The paper is on microfilm from 1890-1953. It started in I think about 1887, but the earliest years aren't available. The paper was a father and son concern, the issues you are reading now by the Elder Mr. Welch. H. Scott Welch took over when his father either retired or passed away. Sometime in 1952, Scott passed away, and there is a gap of a month of so, until it resumes under new owners, who report on Scotts death. They only lasted about a year. They tried, but they just didn't know the history of the town like the Welch's did, and they couldn't make it work. Then in 1970-1971 the paper was again revived under the old name of the 'Higbee News", but it was printed out of Huntsville, and really was more about the Huntsville area than about Higbee, so it too, folded. Because of this, there is a large gap in my own research from 1953 onward. Someday, I will try to check the Moberly papers for those years, and see what they may have for the Higbee area. I suspect the Bonnefemme area was picked up by the Fayette Democrat Leader, which is the paper that I will begin reading after I am through with the Higbee News. I will continue to post what I pull from the papers, as long as there is reader interest. I want to again say thank you, to all of you who are being, and have been so kind to me in your appreciation of my work. I wish that I could take the time to thank each of you personally, but if I did, I would never get through this paper! To say that I am deeply humbled by this tremendous wave of gratitude is to put it mildly. I wish that I could pass it along the the Welch's, because it is their work that is truly what is valuable here. If there are any of their descendant's on this list, I would like to offer my own personal thank you to them, and to tell them that they are descended from a couple of truly remarkable men, who left their mark on several generations in the past and I suspect many that are yet to come. Kathy Bowlin ----- Original Message ----- From: <Daililli@aol.com> To: <mkbowlin@iland.net> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [MOHOWARD-L] Higbee News, Friday 20 Sep 1912 > Kathy: What years of the Higbee News are still available? Thanks for the > very interesting articles. Don't have time to read them all, but I too am > fascinated by the "body count." Diane Mahoney, Baltimore, MD >

Kathy, I am very much enjoying these posts! The LYON family married into my CLIFTON family. I am sure there is some sort of "by marriage kinship" between Jas. LYON and Rev. D. B. (Daniel Boone) CLIFTON who is my gg uncle. D.B. CLIFTON also fought in the Civil War for the south along with three of his brothers Cyrus W., Merritt (my g grandfather) and Minor. D.B. and wife Mary KINMAN Clifton are buried in the Clifton Hill Cemetery. Thanks so much for all these wonderful posts of the Higbee News! Sheryl McNeely Shaw Crosby, TX SJMcS@aol.com In a message dated 2/16/01 10:38:26 AM Central Standard Time, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > Friday, 9 Aug 1912--JAS. R. LYON--In the death of Jas. R. Lyon, who died on > July 31, > 1912, brief mention of which was made in our issue of last week, the county > has lost a > mighty good citizen and his wife and children a kind and indulgent father. > Mr. Lyon was a native of Kentucky, being born in that state August 20, > 1840. > When the Civil War came on he naturally took up the cause of the South, and > saw > some very hard service in the Confederate army, being engaged in some of the > biggest > and fiercest battles. After the war he returned home, and in 1874 moved to > this state, > locating at Clifton Hill, from which place he removed shortly afterward to > his late home > west of town, where he had since resided. > he had been married three times. His first wife was Marry Wood, whom he > married in 1866. To this union five children were born. His wife dying in > 1879, he > married Miss Emma Hayden, in 1884. Two children were born to this union, > both dying > in infancy, and were followed by the mother in 1903. > In 1907 he was married to Mrs. Annie Hersman, who with the children by the > first > marriage, survives him. > Mr. Lyon was converted in 1875 and joined the Salem Baptist church, and so > far > as we were able to judge lived a truly consistent christian life. > Funeral services were held at Mt. Salem by Rev. D. B. Clifton, his old > pastor and > friend, and the body laid to rest by the side of his first wife. > All who knew Uncle Jim, as he was familiarly called, liked him, and all who > had > dealings with him knew him to be a man whose word was as good as his bond. > peace to his ashes! > >

Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Among the most interesting of Missouri's deserted villages, towns whose doom was settled by the railroads missing them, was Bloomington, in Macon county. Today it has almost disappeared and no one who wandered over its site would ever guess that the vanished town once had a court house, a college, churches two newspapers and many stores and dwellings--Paris Mercury. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Paul Prosser, Howard county's able and fearless prosecuting attorney, says the slot machines in his county must go, and has issued the following warning: "Complaint having been made to me that various persons in this county have set up and keep certain slot-machines or gun-vending devices adapted for the purpose of playing games of chance for money or property, or checks which are the equivalent thereof, I hereby notify all such persons that such devices are unlawful and that the keepers thereof have same taken down and removed from their premises at once." Friday, 20 Sep 1912--The slot machines have all been removed from public view in this city and stored for more opportune days. However any full grown man who will stand up and play a slot machine for an hour at a time has furnished all the evidence necessary to admit him to the state institution at Marshall--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Mrs. Thos. Harlow of south of town celebrated her 74th birthday Tuesday with a big dinner, having as her guests her sister, Mrs. Geo. Blansett, Mrs. Geo. Webb, Miss Ruth Blansett, Mrs. E. Dennis, Mrs. May Hines, and her sons, Carl and Clay Harlow. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--N. J. Fowler, who has been suffering from rheumatism for some time, left Sunday for Hot Srpings, Ark. He was accompanied by Mrs. Fowler. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Dr. T. W. Avery, who has been seriously ill at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wm. Avery, of south of town, for the past ten days, is no better, we regret to state. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Geo. Palmatary, in inmate of the insane asylum at Fulton, where he was sent from Howard county twenty years ago, died there Monday, aged 70 years. Interment was made at Fulton. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--The partition suit of Wm. Rucker against his sister Miss Amanda Rucker which was at trial before a jury when the Herald went to press last week was decided in favor of the plaintiff, giving him $100.--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--The many Higbee friends and admirers of A.R. Hammett of Huntsville will regret to learn that he is to leave the county. He this week sold his library and law practice to B. E. Cowherd of Moberly and will locate in some large city--possibly Los Angeles, Galveston or Kansas City. We sincerely trust that he will get no further than the latter place, for he is too good a citizen for the state to lose. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--FOOT CRUSHED--Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock John, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barron, had his right foot crushed while passing between the cars of an Alton freight which was standing on the crossing. John was on his way home from work at the Walton mine, and rather than wait for the train to pull up he attempted to pass between the cars by climbing over the drawheads. In some way his right foot was caught and before he could extricate it the train backed up and crushed the foot, the fore part of it being mashed all but off. He was taken to the office of Dr. A. J. Brown and given prompt treatment, and was later removed to his home. At the hour of going to press he was resting as well as could be expected. His physicians think they may be able to save the foot. John is one of the model boys of the town and has the sympathy of all in his misfortune. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--PASTOR AND WIFE SURPRISED--Requesting Rev. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter to go to the South Side Christian church last evening on the pretext that they were to attend a wedding, the church members gave the pastor and his wife a decided surprise when they reached the building and found it crowded with a party of their friends. In order to further carry out the idea of a wedding an altar had been arranged and decorated with flowers where the supposed ceremony was to take place and as Rev. and Mrs. Keiter stood here they were presented with tokens of appreciation's from the members of their church. To the pastor was given a handsome rocking chair while his wife was made the recipient of a beautiful gold bracelet. The presentation was made by Mrs. C. T. Shepherd. The gathering then took the form of a reception and during this time ice cream and cake were served. The evening closed with a baptismal service, Mrs. Henry Owen having signified her intention to unite with the church. Assembling in the auditorium hymns were sung--Hannibal Courier--Post, Sept 18th. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Born, on the 13th, to Henry Maloney and wife, a son. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--David Kelso, who left here about a month ago, has enlisted in the Navy. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--W. B. Cave of Huntsville is the guest of his nephews, W. L. and A. L. Cave. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Wm. Kelso and Wm. Lilly left Sunday for Iowa where they have employment. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Will Nichols left Monday for Columbia where he will attend school the coming year. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Joe Dinwiddie left Monday for Columbia where he will attend the University again this year. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Mrs. Joel Owens returned from Kansas City Sunday after a week's visit with her daughter, Mrs. Effie Humes. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--J. E. Burke and wife of Kansas City were the guests of his parents, Wm. Burke and wife, from Saturday until Monday. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Jas. McDavitt, a prominent farmer of near Roanoke, died suddenly at his home Saturday, aged 71 years. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Geo. McGill left Monday for Dudley, Stoddard county, for a visit with his son, James, and family. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--The infant daughter of Ben Chittato and wife died Tuesday night. Interment at the city cemetery Wednesday. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Miss Vera Terrill, a popular young lady of the Armstrong vicinity, died Saturday after a long illness, aged 32 years. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Miss Clayton Smith left Tuesday for Fulton, where she will attend William Wood College the coming year. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--The navy department has made official announcement that the Panama canal will be open to traffic in the fall of 1913. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Maj. R. S. Rombauer, a pioneer coal mine operator of Kirksville died at his home in that city on the 14th, aged 74 years. The body was taken to St. Louis for cremation. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Joe Burton of Higbee, Ernest Davis of Huntsville and John Maddox of St. peters called on three of our popular young ladies Sunday evening--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Ernest Hitt, who decided a few days ago to return to the farm and had bills printed advertising his household goods for sale tomorrow, has changed his mind and called the sale off. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Mrs. J. W. Nicholas of Texarkana, Texas, who spent the summer here with her mother, Mrs. Pauline Terrill, and sister, Miss Mattie, returned home Saturday. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--W. J. Pritchard moved his household goods to Higbee Monday and will reside in that city until spring. He has secured work in the mine--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Floyd Turner and Fonsie Barns, two of Higbee's best colored citizens, will give a big barbecue on the 27th, and as it is the last one of the season they are making preparations for a big crowd. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--TWO BALL GAMES--Lovers of baseball will be given a chance tomorrow and Sunday of seeing two good ball games, the Blues having arranged two games with the fast Montgomery City team. The Blues have recently been greatly strengthened by the addition of several players from the Columbia team, and good games are assured. The Montgomery City team is one of the strongest country teams in the state, their pitcher being an ex-leaguer. They recently won and lost two games to the St. Louis Ben Millers, the fastest amateur team in the city by a score of 3-0 and 2-1. The games will be played in Rennolds' new ball park just south of town, and will start at 3:30 each day. An admission of 25 cents will be charged. Be sure and see the games, as you will get your money's worth, and the team needs your patronage. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--Thos. Warford and Homer Cleeton left Monday for St. Louis where they will attend a school of pharmacy. Friday, 20 Sep 1912--BAPTIZED AT NIGHT--Willie Jackson, who united with the Providence church Sunday night under the preaching of Eld. E. Y. Keiter was so impressed with the importance of his salvation that he insisted on immediate baptism and was accompanied by the large congregation to the creek three miles distance where the immersion took place at 11 o'clock that night--Huntsville Herald. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 13 Sep 1912--DEATH OF REV. ELLISON--It has been a hard task to get any facts regarding the illness and death of Rev. G. W. Elliston, who died at Excelsior Springs a few days ago. Dr. J. C. Rice, who attended him, has written to following to Miss Ola Bartee of near Sturgeon. "Bro. Elliston came to Excelsior Springs Monday and took a room at the Iowa House. The landlady said she could see nothing wrong with him. The next morning he was walking in the halls of the hotel at a very early hour and when she opened the door he seemed confused. She told him where his room was located and he went there without saying anything to her. "Tuesday he was old walking, met some friends but did not appear to want to talk to them. That night some of his Baptist friends found him wandering around on the streets and staggering. He was in a dazed condition. They took him to a rooming house, he paid for a bed and retired. The next morning he could not be aroused so a window was raised and someone went in. He could not carry on a conversation. I found him in this condition. He had no fever, fair pulse, no paralysis. No marks of violence on his body. The case was puzzling and I had him removed to a sanitarium. I am frank to admit that I do not know what caused his death. He died a few hours after being removed to the sanitarium. I have analyzed every symptom but it fits no disease that I know of. It looks like he became overheated. It might have been sunstroke. He had no letters on his person and we were two days finding out where his folks lived. We shipped his body to his mother at Hayti, Mo. His sister lives at San Antonio, Texas, and her name is Mrs. L. A. Jones, 302 Omaha Street--Sturgeon Leader. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--IN A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION--While working in a min west of the city on Thursday, Joe Kilholland had a narrow escape from death and was seriously injured. The accident was caused by a dynamite explosion. The charge of dynamite had been put in Wednesday evening and failed to go off so on Thursday morning the young man thought that the dynamite had been rendered harmless by dampness so he began to drill around the opening for the fuse. He was leaning a little to one side when the whole charge exploded, throwing coal and rock to a great distance. Both of his arms and his breast were peppered with splinters of coal. He was taken to his rooms in the Sycamore apartments and a physician was summoned. the injured man's shirt was fairly nailed to his chest with tiny pieces of coal and the removal of his garments caused him intense pain. He was unable to feed himself and was very nervous from the shock. Mr. Kilholland's father is a part owner in the mine where he was injured. The young man went to his home in Macon this afternoon where he will remain until he gets well.