Friday, 5 July 1912--Morris Fitzpatrick of Moberly, aged 20, was drowned Sunday while bathing, being seized with cramps. Friday, 5 July 1912--This is the way the paper put it: "They were married at the home of the bride's parents where they will remain until the groom gets a job." Friday, 5 July 1912--Mrs. Rice Richards and son of St. Louis are the guests of her parents, Hiram Land and wife. Friday, 5 July 1912--Elmer and Forest Cox of Orrick are the guests of their grandfather, John P. Rankin, and family. Friday, 5 July 1912--ONE OF T. R.'S SEVEN GOVERNORS TO SUPPORT WILSON--Lansing, Mich, July 3--Gov. Chase S. Osborn, an ardent Roosevelt supporter during the Colonel's battle for the republican presidential nomination, to-day issued a statement in which he declared his belief "that there is no necessity for new political party." He also said he hoped Roosevelt would not be a candidate. "The issue is clearly joined for the people," said the governor in his statement. 'It is Wall street versus Wilson. Woodrow Wilson's character, temperament, preparation and fitness is above the high average of American presidents. He is a Christian, a scholar and a fearless citizen. 'Republicans can vote for Wilson without leaving their party or bolting. The real republican party has no candidate for president this year. There has been no nomination. The action of political freebooters at Chicago is not binding upon the republican party even if for the moment they are bearing aloft its stolen ensign." Friday, 5 July 1912--DEFEAT DUE TO BRYAN SLANDERS, SAYS CLARK--Washington, July 2--Returning from Baltimore tonight Speaker Clark issued the following statement: "No set of men ever made a better or braver fight for any man in this world than my friends all over the country made for me. They have my heartfelt thanks. We never had money enough even to pay for an adequate supply of postage stamps and literature. I was tied down here by my duties of the speakership. I could, therefore, aid my friends very little. They made the fight, gave me 200,000 majority in the states where Gov. Wilson and I competed in the primaries, and caused me to lead on thirty ballots in the convention, in nine of which I had a clear majority. Nevertheless, the nomination was bestowed upon Governor Wilson. "I never scratched a Democratic ticket of bolted a democratic nominee in my life. I shall not change the democratic habit now. I am too seasoned a soldier not the accept cheerfully the fortunes of war. "I will support Governor Wilson with whatever power I possess, and hope he will be elected. "I lost the nomination solely through the vile and malicious slanders of Colonel William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. True, these slanders were by innuendo and insinuation, but they were no less deadly for that reason." Friday, 5 July 1912--Bryan has been howling for years "Let the people rule!" and when the people of Nebraska ruled that he should vote for Clark he bolted his instructions. Friday, 5 July 1912--Cuss Bryan as we will, all will have to acknowledge that he was the biggest man in the convention, and that his will was absolute. Friday, 5 July 1912--The carnival folks say Higbee is one of the best towns in the state for their business. We do not know that this is altogether complimentary, but it shows at least that the town isn't a dead one. Friday, 5 July 1912--Walter, the 11-year-old son of W. A. Davis formerly of this place, was perhaps fatally injured at Taylorville, Ill, Wednesday of last week, being struck by a passenger train. His skull was badly fractured and at last accounts the boy had never regained consciousness. We did not learn how the accident occurred. Friday, 5 July 1912--Yesterday was the most noisy Fourth in the history of Higbee, and perhaps the largest crowd ever here on a similar occasion turned out. All seemed to enjoy the day and the streets were still full of people at 11 p.m. Very little drinking was indulged in, considering the size of the crowd, and if there was any fighting or quarreling we failed to hear of it. Friday, 5 July 1912--STABBED HOTEL CLERK--W. R. Rhodes, night clerk at the Wabash hotel, was stabbed last night by Tom Wheeler, and the latter is in jail here awaiting his preliminary hearing on a charge of assault with intent to kill. According to the story Rhodes told the officers, Wheeler, who is a news "butcher" employed by the Union News Co., out of this city, came into the Wabash hotel last night and began cursing and raising a "rough house." Rhodes asked the man to keep quiet and Wheeler replied by calling him a vile name. The men fought, an din the melee Wheeler slashed Rhodes on the muscle of his left arm, laying the flesh open to the bone and cutting a gash which required twelve stitches to close. After Rhodes had been stabbed, he knocked Wheeler down, and when the latter regained his feet he ran through an alley and disappeared. Rhodes went to the Wabash hospital, where his wound was dressed, and later returned and joined the officers in their hunt for his assailant. Deputy Constable finally located Wheeler hiding in the Rollins street tunnel. Mr. Childers placed Wheeler under arrest and he is being held at the city jail awaiting his preliminary hearing which will be held before Judge A. C. Gladney. Rhodes is not seriously hurt.--Moberly Monitor, June 3. Friday, 5 July 1912--The contestants for the piano to be given away by M. Murphy are certainly hustling, making a big change over last week's standing by Wednesday's voting, No. 26 forging far ahead with a total of 355,676 votes to her credit. No. 111 is second this week with 193, 665. Several others have a 6-figure total, and a little effort on the part of those below the number will put them among the leaders. All can rest assured that this contest is going to be on the square and that each contestant will be treated exactly alike. Also please remember that no votes will be sold at any price. The only way you can get votes is to trade at Murphy's or pay your subscription to the NEWS. Friday, 5 July 1912--Among the stunts pulled off at the carnival yesterday was a wrestling match between J. H. West, an employee at the Block mine, and a big black bear. West got two of the three falls but by only the hardest kind of work. The bear, which wore gloves and a muzzle, knocked West across the tent and gave him a black eye. Another bout will be given tomorrow night. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 28 June 1912--CHANGE IN THE COUPONS--The coupon in this issue calling for votes in Murphy's piano contest bears a date, it will be seen, and must be taken to the store and exchanged for votes before the expiration of the date printed thereon. This change is made that coupons may not be collected by the thousands and voted at the last moment, thus perhaps giving the piano to some young lady who may have taken only a passive interest in the contest, and defeating those who have worked faithfully from the opening day. We think this is a wise move in Mr. Murphy, and we are sure it will meet with the approval of the contestants and their friends. Of the coupons thus far printed there are hundreds that are yet outstanding. They must be presented at the store by July 17th, after which date no coupon will be accepted in exchange for votes except those bearing the printed date. Many of our readers in other states are taking a lively interest in the contest and are sending their coupons to their favorite, and the new rule will not affect them in the least, as they are given ample time to return their coupons. Friday, 28 June 1912--A TRUE FISH STORY--Since it was discovered years ago that there were bass in the Alton lake, the NEWS has printed some pretty tall fish stories, but we have one for you this week that takes the lead, and what makes it all the more remarkable is the fact that it is as true as gospel, as Ora Farris and Rake Winn will make oath. Friday a gentleman from Moberly whom we will call Smith, because that isn't his name, desiring to go home with a big string, hired Ora to fish for him while he, Smith, rowed the boat. They had good luck, and soon had eight beauties, the smallest of which weighed two pounds. But the third fish they hooked is the one that made this story possible. It was the biggest one of the lot, and as it made a grab for the bait it missed it some way and caught its tail in the hooks. the fish put up a big fight as it was being hauled in and managed to break loose just as it was brought to the edge of the boat. They could see that the hooks made quite a wound in the fish as they tore loose and Ora remarked that it would be some time before it did any more biting. The next morning Ora and Rake Winn were out on the pond fishing, the latter rowing, and as they came to the spot where the fish got away Ora began telling Rake the particulars when he suddenly yelled to the latter to stop the boat as a big fish was headed directly for them and was only about six feet away. It was in chase of a smaller fish or some other food and had its mouth wide-open. As it shot past the side of the boat Ora ran his arm down in the water and his hand into its open mouth and in a twinkling had the fish in the boat. A deep fresh cut in its tail showed that it was the fish that got away the morning before. It weighed five pounds after being dressed. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mrs. H. L. Thompson informs us that the snake which gave her such a scare last week while she was gathering eggs, was a spread head viper and not a blacksnake, as stated. It was four feet long and three inches through the largest part of the body. It had eaten seven eggs and had the eighth one in its throat when Mrs. Thompson surprised it, which no doubt accounts for her not being bitten. She was worse frightened than ever when she found out what kindof a snake it was, and we don't blame her. Friday, 28 June 1912--PATTERSON-BOWEN--Mr. Geo. Patterson and Miss Maggie Bowen, two of Higbee's most popular young people, sprung a surprise on their friends Thursday of last week when they departed on the north bound Katy for Moberly where they were married, but by whom we could not learn. They left next morning on the Alton for a trip to New Mexico and other places in the West. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. D. W. Bowen and is one of Higbee's prettiest and most lovable young ladies and is a general favorite with all who know her. The groom is the son of Mrs. Tyre Patterson, and is one of our very best young men--sober, honest and industrious and has the confidence and respect of all who know him. He has for several years been an employee here on the Alton as telegraph operator. That their fondest hopes may be realized and that their path through life may be filled with nothing but sunshine and roses is the sincere wish of the NEWS and a host of friends. Friday 28 June 1912--(I had to print this, because it says much more eloquently than I can, what this paper is all about. And historically, it meant more than the editor could have possibly imagined!)--A local newspaper is absolutely necessary to any community. It is the home paper that keeps the people of the community in touch with each other by giving them all the news of their own neighborhood and county. For that alone they are of value and worth far more than the small subscription price. They keep the local pride and progressive spirit aroused and in various ways are worth far more to a community than a community ever spends on them. The daily paper, with its large news service and quicker facilities, may, in some instances overshadow the weekly, but the weekly home paper fills a place in the hearts of the people that a daily cannot fill. It comes to your home as an old and tried friend, while the daily enters as a stranger. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 28 June 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Lee Barret and wife of Moberly spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Barrat's mother, Mrs. S. A. Ketchum. Born, June--to A. G. Dougherty and wife, of Elk City, Okla, a daughter. The parents are former residents of this township. The hospitable home of W. E. Roberts was the scene of a pleasant event Tuesday June 25, the occasion being the 63rd anniversary of the birth of the host. At an early hour the guests began arriving to share the pleasures of the day. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner, such as only the farm home can boast of, was served. The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the goodies. This feast is worthy of honorable mention, displaying the skill of the worthy housewife in its preparation. Immediately after dinner the assembly was addressed by David Bagby, Jr., candidate for prosecuting attorney. Mr. Bagby delivered a very able and forceful speech. Some real old fashioned violin music was furnished by Mike Roberts of Rocheport, Mo, a kinsman of the host. Some excellent instrumental music was also furnished by the ladies. Those present were as follows: John Bennefield, wife and 7 children, of Moberly, Mo, Arthur Gravit, wife and 4 children, of Woodlandville, Mo, Mrs. Daisy Smith and daughter, of St. Charles, Mo, Frank Roberts, wife and 4 children, B. M. Avery, wife and 3 children, Hale Avery, wife and 7 children, C. C. Avery, wife and 3 children, D. Palmatary and wife, Geo. Rennolds, wife and 3 daughters, Mrs. Leonard Ancell and 2 children, Mrs. Isaac Griggs and daughter, Romie Avery, wife and son, Robt. Dougherty and wife, W. A. Hitt, wife and daughter, Geo. F. Dougherty and daughter. Madames Chas. Fisher and Thos. Blakemore. Misses Maude and Ethel Franklin, Jewell Dougherty, Venie Naylor, Willie Walker, Hazel Mobley and Miss Gertrude Hardister of Huntsville Mo. Mike Roberts, David Bagby, Jr, Miller Robb, and John Gravit. In the afternoon the guest departed wishing their host many happy returns of the happy event. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mrs. A. R. Frantz and children of South Haven, Mich, are the guests of her brother, Wm. Kelso, and sisters, Mrs. Jno. Lilly and Mrs. Wm. Chapman. Mrs. Frantz will best be remembered as Miss Maude Kelso. Friday, 28 June 1912--Interest in Murphy's piano contest is increasing each week, and some pretty lively voting was done during the week which closed Wednesday. No, 111 is in the lead this week with 122,065 votes. Who'll head the list next week? Friday, 28 June 1912--Albert Kirby, perhaps the oldest negro in this section, died at the home of his son, George, two miles south of town on Tuesday, aged 92 years. He was buried Wednesday at Renick, his old home. Friday, 28 June 1912--EDWARDS-MUELLER--The marriage of Charles R. Edwards of Higbee, Mo, and Miss Marie Mueller was at 1:30 p.m., June 12, in the parlors of Rev. Mr. Press, who officiated. The bride was attended by her young sister, Miss Kathryne Mueller. Mr. Arch O. Nunn of Bowling Green, Mo, was groomsman. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Marie Mueller, 3632 Minnesota avenue. A wedding reception was held in the evening in the home of the bride's mother. A wedding supper was served to 150 guests. The young couple received many handsome and valuable presents. After a short honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will be at home to friends at 3632A Minnesota avenue, after July 1--St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Sunday, June 16, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards arrived here Friday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edwards, of near town. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 June 1912--Lewis G. Parry of Bevier was fatally shot in the street there Monday night by his former business partner, John S. Jones, after a quarrel that culminated from the recent raids of the liquor officers on complaint of the Law and Order League. Bad blood had existed between them since they had dissolved partnership six weeks ago. Friday, 28 June 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--(M. Murphy Piano contest). As stated in the beginning, the color of the ballots we give on the piano will change from time to time. During July we shall issue PINK ballots, all of which must be voted by the first Wednesday in August, at the first of which month the color will be again changed. All ballots issued to date have been white. These must be voted by Wednesday, July 3, after which date they will not be accepted under any circumstances. Friday, 28 June 1912--The infant daughter of James Evans and wife died on the 26th. Interment in city cemetery. Friday, 28 June 1912--Frank Lessley and little nephew, John Adams, are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Adam Ham, of near Slater. Friday, 28 June 1912--Little Miss Roma Lucile Fullington of near town is spending the week at Yates with her cousin, Miss Ada Lillian Bradley. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mrs. W. C. Cleeton, son and daughter, Wood and Miss Maggie, returned Friday from a visit with W. C. Cleeton and wife at Canton. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mrs. John Goin returned Monday from a visit with Illinois relatives. Friday, 28 June 1912--John H. Hardin returned to his home in Sedalia Thursday after a visit with his sons, Ben and James, of east of town. Friday, 28 June 1912--Born, on the 24th, to Clarence Starkey and wife, a son. Friday, 28 June 1912--Kenneth, the 5-year-old son of Robert Williams and wife, fell from Walton Bros. & Lambier's delivery wagon Wednesday and broke his left arm. He had the same arm broken in a fall about a year ago. Friday, 28 June 1912--May M. Burton, who is on the road for the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co, with headquarters at Council Bluffs, Ia, orders his paper sent to San Ysidro, Cal, until further notice. May was talking recently of buying a fruit farm in that state, and we presume he has done so or is there with the view of buying. Friday, 28 June 1912--A daughter was born on the 23rd to Will Gains and wife, which is the first colored child born in this township in two years and a half, so Dr. C. F. Burkhalter informs us. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Farris celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary Sunday with a big fish fry and picnic at the Alton lake. Twenty guests were present and all thoroughly enjoyed the day. Friday, 28 June 1912--J. H. Bagby this week bought a shetland pony at Moberly for his daughter, Miss Nadine. The animal is a regular pet and its proud owner says she wouldn't take all the money in the country for it. Friday, 28 June 1912--Will and Dan Cubbage, who have been doing railway bridge work at Sibley for some months, came home Tuesday for a few days visit before going to Pikin, Ill, where they will do similar work. They were accompanied by their wives. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 21 June 1912--DEATH OF T. B. KIMBROUGH--Thomas Brummel Kimbrough died at 3:45 o'clock this morning at the family home, 735 West Reed street. The surviving relatives are the wife and two children, Roscoe H. Kimbrough and Mrs. J. A. Cook. Mr. Kimbrough was born January 19, 1838, on his father's farm near Renick. He was educated at Mount Pleasant college, which in the early days was the center of learning in Randolph county as well as a large section of the north part of Missouri. In 1874 he was married to Miss Carolyn Vroom, the faithful wife who now mourns his death. When fifteen years of age he became a member of the Baptist church and remained faithful to its beliefs during the years of his long and useful life. In early manhood he taught school but for forty years he has pursued the practice of law which was his chosen profession. A devoted husband and father, kind neighbor and faithful friend, a public spirited citizen and an earnest christian man all of the days of his life were spent in Randolph county. While Mr. Kimbrough did not amass a large store of earthly goods he was a good husband and father who always provided well for the needs of his loved ones. Honest and industrious, upright and courageous he was to be found on the right side of all moral questions. Having lived a life which was an open book he leaves to his son and daughter the priceless heritage of an unsullied name and the knowledge that they have the hope of an everlasting reunion beyond this vale of tears. The wife and mother will ever have the sweet recollection of the man whose earthly years were spent in the upbuilding of a happy earthly home which is the symbol of the life eternal even the heavenly home. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. E. F. Wright, in the Baptist church at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 21 June 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Mrs. Dixie Hardister of Huntsville is a guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo. F. Dougherty. We regret to state that Mrs. S. P. Naylor is in very poor health. We hope to hear of her speedy recovery. The hospitable home of J. J. Avery was the scene of a pleasant gathering Sunday, June 16, it being the 75th anniversary of the venerable gentleman's birth. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner was served. Among those present were Ben Avery, wife and six children, Hale Avery, wife and 8 children, C. C. Avery, wife and 3 children, Jno. Avery, wife and 3 children, Isaac Griggs, wife and 2 children, Jas. Palmatary, wife and 2 children, Marion Hern and wife, Chas Fisher and wife, Archie Avery, Odus Ancell, Chas Porter and Connie Lewis. Friday, 21 June 1912--FREAKS OF SATURDAY STORM--During the storm on Saturday George Manuel's mother who lives in Randolph, near Kansas City, had almost a miraculous escape from the storm. Just when the storm was beginning a neighbor lady who was calling on Mrs. Manuel said that she had to go home and as she was afraid of storms she asked Mrs. Manuel to go with her. So the two ladies in company with Miss Lettie Manuel, a sister of George Manuel, and Kenneth Green, a son of Pleas Green, of this city, who is a grandson of Mrs. Manuel, started across the street. they had just got inside the house when the wind descended in full fury and when they looked out of the window, Mrs. Manuel's house had been blown away. The departure from their home had not been a moment too soon. A frame business house was blown from its foundation and the building was almost destroyed. Strange to relate Mrs. Manuel's place was set on the foundation of the store. the house was very badly damaged and the occupants are thankful that they escaped uninjured. Friday, 21 June 1912--Thos Brown and wife of Boone county are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Dan Schooling. Friday, 21 June 1912--Elerd Baker and bride returned Tuesday from a trip to Oklahoma and have gone to housekeeping in the G. S. Houtz property. Friday, 21 June 1912--Mrs. Clarence Neal and three children of Bartelsville, Ok, are the guests of her sister, Mrs. May Spurling, and will probably spend the summer. Friday, 21 June 1912--Be fair with the printer and quit mooching your neighbor's paper. Come in and take it on your own account. It costs but two cents a week, and is worth ten. Friday, 21 June 1912--B. C. Wilson was called to Sedalia Wednesday by the death of his brother-in-law. We were unable to learn the latter's name or any particulars as to his death. Friday, 21 June 1912--Mrs. Virginia F. Grimes, aged 74 years, died at her home in Moberly on the 17th. She was born near Moberly in 1839, and was a daughter of the late John Terrill. (Note: I am pretty sure this isn't accurate. The late John Terrill, if the paper is referring to the man who died in Dec of 1911, was only 10 years older than this woman. She might have been a sister, but if so, she probably wouldn't have been born in Moberly, but in Kentucky.) Friday, 21 June 1912--We printed bills this week for Mrs. Hattie Fray, who will sell a lot of personal property at her farm southwest of town on the 27th a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Following the sale, she will leave for Adair, Ok, where she will make her home with her father, Oscar Baker. Friday, 21 June 1912--W. E. Jones, who two weeks ago sold his interest in the bakery, was married yesterday at Moberly to Miss Ethel Hart, daughter of one of Bevier's leading business men. Mr. Jones and bride arrived yesterday for a visit with relatives and friends. They will likely locate in Bevier. Congratulations. Friday, 21 June 1912--G. Ransdall, aged 64 years, an employee of the Moberly electric light plant, was instantly killed in that city Thursday of last week by a passenger train, being run down as he attempted to cross the track. Friday, 21 June 1912--Born, on the 19th, to Cal Robb and wife, a son. Friday, 21 June 1912--Born, on the 17th, to Edgar Pitney and wife, a son. Friday, 21 June 1912--Born, on the 14th, to Ed Brown and wife, a son. Friday, 21 June 1912--Born, on the 14th, to Robert Williams and wife, a daughter. Friday, 21 June 1912--Cyclones in southwest Missouri and eastern Kansas, Saturday, killed some twenty-five or thirty people and destroyed thousands of dollars worth of property. Friday, 21 June 1912--Mrs. Thos. Newton of near Cairo, was accidentally shot in the left foot by her son Friday of last week, while he was carelessly handling a gun supposed to be unloaded, and had to have the foot amputated. Friday, 21 June 1912--We learn that David Rees of Huntsville, a former resident of Higbee, and a son-in-law of the late Henry Hare, suffered a stroke of paralysis last week. He has been in very poor health for several years, and he has the sympathy of all his old Higbee friends in his latest misfortune. Friday, 21 June 1912--Born, on the 15th, to C. C. Hon and wife, a son. Friday, 21 June 1912--Mrs. Anna Grabe of Rock Springs, Wyo, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Morgan Griffith. Friday, 21 June 1912--George Coleman returned Saturday from a visit with his sister, Mrs. Frank Pool, of near Centralia. Friday, 21 June 1912--Oliver Bradley and sister, Miss Lillian, of Moberly were here yesterday on their way to Yates to visit relatives. Friday, 21 June 1912--During the storm last Friday evening, lightning struck both the barn and residence of L. T. Pattrick of northwest of town, damaging each quite badly. Mr. Pattrick says the bolt that struck the house tore a big hole in the roof and seemingly went all over the house, damaging the plastering more or less in each room and finally going into the ground between the walls. Mrs. Pattrick was quite badly shocked and states that she felt as if she were being pricked by countless millions of pins. Mr. Pattrick says he could smell smoke and thought for a time that the house was on fire, but if so it was quenched by the rain. Friday, 21 June 1912--ROBINSON-WHEELER--Mr. Garl Robinson of near Rucker and Miss Nettie Wheeler of east of town drove to Huntsville Monday where they were united in marriage, but by whom we could not learn. The groom is the son of J. B. Robinson, and is one of the hustling farmers and stockmen of his vicinity. The bride is the winsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wheeler. Friday, 21 June 1912--John M. Robb and wife, who make their home at the West Side Hotel with the latter's parents, Tobe Perkins and wife, have two children who are peculiarly afflicted and whom physicians so far have failed to relieve. Two weeks ago the oldest child, a boy of four, was taken with a slight attack of sore throat. When the soreness began to leave the throat in three or four days, the child's legs began to grow weak, and in a few days it had lost the entire use of them from the hips down. Two days later their 2-year-old child was attacked in the same manner. It is still able to use its legs, but only with the greatest difficulty. Friday, 21 June 1912--Mrs. H. L. Thompson was given the scare of her life Thursday of last week, and as a result of it was in bed for two days. She had gone to the henhouse to collect the eggs, and when she put her hand in a nest it came in contact with a big blacksnake. She all but fainted, and the scream she gave could be heard for a mile. The snake was killed by members of the family who were attracted by Mrs. Thompson's screams. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 14 June 1912--A MEASURE OF SAFETY--Not only as a matter of justice but as a measure of safety we are moved to repeat that if the rough riders are to make a demonstration in force at Chicago, the colored troops who saved them at San Juan should go there also. What can the rough riders do with the colored troops? what did they do at San Juan without them? If it had not been for the colored troops at San Juan, Col. Roosevelt never could have been elected governor of New York in 1898, or vice president in 1900, or inherited by succession in 1901. He and his command would have been captured by the Spaniards. They would have been rescued, of course, by the colored troops, and others coming up. But the glory would have been departed. There would have been no laurel for the Roosevelt brow. These facts are not stated at random, nor are these conclusions drawn out of any other feeling than one of justice to the colored soldiers, and of solicitude for the welfare of the rough riders themselves. As to the facts, they are based upon statements of Gen. Jacob Smith, a seasoned veteran, and a cool observer at such times and places of everything going on around him, and one who, at the time, spoke without prejudice. Later, Gen. Smith may have been forgiven a degree of prejudice, for no sooner did Mr. Roosevelt find himself firmly in the seat of power than he disciplined him for having told the truth of history. The truth of history remains, while the colonel is going, going, and will soon be gone. The rough riders were not disgraced by having been caught in an angle and saved by other troops getting in between them and the enemy. The fact reflects only the lack of cool leadership in their commander, and not upon the men. But Chicago reports saying that rough riders are already drilling in Lincoln Park preparing for the leadership of their colonel, who is expected to appear, forces us to insist that if they are to make a demonstration under their old leader, the same colored troops should be at hand to save them. Mr. Roosevelt should not object to this. He owes much to that body of colored troops on San Juan field. Had it not been for them he could not now be a candidate for a third term. Those who may hold a grudge against the black troopers for having unwittingly brought all of this bother upon us might reflect that they could not foresee the demand for a third term, which none of us could until Teddy broke his pledge.