA 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Sarah M. 39 F W Keeping house VA 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Laura 16 F W At home VA 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Lucy Jane 14 F W MO 237 20 20 THORNHILL, French 12 M W MO 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Joel 9 M W MO 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Emily 7 F W MO 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Russell 5 M W MO 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Sally 3 F W MO 237 20 20 THORNHILL, Emma 1/12 F W MO born May Last Modified: 25 Jun 2000 Compiled by: Linda Manning Jupep@aol.com In a message dated 2/17/01 3:46:12 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 4 Oct 1912--JOLTED FROM WAGON, DIES.--Mrs. Mary Sisson, (could be 18 or 48) years old, 410 South Valley Street, Kansas City, Kas, fell from the back of a wagon yesterday when a team belonging to her husband B. F. Sisson, a teamster, started suddenly. The back of her head struck the pavement, fracturing the skull. She died two hours later at St. Margaret's hospital. The body will be taken to Higbee, Mo, for burial--K. C. Post, Sept 28. Mrs. Sisson was the daughter of the late Hamp Thornhill, and is survived by her husband and two children. Interment was made at Mt. Pleasant, Howard county, Monday. >>

Thanks again Kathy. Below is the obit of Lucy Emily Lessly who was the daughter of my gg grandfather George W. Lessly and his second wife, Augusta Palmer. My own grandfather (Lucy's nephew) wrote that she had been an invalid for years before her death and that she was "about as nearly angelic as anyone I have ever known". > Friday, 30 Aug 1912--MISS LUCY LESSLY DEAD--Again has the Grim Reaper > visited > a Higbee home and claimed as his own one of Higbee's sweetest and best young > ladies--Miss Lucy E. Lessly, who died at the home of her father, G. W. > Lessly, Monday, > August 26, 1912, at about 8 p.m. > She was born in Higbee on August 24, 1884, and was therefore 28 years and > two > days of age. > Fifteen years ago she united with the Christian church under the ministry > of Eld. > Strawn, and had since lived a consistent Christian life, and when able was a > constant > attendant at all the church services. > Her health failed her about four years ago, and she was taken to Colorado, > but to > no purpose, as she seemed to grow worse. After her return home, a change > for the better > took place and her family and friends looked forward to her permanent > recovery. But it > was not to be. Her disease, gastrointestinal tuberculosis, refused to yield > to any and all > treatment, and death came to her as a happy release from her sufferings, > which were > intense, especially in the last few months. > Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Eld. A. N. > Lindsey, > of Clinton, her former pastor, and the immense assemblage of sorrowing > friends spoke > most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. > She is survived by her father, three brothers--James, George and Oren, and > one > sister, Miss Annie, who have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. > Interment was made in the city cemetery. > >

Friday, 11 Oct 1912--RANDOLPH'S PRIZE MULES--The blue ribbon for the best pair of three-year-old mules was awarded to the team belonging to Byrd Marshall, who lives near Renick. This great award was at the State Fair in Sedalia on Thursday. There was sharp competition and the prize winners had to have many points of excellence, all of which were found in the well matched team from Randolph county. Mr. Marshall deserves great credit for his efforts to raise high class mules and should feel very proud of winning the blue ribbon in Missouri, which is noted as a mule raising state--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--J. Frank Miller, wife and son, Howard, who moved to San Angelo, Texas, four years ago, arrived the first of the week for a visit with Mrs. Miller's mother, Mrs. Pauline Terrill, and other relatives and friends. Their oldest one, Lynn, is at Abeline, Texas, where he has all of western Texas he wants, and will likely locate in northern Arkansas. He says people in this section do not know anything about high prices. Potatoes there are $2.25 per bushel, apples 50c a dozen, turnips three for a nickel, four $4 a hundred, coal $12 a ton and wood $9 a cord. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--T. A. Comstock, who traded his farm near Myers several years ago for Salisbury property, moved to that place Monday where he will make his home, living at his ease. Mr. and Mrs. Comstock are mighty good citizens and are given up with regret by all their neighbors and a wide circle of friends. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Frances Robinson, daughter of W. R. Robinson of Independence, formerly of Huntsville, committed suicide in a Kansas City Hotel Monday of last week by taking poison. Interment was made at Huntsville Friday of last week. Deceased was a granddaughter of John N. Taylor of Columbia, formerly of Huntsville. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Evan Griffith, son of W. J. Griffith formerly of this place, was killed in a mine at Taylorville, Ill, Tuesday of last week. He had taken the place of one of the drivers for the day and was making his last trip, when a loose rock in an entry fell as he was passing under it, breaking his back. He was rushed to a hospital, but lived only a short time. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Henry C. Myers, a brother of Porter D. Myers, presiding judge of the county court, died at his home near Moberly on the 4th. He is survived by his wife and daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--GEORGE O. POWELL IS DEAD--George O. Powell died at 6 o'clock Sunday morning at his home in Renick. He was born in Virginia Feb 23, 1833, and came to Missouri in 1850. After coming to this state he attended Megee college for one year. After completing his studies he taught school for five years, farmed awhile and moved to Renick in 1862. He was appointed agent for the North Missouri railroad and continued with the road which was afterward the Wabash, until 1883, at which time he went into the drug business in Renick. He was commissioned a notary public in 1867 and held the office for many years. The best years of Mr. Powell's long and useful life were spent in Prairie township and he was one of the most highly respected citizens of this county. The surviving relatives are a wife and two children, Charles J. Powell, of Renick and Mrs. Lem Manard, of South fourth street; and ten grand children. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Rice of Salisbury at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the Baptist church at Renick. The remains will then be brought to this city for interment in Oakland cemetery.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Geo. Lewis and Ferd Morris, employed in the mine at Elliott, were each quite seriously hurt Tuesday by falls of rock. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--W. C. Burton was here from Roodhouse, Ill, Sunday, the guest of the home folks. He says the new girl baby at his house is the only one on earth. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Mrs. J. L. Darby returned to her home in Moberly Tuesday after a visit with her parents, G. T. Newman and wife, of near town. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Mrs. E. J. Thompson returned to her ho me near Slater Sunday after a pleasant visit with her parents, G. T. Newman and wife, of near town. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--J. P. Henderson and Miss Lettie Hersman, two popular young people, were married Sunday by Justice J. C. Elgin. Congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--The little daughter of Jasper Hersman and wife, while playing with a bottle of carbolic acid which she found around the house, was quite badly burned by the fluid. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Mrs. J. E. Rucker and daughter, Mrs. W. L. Cave, visited Moberly relatives Wednesday. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Sam Wilson, colored, of Clark, who was accidentally shot in the hip at Moberly one day last week while in a scuffle, and who was said to be only slightly wounded, died Monday. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--John E. Ridgeway, aged 59, committed suicide at Columbia by taking carbolic acid. Burial was made at Sturgeon, his old home. He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Evan Jones is suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia, taking suddenly ill Monday noon. Evan is one of Higbee's finest young men and a host of friends hope for his speedy recovery. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--In the popular young lady contest, Miss Nellie Williams was awarded the diamond ring given away by the medicine show at the opera house Saturday night. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Judge M. M. Burton who spent the summer with his son, A. C., came to town Wednesday to spend the winter with his son, W. H. Mr. Burton will be 90 years old on November 14th, and as he is in the best of health bids fair to round out a century, and that he may do so is the wish of a wide circle of friends throughout the county. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Jackson Atkins died, on the 10th at his home near Harrisburg of typhoid fever, aged about 35 years. Interment will be made to-day at New Hope. He was the son of Thos. Atkins of near Myers, and is survived by his wife and four children. (Note: This man was my great-grandfather. His wife had taken typhoid fever, and he nursed her through it. She recovered, then he caught it and died. He left five small children, ages 2-11. My grandmother Roxie, was just 7 years old. His wife Ella would marry four more times before her death in 1955. One marriage ended in divorce, she outlived two others, the last outlived her.) Friday, 11 Oct 1912--William Richards and Miss Jennette Hare sprang a surprise on their friends by going to Huntsville and getting married last Saturday. The event took place at the residence of Mrs. D. L. Rees, sister of the bride, Rev. B. F. Heaton, pastor of the Baptist church officiating. Mrs. Richards is the youngest daughter of the late Henry Hare of this place, where her life has been spent. She is a general favorite in the community, her modesty and winsomeness having won her a host of friends. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Richards and is a young man of steady habits, whose reliability and obliging disposition give him a deserved popularity. The NEWS wishes them a long voyage in sunny weather. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Jas. O. Finks, a prominent citizen of Glasgow, died at his home in that city on the 6th of paralysis, aged 68 years. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--Arch Brooks, a farmer living near Hallsville, Boone county, was killed by a runaway team Saturday, his neck being broken. Friday, 11 Oct 1912--John Tatum, a well known farmer of the Glasgow vicinity, killed himself at the Hiawatha Hotel in that city Wednesday of last week by taking morphine. Despondency over being out of employment and fear that he might become dependent on others is supposed to have been the cause of the act. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 4 Oct 1912--JOLTED FROM WAGON, DIES.--Mrs. Mary Sisson, (could be 18 or 48) years old, 410 South Valley Street, Kansas City, Kas, fell from the back of a wagon yesterday when a team belonging to her husband B. F. Sisson, a teamster, started suddenly. The back of her head struck the pavement, fracturing the skull. She died two hours later at St. Margaret's hospital. The body will be taken to Higbee, Mo, for burial--K. C. Post, Sept 28. Mrs. Sisson was the daughter of the late Hamp Thornhill, and is survived by her husband and two children. Interment was made at Mt. Pleasant, Howard county, Monday. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--FOOT AMPUTATED--John, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barron, who had his right foot mashed two weeks ago, getting it caught between the draw heads of a freight train while climbing over them, had the foot amputated just above the ankle joint Wednesday. Every effort was made to save the foot but it was too badly crushed and amputation was the only thing left to do. Dr. A. J. Brown, assisted by Dr. Lee of Fayette, performed the operation. John has the sympathy of all in his misfortune. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--Bird Burton was quite badly shaken up and painfully bruised by being thrown from his buggy Friday morning, an old white mule he was driving taking fright at an automobile. Before Mr. Burton could gain control of the animal it was tearing down the street at a gait that is seldom equaled and he was pitched out on his head in the street. The mule kept going and wrecked the buggy near the Christian church by running into a hitching rack. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--C. A. O'Dell was here Thursday on his way to Chicago, where he is taking a law course in Chicago University. He informed us that he would complete the course in two years. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--John I. Long and family of near Elk City, Oklahoma, are the guests of Mrs. Long's parents, D. P. Dougherty and wife, of near Myers. Mr. Long who has been in Oklahoma several years, moving there from near Sturgeon, likes the country very much and says there is no place like it. (Note: I believe the editor was in error on this one. Mrs. John I. Long was Carry E. Dougherty, the daughter of P. A. "Doc" Dougherty and Sarah Naylor.) Friday, 4 Oct 1912--PRISONERS PUT TO WORK--Several days ago the county court issued an order that all prisoners confined in the county jail at Huntsville should be put to work on the roads, and instructed Sheriff W. G. Huston to see to it that the order was carried out. Mr. Huston has a number of star boarders at his place, among them Roberts, the Moberly "Soldier" who was sentenced to 90 days in jail for raising a rough house in a Huntsville restaurant recently. When the sheriff informed the prisoners that henceforth they would have to labor, they sent word to Mr. Huston that they would not work. This morning before breakfast, Roberts