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--SISTERS NEAR EACH OTHER HALF A CENTURY--Columbia, Mo, Sept 6--Mrs. Mattie McGuire of this city departed today for Huntsville, Mo, near where she will visit her sister, Mrs. D. E. Grubb. The sisters have not seen each other for 44 years and during this time have resided within 50 miles of each other, yet neither knew it, and it was by the merest accident that they learned of each other's residence in Missouri. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--FINDS BURIED LOOT--Farm Hand Discovers Can of Gold in Missouri--Wycke Patterson Flees With Fortune Secreted by Civil War Bandit--Refuses to Tell Amount--May Share With His Employer--Liberty, Mo--One stroke of the pick made Wycke Patterson, a farm hand, rich beyond his fondest expectations when he struck a pot of gold concealed in the wall of an old building which he was helping to raze on the farm of his employer near Huntsville, Mo. A notice of the discovery of the treasure was received here by C. E. Yancey, owner of the place. How the farm hand's quick wit enabled him to make away with the thousands in gold before the eyes of seven helpers was told in the message. The old building, used before the Civil war as an Inn, had long been an eyesore on the big mule ranch owned by the Yancey family. A force of workmen under the direction of Patterson began tearing down the ruins last week. After removing a stone casing in the second story, Patterson struck something that gave out a sharp metallic sound. Two white laborers and five negroes crowded about him as he dug into the masonry and found a sealed pot. One blow knocked off the lid and the group gazed upon the vessel filled with gold pieces. Jaws dropped and eyes opened. "Good Lawd, we'se all struck it rich," said one negro. "What'll we--" But Patterson had his presence of mind. He seized the treasure pot and darted down the steps and out of the door. by the time his companions had recovered and followed, he was out of sight. Through Saturday night and Sunday the farm hand guarded the pot of gold. Not even his wife was permitted to know how much it contained. "If Yancey don't know how much is in it, he won't know how much to sue for," said Patterson. Monday morning a man walked into the Bank of Yates, a small town near the Yancey ranch. He carried a heavy package under his coat. After recovering from his surprise, W. H. Stark, the cashier, counted out the thousands in gold coin. Much of it was in Mexican money of 1831. How much the total was had not been given out by the finder or the banker. That it exceeds $10,000 has been admitted. That it might run as high as $30,000 or $40,000 has been reported. Although the law gives the treasure to the owner of the property, Yancey said he was willing to divide with the finder. The two men probably will divide the sum equally. The theory that Bill Anderson, a noted desperado of the Civil war period, hid the treasure while stopping at the place when it was used as an inn, has been advanced. Anderson spent the night at the inn two nights after banks at Huntsville and other towns had been robbed of 30,000 or $40,000. He was killed near Orrick, Mo, a day or two later by Confederate "bushwhackers." Friday, 13 Sep 1912--IN MEMORY OF LUCY EMILY LESSLY--August 24, 1884, a blossom budded in the home of George and Gussie Lessly, and they called this little blossom Lucy Emily. A bright winsome little daughter that brought joy and gladness to the parents' hearts, especially the mother, as 'twas her first born, and so many fond hopes and bright prospects loomed before her for this precious gift from God. Having been tenderly reared in the Christian home, she early learned to love her Savior, and the very first lessons were words of the Master, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for as such is the kingdom of Heaven." She confessed her Savior at the early age of thirteen years, and from that time until the final triumph, His love had been her comfort and strength through all the days of joy or pain. In all her relations in life she was tried and true. As a daughter and sister she was beyond compare. Always the sweet, gentle trusting girl that had grown from her mother's arms into the high holy sphere of womanhood. It was a benediction to see or meet her. Whether talking or silent, her influence was such as to make all know that she lived in spirit with her Master. We cannot estimate the value of a life so unselfish and generous as was hers. Its influence, like the sun, drove away darkness and impurity. She was grateful for the smallest favor shown to her or her loved ones, and never forgot to express her appreciation. She had been raised as a tender plant, but in the battle of life which she fought so long and patiently, she was strong and brave, and in the last days she would say to those around her, "I am trying so hard to be patient." What can we say of her beautiful faith and hope during the long dark hours? Her calm patience, strong faith and abiding love seemed almost divine. With fine courage she welcomed every trial directed towards her recovery and expressed trust, modesty, and nobility of spirit in her simple unaffectedness. She was as she appeared to be, kindly and genuinely interested in those about her, giving out cheer, sympathy, courage and heartfelt interest in all of God's work, and her love for all. On God's own day he saw fit to call from its earthly abiding place this pure, sweet spirit, and as the evening shadows began to gather on Monday, August 26, 1912, at the age of twenty-eight years and two days, her frail body gave up the spirit to join the mother and other loved ones gone before. And 'twas a relief to the dear watchers to see the look of peace settle over the loved features which had been so long drawn and tired from suffering, and know that rest, peace and joy was hers. She had requested that Rev. A. N. Lindsay should speak the comforting words at her funeral, and many months before had selected the scripture to be read and the songs she loved. She was a loyal life and local member of the Christian Women's Board of Missions, and a supporter and member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The many friends and acquaintances who met at the home on the afternoon of her funeral told better than words how much they loved and admired the pure sweet soul of dear Lucy. And to the loved sister, who for over twenty years has taken the place of mother as well, these friends transfer their love, admiration and respect, and extend sympathy to her and the devoted father who, with the three brothers, can say, This loved one has gone before, Has passed the pearly gates, And there is fairest paradise She for her loved ones waits. TWO FRIENDS. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--The Higbee Concert Bank certainly made a hit at the Clark fair last week. The boys were highly complimented and heartily congratulated for their excellent music. A good brass band, such as Higbee has, is about as good an advertisement as a town can have. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--Born, on the 8th, to Roy Reed and wife, a son. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--Born, on the 9th, to Angelo Corvi and wife, a daughter. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--W. K. Boyd moved from Elliott to Windsor the first of the week. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--J. C. Herron this week presented his grand-daughter, Miss Pearl Forsythe, with a handsome new piano. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--The little daughters of T. C. Walton are the proud owners of a new piano, a present from their father. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--A daughter was born on the 7th to Curtis Elwyn and wife of Parsons, Kansas. Mrs. Elwyn will be best remembered as Miss Lilly Egly. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--Edwin Jones of Lexington, Ky, is the guest of his uncle, W. F. Jones, and wife. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--Miss Myrtle Robb of Kansas City is the guest of her uncle, Fred Robb and family. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--Mrs. Ola Harold died at her home in Huntsville on the 3rd, of consumption, aged 22 years. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--Miss Maude Thompson of Fayette was the guest of her uncle, Fred Robb, and wife during the week. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--Mrs. Margaret Pyle and W. H. Sidenstricker and wife of Moberly attended the funeral of G. H. Pyle here yesterday. Mrs. Sidenstricker is a niece of Mr. Pyle. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--James B. Barnes, aged 77 years, died at his home in Moberly on the 6th. He was the son of the late Rev. Jimmie Barnes, one of the most widely known hardshell Baptist ministers of his day. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--F. E. Carr, years ago a citizen of Sturgeon and a son-in-law of the late Marshall Harris, dropped dead at this home in Wellington, Kansas, on the 6th, aged 56 years. He was related by marriage to Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie of this place. Friday, 13 Feb 1912--G. H. PYLE DEAD--It becomes the sad duty of the NEWS to this week have to chronicle the death of another old citizen, neighbor and friend--G. H. (Hops) Pyle, who passed to the great beyond at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1912, at the home of his son-in-law, H. C. Eubanks, of Bright's disease. He was born just east of Higbee on the farm now owned by Mrs. Susan Baker, on Nov 25, 1835, and was therefore in his 76th year. So far as we know, he resided in the county all his life, and everyone who knew him was his friend, for he was a liberal minded man. In the days of his vigor he was one of the county's most industrious and progressive farmers. On the death of his wife in May, 1904, he quite active farming and lived at his ease on the farm and with his children. He is survived by three daughters and three sons--Mrs. A. T. Burton, Mrs. Bessie Lessly, Mrs. H. C. Eubanks, Thomas, B. B, and Miller Pyle, all of whom except the latter, were present at the funeral, which was held at the home of Mr. Eubanks at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon by E. Y. Keiter, former pastor of the christian church, of which deceased had long been a faithful member. Interment was made in the Rennolds cemetery just south of town. Besides his children, he leaves a wide circle of relatives and a host of friends, who lament with the NEWS that another good man has been called from among us. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--NEW SUPERINTENDENT CHOSEN--At a meeting of the school board Tuesday night, Prof. J. E. Markland of Armstrong was chosen as superintendent to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Bradley, and took charge Wednesday. Prof. Markland is a teacher of many years' experience and has taught in some of the best schools in the state. There were several applicants for the place, we understand. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--Mrs. C. W. Williams is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. W. Acree, at Lexington. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--B. B. Pyle of Denison, Texas, and Thos. Pyle of Mt. Vernon, Ill, were called here Tuesday by the death of their father, G. H. Pyle. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--JOHN RACE SERIOUSLY INJURED--John Race, one of Higbee's substantial citizens, was very badly hurt while at work in the mine of the Walton Coal Co. last Saturday, being caught under a big fall of coal. His jaw was broken and his breast crushed and his scalp laid open to the bone for several inches. He was taken home and given prompt medical treatment, and has since been getting along as well as could be expected. It was at first thought that he might be fatally hurt, as it was feared that his internal injuries were worse than they seemed. He was very fortunate to escape with his life, and the community as one man joins the NEWS in wishes for his speedy recovery. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--Miss Nannie Bradley, one of Moberly's popular young ladies, died at her home in that city on the 9th, of typhoid fever. She was a niece of B. L. Edwards of this place, who, with his wife, attended the funeral Wednesday. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--Mrs. Henry Powell and son Frank and Mrs. Wm. Harris and children returned Monday from a few days' visit with their father, J. T. Lewis, and their brother, C. H. Lewis, near middle Grove. While there they helped their father eat his premium watermelon, which measured 2 feet in length and weighed over fifty pounds. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--W. R. Pattrick returned Thursday of last week from a short stay at Colorado Springs, the very picture of health. He informs us that he feels as well as he ever did in his life. He says that so far as he could learn all the Higbee people at the Springs are well and prospering. He informed us that Mrs. S. Lessley and family would leave about the first of next month for Los Angeles, Cal, where her son, Elgin, is now located, and where he and H. L. Brooks will engage in the business of photography, at which they have become experts. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--Dale Florea, 20 years old, an inmate of the state reform school at Boonville, died on the 7th from being struck with a base ball bat by Albert Merk, who is serving a sentence for killing a St. Louis policeman. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--One of Uncle Sam's new submarine boats broke a record the other day by diving to a depth of 283 feet, where it remained for ten minutes, going at the rate of six miles an hour. Friday, 13 Sep 1912--Mrs. Mittie Richmond, widow of the late John H. Richmond, died at her home in Huntsville on the 5th of Bright's disease. Kathy Bowlin

I don't know how much help this will be, but the obituary of his son, lists him as William E. Reynolds. See below: Tribune Online News Story-18 Jan 1996-Columbia Tribune, Columbia Missouri. William Franklin Reynolds, 79, of Higbee died Tuesday, Jan 16, 1996, at the Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 19, at the Higbee Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Carter officiating. There will be no visitation. Mr. Reynolds was born April 26, 1916, in Higbee to William E. and Joella Dougherty Reynolds. He married Garnett Reynolds on Nov. 10, 1945, in Huntsville, and she survives in Higbee. He was a retired bus driver for the Higbee school system and a veteran of World War II. He lived most of his life in Higbee. Survivors include four sons, William Ernest of Columbus, Texas, Howard Leon Reynolds of Columbia, Jerry Dean Reynolds of Higbee and Charles Wayne Reynolds of California, Mo; a daughter, Blanche Marie Wright of Moberly; two sisters, Dorothy Sifford of Brownfield, Texas, and Eileen Davison of Clark; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial are suggested to the American Heart Association, PO Box 30638, Columbia, MO, 65205. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Gibbons" <c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 8:40 AM Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Rennolds Dougherty Palmatory Walker > Sue, Kathy - and everybody else. > > I only have one George Rennolds in my database, but I am sure it is not he > who is the father. > > George William Rennolds, son of Richard Lindsey Rennolds (182101902) and > Elizabeth Jane Walker (1831-1917) was born Nov 1871 MO. He married Ann > Eliza Palmatory daughter of Daniel N Palmatory (1832-1920) and Mary B > Dougherty (b 1843) 26 Dec 1893 Howard Co. > > I have found them on the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census. He was a farmer, owned > his farm free and clear in 1920 but were living with his wife's parents in > 1910 and 1900. > > Their children were Ada L b Nov 1894, Eula M born Jun 1897 and Bertha C b > Aug 1899, > > In 1910 Anna Eliza states she is 41, had 3 children, and all are still > alive. > > Just as a teeny sidelight, per the marriage index of Howard Co, the groom's > name was W. Ernest Reynolds. > > Carolyn > c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <JUPEP@aol.com> > To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 1:23 PM > Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday 1 Mar 1912-- > > > > > > In a message dated 2/11/01 5:17:38 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > > > > << Mr. Ernest Rennolds and Miss Joella Dougherty were married Feb 25th > by > > > > Justice Thos. Blakemore. the groom is the only son of Geo. W. Rennolds of > > > > the north > > > > part of this township and is a popular young man. The bride is the > charming > > > > daughter of > > > > Joseph F. Dougherty of near Myers. May health, wealth and happiness be > > > > theirs through > > > > life. > > > > >> > > > > Can someone identify the Geo. W. RENNOLDS listed above? I have two George > W. > > REYNOLDS in my file. Same family?? > > > > Thanks > > Linda > > > > > > >