--St. Louis Globe Democrat. Friday, 14 June 1912--Bob Kirby says the oldest and most remarkable man in Monroe county is living with K. Deaver, southwest of Paris. His name is Wm. B. Norton and if he lives until August 17, according to his own figures, he will be 99 years old, having been born in Mercer county, Ky, in 1813. He can mount a 16-hand horse unassisted and can do some difficult acrobatic feats, like sitting on the ground and putting his foot behind his neck--Paris Appeal. Friday, 14 June 1912--Geo. Lay went to Columbia Wednesday to be present at the graduation of his brother, Bennet, who this year completed a full course in agriculture. Friday, 14 June 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--C. L. Avery has been employed to teach the fall and winter term of the Naylor school Little Frederick Horn of Moberly is the guest of grandparents, J. F. Andrews and wife. Mrs. Cora Gulick and little son Lester returned to their home near Rucker, Tuesday, after a visit with her parents, J. T. Ancell. Mrs. Gulick has been in poor health for some time is better, and we are pleased to state is gradually gaining strength. Mrs. J. W. Lynch was painfully injured Sunday afternoon while returning from church. The top of the buggy in which she was riding became entangled in a telephone wire, and the top in falling back caught her hand between the stays, causing a very painful bruise. Bennet Warford of Armstrong visited his brother, P. W. Warford, Saturday and Sunday. "Uncle Paddy," as he is familiarly known, is in very poor health, having been a sufferer from paralysis for about seven years. The local option election at Myers Saturday passed off very quietly. A light vote was polled on account of the busy time among the farmers. The drys carried the township by a handsome majority, the vote being 48 to 18. Friday, 14 June 1912--J. HEZZIE PATTRICK GRADUATES FROM STATE UNIVERSITY--John Hezzie Pattrick, one of Higbee's most prominent young men, received his A. B. degree from the University of Missouri on Thursday, June 13. He is the well known son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick of Higbee. His early life was spent on his father's farm near Higbee, and in attending school in old Higbee district. He later moved with his parents to Colorado for a year. On returning from Colorado he entered the Higbee public school, from which he graduated in the spring of 1905. Then he entered the Columbia Normal Academy at Columbia, completing his high school work in the spring of 1907. The following year he entered the Academic department of the State University. this year he receives his degree from this department, and also from the School of Education. During his college career Hezzie has been very prominent in all University activities. For five years he was a member of the University Cadet Band. During his preparatory school days he took a business course in the Columbia Business College. After the completion of this he held various positions as stenographer, serving for the last three years as private secretary to Dr. J. C. Jones, Dean of the academic Department. He was vice president of the Junior Academy and President of the Senior Teachers. He served for one year as president of the Christian endeavor Society of the christian church. He was also very prominent in other church and University activities. And now that he is ready to begin life's battles, we are sure he will make a success there as he has in his school days. The best wishes of his many friends are for his success in his life's work. (Note: a studio portrait, head and shoulders of this man was included with the article. Fairly good quality photo). Friday, 14 June 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Magruder was the scene of a pleasant gathering on June 7th, it being the 42nd anniversary of the latter's birth. The affair had been prearranged by her children and the guests arrived while she was out after gooseberries, and she was greatly surprised on her return to find the house and yard filled with relatives, friends and neighbors. At the noon hour "goodies" from the well filled baskets of the party was spread on tables on the lawn, and after a short prayer by Rev. Notley Magruder, all hands busied themselves in doing justice to the good things. After a pleasant afternoon all departed, wishing her many more such pleasant events. Those present were; Miss Edna Mae Stevenson, J. F. Robb and family, Chas Ware and family, Thos. Dennis and family, Melvin Jones and family, Elbert Robb and wife, Dysart Nicholas and wife, J. B. Blansett and family, Robert Edwards and family, D. C. Magruder and family, V. H. Phillips and family, Rev. K. E. Magruder and family, Lee Magruder and family, Mrs. Arthur Daggs and daughter, Mrs. N. Nicholas and son, Travis, Mrs. Hattie Fray and children, Mrs. Chas. Robb and children, Rev. Notley Magruder and family, Mrs. Sallie Magruder, Mrs. Ann Ware, Mrs. Susan Dennis, James Daggs, Leonard Pitney, Roy Hitt, Vincent Riley, Mrs. M. A. Cloyd. ONE WHO WAS THERE. Friday, 14 June 1912-- G. W. Coons and daughter, Miss Della, returned to their home in Dallas county the first of the week after a short visit with the former's son, Ed Coons, of south of town. It was the old gentleman's first visit here in 25 years. During his visit his 79th birthday was celebrated at his son's home at which a big dinner was served to fifty guests. Friday, 14 June 1912--(Note: Murphy's piano contest, leading numbers are: #26 with 29, 586 votes. #67 with 16, 250 votes. #80 with 18,070 votes. #87, with 11,235 votes. #98 with 10,000 votes. #111 with 11,215 votes. #172 with 11,260 votes. #174 with 14,090 votes. #175 with 10,645 votes. Friday, 14 June 1912--Mrs. John Rankin and daughter, Miss Vera, returned Tuesday from a month's visit with her brother, Wm. Tipit, and other relatives at McAlester, Ok. She was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Lawrence, who will spend several weeks visiting relatives and friends in this county. Friday, 14 June 1912--Born, on the 6th, to Jas. Evans and wife, a daughter. Friday, 14 June 1912--Born, on the 13th, to Lee Hagar and wife, a daughter. Friday, 14 June 1912--Born, on the 11th, to Frank Vanchase and wife, a son. Friday, 14 June 1912--Born, at Elliott, on the 10th, to Lawrence Vancester and wife, a son. Friday, 14 June 1912--John and Roger Warford left Wednesday for Colorado Springs where they will spend the summer. Friday, 14 June 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Andrews & Burton are almost giving away their graniteware, and will see you a big dish pan, wash pan, stew pan, or coffee post for 10 cents. Worth up to 35 cents. Friday, 14 June 1912--Mrs. D. W. Edminston of Pittsburg, Kansas, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Egly. Friday, 14 June 1912--Carl Duncan is at home from school at Marshall for the summer. He is still wearing a patch over his right eye which was badly powder burned by a pistol shot in a play given by college students. Friday, 14 June 1912--W. R. Pattrick and wife spent the week in Columbia attending the commencement exercises of the University from which institution their son, J. Hezzie, graduated with honors. He is one of our very best young men and his fond parents have every reason to feel proud of him and the record he has made. Friday, 14 June 1912--H. L. Thompson and wife returned Monday from Bloomington, Ill, where they were called by the death of the former's nephew, Joseph West, who was killed by a C. & A. train. Young West and a companion were breaking in a new automobile which was hit by the train at a crossing and demolished. West was killed instantly and his companion fatally injured. Friday, 14 June 1912--But three precincts in Howard county were carried by the wets in Saturday's local option election. Glasgow gave a "beastly" majority for the wets, the vote being 420 to 180. Friday, 14 June 1912--G. S. Houtz and wife were called to Webb City Saturday by the death of Mrs. Houtz's brother-in-law, Ben Strong, who died at his home in that city that day from tuberculosis. Interment was made at Webb City Tuesday. Mr. Strong was quite well known here and had many friends who were pained to learn of his death. Mrs. Strong, who is a former citizen of this place, has the sympathy of the community in her bereavement. Friday, 14 June 1912--Mrs. Chilton, the mother of Judge Chilton, was 98 years old Monday, June 10. Dr. W. K. Megee of this city is one of her grandsons. Mrs. Chilton is in the full enjoyment of all of her faculties and takes a lively interesting the affairs of life. Jolly and optimistic the good lady has the strength of mind and enough vitality to last her for ever the hundred year limit of life--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 14 