is said to have sent word by a "trusty" that he and his pals would not work for anyone, much less the county, and added that they wanted their breakfast in a hurry. The trusty carried the word to the sheriff, and then things started. Five of the prisoners rushed Mr. Huston, among them being the "soldier" and a six-foot Texan who is in jail on some minor charge. From all reports Roberts thought he had tackled a wind mill or buzz saw before Mr. Huston was done with him, and then came the Texan's turn. Fitzsimmons never showed more science with his fists than did the big sheriff, and the man from the Lone Star state had soon decided he would rather work than do anything else. three others who had joined Roberts and the Texan in the mutiny were soon quelled by the sheriff's brawny fists and will no doubt hereafter obey any orders Mr. Huston issues. The men were given their breakfast and then taken out and put to work under three guards. At last reports Moberly's militiaman showed less inclination than any of them to "soldier" on the job--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--DR. T. W. AVERY DEAD--The following, taken from the DeWitt Herald, relative to the death of Dr. Turner Avery, who passed away at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wm. Avery, just south of town, Thursday evening of last week, is printed by request. As it covers the matter completely, there is nothing for the NEWS to add: Dr. Turner Williams Avery was born in Howard county near Fayette, Mo, July 14, 1870, and died September 26, 1912, at the home of his mother near Higbee, Mo. As a child he was of a very delicate, studious and industrious nature and at an early age began making his way in the world, first working in a printing office and afterward teaching school. He attended school at Central College at Fayette, and later at the Kirksville state normal, but having had from boyhood an ambition to study medicine he then began work in the Keokuk Medical College, at Keokuk, Iowa, where he graduated with honor in 1894. After taking a post-graduate course at Chicago he located at DeWitt, where he successfully practiced medicine until the spring of 1912, when ill health which had been gradually stealing upon him for the past ten years overtook him and he was compelled to give up his practice where he had rendered such long and efficient service. For the past three years he had been in the drug business in DeWitt. Dr. Avery was a man of strong and upright character, against whose honor and integrity no shadow has ever rested. He was generous and public spirited and ever ready to assist the poor and needy. For several years he had been a faithful Bible student and earnestly sought to draw near unto the Savior in whom he had confessed and in spite of so much real sorrow in his life, and of late years, such distressing ill health and intense suffering he was uncomplaining and patient. He was made a Master Mason in De Witt in 1898 since which time he has been an honored and respected member of the fraternity. His funeral was preached by Rev. E. Y. Keiter at New Hope church in Howard county and his remains laid to rest in the family church yard with his loved ones who had preceded him. He leaves a mother, sister, two brothers, many relatives and a host of loyal friends, who deeply mourn the loss of one who has been so faithful and true. XXX Friday, 4 Oct 1912--Born, on Sept 30, to Ed Baker and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--Born, on Sept 26, to Thomas Williams and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--Through the kindness of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Key, C. F. Dodd of Clifton Hill will read the NEWS for a year. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--T. D. Jenkins and sons, Thos. and John, left yesterday for Spadra, Ark, where they will work in the mines. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--C. T. Ware of near Burton was the guest of Jas. Creson and family Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite his 83 years, Mr. Ware gets around better than most men of sixty. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--We learn that John Barron, whose son got his foot crushed two weeks ago by the draw heads of a C. & A. freight train while climbing over them, will bring suit against the company. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--Eugene Andrews and wife were here from Fayette, Sunday, driving up in their new auto. (Note: Dad must have like the new automobile. See the following) Friday, 4 Oct 1912--B. F. Andrews, we learn, will trade his auto for a new one of the same make. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--The Burton cemetery on the Rennolds farm just south of town, was incorporated this week, Uncle May M. Burton, in whom the title rested, wishing it incorporated that the plot of ground might always remain a cemetery and not be, perhaps, converted into a corn field or town lots in the years to come. The following officers were elected: G. R. Rennolds, president; A. C. Burton, vice president; a. T. Burton, secretary; Medley Burton, Treasurer; Bird Burton, manager. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--Capt. Bird Burton says that if he had had any idea that his old white mule, which ran away with him Saturday morning, could develop such speed, the mule race billed for the street fair wouldn't have had to be called off, and that he would have shown all entrants speed seldom seen and never excelled. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--J. H. West was sent to jail Wednesday by justice Elgin to await the action of the grand jury for assaulting Ernest Truby with a brick. West, it is said, was imposing on a friend of Truby the day before and was asked by the latter to desist. this angered West and picking up a brick he knocked Truby's head almost off. The latter was seriously injured and was able to be up yesterday for the first time. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--(The following is the list of winners, at the Higbee Street Fair. It's a long list, and because of this, I have omitted the article preceding it, which was pretty general.) Stallion under 2 years--G. R. Rennolds, 1st and 2nd. Mare or gelding any age--W. J. Williams, 1st, W. H. Magruder 2nd. Best draft suckling colt--W. D. Green 1st, W. H. Magruder 2nd. Draft mare and suckling colt--W. D. Green. Best boy rider 15 years and under--Chester Asbury 1st, Wm. Knight 2nd. Best lady rider--Bernice Ragsdale 1st, Mrs. John Blakey 2nd. Free for all foot race--Elerd Baker 1st, E. E. Newman 2nd. Prettiest baby boy under 1 year--Will Key. Prettiest baby girl under 1 year--Mrs. Ida Goon. Mule 3 years and under 4--Jas. Pyles 1st, V. N. Bartee (2nd?) Mare mule under 1 year--W. D. Green Horse mule under 1 year--W. J. Williams, 1st, J. W. Key 2nd. Jack any age--Thos. Brockman 1st, Glabe Dougherty 2nd. Jennet any age--Romie Avery 1st, G. R. Rennolds 2nd. Saddle stallion 3 years and over--Steve Hamilton. Best saddle suckling colt--W. S. Pitney 1st, David Malone 2nd. Best buggy team, mares or geldings, shown to buggy and both animals owned by same party not less than thirty days before the fair--Luther Avery 1st, Jas Smith 2nd, Romie Avery 3rd. Best pair mules in harness owned by same party--Jas Pyles 1st, V. N. Bartee 2nd. Best bull any age or breed--_____Heathman 1st, G. R Rennolds 2nd. Best cow any age or breed--Jas. Bagby 1st, G. R. Rennolds 2nd. Best draft colt, either sex, under 1 year--W. H. Magruder. Best harness horse, mare or gelding in harness--S. C. Adams 1st, Orin Woods 2nd. Best model stallion, mare or gelding--Miller Robb 1st, Ira Creson 2nd, Steven Hamilton 3rd. Best mare and colt by her side--Wm. Greed 1st, W. H Magruder 2nd. Best mare and mule colt by her side--Wm. Green 1st, W. T. Williams, 2nd. Best four-horse team--W. M. Burton. Harness mare or gelding 2 andunder 3 years--A. J. Robertson 1st, Dr. Rafter 2nd. Best combination stallion, mare or gelding shown in harness and under saddle--S. C. Adams 1st, Steve Hamilton 2nd, Jas. Pyles 3rd. Best saddle mare, stallion or gelding shown under saddle--S. C. Adams 1st, Steven Hamilton 2nd. Best lady driver, single or double--Mrs. J. H. Rutherford. Best mule any age,--Midge Marshall 1st, W. T. Williams, 2nd. Best draft stallion any age--Steve Hamilton. Best draft mare any age--Wm. Green. Free-for-all--Best lady rider--Joella Adams 1st, Georgia Robb 2nd. Free-for-all--Boy rider under 16--Ira Lewis 1st, Glenwood Robb 2nd. To the rural school teacher bringing the largest number of pupils from their school on Friday the 27th at 3 o'clock--Gladys Robb. Embroidered white dress--Mrs May Spurling. Embroidered baby dress and cap--Mrs. C. C. Hon. Embroidered dresser scarf--Mrs. J. B. Terrill. Hand made night dress--Mrs. _______Hutchins. Hand made handkerchief,--Miss Fannie Keyser. Embroidered table cloth--Mrs. May Spurling. Embroidered bed sets, sheets and pillow cases--Miss Hilda Wright. Embroidered napkins--Mrs. May Spurling. Embroidered apron--Mrs. May Spurling. Best collection of embroidery--Mrs. J. E. Lessly. Best sofa pillow--Miss Elsie Stiles. Angel food cake--Mrs. May Spurling. Caramel cake--Mrs. Chas. C. Hon. Fruit layer cake--Mrs. H. Land. Best display farm products grown by one man--G. r. Rennolds. Best 25 ears 1912 yellow corn--George Lay. Best half bushel oats--J. E. Rucker. Largest head cabbage--W. F. Jones. Best half bushel Irish potatoes--Ben Cook. Best peck pears--Morgan Griffith Best peck apples--Wm. Sumpter. Best pair cochin partride chickens--T. J. Williams. Best pair white cochins--Hugh L. Thompson. Best pair white leghorns--Hugh