Sue, Kathy - and everybody else. I only have one George Rennolds in my database, but I am sure it is not he who is the father. George William Rennolds, son of Richard Lindsey Rennolds (182101902) and Elizabeth Jane Walker (1831-1917) was born Nov 1871 MO. He married Ann Eliza Palmatory daughter of Daniel N Palmatory (1832-1920) and Mary B Dougherty (b 1843) 26 Dec 1893 Howard Co. I have found them on the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census. He was a farmer, owned his farm free and clear in 1920 but were living with his wife's parents in 1910 and 1900. Their children were Ada L b Nov 1894, Eula M born Jun 1897 and Bertha C b Aug 1899, In 1910 Anna Eliza states she is 41, had 3 children, and all are still alive. Just as a teeny sidelight, per the marriage index of Howard Co, the groom's name was W. Ernest Reynolds. Carolyn c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <JUPEP@aol.com> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday 1 Mar 1912-- > > In a message dated 2/11/01 5:17:38 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > > << Mr. Ernest Rennolds and Miss Joella Dougherty were married Feb 25th by > > Justice Thos. Blakemore. the groom is the only son of Geo. W. Rennolds of > > the north > > part of this township and is a popular young man. The bride is the charming > > daughter of > > Joseph F. Dougherty of near Myers. May health, wealth and happiness be > > theirs through > > life. > > >> > > Can someone identify the Geo. W. RENNOLDS listed above? I have two George W. > REYNOLDS in my file. Same family?? > > Thanks > Linda > >

Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Born, on Aug 29th, to Wm. Webb and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--W. R. Feland is attending a reunion of the 9th Missouri Cavalry at Boonville this week. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Born, at Roodhouse, Ill, on August 30, to W. C. (Chris) Burton and wife a daughter. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Ernest Salisbury got his right foot quite badly mashed by a fall of coal at mine No. 11 Tuesday. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--The heat wave of the past week has been general all over the country and many deaths from it have resulted in the cities. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--DIED AT ELLIOTT--We regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Sarah Huntley, who died at the home of her husband, H. Huntley, at Elliott, at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 4, 1912. She had suffered for two years from cancer and death came as a happy release. She is survived by her husband and three young children. Funeral services were held yesterday by F. H. James and interment made in the Higbee city cemetery. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--SCHOOL OPENS--The Higbee Public School opened Monday with an enrollment of 289, the largest in the school's history, with Thos. L. Warford in temporary charge as superintendent, owing to the resignation of John Bradley, the latter having to give up the position on account of impaired health. Mr. Warford has taught several terms in the school, is thoroughly acquainted with the scholars and conditions, and so far has things going as usual. He will not be an applicant for the place, we learn, as he has arranged to enter a St. Louis school of pharmacy this fall. The school board is very anxious to employ a superintendent at the earliest possible date, and to that end have written to the various Normals and the University in the hope of finding a competent teacher of experience. The place pays $90 per month. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--The opening of the colored school, owing to the resignation of L. B. Quinn, the teacher, was postponed until the 9th, on which date it will open with Finetta Vaughn in charge. She is the daughter of the principal of the Moberly colored school. Quinn will teach in the Moberly colored school where he will get a big increase over the salary he received here. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Mrs. Taylor Mangus of Moberly is the guest of her brother, J. W. Marshall, and wife. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Rolland Walton left yesterday for Rolla, Mo, where he will attend the Missouri School of Mines the coming year. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--T. R. Hamilton, who moved to Renick several months ago, moved back to Higbee Monday, and will occupy the Pierce property which he has purchased. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--By mistaking a can of gasoline for coal oil, a woman in Branson, Mo, started a fire in a hotel Thursday of last week which destroyed the entire town. The loss is placed at $200,000. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Wm. White, aged 62 years, died at his home near Rucker on the 2nd, of paralysis. He is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters. Interment was made at Perche church. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--JOHN BRADLEY RESIGNS--John Bradley, who was recently elected superintendent of the Higbee Public School, was not able to take charge Monday on account of sickness and tendered his resignation Tuesday which was accepted. Mr. Bradley for the past three or four years has been teaching and spending his vacations going to school, with the result that he has broken his health. On the advice of his physician he will leave for the West at once. There are no finer or more deserving young men than Mr. Bradley and his host of Higbee friends and admirers hope and pray for his speedy and permanent recovery. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Mrs. Michael Martin, residing near Salem church northwest of town, died on Sept. 1st, after a short illness, aged 72 years. She is survived by four sons and five daughters. Interment was made at Huntsville Monday after funeral services by E. Y. Keiter. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--Mrs. Edwin Rees and son, Norman, left Sunday night for Springfield, Ill, where they will join Mr. Rees, who has a position as mine manager with one of the big companies there. They are given up with regret by a wide circle of friends, as they are citizens of whom any town may be proud. Mrs. Rees was accompanied by her sister, Miss Emma Robson, who will spend several weeks. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--The infant son of Lester Bagby and wife of northwest of town, died on August 30th. Interment was made at Salem church. Friday, 6 Sep 1912--G. H. PYLE CRITICALLY ILL--G. H. ("Hops") Pyle, one of the county's best known and most highly respected citizens, is critically ill at the home of his son-in-law, H. C. Eubanks, in this place, and his death is only a matter of a few days and perhaps hours. He is suffering from Bright's disease, and has been unconscious for the past week. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Geo. Orton this week traded his residence property in the west part of town to Uncle Fred Walker for the latter's farm south of town. Mr. Orton will move to the farm as soon as he can build a new residence on it, and Uncle Fred, who is one of the best colored citizens in this or any other community, will move to town. He is 75 years old, and as his children have all left home, says he can no longer run the farm. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--J. J. RIDGEWAY DEAD--John J. Ridgeway, died at his farm home near Clark Randolph county very suddenly Friday morning. He had been ill a few days of something like stomach trouble, but his condition was not regarded seriously either by his family or his physician, and his death was not discovered until Roy Bradley, who works on the farm went into his room to call him to breakfast. When the physician was called he pronounced it apoplexy and it is probably that Mr. Ridgway died about midnight. Mrs. Ridgway died two years ago last March and since that time he has had a family living with him. No members of his immediate family were with him at the night of his death. The funeral was preached Saturday afternoon at Fairview church by Rev. E. Y. Keiter, of Hannibal, a former pastor of the Fairview church, of which Mr. Ridgway had been a member for more than 57 years. He is survived by five children, John W. and Willard S. of near Clark, Mrs. Oler Hombs of Columbia, Mrs. Ella Spurling of Centralia and Walter of Fayette. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--The Moberly Democrat says that Miss Laura Dysart, a popular teacher of that place will be married early in next month to Dr. W. W. Martin, a Kansas City dentist. Miss Dysart is a daughter of the late J. S. Dysart of this place. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--J. E. Rucker and wife, Wm. Higginbotham and wife, Mrs. W. L. Cave and W. D. Burke and wife went to New Franklin Tuesday to attend a birthday dinner given by Mrs. Wm. McGlothlin in honor of her husband's 46th anniversary. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mrs. Annie Lloyd celebrated her 37th birthday on August 14, with a big dinner at which were forty guests, among them being Jas. and Warnie Lloyd and families, Robert Hursman and family, Earl Elders and family, Wm Cadmus and family of Elliot; Ben Gilmore and family of Landmark; Thos. and Wm. Longdon and families, John Goin and family and Mrs. Mary Goin and family of Higbee. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--The Higbee juvenile Band was organized last week. Following is a list of the players and their instruments: Thos. Walton, Jr., Ollie Bottoms, Clarence Walton, Orien Webb, Sam Marrs, Cornet; Odus Warford, John Adams, Alto; Joe Martin, Joe Stone, Denny(Danny?) Graves, trombone; Raymond Edwards, Virgil Bogie, Alfred Towls, clarinet; Claude Stevenson, baritone; David Williams, bass; Riley Land, snare drum; Edwin Cave, bass drum. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--J. W. FLOYD DEAD--J. W. Floyd, one of Higbee's highly respected citizens, died at his home in this place at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, Aug 29, 1912, after a short illness of cancer of the stomach or some similar trouble. He was born at Jacksonville, Ill, March 22, 1840, and was therefore 72 years, 5 months and 7 days old. At the age of 21 he enlisted in the union army and fought through the entire war, being engaged in many of the hardest and bloodiest battles. After the war he came to Missouri, locating many years ago on his farm south of town. Three years ago he moved to Oklahoma, and he always believed that the water there helped bring on his fatal illness. After a short stay he returned to Higbee where he has since resided. A week or more ago he realized that his illness was fatal and stead-fastly refused to take any medicine. He sent for J. F. Smith and gave directions as to his burial. He requested that he be buried on a certain knoll on his old farm south of town, and that his body be wrapped in a U. S. flag he gave the now abandoned G. A. R. post here several years ago, and his request will be carried out to the letter to-day. By his special request no funeral services what-ever will be held. Mr. Floyd is survived by his aged wife and six children, viz: W. E. and David W. Floyd of this place; Mrs. Rosie Dollard, Mrs. Eva Woods, Kansas City; Mrs. David Owen of Illinois and Mrs. Maggie Ambrose of Slater, all of whom but the two last named were present when he passed away. A more honest, honorable or patriotic man never lived among us, and he was highly regarded by all for his rugged honesty and admirable traits. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--A team driven by Mrs. B. F. Kirby became frightened near the electric light plant Wednesday afternoon and ran away. Seeing that she could not hold the team, Mrs. Kirby jumped and one of the wagon wheels passed over her right leg, breaking it near the ankle. She was taken to the home of Mose Stevenson and given prompt medical attention and was later taken to her home south of town. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--J. W. Buckley of Kingdon, Kansas, last week purchased the old Wm. Egly farm of 260 acres southwest of town and moved to the same last week. Mr. Buckley is a native Missourian, and had been in Kansas only about four years. The NEWS welcomes Mr. Buckley and family to a home among us. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--13 Sep 1912 --John Harryman, wife and little daughter, Marjorie, returned to their home in Illinois the first of the week after a pleasant visit with John Goins and wife. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--L. Newman and Geo. Webb, two of Higbee's hustling carpenters and neatest workmen, have completed several neat jobs in the last week or two, the biggest being the handsome new residence of J. T. Bowen, which is one of the prettiest and most convenient in town. They have also completed work for Edgar Maxfield, W. F. Jones, W. H. Burton and others, and have several good contracts in prospect. we are pleased to note the success with which these gentlemen are meeting. And it is deserved success, for they never "soldier," and no matter in what out of the way corner it may be, they never neglect their work. If you are thinking of building, it will pay you to see them. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Born, on Aug 27, to Walter H. Bagby and wife of northwest of town, a son. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Born, on the 29th, to Wm. Naylor and wife, of near Burton, a son. 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, 30 Aug 1912--Will Burke was awakened about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning by some one at his woodpile and got up to investigate. Slipping out of the house he saw Uncle Burl Reed, one of Higbee's best known colored citizens, putting stovewood into a large gunny sack. Burl seeing Will took up the sack and ran, followed by the latter in his night clothes, being overtaken in front of the city hall. Uncle Burl tells a different story. He says he was going down the street attending to his own business when he saw Mr. Burke walking in his sleep. He walked up to the latter and said "Boo!" which awoke Will, who immediately began to chase him. Uncle Burl says he ran because he thought Mr. Burke would feel mighty queer at finding himself in the street dressed only in his night clothes and was afraid he might hurt him. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--J. W. Jones who has been at work at the Baker with his brother, left Sunday for Centerville, Iowa, where he will locate. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Arthur Fowler and little son of Plymouth, Kansas, were here last week the guests of his father, N. J. Fowler, who has been quite sick for some time. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Mrs. Frank Pool of Centralia is the guest of her parents, Lon Coleman and wife. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Mrs. Nancy Enyart is seriously ill at the home of her brother, Isaac Walker. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Joe Palfrey bought the Adam Young resident property in the south part of town the first of the week for $700. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--A. J. Woods, of near Memphis, Mo, and grandsons, Glenn and Lessly, visited his son, Randolph Woods, and family near town during the week. Friday, 30 Aug 1912--Ray Holtzclaw while hauling rails Monday fell from the top of a high load. A false standard broke, when he fell to the ground, many of the rails falling on him. He escaped with slight bruises, probably owing to the fact that he was using a low wagon. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 23 Aug 1912--REACH FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY--On Wednesday, Aug 21, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hawkinson will have reached their fiftieth wedding anniversary and we wish to give some facts that will no doubt be of interest to the Herald readers. Capt. A. T. Prewitt, who is now in his 92nd year, attended the wedding and is the only person left in Roanoke who resided here at that time. They have resided at their present home for a period of 50 years having never moved in their wedded life. Mr. Hawkinson, who is in his 77th years, and his wife in her 72nd are, with the exception of Uncle Louis' failing eyesight, enjoying the best of health--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Miss Lucy Elgin is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Alexander, near Landmark. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Mrs. John McGill returned Thursday of last week from a short visit with relatives at Mystic, Iowa. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Geo. Harris has been kept from work for several days by a fall of rock on his foot while at work in mine No. 11. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Jessie and Lucian Jones and sister, Miss Mattie of Bloomington, Ill. are the guests of their uncle W. F. Jones, and wife. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Mrs. W. R. Pattrick returned Friday from Colorado Springs, where she went a few weeks ago with Mr. Pattrick. She left the latter about as well as he ever was in his life and improving every day. He will remain a few weeks longer that there may be no mistake about the cure being permanent. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--REV. G. W. ELLISTON DEAD--Word came to Higbee early yesterday morning that Rev. G. W. Elliston, former pastor of the Higbee, Clark and Sturgeon Baptist churches, was dead at Excelsior Springs. Wednesday a phone message came from there for some one who could give the address of Mr. Elliston's relatives, which was answered by Deputy Postmaster Joe Jones. He was informed that Mr. Elliston was lying at the point of death at a sanitarium there and that he had been stricken suddenly only a day or two before while walking along the streets, and had been unconscious ever since, his trouble apparently being brain fever. In his ravings Higbee seemed to be the burden of his thoughts, as he kept repeating the name over and over again. Mr. Elliston's mother, so Mr. Jones informs us, lives at Hayti, Mo. The news of Mr.. Elliston's death came as a great shock to his many friends and admirers, as he was in the best of health and engaged in a big meeting in the north part of the state when last heard from two weeks ago. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--AUGUSTUS MILLER DEAD--Augustus Miller, one of the county's most prominent farmers, and one of the most esteemed citizens in this vicinity, died at his home one miles northwest of town at 9:40 p.m. Friday, August 16, 1912, after a week's illness of rheumatism and uremiac poisoning, aged 68 years. He was born in Holmes county, Ohio, on July 6, 1844, where he grew to manhood. He came to this state in 1870, locating about four miles northwest of Higbee, which place he still owned at the time of his death. He was married on Jan 28, 1873, to Miss Ann M. Christian, who preceded him to the great beyond on October 19, 1895. They were the parents of nine children, eight of whom survive, viz: John A, William J, Misses Lizzie, Frances, Eva, Dollie, Mrs. R. R. Quinn and Mrs. R. B. Burckhartt. Their first born, Eugene, died Feb 7, 1877, at the age of four. Some fifteen years ago Mr. Miller purchased the farm just northwest of town and erected a large modern home where he had since resided. he was a hard worker and a man of many admirable traits, and to know him was to like him. He was a thrifty farmer and good trader and as a result of his business acumen he left a comfortable fortune. He was one of the largest land owners in the county, owning over 11,000 acres. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Eld. E. L. Mitchell of the Christian church, of which deceased had been a member for almost 20 years. The immense lawn would hardly hold the large assemblage of sorrowing neighbors and friends from far and near who came to pay their last respects to one they esteemed so highly and to shed tears of sympathy for the bereaved children. Interment was made in the city cemetery by the side of his beloved wife. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--DIED--Rufus Conwell, the 19-year-old son of Mrs. A. L. Conwell of south of town, died Monday at the home of his mother, after a week's illness. He was taken sick with something like malarial fever, and gradually grew worse, when blood poison, or something of a similar nature, set up. burial was made at Myers Tuesday. He is survived by his mother, brother and sister, who have the sympathy of all. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--As a result of a personal difficulty Thursday night of last week between Huts Crumpley and A. Bertini of Yates, the former was fined $25 and costs by Justice J. C. Elgin Monday. The trouble, we learn, occurred at old mine No. 6, between here and Yates, and resulted in Bertini getting two beautiful black eyes. He swore out the warrant against Crumpley. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Thos. Warford, who has been running a bowling alley at Clarence for several weeks, is at home to remain, having sold the outfit and business to a citizen of that place. Mr. Warford, we learn, will attend a school of pharmacy this year. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--THE NORMAL SCHOOL AT KIRKSVILLE--The Normal School at Kirksville has just closed its record breaking year. Fourteen hundred and fifty Missouri teachers were enrolled, with an average daily attendance above seven hundred. Out of more than nine hundred attending the eleven weeks' summer term, about six hundred received certificates or diplomas. Out of the year's enrollment, eight hundred will teach in Missouri schools during the ensuing year. Of these, five hundred will teach in rural schools, two hundred in villages and towns, and about one hundred in high school positions, supervisorships and superintendencies. This vigorous old school is making tremendous strides in the preparation of teachers. Its new Farm and Household Economics Department sets a new pace for practical school education in Missouri. On the School Farm, conducted wholly by students, many practical lessons are exemplified. These are to be carried over into the public schools to fill the boys and girls with greater respect for home industries and home comforts and wholesome rural and village life. In the recent National Education Association at Chicago, President Kirk, of the Normal School at Kirksville, took a bold stand for practical rural education, claiming that if anybody needs a thorough Normal School and College education, it is the teacher in the rural school, for there the possibilities of young life are the best. He called attention to the fact that the rural child learns twice as fast as the village and city child--provided facilities and instruction are what they should be. The Normal School at Kirksville has a great library of 40,000 volumes, selected for and to be used by ambitious young teachers. It has the best laboratories for all kinds of school and college science needed by teachers. Its new laboratories for work in clay and for painting and burning pottery give a new stimulus to the education of the girls; so do the new courses in domestic science and general household economics. The Institution has every variety of academic and pedagogic study that will contribute to the making of good school teachers. The faculty for the ensuing year includes fifty-nine teachers. It is expected that the ensuing term will again break all records. No school anywhere has a more virile and up-to-date faculty than this one. Faculty and students of the Normal School at Kirksville believe in hard work and high enthusiasms. They do the work; they have the enthusiasms. Better send for one of the new illustrated, 250 page Bulletins. It is full of fine pictures and facts worth knowing. JOHN R. KIRK, President. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 23 Aug 1912--BIRTHDAY PARTY--A number of Gladys Andrews' friends were delightfully entertained at her home Saturday evening, the 17th, the occasion being her 16th anniversary. They were entertained at games after which they walked into an "art gallery." which was filled with many amusing objects. Refreshments were served in the dining room, and the remainder of the evening was enjoyed by music and a "love story" contest in which Miss Frances Burkhalter was successful. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing Miss Gladys many more happy birthdays. She was the recipient of several nice presents. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Inez, the baby daughter of B. F. Andrews and wife, was quite severely bitten on the arm Thursday of last week by a stray dog. The wound was promptly treated and dressed by a physician, and no evil effects are feared. The dog was killed by Marshal Cain. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--B. F. Andrews informs us that Eugene Andrews and Wisdom Burton, who left for New York tuesday, will buy an immense stock for their stores at Higbee, Fayette and Glasgow and would fill them all with the latest on the market. He also informs us that they are contemplating opening a store at Rocheport. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--The pictures at the GEM this week have been particularly good. Monday night the big crowd present were shown the most interesting sights in Los Angeles, Cal, among them being the ostrich and crocodile farms and the fastest electric car line in the world. You miss something good every time you fail to go to the GEM. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Jas. Fuhrman, a prominent farmer of the Roanoke vicinity, died at his home Thursday of last week, aged 72 years. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Mrs. N. T. Jones and daughter, Miss Flossie, of Springfield, Ill, are the guests of her sister; Mrs. Geo. Laight, and other relatives. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Born, on the 19th, to John Sartin and wife, a son. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Cottie Cleeton leaves today for Colorado Springs where he hopes to obtain relief from hay fever, from which he is a great sufferer. He will be gone about five weeks. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Mrs. Chas. Frisk was called to Moberly Wednesday to see her sister, Mrs. Mary E. Lynch, who was quite sick. The latter was able to come home with Mrs. Frisk but continues quite sick. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Oval Wood, formerly of this place was here Saturday night, on his way to Harrisburg to visit his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Wood. Mr. Wood has a position as teacher in the Kansas City public schools, where he has been located for the past three years. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--In the death of Augustus Miller, Higbee and Randolph county have lost an upright and honorable citizen--a man who was always just in all his dealings, and who always stood up for what he conceived to be right--and his children a considerate and indulgent father. he will be sadly missed not only by them, but by all who knew him. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Andrew Ewing and wife of Ogallala, Neb, are visiting her father, W. F. Williams, and family, near Burton. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--After services at Mt. Ararat on the 13th, friends and neighbors met at the home of Mr. Frank Pitney, it being his 35th anniversary, where a bountiful dinner, prepared by friends, was served. After the noon hour Rev. J. W. Keiter made a short talk, and all joined in the son, "I Am Going Back Home," after which all departed for their homes, wishing Frank many more such happy occasions. Those present: Stant Pitney and wife, Steve Pitney and family, Mrs. Chas. Ware and son, Thos. Pitney and family, John Hudson and wife, Ben Pitney and wife, Thos. Osborne and family, O. S. Pitney and wife, O. F. Pitney and family, Thos. Dennis and family, Walker Magruder and wife, W. J. Phillips and wife, Jeff Robb and family, Estill Robb and family, Cooper Dennis and family, Rev. N. Magruder and family, Finis Cloyd and wife, Thos. Robb and family, Mrs. N. A. Nicholas and son, Travis, Mrs. B. Jones and son, Mrs. Jennie Robb and children, Bud Robb and children, Mrs. Bettie Robb, Mrs. Susan Dennis, Mrs. Mat Cloyd, Mrs. Martha Jones, Miss Dora George, Miss Ida Ware, Miss Bertha Jones, G. W. Creson, Rev. J. W. Keltner, Dennis Magruder, Grover Lusby, Wm. Creson, Henry Wespy, Jas. Robb, Tyre Magruder, Wilber Ware, Wm. Robb, Chas. Robb and Bryan Woods. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--COMPULSORY SCHOOL LAW--(1) Every child between 8 and 14 years old and between 14 and 16, when not regularly employed, must attend some day school at least half of the term each year. (2) No child can be excused on promise to attend first half of term before being excused on that account. (3) Courts having jurisdiction (Justice of the Peace in rural districts and in cities having less than 50,000 population) may excuse children from attending school for the following reasons: [1] Parents can not supply proper clothing; [2] Child is mentally or physical unable to attend; [3] No public school in two and a half miles of the home [4] Labor of the child is necessary to support family; [5] Child has completed common school course. (4) No child between 8 and 14 can be employed in mine, factory, workshop or store unless excused for one of the five reasons, or has statement from teacher that he has already attended half of the term for that school year. (5) It is the duty of attendance officers and district clerks to notify parents or guardians when children fail to comply with the provisions of the law. (6) The penalty for non-attendance fall son parents or guardian, and it is a maximum fine, $25 or imprisonment for ten days, one or both. (7) For illegal employment of a child the employer is subject to a fine of fifty dollars and costs. (8) Every school board shall publish this synopsis in newspaper of the district or post it in at least five public places ten days before school opens each year. Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, President of School Board, Wm. Lambier, Clerk. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--John D. Wilson, an old Higbee boy, who has charge of the State Reform School for boys at Boonville, spent several hours here Wednesday. He says that there are 500 boys in the school--150 colored and 350 whites--and that but few have tried to escape since he has been in charge. Those who escaped have been captured. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--LETTER FROM S. M. HIRSCH--New York, Aug 13. Messrs. W. H. Welch & Son, Dear Sirs:--Thinking perhaps the readers of the NEWS would enjoy a letter from New York City, it gives me pleasure to write these lines which will give the ladies an idea of the prevailing fall and winter styles, which is a great task to follow here. Barnum said there was a sucker born every minute. This applies to styles as well, as every day brings forth something different in styles of garments in the city of New York. If you were here and would stand still for five minutes on one of the most prominent corners of Broadway and see the fashions in dresses you would see that some of the ladies were dressed very elaborately with a lot of fine toggery, while others think themselves very handsomely dressed without scarcely any garments at all, and you would ask yourself the question, where do all the funds come from to pay for these fine costumes? On our way East we stopped at Detroit, Buffalo and Niagara Falls and enjoyed seeing the wonderful sights. Since our arrival here we have been very busy purchasing various lines of garments. The styles for the coming season are very becoming and the materials used are handsome. In suits, novelty cloths with Robespiere collars with half belt effect and gathered back is one of the newest styles. Next comes the Colonial style, which is made with a vestee front (just like a man's vest) with a very high collar and made with a mannish effect. The coats are entirely different from last season's styles and the material used the handsomest shown in years. The length of coats is the same as last season, but a few are shown here for society belles for early wear in 45 inch lengths. These coats are principally used for balls and operas. The dresses are shown in long tight sleeves, also three-quarter lengths, and materials are duchess, satins, charmeuse silks and lingerie silks, and in woolen, serges and whipcords are the leading materials. The leading shades are tans, browns, navy, black, grey and taupe. In dresses the modified Panier effect is very strong in style. I candidly believe the garments this season could not be more handsome than they are, and they can be sold at economical prices. I almost forgot to mention that hat. This season our entire stock will consist of pattern hats which I am buying here in New York, and you can look for some style and pleasing prices. I am matching hats to each garment, whether suit, coat or dress. I had the pleasure to call on our former friends, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Elston, and found them hale and hearty, and especially Mr.. Elston, who has grown quite stout, which shows prosperity for him in the he City of New York. They wish me to kindly remember them to their friends. The other evening at one of the leading theaters here I heard a dog which was imported from Germany talk as plain as any human being. He talks German, and some of his words were very hard to pronounce. A young lady has the dog in charge. He looks like any common large dog, with a very large head. Politics here in New York seem to be very quiet, it being a foregone conclusion that Wilson will be the next president without a doubt. I am going to remain here until the end of the month, as Mrs. Hirsch and Major will arrive in New York on the 27th, and that will enable me to watch daily for new styles. I do not wish to boost the Bee Hive Co's store and their class of merchandise, but rest assured that we are putting Higbee on the map as buyers of stylish garments. Every concern I purchase from wants to know why I am so particular about such stylish garments for a town the size of Higbee. I tell them all it is our success to show the same styles as the big city stores do. One more new invention added to the list of wonders is the "Automatic Cafe." Imagine yourself walking on Broadway near 47th street into a very elaborate cafe, no waiters to wait on you, only on two sides signs reading, "Hot Drinks," "Cakes," Pies," "Ice Cream," "Fruit," "Sandwiches," "Cold Drinks," etc. Each dish is in a separate compartment, similar to our post office boxes, with glass fronts. Simply put a nickel in the slot, turn the knob and the door opens for you. You remove the dish selected, (say pie) then help yourself to a cup and saucer, press the button after putting a nickel in the slot and you get a cup of coffee good enough for King Roosevelt. After that help yourself to spoons, knives, forks or whatever you need and sit down to a fine marble-top table and enjoy your meal without having any waiters standing around waiting for a tip. Here in New York every time a servant who is connected with a barber shop, hotel or restaurant looks at you, he wants to be tipped. You had better accommodate him with a tip if you expect any service or wish to go back to any of those places. Trust you have had rain by this time. If not, you may send for a carnival to come to town at once. Very truly yours, S. M. Hirsch. Kathy Bowlin