June 1912--Ben Warford and son, Frank, returned yesterday to their home in Apollo, Penn, after several weeks' visit in this section. Mr. Warford came here as a result of a correspondence with J. K. Warford, in search of relatives. His father was killed in the Civil War and his mother and brother died in a hospital in Nashville, Tenn, when he was three years of age. He was taken in charge by an orphan's home, and for years has been trying to locate his relatives or some one who could tell him something of his family history. Through Wm. Egly, who visited Pennsylvania a year ago, he learned of the Warfords here and wrote to J. K. A visit resulted, and each is satisfied, as are those who have seen them together, that they are related, as the resemblance is striking. We learn that he is so favorably impressed with Missouri and his supposed relations--than whom there are no finer people--that he will move here provided his family will come. Friday, 14 June 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Bananas 20 cents a dozen. Friday, 14 June 1912--JUDGE ROBB WITHDRAWS--Judge Jonas Robb, who announced in the NEWS a few weeks ago as a candidate for county treasurer, has withdrawn from the race, having had a severe attack of rheumatism ten days ago. he was able to be in town Tuesday, but was hardly able to navigate, and then only by the aid of a cane. He said he knew that the race would be a hard one, and as he never does anything by halves, especially electioneering, he was afraid he would not recover in time to make a thorough campaign, and thought it best to withdraw. His opponents are no doubt breathing easier, for the judge is certainly some hustler when it comes to going after and getting votes, and he would have kept them on the go night and day. Friday, 14 June 1912--COON-COOPER--Mr. Roy Coon of Montgomery City and Miss Pearl Cooper of this place, were married in Moberly on Thursday, June 9, 1912, at (no time given) p.m., by Rev. Grimes, pastor of the Methodist church, and left immediately for Montgomery City, where they will reside. The bride is the charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cooper, and is one of our most estimable and sweetest young ladies. Mr. Coon, we learn, comes from one of Montgomery's oldest and best families, and holds a good position with the Wabash at that place. That happiness and prosperity may ever attend them is the wish of the NEWS. Friday, 14 June 1912--REV. W. F. BELL DEAD--Rev. W. F. Bell, one of Fayette' s oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in that city at 9 o' clock yesterday from kidney and heart trouble and general debility, aged 81 years. He had been a minister of the Methodist church since 1851, and at the time of his death was the oldest member of the conference. He kept actively engaged in the work he loved so well until about ten years ago, when he was placed on the superannuated list. He was for several years pastor of the church here, and was held in the highest veneration and respect by all who knew him. He was a grand, good man and his host of Higbee friends will hear of his death with the profoundest regret. At the time of going to press no arrangements for the funeral had been made. Friday, 14 June 1912--HOWARD COUNTY GOES DRY--At the local option election in Howard county Saturday, the dry forces won, but by the skin of their teeth, their majority being but 92. Fayette, the only wet spot in the county, had no part in the election, as it is independence of the county. The vote: Armstrong---------Dry 248-------wet 61 Roanoke----------------28--------------17 Burton-------------------36------------26 Bawker------------------11------------17 Howard Mills-----------48-------------2 Myers--------------------48------------18 Fayette(west ward)-----91------------66 Fayette(east ward)------86------------20 Sebree-------------------30------------27 Hilldale-----------------59-------------55 White's Store-----------23-------------47 Boonsboro--------------38-------------55 Glasgow----------------180------------420 Lisbon--------------------20------------39 Old Franklin-------------72------------66 New Franklin-----------175-----------165 Friday, 14 June 1912--Joseph Jones of Centerville, Ia, arrived Tuesday for a short visit with his brother, Thomas, and wife, and was so favorably impressed with the town that he may remain permanently. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 7 June 1912--$7000 TREASURE UNEARTHED? Judge Howard C. Sartain, of Rock Springs, Howard county according to report here, exhumed a treasure of six thousand six hundred and seventy six dollars near an old chimney which stands on the farm of Isaac Stanley, about five miles south of Glasgow. It is reported that the money has been buried since the Civil War. The cabin which stood where the treasure was found was occupied by people who left rather mysteriously. It was believed by old residents that the people had money but it was not known how they accumulated it. It is also reported that Judge Sartin received a letter about ten days ago from one of the party, who now lives in Denver, Colorado, and who directed him to the place where the jar containing the money was buried. The finding of the Eldorado has caused considerable excitement in the Rock Springs neighborhood. No authentic information regarding the unearthing of the money can be had at this time--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 7 June 1912--PERRY ELLIOTT IS A SUICIDE--Perry Elliott suicided on Tuesday at his home six miles north of Huntsville. He was found hanging on his own premises and the only known cause was despondency over continued ill health. He was 78 years of age and made his home with an older brother and sister, both unmarried. The brother, Joran Elliott, is 80 and the sister, Miss Bettie Elliott, is 82. the two bachelors and their spinster sister owned 1000 acres of land and had between twenty and thirty thousand loaned out at interest. The farm home of the Elliotts, where the youngest brother hung himself, is one of the finest farms in this section of the state. Mr. Elliott was in Huntsville on Monday and told friends that he was not much and had just as well be out of the way. He was missed on Tuesday but the body was not found until that night. The sister and two brothers were a congenial family and generally liked by their neighbors. The older ones are grief stricken over the rash deed of the youngest member of the trio. The only assignable cause is that he was temporarily insane and that this state of mind was brought about by brooding over his state of health. The unfortunate man hung himself in a corn crib in a lot near the house. He got up early in the morning and went out to feed the stock. His brother was with him and when he went to breakfast he expected that the younger man would follow him. In a little while the search was commenced and when found he was cold in death--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 7 June 1912--Wade Howerton of Oklahoma, was here Saturday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Will S. Walton. Friday, 7 June 1912--A ball game between Higbee and Fayette negro ball teams here Sunday was won by the former 13 to 7. Friday, 7 June 1912--Mrs. Ruze Allen of Moberly and daughter, Mrs. Alexander, of Yates were the guest of Higbee relatives Sunday. Friday, 7 June 1912--Geo. McRoberts, aged 59 years, died at his home in Renick on the 5th. He is survived by his wife, two brothers and a sister, all residing in Renick. Friday, 7 June 1912--(Note: this was a Notice of Administratrix with Will Annexed, on the estate of H. A. Slaughter, deceased. Administratrix was his wife, Agnes A. Slaughter.) Friday, 7 June 1912--(Note: the standing for the vote for the piano offered by M. Murphy Co. was printed, but the contestants were numbers, rather than names. The high number at this date was No. 26, with 10,980 votes.) Friday, 7 June 1912--Mrs. Mary Pilkington is visiting relatives in Ward, Ia. Friday, 7 June 1912--Jas. Mullier who has been mining at Madrid, Ia, returned home Monday on account of a strike there. Friday, 7 June 1912--Geo. McGill, Sr, is visiting relatives in Illinois. Friday, 7 June 1912--Miss Bertha Andrews who has been employed to teach the White school near Rucker, went to Columbia yesterday to secure her certificate. Friday, 7 June 1912--Mrs. G. G. Graham of Centerville, Ia, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thos. Jones. Friday, 7 June 1912--Earl Carver was called here from Pittsburg, Kansas, Monday by the death of his father. Friday, 7 June 1912--T. A. Waterfield, a prominent farmer of the county residing south of Moberly, died on the 4th, in a St. Louis hospital where he had gone for treatment. Friday, 7 June 1912--Howard county, which has been dry for four years will vote on local option tomorrow. As this is a very busy season with the farmers, who usually vote dry, the outcome is somewhat in doubt, especially as the dry majority four years ago was rather small. Notwithstanding this and the fact that the wets usually poll their full strength, the drys have strong hopes of carrying the day. Friday, 7 June 1912--BAKER-HOUTZ--Mr. Elerd Baker and Miss Grace Houtz were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Houtz, in this city on Wednesday, June 5, 1912, at 12 o'clock, noon, Eld. E. Y. Keiter, of Hannibal, pronouncing the words that united their destinies for weal or woe. The wedding was a very quiet affair, the guests being limited to the immediate relatives of the happy pair. After the ceremony a most tempting and delicious course luncheon was served. The bride is one of Higbee's sweetest young ladies, modest, accomplished and refined and is popular with all who know her. The groom is the assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank, and is one of our very best young men. If he has a single bad habit we never heard of it. Mr. and Mrs. Baker left over the Alton for Kansas City, where they will spend several days, going from there to Webb City to visit relatives of the bride, and then to Adair, Ok, for a visit with the groom's father, Oscar Baker. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations, and best wishes. Friday, 7 June 1912--J. A. CARVER DEAD--J. A. Carver died at his home in this place Sunday night, June 2, 1912, of heart trouble after a sickness of several weeks. He was born in Illinois on August 12, 1850, and was therefore 62 years of age. He came to this state while quite young and for the past forty years had resided in this and Monroe county. He lived at Elliott for a number of years and moved to this place some five or six years ago. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and three sons--Marvin and Charles and Mrs. Lola Freeman of Montana, Earl, of Pittsburg, Kan., and Mrs. David Jenkins of this place. He was a quiet and unassuming man and a christian gentleman, being a devout member of the Christian church at this place. Funeral services were held at the church Wednesday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal and interment made in the city cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Friday, 7 June 1912--"Bunch" Pollard, a Moberly carpenter, probably fatally stabbed P. F. Ray, a carpenter he had working for him, in a quarrel Tuesday afternoon. A dispute came up over something connected with their work, when the lie was passed. that started a fight, during which Pollard drew a knife and cut Ray in the neck and abdomen. The wounded man was hustled to a hospital, and at last accounts was alive with the chances very much against him. Friday, 7 June 1912--BIRTHDAY PARTY--On last Monday evening a number of the young people were delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Barron, the occasion being the 16th anniversary of their daughter, Miss Irene. Refreshments were served and at a late hour, having presented their charming little hostess with a beautiful gold locket as a memento of the occasion, and wishing her many happy returns of the day, the guest departed. Those present: Misses Gladys Andrews, Hilda Wright, Jennie Bottoms, Myrte Cooper, Lillian Johnson, Nellie Williams, Bertha Davis, Maude Williams, Toinette and Frances Burkhalter, Messrs. Crews Cooper, Rothwell Sweeney, Alex Johnson, Chas. Egly, Roy Smith, Ernest Brooks, Allen Harris and Roy Jones. Friday, 7 June 1912--W. E. Jones on Tuesday disposed of his interest in the bakery and restaurant to his brother, Thos. Jones, who will continue the business at the old stand. W. E. is one of the best bakers ever here and during his short residence in Higbee built up a big business and made many warm friends who regret his departure. He left yesterday for Lamoni, Ia., where his children are in school. He will likely engage in business in Bevier, his old home. Friday, 7 June 1912--Thos. Warford, who is running a bowling alley at Bevier, spent Sunday at home. He says he is making good money--doing far better, in fact, than he expected. Friday, 7 June 1912--CHICK-ANDREWS--The NEWS acknowledges the receipt of the following: "Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Scholl announce the marriage of their sister Nicinda Andrews to Mr. William H. Chick, Wednesday, May 29, 1912. At home after June 10th, 3705 McKinney Ave, Dallas, Texas." The marriage took place in the parlors of the First Baptist church in Dallas, at 8 o'clock on the above date, being witnessed by only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Andrews of near Fayette, and is quite well known here, being a niece of Mr. B. F. Andrews of this place, for whom she clerked for several years until about a year ago when she went to Dallas to make her home with her sister, Mrs. Scholl. She is a young lady of education and refinement, and possesses every virtue calculated to make her a queen in her home. The groom is certainly to be congratulated in winning for a wife such a winsome young lady. Mr. Chick is one of Dallas' prominent implement dealers and stands at the top among the business men of that progressive city. The NEWS extends hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 7 June 1912--A. C. Burton who has been in Moberly for several days on the grand jury, returned home yesterday, the jury having been dismissed at noon. There has been much speculation as to why the jury was called, and its findings will be awaited with a great deal of interest. Kathy Bowlin

31 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--How would you like to own this beautiful $400 piano? (The drawing was of an upright piano, by Upton of Chicago). We are going to give it to some one, and why may that some one not be you? For every cent spent at our store we will allow one vote, and at the end of the contest the person having the most votes gets the piano free of any cost whatever. It carries with it the manufacturer's ten year guarantee, so you can rest assured that it will be a present worth while. In every issue of the News until the end of the contest a coupon will be printed, good for 25 votes. Call at the store for full particulars. We will accept votes on Wednesdays of each week, only, and will print the standing of the candidates in THE NEWS each week. The contest is now on. Bring in your coupons and tickets (which we issue to every purchaser) Wednesday and vote for your favorite. The standing of the candidates will appear in THE NEWS next week and will also be posted in our windows. 31 May 1912--Misses Jennie and Nelle Honaker of Kansas City are the guest of their sister, Mrs. H. Scott Welch. 31 May 1912--Mrs. Shannon Jarman of Armstrong was the guest of her son, W. A. Sunderland, and wife during the week. 31 May 1912--W. H. Davis and wife of Bluejacket, Ok, who were called here Saturday by the death of his mother, Mrs. J. H. Davis, returned home Sunday. (Note: The card of thanks by the family identified her as Mrs. Sarah Davis.) 31 May 1912--J. Hibbard arrived from Pennsylvania Friday of last week and has taken charge as director of the Higbee Concert Band. Mr. Hibbard was a member of the band several months ago, and is a first class musician in every respect and has had several years' experience as a band leader. He was accompanied by his wife and will make this his home. The NEWS joins others in extending him a hearty welcome to a home among us. 31 May 1912--Wm. Chapman informed us Monday that the bridge across the Moniteau near his home gave away some time after 12 o'clock Sunday night and was in such shape that it could not be crossed. Some of the posts or piling supporting the bridge gave way on one side, allowing the bridge to stand on edge. A great many who had attended the debate in town had crossed the bridge just a short time before. An effort, we understand, will be made to have the county replace the bridge with a steel one. Friday, 31 May 1912--Dr. Turner Avery, who has been quite sick at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wm. Avery south of town for several weeks, was able to return to DeWitt Saturday. Friday, 31 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Renew your subscription to the NEWS and get 1000 votes in Murphy's piano contest. Bring in a new subscriber or pay a year in advance and get 2000 votes. Friday, 31 May 1912--The residence of Mrs. Wm. Avery south of town was struck by lightning Monday evening. Aside from tearing a few shingles from the roof and one of the post from the portico, no damage was done. Friday, 31 May 1912--Wm. Burke, who accompanied his daughter, Miss Katie, to Colorado Springs last week, returned home Monday, leaving his daughter in one of the best sanitariums in that noted resort. The physicians thought her lungs only slightly affected, if at all, and were very optimistic as to her rapid and permanent recovery. This will certainly be good news to her many Higbee friends. Friday, 31 May 1912--WEDDINGS IN EARLY DAYS--Festivities Kept Up Sometimes for Weeks on Occasions of Backwoods Ceremonies Long Ago--For a long time after this country was settled folk married mighty young and at first chance. There was no sort of distinction of rank or title, and yet precious little money or worldly gear. A family backwoods palace cost only a little neighborly help and labor to get it ready for the sure-to-come, healthy, happy brood. In those olden, golden days in the south and west a wedding set the whole country circuit for miles around wild with talk, excitement and expectation for frolic. On wedding day everybody came together at the bridegroom's daddy's house so that all could go in one bunch to the bride's house before dinner (midday). Upon all this jolly lot could not be seen a thing that had ever been inside a store. the gentlemen dressed in moccasins, leather breeches or leggins, coonskin caps and homespun linsey or buckskin hunting shirts. Every whip, stitch and fibre genuine, simon-pure homespun and home-made. Ladies, as peerless as fearless, dressed in linsey petticoats, and under all a long linsey or linen bed gown, moccasins, yarn of flax stockings , handkerchiefs, and gauntleted buckskin gloves--if any. If there were any rings, buckles or other jewelry, they were relics from grandparents back beyond the Blue Ridge, on the shores of the sea. The march, Indian-file, through the woods to the bride's house was often stopped by mischief-makers tying grape-vines across the road. Or suddenly a false Indian ambush was laid and a dozen rifles covered the wedding company with smoke. The horses would rear and jump and cavort, and the girls, riding bareback, would shriek--of course, girl-like. And their sweethearts would get mighty brave and chivalrous and grab them around the waist to keep them from falling, even if most of these same girls could break and ride a two-year-old horse or steer. About a half-mile afore