L. Thompson. Best pair white orpingtons--Hugh L. Thompson. Best pair barred plymouth rocks--G. R. Rennolds. Best pair buff plymouth rocks--Hugh L. Thompson. Best pair Rhode Island reds--W. r. Pattrick. Best pair bronze turkeys--G. r. Rennolds. Best pair bourbon red turkeys--Hugh L. Thompson. Best display of poultry owned by one person--S. G. Magruder. Best yearling mule--W. T. Williams. Friday, 4 Oct 1912--DIED IN BILLINGS, MONTANA--William H. Shirley died Thursday September 26, at his home near Billings, Montana. He was formerly a resident of Randolph county, living on a farm near Renick. On account of failing health he moved to Montana some ten or twelve years ago and settled near Billings. By industry and frugality he amassed quite a fortune. The surviving relatives are two daughters and one son. The son and one daughter live near Billings. The other daughter is the wife of W. R. Hamilton of Renick. The funeral was held in Billings on Saturday--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 27 Sep 1912--JAMES ALLEN WRIGHT DEAD--James Allen Wright, who was born and spent all of his life in Randolph county near Darksville, died yesterday afternoon at Eureka Springs, where he went two weeks ago for his health. His death was due to kidney trouble. Deceased was 67 years of age and is survived by a wife and other relatives. He was a brother of Pres Wright, well known throughout the county. Deceased's father was the late Johnson Wright, one of the most eccentric characters who ever lived in Randolph county. years ago, when his children were small, John Wright deeded his fine farm to Jesus Christ, claiming that he wanted to give everything he had to the Lord. After executing the deed he steadfastly refused to pay taxes on the property, claiming that it belonged to Jesus Christ and no one had a right to tax it. The tax bills ran up and later the officials were getting ready to sell the farm to satisfy them. At this juncture neighbors called on his three boys, still in their teens and advised them to pay the taxes and stop the sale. They acted on the advice and from that time on assumed the management of the farm. They were careful, economical and enterprising, got along splendidly and made money. One of the numerous eccentricities of the aged Wright was that wherever he went he always carried a pack of cards and a New Testament.--Moberly Democrat Sep 20th. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--DEATH OF MISS ELIZABETH BUTLER--Mary Elizabeth Butler died at her home here Sunday morning at 5 o'clock after a long and suffering illness. She was born Dec 9, 1837 and was at the time of her death aged 74 years 9 months 14 days. She was of a family of six children, four of whom are living. Mrs. Sarah Osborne and Miss Luticia Butler of Renick, John Butler of Middlegrove and Alex Butler of Moberly. The deceased had been a charter member of the Baptist church at this place for many years and was always a willing church worker. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. M. L. Heifner. Burial in the Oakland Cemetery in Moberly.--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--MRS. G. W. WHITE DEAD--Mrs. George W. White died Friday, September 20, 1912, at her home in LaJunta, Colorado, of consumption. Mrs. White had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was born in Howard county July 15, 1868. Her maiden name was George. She was married to George W. White February 27, 1890. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, aged 17 and 20 years, and six brothers, Calvin, Noah, Miller, Thomas, Orville and Wilbur George. The remains were brought here for burial, arriving at 12 o'clock Monday. They were taken to the home of her brother, Calvin George, of south of town, where the funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. I. M. Turnage. Burial at the Hackley burying ground. The deceased professed religion and united with the Baptist church in 1892. Mr. White and family removed to Colorado in 1897 from this county--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--A REAL SURPRISE WEDDING--Fred Cook, of this city, and Miss Cora Riley, of Higbee, were married in Mexico, Sept 18, just a week ago today. They took a brief trip and came to Moberly on Sunday. The secret was kept until today when a few friends took notice of the fact that Mr. Cook was wearing the smile that won't come off. The groom is an employee of the Wabash, holding a position in the office of J. T. Sheahan, the superintendent of maintenance of way. He is a fine young gentleman, quiet and unassuming, industrious and friendly. His charming bride's former home was in Higbee. She is a pretty young lady with charming manners and a sweet disposition. May their lives be filled with joy and may every undertaking be as successful as the way they fooled their friends about their wedding--Moberly Democrat, 25th. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Wm. Hamilton was here from Pittsburg, Kan, Thursday of last week, shaking hands with his many friends who are always glad to see him. He was a pleasant caller at this office and ordered the address of his paper changed to Worland, Mo, where he has recently opened up a new coal mine, making the third he has opened in the past few years. he says he has an excellent vein in his mine at Worland and that the coal is of the very best quality. Since his last visit here Mr. Hamilton has lost 60 pounds in weight, but is still a mighty healthy looking specimen, as he still weighs over 200. He says he feels much better and he never enjoyed better health. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--John Bradley writes us from Colorado Springs: "Please send my paper to the Lennox Rooming House. Am getting along nicely here. Came with Claude Adams and family to Pueblo by auto yesterday to stay a day or two. Fine weather here now. However, as been cold and cloudy until last day or two. Had snow on the 14th and 15th. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--John Barron, who went to Novinger last week with the view of accepting the foremanship of one of the mines there, was called home by the accident to his son, John, before he had been in Novinger an hour, and is yet undecided whether he will accept the place or not. Since coming to Higbee several years ago, Mr. Barron and family have made many warm friends who will give them up with regret and all of whom hope they are to remain with us as they are citizens too good to lose. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Roy (Sorgnum) Fainter, the young Renick man arrested by Officer Osborne Thursday night on the charge of attempting to pass a forged check, was arraigned before Judge Gladney Friday and sent to the Huntsville jail to await trial at the October term of court.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. W. C. Williams returned Friday from a visit with Lexington relatives. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Born, on the 21st, to Jas. W. Marshall and wife a son. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Capt. Bird Burton and wife of St. Louis have decided to spend the winter in Higbee. Mrs. Burton came up Monday. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. S. T. Randolph of Edina is the guest of her son, J. T. Randolph, and wife. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. Ben Ivy returned Tuesday from a week's visit with her son, Frank, near Harrisburg. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--E. H. Burkhalter and wife, of Wellsville spent Sunday here with their son, C. F. Burkhalter, and family. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. J. B. McCausland and daughter, Miss Bettie, of Fayette, former residents of Higbee, were here Tuesday on their way to Kennet for a visit with relatives. Mrs. McCausland, who broke her ankle twice last winter, gets about only with the greatest difficulty. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Miss Lucille May, of Paris, Mo, playing with a stock company at Vincennes, Ind, was shot and killed in that city Sunday by Thos. Davis, a jealous suitor, who later hanged himself in jail. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--John A. Miller, who has been in the hardware business at DeWitt for several years and who disposed of it a few weeks ago, moved his family here last week and will likely locate here. Both Mr. and Mrs. Miller are old residents of Higbee and have a host of warm friends here who welcome their return. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--L. P. Triplett of Choteau, Ok, arrived Friday for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. James Hamilton, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Triplett, who moved to Oklahoma three years ago , is not stuck on the state by any manner of means and says that he would not advise anyone to move there. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--DR. T. W. AVERY DEAD--Dr. T. W. Avery, of De Witt, who had been dangerously ill at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wm. Avery, of south of town, for the past three weeks, died last night about 7 o'clock. An extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--O. Ratzer, wife and daughter, Mrs. Goldie, of Moberly, Mrs. Mike Murphy of Terre Haute, Ind, and Mrs. Walter Day, of Bedford, Ind, came down from Moberly in Mr. Ratzer's car yesterday and were the guests of Mrs. Day's daughter, Mrs. C. W. Williams. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--We learn that J. W. Floyd who died a few weeks ago, in his will set apart $200 with which to erect a monument at his grave. Kathy Bowlin