In a message dated 2/11/01 5:17:38 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Mr. Ernest Rennolds and Miss Joella Dougherty were married Feb 25th by Justice Thos. Blakemore. the groom is the only son of Geo. W. Rennolds of the north part of this township and is a popular young man. The bride is the charming daughter of Joseph F. Dougherty of near Myers. May health, wealth and happiness be theirs through life. >> Can someone identify the Geo. W. RENNOLDS listed above? I have two George W. REYNOLDS in my file. Same family?? Thanks Linda

Friday, 16 Aug 1912--CHAPMAN WHITE DEAD--The following, taken from the Chico, Cal, Record of August 5th, will be of interest to many of our older readers of the Myers vicinity, where Mr. White resided when a young man. He was a brother-in-law of W. H. Welch of this place: "Chapman Mauphin White, aged 83 years, a resident of Chico for the last forty years, and popular pioneer of the Sacramento valley, died at his home on Fifth street early last evening of kidney trouble. Death had been expected for several days and the near relatives were at the bedside when death came. "The deceased was born in Albemarle county, Virginia, May 28, 1829. While a boy his family moved through kentucky into Missouri and just before the close of the Mexican war he joined an American provision train at Fort Leavenworth. "In 1849 he started for California by way of Panama, but was delayed at the Isthmus by sickness and was compelled to return east. Not long after, he came over the old California and Oregon trail and reached Salem, Oregon, on September 9, 1853. He went to San Francisco by water. "During the winter of 1853 White worked on the levees of the Sacramento river up to Marysville, with headquarters at Sutter's Fort. He mined for gold in the Feather River canyon near Auburn and near Hawland's Flat, which is now called Table Rock, in Sierra county. "White made several trips east after his arrival here. He made one trip to the eastern part of the United States shortly after the civil war and was married to Miss Bessie Welch, who now survives him. The couple returned to Hawland's Flat and later moved to Chico, where they have since resided. "White was always a popular and liberal man. Old Timers remember many occasions when he helped those in distress, and he was known throughout the valley in his active days. He once owned a large part of the Chinatown property in and several rows of houses in Chico, but lost the bulk of his property in later years. At one time he was a member of the board of city trustees of Chico. "The following children survive; J. H. White, Dr. C. M. White, Mayer J. White, Mrs. J. L. Richards of Sacramento; a brother, Dr. Geo. W. White of Sacramento, and two sisters, Mrs. Martha Sherwood of San Francisco and Mrs. Steenburgen of Chico. "The funeral will take place from the family home at 729 fifth street at 10 o'clock Monday morning. Rev. M. Slaughter will delivery the funeral sermon and burial will be made in the local cemetery." Friday, 16 Aug 1912--FUNERAL OF MISS KATHRYN BURKE--As announced in our last issue, the funeral of Miss Kathryn Burke was held at the Catholic church in Salisbury on the 9th. The pall bearers were Messrs.. Tony Cruse, Joe Burton, George Walton, George Patterson, Cottie H. Cleeton and Elerd Baker. The honorary pall bearers were Misses Nina Williams, Maude Little, Mattie Rice, Georgia Burton, Mrs. George Bowen-Patterson and Mrs. Robt. Davies-Summers. Many other friends of the deceased attended from here, and the attendance of Salisbury friends comfortably filled the church. The floral offerings, from far and near, were the most beautiful and profuse ever seen here and were silent witnesses of the esteem in which deceased was held. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--A JUVENILE BAND--Mr. S. J. Hibbard, the efficient leader of the Higbee Concert Band, this week organized a juvenile Band with a membership of about twenty, and would like to have as many more as he can get. The fee is a small one, and parents can rest assured that as long as their boys are under Mr. Hibbard's care they will be kept out of mischief. He believes in good behavior and strict discipline and the young gentlemen will have to toe the scratch or get out of the band. We will give a list of the members and instruments next week. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--John A. Miller was called here from DeWitt Sunday by the illness of his father, A. Miller, returning next day. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Will Hackward returned to Kansas City Wednesday after a short visit with his parents, Wm. Hackward and wife. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Born, on the 8th, to C. W. Dougherty and wife, a son. W. T. Thompson began a 7-month school at Baldridge Monday. Mrs. Josie Hitt has been employed to teach the St. Clair school at $45 per month. Thos. R. Long has been employed to teach the Naylor school instead of Luther Avery, who resigned. Mrs. Geo. F. Dougherty and children returned Thursday from Huntsville after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Hardister. The primary election at Myers passed off quietly. About 173 votes were polled. J. Lee Dougherty and Omer Andrews were elected democrat and republican committeeman, respectively. C. M. Fisher was the nominee for constable. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Mrs. Lucinda Martin died at her home in Armstrong on the 13th after an illness of 24 hours, aged 58 years. She is survived by her husband, Pleas Martin, and seven children. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Mrs. Ed Rees and son, Norman, are here from Springfield, Ill, packing up their household goods for shipment to that place, where Mr. Rees has a position as manager of one of the big mines, and where they will make their future home, for several years, at least. No better people ever lived among us and their removal is a matter of general regret. The NEWS joins other friends in wishing them prosperity in their new home and in the hope that their removal is not to be permanent. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--John Hughes, an employee of the Northern Central Coal Co, at Huntsville, while at work at the coal washer Friday of last week, fell into the machinery and was horribly mangled, the cog wheels grinding one arm and a leg to shreds as well as severely injuring him otherwise. He was taken to Moberly hospital and at last accounts was not expected to live. Hughes is 40 years old and has a wife and nine children. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Preston Herron of Marissa, Ill, is the guest of his sister Mrs. Leonard O'Donnell. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--David Kelso and Wm. Bentham left Saturday for Canada. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Born, on the 11th, to Wm. Compton and wife a daughter. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Born, on the 9th, to G. E. Lessly and wife, a daughter. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--Mrs. James Cox and baby daughter of Orrick, is the guest of her father, John P. Rankins and other relatives. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--John Lazaret had a leg broken and was otherwise injured by a fall of rock at mine No. 10 at Yates Saturday. He was taken to a Moberly hospital. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--A MILLER SERIOUSLY ILL--Mr. Augustus Miller is seriously ill at his home just west of town of sciatic rheumatism and other complications, but his physician Dr. G. M. Nichols, is very hopeful of his recovery. Mr. Miller is being attended by a trained nurse from St. Louis, and at the hour of going to press appeared much better than the day before. Friday, 16 Aug 1912--HERBERTSON-EGLY--Mr. J. R. Herbertson of McKeesport, Pa., and Miss Alice Egly were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Egly, just south of town, at high noon Sunday, August 11, 1912, Rev. W. L. Halberstadt, pastor of the Methodist church, performing the ceremony. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only the immediate family of the bride being present, and came as quite a surprise to most Higbee People. It was a case of love at first sight when they met at McKeesport about a year ago where the bride was visiting. Immediately following a six-course luncheon, the happy pair took the east bound Alton for St. Louis. After a short tour of the East, Mr. Herbertson will take his bride to a lovely home in McKeesport, furnished several months ago in anticipation of the happy event. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Egly and is a young lady of culture and refinement, and was considered one of Higbee's prettiest and sweetest young ladies. Mr. Herbertson is a popular young businessman in his home city, and impressed all who met him as a thoroughgoing gentleman. That happiness and prosperity may ever attend them is the wish of the NEWS. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 9 Aug 1912--EDITORS FIGHT DUEL; BYSTANDER SHOT--Editors Hamilton and Davis Empty Revolvers at Each Other In Post Office--Both Slightly Wounded--Huntsville, MO, August 4--Bitter personal quarrels over the Whitecotton-Rucker congressional campaign in Randolph county reached their climax when John N. Hamilton, 58 years old, editor of the Huntsville Herald, and Van Davis, 35 years old, editor of the Huntsville Times, became engaged in a sensational pistol duel which started in the Post Office here at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon and resulted in both men and Pearl Gunn, a bystander, being wounded. Several hundred persons returning from a Chautauqua lecture scattered as a fusillade of bullets whizzed over their heads and many narrowly escaped being wounded. The Post Office in Huntsville opens on Sunday afternoon for an hour or two to give out mail. Hamilton was seen to go into the Post Office about 4:30 p.m. Shortly afterwards Van Davis entered. Seven or eight men were lined up waiting for their mail. Hamilton was at the end of the line. When Davis entered he turned. Both men uttered an exclamation and both drew guns. Almost simultaneously two shots rang out. Neither shot took effect. Davis was armed with a .32 caliber revolver of a cheap make. Hamilton swung a large automatic revolver and took another step toward Davis. The automatic barked once again. Davis, who was about ten feet away, backed off, firing rapidly and emptying his gun. He was seen to stagger, then, steadying himself, he hurled the empty revolver, narrowly missing Hamilton's head. Then he turned and ran out of the Post Office, with Hamilton after him. During the last two shots Pearl Gunn, who was standing back of the two men in the narrow Post Office, staggered and fell against the wall. A bullet had entered his body just below the heart, making a serious wound. Davis ran from the Post Office and down the street. Several hundred persons returning from the Chautauqua lecture were coming down the street toward the Post Office. At their head was J. W. Morris, deputy sheriff. Hamilton sent several shots after the fleeing Davis, who was staggering and soon came to a stop. the crowd scattered as the bullets whizzed over the heads and sang about the cars of several persons. Morris grappled with Hamilton and took the revolver from him. Both men were placed under arrest. Davis was given emergency treatment at the Jail, where it was found that a bullet had entered his left hip. Hamilton was found to be suffering from a wound in his right arm. Both men will recover. Gunn, the bystander who was wounded, is in a serious condition. Hamilton and Davis were released on $1000 bond for their appearance at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning before a justice of the peace. The clothing of both men showed several holes made by the bullets. The shooting was the result of a quarrel between Hamilton and Davis over an article which Davis printed in the Times last Tuesday and in which Hamilton declares he have him the "lie." The article was in connection with the Whitecotton-Rucker race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Second District. Both papers are Democratic, the Herald supporting Whitecotton and the Times espousing the cause of Rucker. Considerable feeling has existed between the two men it is said since Davis left the employ of Hamilton over a year ago and became editor of the Huntsville Times. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--B. B. Pyle is here from Texas for a visit with his father, G. H. and other relatives. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Misses Cora and Mollie Williams of Ft. Worth, Texas, arrived yesterday for a visit with their father, Jake Williams, of near Myers. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--The shooting affray between John N. Hamilton, editor of the Huntsville Herald, and Van Davis, editor of the Huntsville Times, is a very unfortunate affair both for the principals as well as the town and the county, and it is to be hoped that the friends of each will do all in their power to have the gentlemen shake hands and forget past differences. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Mr. Joe Lang, Jr, and Miss Rita Inman of Moberly were quietly married at the home of E. M. Whitmore here on August 4th by Rev. E. L. Mitchell. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Mrs. Earl Simpson and son returned to their home in Roundup, Montana, Tuesday, after an extended visit with her parents, Henry B. Cubbage and wife. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--T. L. Warford, who has been operating a bowling alley at Macon, was here Sunday and informed us that he had moved to Clarence, where he was enjoying a good business. He says Macon is a dead one. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Mrs. John Key is visiting her parents, F. C. Dodd and wife, at Clifton Hill. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--The Gem has been showing some extra good pictures this week. Some excellent views of the ill-fated Titanic were shown Monday night. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Thos. Evans and wife returned first of the week from a month's visit with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Thomas at Emporia, Kan. They were accompanied home by Miss Ester Thomas, who will spend a month or six weeks. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Born, on the 3rd, to Elmer Dennis and wife, a daughter. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--MISS KATHRYN BURKE DEAD--The relatives, friends and acquaintances of Miss Kathryn Burke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burke of this place were shocked beyond measure when a message was received from Colorado Springs last Sunday night conveying the sad intelligence of her death there that day at Glackner Sanitarium, where she was taken on the 20th of last May in the hope of restoring her health, which began to fail last September. Her death was a terrible blow to her family, as she was supposed to be improving and a letter had been received from her only the day before stating that she was feeling better, and that she could hardly wait for her mother and sister, who were to have left for Colorado Springs Wednesday, to arrive. The particulars of her death have not yet been received but it is thought that it may have been caused from hemorrhage or heart trouble. The body arrived Wednesday and was taken to the home of the heartbroken family, and the constant stream of sorrowing friends who called at the home to extend sympathy and to take a last look at one they knew so well, spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which she was held. Deceased was born in Salisbury, Mo. on July 8, 1888, and died on August 4, 1912. She came to Higbee with her parents in infancy, where she grew to womanhood, and it can be truthfully said of her that a more gentle, sympathetic or refined spirit never lived among us. She was popular with all of her acquaintance and will be sadly missed. In her death her parents have lost a loving and dutiful daughter and the town one of its sweetest characters. The body will be taken to Salisbury today and laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, after services at the church there. Besides her fond parents she is survived by three brothers and five sisters, and the sympathy of all go out to them in their great sorrow. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Born, on the 4th, to Rev. S. Quick and wife, a son. (This child is Ray Quick, son of Hattie Mae Atkins Quick, Harvey Jacks first cousin). Friday, 9 Aug 1912--AFTER BIG FORTUNE---There was a meeting in Higbee Saturday at the home of Mr.and Mrs. A. G. Atkins which may eventually mean the bringing of several barrels of money, and then some, into this community, the meeting being of those who believe themselves heirs to a vast estate in the city of New York--160 acres, in fact, situated in the heart of the city and covered with skyscrapers and costly buildings of all kinds. The property in question is known as the Enyart estate and land in question was leased several generations ago for 99 years. The lease expired last year, we learn, and heirs in different parts of the country have put in claims for the property. The heirs here, among whom are Mrs. Atkins and some sixty or seventy others, can prove beyond a doubt, we learn, that they are the direct descendants of the original owners of the property. This vast estate, we learn, is not on paper or in the imagination of some scheming lawyer, as generally happens in such cases, but really exists. If the heirs here can ever get their part of it they will have more money than they will know what to do with, for the estate is estimated to be worth 500 million dollars. At the meeting here Saturday, at which were other heirs from Kansas City, Keytesville, Salisbury and Macon county--about 100 in all--it was decided to get in correspondence with other heirs in Pennsylvania who are to hold a similar meeting some time next week, that an understanding may be reached and all act in harmony in taking proper steps to get a division of the property. Here's hoping that the anticipation's of each will be realized. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Thos. Lessley of Salisbury is here visiting his brother, Joseph. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--JAS. R. LYON--In the death of Jas. R. Lyon, who died on July 31, 1912, brief mention of which was made in our issue of last week, the county has lost a mighty good citizen and his wife and children a kind and indulgent father. Mr. Lyon was a native of Kentucky, being born in that state August 20, 1840. When the Civil War came on he naturally took up the cause of the South, and saw some very hard service in the Confederate army, being engaged in some of the biggest and fiercest battles. After the war he returned home, and in 1874 moved to this state, locating at Clifton Hill, from which place he removed shortly afterward to his late home west of town, where he had since resided. he had been married three times. His first wife was Marry Wood, whom he married in 1866. To this union five children were born. His wife dying in 1879, he married Miss Emma Hayden, in 1884. Two children were born to this union, both dying in infancy, and were followed by the mother in 1903. In 1907 he was married to Mrs. Annie Hersman, who with the children by the first marriage, survives him. Mr. Lyon was converted in 1875 and joined the Salem Baptist church, and so far as we were able to judge lived a truly consistent christian life. Funeral services were held at Mt. Salem by Rev. D. B. Clifton, his old pastor and friend, and the body laid to rest by the side of his first wife. All who knew Uncle Jim, as he was familiarly called, liked him, and all who had dealings with him knew him to be a man whose word was as good as his bond. peace to his ashes! Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Mrs. J. M. Meck and children of Moberly, are the guests of her sister, Mrs. O. L. Farris. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Mrs. John T. Dougherty of near Myers, is spending a few days at Moberly with her son, Edward. Friday, 9 Aug 1912--Porter B. Stamper, a prominent Moberly citizen, was found dead in bed at his home Monday afternoon, Bright's disease being the cause of death. He had been an invalid for years. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 2 Aug 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Born, July 25th, to B. F. Kirby and wife, a son. Born, July 21, to John Foley and wife, a son. Mrs. P. W. Warford is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Tucker. Mrs. Forrest Radford and two children of St. Louis are the guests of her parents, John Mooney and wife. Omer Newman and family spent Friday and Saturday with his parents, John Newman and wife of near Higbee. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--Born, on July 27th, to Arch Major and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--H. C. Eubanks went to Kansas City Monday where he purchased a handsome 60-horse power Speedwell motor car. The proud owner, with Will Cave at the wheel, drove the car through Tuesday, reaching home late Tuesday evening. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--W. C. Williams and wife returned to their home in Moberly Tuesday after a short visit with his parents, D. H. Williams and wife, of near Myers. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--Miss Goldie Sharp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp who recently moved here from Alton, Ill, left Saturday morning for Albert Lee, Minn, where she was married the day following in the Baptist church to Mr. Albert Lamkey, a young business man of Wells, Minn. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--Miss Bertha Jones of Moberly is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Reed. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--Wm. Higginbotham, wife and little son, of Ennis, Texas, are the guests of Mrs. Higginbotham's parents, James E. Rucker and wife. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--David Woods had a valuable horse to drop dead in the road Wednesday. He was driving it to a buggy when it took fright at an auto driven by Rev. E. Shelby Smith. It trembled like a leaf as the machine passed it, and when Mr. Woods pulled it back in the road and touched it with a whip it fell dead. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--J. E. Williams, a Huntsville shoemaker killed himself Friday of last week by taking carbolic acid because of poor health. He leaves a wife and four children. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--B. F. Andrews and wife entertained a large number of little girls Saturday in honor of the 6th anniversary of their little daughter, Inez. Twenty-two guests were present, and all enjoyed the day as only children can. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--C. W. Williams this week sold his residence property just south of Murphy's store to Mrs. Jennie Bain for $800 and will give possession March 1st. Mr. Williams, we learn, will purchase a suitable lot further from the business section and build modern house next spring. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--JAS. R. LYON DEAD--Jas. R. Lyon, one of the old and highly respected citizens of this vicinity, residing west of town, died at the home of his son Garret, Wednesday, from paralysis as a result of an accident, aged 72 years. On the Saturday before he was returning home from town with his son, seated in the rear seat of a spring wagon, and was thrown out backward opposite the W. R. Pattrick farm when the wheels dropped into a ravine two feet deep that crossed the road, and which for many months has been allowed to pass for a culvert. Mr. Lyon struck on his head which was bent down against his breast, and he was still in that position when his son looked back after having driven perhaps a hundred feet. Dr. G. M. Nicholas happening along he helped convey the old gentleman home, where it was found that he was paralyzed and entirely helpless. he soon regained consciousness and was able to talk. He grew gradually weaker and passed peacefully away Wednesday. Interment was made at Salem Thursday. A more extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--MRS. ELLEN MCCULLY DEAD--Mrs. Ellen McCully of Roanoke died rather unexpectedly at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lud Newman, in this place Sunday night, from consumption. She had been sick for some time and only a few days before her death came up to spend a week or two with her sister. She was evidently far weaker than she or her friends supposed, for her death came as a great shock to them. She was born and reared near Roanoke, was 65 years of age and had been twice married. Besides her sister, she is survived by a son, Glovis McCully of Clifton Hill. Interment was made at Roanoke Monday after services at the cemetery by Rev. C. J. W. Jones, many from here attending. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--For a short time Friday morning of last week it looked as though Higbee was billed for the worse fire in its history, as great quantities of smoke was pouring from several windows of the Randolph Hotel. The engines were hustled to the scene quicker than they ever were handled before, but there was no need for the, as it turned out to be a false alarm. Dr. A. J. Brown had taken advantage of the cool morning to burn a lot of old papers in his office stove, and as a flue stop had been taken out in one of the upstairs rooms, the smoke soon filled the second and third floors. All breathed a sigh of relief when no fire was discovered, Dr. Brown breathing the biggest one. Hereafter he will burn his waste paper in the street. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--O. L. Farris left Monday for a run over the eastern division of the Alton with general roadmaster Cline, going along to run the latter's motor car. When the car reached Higbee last week after more or less trouble, it was put in such excellent shape and run to Mexico so successfully by Mr. Farris that Mr. Cline asked him to take charge of the car during the eastern trip. Ora expects to be gone a week or more and during his absence the pump, as well as the bass in the lake, will be in charge of Rake Winn. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--JAMES M. PROCTOR DEAD--James M. Proctor, one of the best known men in this section of the state, died suddenly at his home in Sturgeon on the evening of July 26, 1912, of apoplexy, aged 70 years. He was born in Macon county where he grew to manhood and learned the tinner 's trade, later moving to Mexico where he was married to Miss Ella White, a daughter of one of the best families of old Audrain. Shortly after his marriage he moved to Sturgeon where he engaged in the mercantile business, in which he was engaged at the time of his death. He was an extensive farmer and land owner and amassed quite a fortune. In the early '80's he served Boone county two terms in the legislature and was later elected to the state senate where he ranked as one of the strongest members. But his success in acquiring worldly possessions, and honors won in political warfare, are as nothing compared to the life he lived. He was a thorough going Christian if ever one lived, and lived his religion seven days in the week. His charity knew no bounds. His heart was as tender as a woman's and he was as easily touched to tears. he died as he had lived--loved and respected by all who knew him. this was most forcefully attested by the immense concourse that attended his funeral, the entire town and vicinity for miles around, both white and black, turning out en masse, the church being almost full two hours before the funeral. Services were held Sunday in the Methodist church, of which he had long been a member, three former pastors being in charge. Interment was made at Mexico with Masonic honors, the Knights Templar of Moberly, Columbia and Mexico, of which he was also a member, acting as escort. The body of his wife, who died last October, was disinterred and taken to Mexico on the same train and laid to rest by the side of her husband in the same vault. Mr. Proctor is survived by six children--two sons and four daughters. In his death, Sturgeon has lost one of the best men God ever made. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--George Orton and family and Jas. E. Carter last Saturday surprised the latter's mother, Mrs. Arabella Carter, with a big dinner, the occasion being her 86th birthday. The day was most pleasantly spent by all and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Carter many more such occasions. She received a number of nice presents. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--WHIPPED BOYS IN COURT--Leslie Hughes and Orats Johnson, two colored youths convicted of stealing brass from Mr. Rupp, were whipped in Judge Tedford's court yesterday morning by a woman who is the mother of one of the boys and the aunt of another. When the boys were found guilty of the theft, Judge Tedford is said to have given their relative her choice between paying their fine an punishing them in the manner stated. The woman professed her willingness to whip the boys and Judge Tedford procured a whip from the fire department. Then, while a number of bystanders looked on, the woman applied the lash with vigor. While the mode of punishment was something of an innovation in Moberly court circles, it was probably more effective than a fine in producing the result sought by the judge--Monitor. Friday, 2 Aug 1912--Rev. E. M. Young, one of the best known and best liked men in Randolph county, died at his home in Moberly Saturday, aged 80 years. He is survived by six children. Interment was made at Macedonia, near Clark. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 26 July 1912--On Saturday the home of Mose Cleeton and wife was burned to the ground. It was a five room house on a farm four miles north of this city. The fire was caused by an explosion of a coal oil stove. Besides the house, the smoke house containing a good supply of hams and lard was totally destroyed and the burning timbers fell into the cellar and ruined all of the canned fruit. There was some insurance on the house but the smoke house was not insured. Mr. Cleeton was at home and with the aid of his wife succeeded in saving quite a lot of their belongings. He had difficulty in keeping their little daughter from venturing into the house while the timbers were falling.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 26 July 1912--Born, on the 22nd, to H. M. Dinwiddie and wife, a daughter. Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie are no less proud of the little Miss than the fond parents, as she is their first grand-daughter. Friday, 26 July 1912--T. D. Williams, who has been located at Tigris, Mo, for several years, moved back to Higbee this week to remain. He is a mighty good citizen, and the NEWS joins other old friends in welcoming his return. Friday, 26 July 1912--W. R. Pattrick writes us from Colorado Springs: "All O. K. and feeling fine. Gained a pound the first week. Meet lots of people inquiring about Higbee and glad to learn she is booming. We'll be home in a month or two." Friday, 26 July 1912--Mrs. L. A. Hulett, who has been confined to her home for the past five years from having broken one of her limbs two or three times, fell Monday while moving about the house by aid of a chair, and sprained one of her knees quite severely. Friday, 26 July 1912--Mrs. R. R. Jones and son, Joe, returned Monday from a short visit with relatives at Taylorville, Ill. Mr. Jones informs us that his cousin, the 11-year-old son of W. A. Davis, who was struck by a train a month ago, has never recovered consciousness, although he has spoken a few rational words at times. The child is able to be up part of the time, and Mr. Jones says the doctors say that if he recovers his memory will probably be a blank and that he will have to learn everything all over again, even how to talk. Friday, 26 July 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, July 21, 1912, was a day long to be remembered by all those who had the pleasure of being at the home of Mrs. N. A. Nicholas. After the Sabbath school hour at Mt. Ararat all present decided to go to the home of Mrs. Nicholas to celebrate the 43rd birthday of her eldest son, Travis. Of course baskets and boxes of good things to eat had already been prepared by the loving hands of his friends and relatives. He also received many handsome presents. After a most enjoyable day all departed, wishing Travis many similar occasions. A GUEST. [For lack of room we are compelled to omit the list of guests, of whom there were 194.]