the wild wedding troop got to the bride's house came big times. Two young buddies who wanted to show off before their admiring sweethearts would single out to race to the bride's front door for "Sweet Black Betty," which was handed to the first fellow there. No sort of fox chase, English or Yankee, in point of danger and adventure, could hold a candle to the run of these mad Yonkers. One grand, hellish Indian yell, and away they would go, and the more logs and holes and brush the better. Racing returning, all bets were settled and the bridegroom and his best man took first swig from "Black Betty." Then so on to each pair in succession. Then came the marriage ceremony; then the feast of beef, pork, fowls, venison, bear meat, roasted and boiled potatoes and cabbage and corn pones. After dinner the fiddle was tuned and the dancing started and generally lasted all night until broad daylight. The figures were three and four-handed reels, square sets and jigs. If any tried to stall of sneak away late in the night they were grabbed and paraded on the floor while the fiddler was ordered to play "Hang Out Till Morning." Wedding carrying-ons lasted from two days to two weeks, and some guests stayed while others came and went. Some traveled for days, coming and going great distances. In the course of festivity, if any one wanted to do toasts he would holler. "Where is Black Betty? I want to kiss her sweet lips." "Betty" soon reached him; then holding her up in his right hand he would say, "Here's health to the groom, not forgetting myself, and here's to the bride, thumping luck and big children." This was the soul of the toast, for big children, especially sons, were of great importance, as they were few in number and engaged in wars the end of which no one could foresee. Every big son was therefore a big soldier. And such were the simple and hardy men from which some of the best and meanest folk in the world have sprung. Little as the simple, innocent backwoodsmen imagined, their marriage ceremonies were only carrying out some of the old, ancient, princely marriages of ancient Europe, particularly of Germany, Britain and Spain. Friday, 31 May 1912--Born, on the 28th, to Hollis Bradley and wife, a daughter. Friday, 31 May 1912--R. G. Duncan, who was in Marshall Wednesday, informs us that his son, Carl, who had charge of the play given by the students of Missouri Valley College, had one of his eyes quite badly powder burned by a blank cartridge fired by the villain. Carl scored a big success with the play and was highly praised by the faculty and student body as well as the Marshall papers. Friday, 31 May 1912--L. T. Burton for sheriff--Levy T. Burton, more familiarly known to his old Higbee friends and cronies as "Soc," was here from Moberly Wednesday, and asked us to announce him as a candidate for Sheriff. Mr. Burton was born and reared near Higbee and is too well known to our readers to need any introduction at our hands. He is also quite well known over the county, having been a citizen of Huntsville for several years, and having made the race for sheriff four years ago. He made one of the strongest races ever made in the county, going to Moberly with over 1000 majority. As he has since become a citizen of that place he will likely get a much stronger vote there than he did before, and if he proves as popular in the county as then, the man who beats him will be the sheriff. He is thoroughly qualified for the position and asks the people to give his candidacy careful consideration, and promises if honored with the office to give it his entire time and attention and that he will discharge the duties without fear or favor. Friday, 31 May 1912--Pat Crumpley of Yates, we learn, while digging a cellar near his house, unearthed some half a dozen or more skeletons, presumably of Indians or Mound Builders. There was a small mound on the cellar site and Mr. Crumpley had not gone far when he uncovered the skeletons, all of which were in a fair state of preservation. Several of the skulls were crushed, indicating that the dead had been slain in battle. Now think of going down in a cellar like that after dark for a jug of cider or buttermilk. Friday, 31 May 1912--A cyclone near Tulsa, Ok, Tuesday, killed eight people and injured many more. Friday, 31 May 1912--MRS. SUSAN DAVIS DEAD--After months of pain and suffering Mrs. Susan Davis died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson Thursday evening May 23, 1912, seventy-seven years, seven months nine days old. Three children, four grandchildren eleven great-grandchildren remain to mourn her. The husband and one daughter died several years before. William Davis, the eldest, and only son, moved to Oklahoma 19 years ago, but he and wife were into the mother's funeral. Since the husband's death, Nov 1907, the mother made her home with her two daughters, Mrs. Tom Johnson and Mrs. Oscar Fowler, who, with the help of their kind hearted husbands, made the declining years of the old mother most pleasant. One granddaughter, Mrs. Roy Hitt, and her daughter, Gladys, also made many an hour pleasant for the old grandmother by their presence, visiting and cheering her. After a short service at the home, by Rev. Notley Magruder Saturday morning, she was buried at City cemetery between husband and daughter. A FRIEND. Friday, 31 May 1912--Downey Baily, aged 26 years, died at his home in Moberly on the 27th, of spinal meningitis. Friday, 31 May 1912--Misses Frankie and Maggie Stone spent the week with their grandfather, John Stone, near Ryder. Friday, 31 May 1912--Mrs. Lindsey Wilson and Mrs. Erb Andrews returned to their home on Roodhouse, Ill, Monday after a pleasant visit with John Dennis and wife. Friday, 31 May 1912--Will Cave took Dr. G. M. Nichols, Jas. Rankin and Evan Jones over to the county farm at Huntsville Wednesday, Messrs. Rankin and Jones taking the doctor over to see Jodie Carter. They found him in a very bad condition. He had been wanting to see Dr. Nichols for some time, hoping he could give him relief from his affliction, and Messrs. Rankin and Jones, his old playmates, out of the goodness of their hearts, saw to it that his wish was complied with. Although entirely helpless and without any known relatives, Jodie is not without friends, and no man on earth ever had truer ones than the two above named. There is no hope for Jodie's recovery and death will no doubt come as a welcome relief. The boys left word with the superintendent that when the poor sufferer is called home that they be notified that he may be laid to rest in the cemetery at his old home. Such friendship as these young men have displayed for Jodie is seldom seen, and will not go unrewarded in this world or the next. Friday, 31 May 1912--Jas. O'Donnell had a narrow escape from serious injury in the Block mine Wednesday, a ton or more of rock falling and brushing against him, knocking him down. His back was slightly hurt and he received bruises on various parts of the body. Friday, 31 May 1912--Morgan Griffith of this place has been made foreman of mine No. 10 of the Northern Central Coal Co. at Yates, succeeding a Mr. Moss. Mr. Griffith is a practiced miner and should prove the right man in the right place. Friday, 31 May 1912--Sam Enochs went to Hannibal Monday as a witness in the suit of Roy Jones against the Northern Central Coal Co, which was to have come up in the U. S. district court in that city. The case was continued. Young Jones, it will be remembered, was hurt by a fall of rock or coal while at work with his father in mine No. 11 here several months ago. Friday, 31 May 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Mrs. Otis Skinner and daughter of Monroe county are the gusts of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Frazier. Mrs. Romeo Dougherty of Moberly attended the funeral of her cousin, Martin Avery, Saturday. Mrs. Enoch Anderson of Washington is visiting her brother, Omer Andrews, near Myers. Mrs. Carrie E. Perkins and daughter Veneta of near Higbee spent the week with her sister, Mrs. L. Ancell, in the south part of this township. Miss Clara Ancell returned Sunday from Rucker where she spent the past month with her sister, Mrs. Ernest Gulick. MARTIN AVERY DEAD--Martin Avery, who was reported last week to be perhaps fatally injured, died Thursday evening, May 23, at 7:30 o'clock. All that medical attention and loving hands could do could not avail nor bring relief. He was the grandson of J. J. Avery of near Myers, and leaves a loving mother, Mrs. Thos. Bailey, and two brothers besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. To these we extend heartfelt sympathy. His mother and brothers reside at Rocky, Ok. One brother, Arch, arrived Sunday to attend the funeral. Deceased was 20 years of age, and in the full bloom of youth and vigor when struck down. Interment at Myers chapel Sunday after funeral services by C. S. Hargis. Friday, 31 May 1912--Chas Crews, the youngest son of the late Linden Crews, was seriously injured at Renick Saturday evening by a Wabash freight. He was riding on top of a box car that had been loaded with stock and was being switched to the main line, when he lost his footing and fell between it and another car. He grabbed a rod in his fall to which he probably owes his life. He was dragged quite a little distance and had both legs quite badly mashed. He was hurried to a hospital in Moberly where it was found that amputation, as had a first been feared, would not be necessary. Friday, 31 May 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--The happy occasion of another birthday dinner occurred May 24, when mother, brothers, sisters and children surprised David Magruder on his 60th birthday with a bountiful dinner. Mr. Magruder, who is night engineer at the Block mine, came home at the usual hour and went to bed and was so surprised when he was awakened a short time later by a house full of friends and relatives, among them his venerable mother, who is 81 years old, that he was some time coming to himself. The dinner consisted of everything good to eat in the way of meats, vegetables, salads, cakes, pies, etc, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the guests, about forty in number. The only thing to mar the pleasure of the day was the departure of the son, Rev. Kellis Magruder, shortly after the dinner hour, to take up his work in another section of the state. At a late hour the other guests departed, wishing Mr. Magruder and his family many more happy birthdays. He was the recipient of many useful remembrances. Those present: Mrs. Amis Magruder, Walker Magruder and family, Dennis Magruder, Mrs. Sanford Davis, daughter and granddaughter, Alfred Dennis, wife and son, Travis Magruder and family, Mose Stevenson and family, Virgil Phillips and family, Kellis Magruder and family, Price Creson and wife, Mrs. Puss Nicholas and son, Travis, Mrs. Hattie Fray and two children, Mrs. Albert Robb, Mrs. Mary Reed, Mrs. Thos. Magruder, Mrs. Mary Creson, Miss Mollie White. L. R. Friday, 31 May 1912--James Evans and George Capes, farmers living near Chillicothe, were killed by lightning Tuesday, having taken shelter under a tree during a storm. Two others who remained out in the open were rendered unconscious by the bold that struck the tree. Kathy Bowlin