--Ed. Friday, 26 July 1912--J. Hez Pattrick writes us from Little Rock, Ark: "Kindly forward the paper to Wynne, Ark. I will be given a tryout on the territory lying between Little Rock and Memphis, Tenn., and Wynne will be my headquarters." Friday, 26 July 1912--Mrs. Nora E. Fletcher died at the home of her brother, Melvin Brewer, at Yates on Tuesday, July 23, 1912, after an illness of two years from consumption, aged 26 years. Services were held at the home on Wednesday by F. H. James and interment made in the Higbee city cemetery, where a large number of relatives and friends from Elliott met the cortege. Mrs. Fletcher was the daughter of Wm. Brewer, formerly of Yates, and had moved to that place only two weeks ago. She was married to Ezra Fletcher two years ago. About seven months ago she joined the Christian church. Friday, 26 July 1912--Born, on the 21st, to John Foley and wife, a son. Friday, 26 July 1912--Born, on the 24th, to John Blakley and wife, a son. Friday, 26 July 1912--Mrs. Leonard O'Donnell is visiting her parents in Marissa, Ill. Friday, 26 July 1912--Mrs. James O'Donnell returned home Sunday from a visit with her parents in Illinois. Friday, 26 July 1912--Chas. Comstock and family of Kansas City are the guests of his parents, T. A. Comstock and wife, of near town. Friday, 26 July 1912--Geo. Page and family who removed to Muskogee, Ok, several months ago, returned Friday of last week to remain. Friday, 26 July 1912--T. J. Cooper is the proud owner of an automobile, purchased last week from a Fayette party. Friday, 26 July 1912--T. L. Warford, who has been running a bowling alley at Bevier, has moved to Macon, and orders his paper sent there. He writes that he is doing a good business. Friday, 26 July 1912--Dr. W. E. Williams of Burton was here Saturday shaking hands with his many friends, all of whom were glad to learn that he was enjoying a constantly increasing practice. Friday, 26 July 1912--Theodore Hamilton, who removed to Renick several weeks ago, has determined to return to Higbee, and has bought the Pierce property in the south part of town. A host of friends will welcome the return of these most excellent people. Friday, 26 July 1912--When Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Graves awakened Wednesday morning they were very much astonished and grieved to find that their adopted son, Denny, had taken French leave. On inquiry they found that he had taken an early morning Alton train for Kansas City and was bound, presumably, for Nebraska, where Joe Stone, another Higbee boy, had recently gone to find employment in the wild and woolly. Denny evidently repented of his rashness as the train carried him farther from such a good home and kind parents, for on reaching Kansas City he took the very first train back home, arriving here at noon. Yesterday, Joe Stone, who returned to Nebraska only last week, rolled in, having decided that there is no place like home. Friday, 26 July 1912--A. A. Hayden, employed at mine No. 10 at Yates, got his left foot quite badly mashed Tuesday by a fall of rock, which will keep him idle for some time. Friday, 26 July 1912--PAGE DENNIS DEAD--Matthew Page Dennis died at his home four miles southeast of Higbee on Thursday, July 18, 1912, of rheumatism and heart disease, at the age of 76 years and 12 days. Mr. Dennis was born near this place and had always lived about the locality of his home. He was a sufferer from disease for several years before death, but his last hours were quiet and happy, and was perfectly reconciled to impending demise. He is survived by his widow and two children--John W, of this place and Mrs. Chas. Meredith of Hunnewell. Prayer and song service was held at the home of F. H. James and the body laid to rest in Old Log Chapel cemetery in presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. Friday, 26 July 1912--While distributing advertising matter for the Bee Hive Thursday of last week the team which Rufus Boyd and Irvin Hirsch was driving became frightened at Carl Duncan's automobile and ran away, throwing both boys out and shaking them up considerably. The horses ran into a wire fence and were quite seriously cut. The buggy was also more or less damaged. Friday, 26 July 1912--A NEW LITTLE GIRL IN HEAVEN--(In memory of Susan Livonia Lessly.) (poem follows, omitted because of time restrictions). Friday, 26 July 1912--ITALIAN KILLED BY FALL OF ROCK--Emelio Vespa an Italian miner was killed by a fall of rock at Mine 2, Northern Central Coal Co., Monday morning. Vespa was setting props underneath a draw rock when the crash came. His body was doubled up by the compact and entirely mangled and crushed. The rock that fell was 15 ft. square and 6 inches thick weighing 30,000 pounds. He was hastily rescued from the debris and taken to the top. He revived when reaching the first switch coming out and from then on seemed rational when not depressed by a fainting spell. Immediate care was given but in an hour and forty minutes he breathed his last. The accident occurred at 10:10 o'clock. The unfortunate victim had lived here since June 1, coming here from Yates where he has relatives residing. He was single and about 30 years of age. He was buried Tuesday afternoon with services held by Italian friends. His brother from Yates took charge of the funeral--Huntsville Herald. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 19 July 1912--B. F. Andrews last week purchased a 5-passenger touring car, and is looking forward to its delivery with a great deal of pleasant anticipation. Friday, 19 July 1912--HARE'S CAFE--In Hare's Cafe, which opened for business Saturday, Higbee has one of the neatest establishments of the kind ever in the town or the county. Everything in the place is brand new and as clean as wax, and Mr. Hare says he is going to keep it that way or go out of business. He and about eight assistants were kept busy Saturday until 11 p.m. waiting on the crowd that kept the place comfortably filled. A big soda fountain was put in this week and it has been kept busy. Besides serving ice cream sodas, cream, lemonade, etc, he will serve meals and lunches, and carry in stock a full line of fruits, candies, nuts, cigars and tobacco. Mr. Hare has gone to great expense in fitting up the place, which would be a credit to a town several sizes larger than Higbee, and the NEWS joins other friends in wishing him the success he so richly deserves. Friday, 19 July 1912--SUICIDED IN HUNTSVILLE JAIL--Thursday morning Geo. Harker was found dead in the corridor at the Huntsville jail. After the coroner's inquest it was found that death was the result of carbolic acid poisoning. Harker went to Huntsville on Wednesday and proceeded to get drunk. He was locked up by Marshal Ryals. Sheriff Huston had his deputy, Mat Morris, and a trustee to move Harker from the cell to the corridor where it was cooler. Before retiring they put him on a cot. He seemed to be lifeless but the men thought he was just dead drunk. At breakfast time Thursday morning the body of Harker was found in the same position as when placed on the cot and it was then discovered that he was dead. At first it was thought that he died of heart trouble. After the inquest the sheriff found an empty bottle which had contained carbolic acid in the cell. the poison was purchased by Harker in Lowry's drug store in Clifton, as he was on his way to Huntsville. He told the druggist that he wanted to "disinfect" with it. It is believed that he took the poison with suicidal intent. Mr. Harker was a German about 55 years of age. He was a farmer by occupation and he leaves a family--Moberly Monitor, July 12. Friday, 19 July 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--P. A. Dougherty has a modern six room dwelling in process of construction. Warner Winn is doing the work. Mrs. Ernest Shockley of Slater is the guest of her parents, B. M. Avery and wife. Mrs. Ernest Gulick and son Lester of near Rucker are spending the week with her parents, J. T. Ancell and wife. John Adler of Kansas City is the guest of his uncle, J. W. Lynch. Mrs. Jas. Hargis of Canton visited relatives here during the past week but was called home Sunday by the illness of her husband. The following clipping shows the generosity of Howard countians: One day last week Mr. R. W. Kilgore of south of town received as a present from his friends, Miss Laura Patterson and Jesse Patterson, a new hat, says the Armstrong Herald. Upon looking the hat over he found tucked away inside the sweat band a check for $1000. Mr. Kilgore, for 25 years made his home with the late Robert Patterson, father of the generous donors of the hat and the $1000 check. Now who is it that would object to having a similar hat thrown in the ring for them? This gift on the part of Miss Laura and Jesse Patterson only expresses the high esteem in which Mr. Kilgore is held by them. Friday, 19 July 1912--Jas. McNear and wife of Moberly are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. O. L. Farris. Friday, 19 July 1912--Mrs. J. W. Nicholas, of Texarkana, Tex, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Pauline Terrill. Friday, 19 July 1912--Mrs. J. B. Terrill returned Tuesday from a visit with her mother, Mrs. A. F. Hayden, of Hannibal. Friday, 19 July 1912--Circuit Clerk A. R. Marshall was here from Moberly Wednesday, the guest of his brother, J. W. and wife. Friday, 19 July 1912--Born, at Orrick, on the 17th, to James Cox and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 July 1912--Born, at Elliott, on the 14th, to Jas. Ballentine and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 July 1912--Maude, the 21-year-old daughter of Clark Dysart, colored, of near Yates, died on the 18th, of consumption. This dread disease is rapidly killing off the large colored population of Silver Creek township. Friday, 19 July 1912--Miss Sophia Goin was quite badly burned about the neck and arms Monday by the overturning of a bottle of carbolic acid, which she knocked over in lowering a window. Friday, 19 July 1912--Mrs. Moses Blansett who has been quite sick for the past two months, is some better, we are pleased to state. Friday, 19 July 1912--John T. Lewis returned Monday from an extended visit with his son, Hollis, near Middle Grove. He reports crops in fine condition in Monroe county. Friday, 19 July 1912--John Miles returned Wednesday from a visit with his brother, Frank, near Darksville. The latter has been ill for some time, and Mr. Miles expressed grave doubt of his recovery. Friday, 19 July 1912--Chas. Hall, one of the Katy's most popular passenger conductors, died at his home in Sedalia one day last week of cancer of the stomach, aged 53 years. He had been a conductor almost 20 years. Friday, 19 July 1912--While driving just east of the old Wheeler farm, near middle Grove, Sunday evening, a bolt of lightning threw Frank Carpenter's buggy over in the ditch, knocked one of the horses down and shocked the other one. he was stunned but recovered from the shock in a few moments. It was a very narrow escape--Madison Times. Friday, 19 July 1912--Geo. Fisher and wife of near Myers came very close to being killed here Friday morning of last week when their team of mules ran away upon the main street of the town. Just as the team was crossing the C. & A. track the buggy tongue slipped through the ring in the breast yoke, allowing the buggy to run down against the mules, at which they took fright and ran. Fearing they would run into the band stand, Mr. Fisher succeeded in pulling the mules to the side of the street in front of Andrews & Burton's store, but when the buggy wheel struck the crossing, which was at least a foot higher than the ditch, it was smashed and both Mr. Fisher and wife were pitched forward on their heads and dragged a few feet under the buggy. Those who saw the accident were sure both had been killed or fatally hurt, as they hit the ground with frightful force. Fortunately, however, each escaped with only a few scratches and bruises, and outside of a good scare and a little soreness, neither was badly hurt, though it was at first thought that Mrs. Fisher was seriously injured. She was taken to the home of Dr. Nichols and put to bed but was able to go home in the afternoon. Mr. Fisher had his clothing almost torn off. Friday, 19 July 1912--C. R. ("Tip") Lewis and Miss Nettie Purdy, both of this place, were united in marriage Sunday, July 14, 1912, by Justice J. C. Elgin at his residence. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 July 1912--Thos. Reed, who is employed as one of the top hands at mine No. 11, was knocked senseless Tuesday when a big lump of coal fell from a car and struck him on the head. He was rendered unconscious for some little time and had a bump raised on his head as large as a man's fist. Friday, 19 July 1912--Mrs. David Hare was painfully bitten last Saturday morning by a bull dog belonging to Mrs. Carrie Harris. Mrs. Hare had gone to Mrs. Lewis' to see about some sewing she was having done, when the dog attacked her, sinking its teeth in one of her hips. She had the wound treated immediately and has felt no ill effects from the bite. The dog was killed by marshal Cain. Friday, 19 July 1912--DIED--Livonia, the three-year-old daughter of Oreon Lessley and wife, died at the home of her parents at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, 1912, after a 10-day illness of cholera infantum. All that medical skill and loving hearts could do to save the child was done but it was of no avail. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Bruce of the Baptist church and interment made in Old Log Chapel, Howard County. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. A more extended notice will appear next week. Kathy Bowlin

This cropped up again the Higbee News as a cause of death of an infant. So I looked it up (dictionary): "Cholera infantum: a disease of infants, prevailing in summer and characterized by vomiting, uncontrollable diarrhea and collapse. The predisposing cause seems to be the hot weather." I didn't find that very helpful so did a search on the Web and found this site: http://www.genealogy-quest.com/glossaries/diseases.html It lists a number of "old" terms for ailments and conditions and explains each one. Lorene Paschal

Kathy: Just wanted to reiterate how much I enjoy the Higbee News and have to agree that it must have been a terrific publication. They really kept the area informed of everything that was going on. I have found numerous obits and other articles on relatives and added to the notes on these people in my genealogy. Some of these people I didn't know existed until you started sending the articles. Also have been able to place some of the people that I had but didn't know how they were connected. One of the other pluses; my brother & sister attended the Higbee school for several years and I forward the articles to them, so we are getting triple duty from your efforts. I know it takes a lot of your time and effort but can't begin to tell you how much it is appreciated. A BIG-BIG THANK YOU Lou Myers

Friday, 12 July 1912--John James and Guy Bush of Marceline were drowned in a creek near that place on the 5th. The accident was due to their horse becoming frightened on a bridge and backing the buggy off into the water. Both men were drowned in trying to save the horse, which afterwards escaped. Friday, 12 July 1912--Late Saturday afternoon W. G. Austin, the engineer in charge of the electric light plant at Randolph Springs, had a narrow escape from death. He was engaged in the discharge of his duties when the belt broke, knocking him down and before he could get out of the way he was nearly whipped to death by the flying band. With the greatest difficulty he backed and crawled from the terrific lashing of the immense belt. He was taken to his mother's home in Huntsville and now lies in a critical condition, covered with bruises and badly lacerated--Moberly Democrat, July 8th. Friday, 12 July 1912--J. W. Fisher, a Fayette painter, died Friday from the effects of burns received the Wednesday before. He was using a gasoline blower in removing old paint when it exploded. Friday, 12 July 1912--Thos. Wheeler of this place who slashed W. R. Rhodes of Moberly in the arm with a pocket knife one night last week in a quarrel, was bound over to the October term of circuit court and was released under $500 bond. Friday, 12 July 1912--One of the smallest of the large snakes carried by the carnival here last week, escaped Friday night and made its way into W. F. Jones' store through a basement window and was almost stepped on by Mr. Jones and May Spurling when they opened the store Saturday morning. As the snake was a bad looking customer and didn't seem inclined to get out of the way, Mr. Jones got a pistol and took five shots at it, but succeeded in wounding it only slightly. It was later turned over to its owners. Friday, 12 July 1912--W. R. Pattrick, accompanied by his wife, left Tuesday for Colorado Springs, where they will spend the summer. Mr. Pattrick has been in poor health for some time, suffering from slight bronchial trouble, and has strong hopes that the pure mountain air will restore his to his full vigor as it did some ten or twelve years ago when he was similarly affected. That such will be the case this time is the sincere hope and belief of a host of friends in old Higbee. Friday, 12 July 1912--YOUTHFUL PAIR MARRIED--There appeared in the office of Circuit Clerk Marshall this afternoon, a youthful pair of lovers who blushingly announced that they had decided to wed and wanted a marriage license at once. The couple referred to were Alexander Kirkpatrick, of Higbee and Miss Mary L. Hume of Glasgow. Neither were of age but both carried the written consent of their parents, and the license was issued by Probate Judge Ratliff, Circuit Clerk Marshall being out of town. The couple left the court house in search of a minister and were married before leaving for their future home in Higbee--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 12 July 1912--Mrs. Belle Cole left Monday for Omaha, for a short visit with her son, Wirt Randolph, before his removal to Denver. Friday, 12 July 1912--Mrs. W. S. Jones and three grandchildren of Moberly were the guests of her brother, H. L. Thompson, and family during the week. Friday, 12 July 1912--If you have visitors or know of anything that would make an item of local news, call up 49 if you don't see us to tell us about it. Friday, 12 July 1912--Dink Lewis and Thos. Sutliff, Jr, left Wednesday for Montana, where they will locate. Friday, 12 July 1912--GRIT WINS HIM GOOD POSITION--J. Hezzie Pattrick, whose likeness appears herewith, left Monday for Clinton, Ill, where he has been given a position in the claims department of the Missouri Pacific railroad by President Bush. He will do office work until he familiarizes himself with the work, when, if he makes good, of which there is no doubt, he will likely be given a position as claim agent. The way Hez stumbled onto the position reads like a chapter out of a novel. Several years ago when the exposition was held at Portland, Hez took it in, an don his return, stopped off for a visit in Yellowstone Park. When he reached the latter he found that he was short of money, and not desiring to wire home for more, he determined to make the trip through the park on foot. On his sixth and last day in the park, he was overtaken on the 23rd mile of his day's journey by a gentleman in a carriage, and they were soon engaged in conversation. Although Hez was looking pretty much like a "bum," the gentleman could tell from his address and manner that he was anything else, and when Hez refused a proffered ride, began to make inquiries of him as to who he was, where he lived, why he was walking, etc. Hez evaded none of the questions, and as the gentleman left him, he remarked to Hez that he would see him at the depot the next day, when Hez was due to take the train for home, provided his sand and steam held out, which it did. While seated in the train, tired and weary, and thinking of his good soft bed at home, Hez's eyes was made to stick out by a Pullman porter coming into his coach making inquiries for him, and informing him that he was wanted in the private coach in the rear. He had forgotten about the man in the park, of whose identify he was in ignorance, and told that porter than his name was J. H. Pattrick, all right, but that there surely was some mistake. Being assured that there wasn't Hez made his way to the rear and was dumbfounded to find that he was in the private car of President Bush, now of the Missouri Pacific, but then of the Maryland Central. The vice-president was also of the party, as was his wife, and Hez after being introduced in turn to each of the party was invited to take dinner with them. As he was hungry enough to eat a chunk of cold cannibal and the invitation was so pressing he couldn't decline. He raised a roar of laughter that could be heard by the engineer when the steward opened the sideboard and asked him what he would have to drink, by replying, "Buttermilk!" He was informed that none was on board, but that at the next station he should have all he wanted. They were as good as their word and got him a half gallon. When Mr. Bush found out that Hez did not know the taste of spirituous liquors he was more pleased with him than ever, and as they parted requested him to keep in touch with him and that after he had finished school he could probably find a place for him. A better boy than Hez or a more thorough gentleman can't be found in the country, and the NEWS can vouch for the fact to his employers that they have got hold of a young man who will do the right thing at all times, even if it costs him his job. Friday, 12 July 1912--Born, on the 5th, at Elliott, to Peter Gruber and wife, a son. It is the first and only grandson of Willard Owen and wife and the first great-grandson of Joel Owen and wife. Needless to say that all are rejoicing. Friday, 12 July 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Wednesday, July 10, 1912, was a day long to be remembered at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Atkins, one of Higbee's most venerable old couples, it being the 68th anniversary of Mrs. Atkins' birth. Relatives and friends had looked forward to the occasion for weeks with pleasant anticipation, and by noon the big shady yard was full of people, old and young. The dinner was spread on an immense table in the shade and after thanks had been returned by Mr. S. E. Marrs, all were invited to help themselves, and they did so for it was a meal fit for a king and there was enough of it to feed a regiment. Roast mutton, fried chicken, veal loaf, ham(the good old country kind) pies by the hundred, cakes by the dozen, salads and relishes galore tested the table to its full capacity. After the hunger of all had been appeased the table seemed to contain as much as it did before. Mrs. Atkins is the oldest of a family of twelve children, all living, and all of whom were present except four, they being kept away by sickness. Those present: S. G. Dougherty and wife, J. D. Dougherty and wife, J. L. Dougherty and wife, S. E. Dougherty and wife, Timothy Dougherty and wife, Joe Dougherty and wife and Mrs. Calvin George. Those from a distance: Joe McCune and sisters, Misses Mary and Jennie, of Renick; Roy O'Bryan and wife, Wm. Mead and wife and Miss Pearl Humphrey of Moberly; Mrs. Jennie Dougherty of Clark and Mrs. Jane Durnill of Burton, and latter being the oldest person present, being in her 89th year. At a late hour all departed, expressing the hope that it was the beginning of a long series of such occasions, as in the case of her father, the late "Uncle Jimmy" Dougherty. The day he was 75 he was given a similar dinner. He lived to enjoy twenty similar occasions, the celebrations in his latter years being looked forward to as the biggest annual event in Howard county. Mrs. Atkins was the recipient of a great many mementos of the day and besides her personal thanks, desires to sincerely thank through the NEWS each and every one for their thoughtfulness, and especially for the kind wishes with which they were accompanied. Friday, 12 July 1912--While driving home with her husband Wednesday evening, Mrs. Wm. Tucker was thrown from the buggy in front of Mose Blansett's residence and was quite severely bruised. Mr. Tucker stuck to the rig and succeeded in stopping the horse at the residence of Tole Burton by running it into the fence. The animal took fright at Dr. C. F. Burkhalter's automobile which was standing in front of Oren Lessly's residence, although it passed the machine without apparently noticing it. Friday, 12 July 1912--JODIE CARTER DEAD--Jodie Carter is dead. When the above was phoned to his loyal Higbee friends from the county farm near Huntsville early Sunday morning, while it saddened, it carried gladness, too, for all knew that the poor helpless cripple, who had suffered ten thousand deaths in the past seven or eight years, was forever at rest from pain and sorrow. His was the most pitiful case we ever knew. His birth a mystery to himself and friends, and his childhood full of harsh words, cuffs and work, his life indeed was a sad one, and no one can be blamed for shedding a tear of gladness that he is now at rest. As soon as he was big enough after the death of his supposed step-father, Thos. Carter, he went to work in the mines to support his supposed aunt, Mr. Carter's wife. He longed to know who his parents were and Mrs. Carter promised to reveal the secret to him before her death. All went well with them for a few brief years, when Mrs.. Carter contracted consumption, and poor Jodie was pushed to the limit in caring for her. Some six or eight years ago he was taken down with rheumatism, and the little he had saved, as well as hundreds of dollars contributed by the good people of Higbee (and there are no better on the entire globe) was expended in sending him to resorts and hospitals. It was all to no avail and both Jodie and Mrs. Carter, the former entirely helpless to move hand or foot, were thrown on the mercy of the town. the people stuck closer to them in their helplessness, and at a great expense kept Jodie in charge of a special nurse for several months following Mrs. Carter's death. She failed to tell him the secret he longed to know, but an examination of her truck told of relatives and they were communicated with and shortly before her death a sister arrived from the South, and after the funeral promised to do what she could for Jodie. We don't think she was ever heard from again. Her sister in California, however, sent him money at various times, a remittance reaching him a day or two before he died. Jodie's care finally became too great a burden on the people, and it was decided to send him to the county farm, where, at the special request of his friends, who left money for his needs, he was given every attention. Several weeks ago when several of his friends visited him he told them that he could not lived but a short time and exacted a promise from them that they would bury him in the cemetery at old Higbee. In conformity with their promise, the body was brought here Sunday and funeral services, conducted by Rev. Ben Robson, were held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon. The church was full of his former friends and acquaintances and the good women of the town banked his casket with cut flowers. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 5 July 1912--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mrs. M. L. Andrews was given a birthday dinner at her home two miles west of Harrisburg on June 30, 1912. The crowd gathered in with their well filled baskets and kept them hid until Mrs. Andrews was called to a neighbor's, when they spread the table with almost everything that could be mentioned. Besides the nice dinner Mrs. Andrews received several nice presents. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent in music and conversation, and at a late hour all departed after joining in the good old son "God Be With You Till We meet Again," wishing Mrs. Andrews many happy returns of the day. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Durnill, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Durnill and Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Edwards. A GUEST. Friday, 5 July 1912--It seems from what Capt. Bird Burton told us yesterday, that M. Murphy's piano contest is not the only contest in town, a rather animated one being on between Josh Duffield and J. Hezzie Pattrick. The Captain didn't five us any of the details or rules of the contest, as he was too tickled. Perhaps the principals don't think it so funny and can give you the particulars. Friday, 5 July 1912--Mrs. J. H. Hargis of Canton is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Griggs. Friday, 5 July 1912--Mrs. Wm. Herron of Madison, Ill, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.. Leonard O'Donnell. Friday, 5 July 1912--A. L. Cave went to Slater Monday to attend the funeral of his cousin, Floyd Carr. Friday, 5 July 1912--Born, on the 5th, to Wayland Patterson and wife, a son. Friday, 5 July 1912--Born, on the 29th, to Robert Weaver and wife, a daughter. Friday, 5 July 1912--Mrs. Polly Teagardner and little daughter, of Krebs, Ok, are the guests of her niece, Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 5 July 1912--Wm. Thompson, an old citizen of Roanoke, died suddenly at his home in that place Thursday of last week, aged 85 years. Friday, 5 July 1912--Ruel P. Thompson and Miss Goldie Flickinger, both of Stoutsville, were married here on the 3rd by Justice J. C. Elgin at his residence. Friday, 5 July 1912--David Richards and wife who removed to California a few years ago, returned to Higbee Monday and will make it their home. Their many friends welcome their return. Friday, 5 July 1912--Alex Z. Walden, one of Moberly's highly respected citizens, died at his home in that city Wednesday of last week after a lingering illness, aged 62 years. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. W. H. Burton of this place. Friday, 5 July 1912--Mr. Finis Cloyd and Miss Mattie Magruder, two popular young people residing southwest of town, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Notley Magruder, on June 23, 1912, the bride's father performing the ceremony. Other friends join the NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 5 July 1912--STRUCK BY LIGHTNING--Higbee has two citizens--Virgil Noel and Hence Burton--who were perhaps closer to eternity Wednesday morning during the rain and thunder storm than they ever were before. Mr. Noel, who is employed on the C. &. A. section, was at work on the track when the storm came up and with others took refuge in the car house, sitting on the floor near the door. Lightning struck a telegraph pole near the car house, burning two wires in two, and lifting Noel at least two feet from the floor. He suffered no ill effects, but says that he felt as if all the needles ever made were sticking him. Mr. Burton, who is employed at the Block mine, was trimming a flat car which was being loaded, when he was struck on the left shoulder and knocked to the bottom of the car, the pick he had in his hand being hurled quite a distance from the car. Others on the car with Mr. Burton were not even shocked. Friday, 5 July 1912 --Saturday, June 29th, Recorder Hugh Hinton issued marriage license to Mr. Richard Hursman and Fannie Ranney of Higbee. Judge M. A. Finnell performed the ceremony in his usual dignified manner.-- Huntsville Times. Friday, 5 July 1912--Will Cave was called to Slater Sunday by the death of his cousin, Floyd Carr, who killed himself by hanging the night before. Young Carr had been sick for ten days with erysipelas and for days had been delirious. He was very weak when he became rational Saturday night, so much so, in fact, that he could not raise himself in bed. His family and relatives who had been sitting up with him were completely exhausted, and as he seemed to be a great deal better when he came to himself and asked his wife and others to lie down and take some rest, saying he was all right, they fell asleep about 11 o'clock and when they awoke about 3 a.m. Carr was gone. He was later found in the barn dangling from the rafters. On leaving the house he climbed a tree and took down a heavy rope swing, the knots in which had been tied for a year or two, and then climbed to the rafters in the barn. Mr. Cave says there is no doubt that Carr was temporarily insane, as he was too weak to have accomplished such feats in his right mind. Carr was about 30 years old and leaves a wife and child. His father, G. W. Carr, is quite well known here, and has the sympathy of all who know him. About a year ago his wife was found dead in bed, having died from heart disease. Friday, 5 July 1912--Last Saturday night as people were promenading the streets of Huntsville and while some were viewing the stars, a beautiful light was seen in the heavens, which seemed to be traveling from forty to fifty miles an hour. As some watched this carefully they came to the conclusion that it was an airship sailing over us.--Huntsville Times. Friday, 5 July 1912--"Rink" Solberg, who is here from McAlester, Ok, tells us that F. W. Grace, one of his cronies at that place, and who is a constant reader of the NEWS, doubts very much the Farris fish story of last week. Without going any further, it is safe to say that Grace isn't any fisherman. Both Mr. Farris and Mrs.. Winn, as well as Mrs. Farris, will make oath to the truth of the story. It is also quite evident that Grace knows nothing of Farris or the fish in the lake here. Farris' position as pumpman keeps him around the lake so much that the fish all know him and there are but few fish in the lake that he can't call by their first name. So well do the fish know and like Farris that the latter has no trouble in disposing of the buttons off his clothing to other fishermen to use as spinners on their bait, and as it is a sure lure, he generally has to have a new set every two days. The record price so far is $8 for a medium sized bone-colored button, bought by J. C. Gilchrist of Kansas City, who became disgusted with his big lot of fancy tackle, and made a bargain with Farris to pay him 25 cents for each bass weighing three pounds and over that he caught with the button. We presume that Mr. Grace will be doubting this story also. If so, we cordially invite him up to buy a button and try his luck. Friday, 5 July 1912--Bryan will no longer be a drawing card in Missouri. His chautauqua dates all over the state are being canceled. Friday, 5 July 1912--We are glad that the nomination went to so good a man as Wilson, be we regret that it was accomplished through the assassination of such a good democrat as Clark. Fortunately for Wilson and the party, Bryan alone is responsible for the defeat of Clark. Kathy Bowlin