> Friday, 24 May 1912--BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY--A host of friends and relatives > gathered at the cozy country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robb on the 16th of > May 1912, > with cheerful hearts, bright faces and full lunch baskets to celebrate Mr. > Robb's 50th > birthday. > As spring brings many busy days for farmers, his time and mind had been so > taken up that not once did he stop to think how old he was getting to be, so > a neighbor > coming up and talking over the topics of the day, Mr. Robb, in his > hospitable way, invited > him to dinner, and on his arriving was very much surprised to find his whole > house filled > with friends and relatives, and the thought flashed upon him, This is my > birthday! Each > one, about 60 in number, told him they were hungry and would like to be fed, > and he > good naturedly told them that he would do his best for them. > At the usual hour the snow white table cloth was laid and as if by magic > all the > good victuals came forth until the table fairly groaned beneath its burden. > Then lifting > our eyes with all our hearts we returned thanks to our Heavenly Father, the > giver of all > good gifts, that we were permitted to enjoy the good things of this life. > Everyone did > ample justice to each dish, but an abundance remained which the good wives > sent to the > sick and afflicted. The guests returned to the drawing room where the > afternoon was > spent in a good old fashioned way talking of the good old times and the > expectations of > the future, until they were disturbed by the old clock on the mantle chiming > the hour of > departure. All wished Mr. Robb many more happy birthdays and, the Lord > willing, that > he might live the other half century. > Those present: Ben Pitney and family, Mrs. Mary Robb, Thos. Dennis and > family, Ben Magruder and family, Mrs. Nettie Jackson and children, Mrs. > Ollie Jackson > and children, Mrs. Polly Dennis, Elmer Dennis and family, Ed Dennis and > family, S. W. > Pitney and family, Frank Pitney and wife, Chas. Ware and family, W. S. > Pitney and wife, > Bub Robb and children, Wm. Snyder and wife, Mrs. Susan Dennis, Mrs. Ann > Ware, Miss > Nancy Robb, Mrs. Alice Jones and daughter, Thos. Robb, Wm. Creson, Henry > Westboy > and Martin Robb. A FRIEND. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--At a meeting of the school board Tuesday night Edmond > Burke > was employed as principal. The board, we learn, refused to release John > Bradley, who > had been employed as superintendent at a previous meeting, but who tendered > his > resignation as he had been offered an increase in salary at Stanberry where > he taught last > year. Edmond is one of our very best young men and employs all of his spare > time in > acquiring useful knowledge. He graduated from the school here last year and > is held in > the highest esteem by all the scholars, and we predict that he will make > good. He > attended the University at Columbia the past year. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Mrs. Wm. Twigg returned to her home in Centerville > Iowa, > Monday, after a short visit with her sons, Thos. and W. E. Jones. She was > accompanied > as far as Moberly by the latter. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Mrs. J. L. Dougherty is in > Moberly at the hospital where she is being treated. > I. T. St. Clair has been employed to teach the Hocker school at $60 a > month. > Tyre Burton has been employed to teach the Possum College school at $40 per > month. > Miss Ruth Blaise of near Rucker will teach the Wilson school in the north > part of > this township. > Miss Osa Roberts returned from a two weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. > Cora > Gravitt, of near Woodlandville. > Rev Eaton went to Oklahoma Friday in response to word that his nephew, > Cullen > Reeves, was not expected to live but a short time. He reached his bedside a > few hours > before he died on the 19th. Deceased was a former resident of this county > and for a time > was employed at the county infirmary. He leaves one brother, King, who > lives near > Renick, besides many other relatives and friends. To the relatives of the > departed we > extend sympathy. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Mrs. A. Snodgrass returned to her home in Granville > Monday after > a visit with her son, M. J. Embree. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--J. T. Randolph and wife spent Sunday in Moberly, the > guests of his > brother, F. M. Randolph and wife. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Mrs. Geo. Bowers and Miss Pearl Cooper of St. Louis are > the guest > of their parents, T. J. Cooper and wife. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Matt Ray who has been living in Illinois for the past > five or six > years has moved his family back to Higbee and will join them during the > summer. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Miss Katie Burke, who has been in poor health for some > time, left > Tuesday with her father for Colorado Springs. Since the arrival of warm > weather she has > greatly improved and it is the hope of all that a few months in the pure > mountain air of > Colorado will restore her to perfect health. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--The baby son of Fred Laight and wife, born about three > weeks ago, > died on the 17th. Interment was made in the city cemetery. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Wm. Asbury, a negro section hand at Moberly, was killed > in the > yards at that place Monday, being run over by a Wabash train. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Capt Alex Denny, one of Howard county's oldest and most > highly > respected citizens, died at his home in Roanoke on Monday, from paralysis, > aged 87 > years. He is survived by six children. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Franklin Naylor and wife who removed to Nevada a few > weeks > ago intending to spend the summer, returned this week, the water there not > agreeing > with them. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--A very high wind has prevailed here all week, it being > particularly > disagreeable Wednesday. Had it been accompanied by threatening clouds most > of the > inhabitants would have taken to their cyclone cellars. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--Louis Friemouth, a farmer living across the river from > Glasgow, > was run over and killed by No. 86, a fast freight on the Alton, Sunday > night. It is said > that he was drunk and went to sleep on the track. He leaves a wife and > several children. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--J. H. Bagby had his right leg broken and his ankle > dislocated > Wednesday. He was handling some logs when one got away from him, and before > he > could get out of the way his leg was caught between the log and a stump. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--While George Patterson and Ray Pearce were out on the > C. &. A. > lake in a boat fishing last Friday evening, the latter fell overboard into > fifteen feet of > water while attempting to change his position. As he is as much at home in > the water as > a duck, he was soon back in the boat none the worse for his experience. > George was > almost too scared to move, and isn't thoroughly over his fright yet. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--LOST AND WON--The above is the title of the play to be > given at > the opera house tomorrow evening. It is said to be the best one yet > attempted by the > young people, and all who attend are assured their money's worth. It is > your duty to > attend, or at least buy a ticket, whether you enjoy such occasions or not, > for the play is > given for a most worthy cause. > The proceeds are to be donated to Wm. Mason, Sr., and wife, who desire to > return > to England that they may end their days among their life long friends and > amid the scenes > of their childhood. They have been in this country but about four years, > and in Higbee > about a year. Mr. Mason is about 70 years of age and the work in the mines > has become > too hard for him. He was quite seriously injured a few months ago and has > since been > unable to work at all. Help the old people out by your patronage. You'll > never miss the > money and will enjoy every moment of the play. > > Friday, 24 May 1912--PERHAPS FATALLY KICKED--Martin Avery, the 17-year-old > son of the late Wm. Avery, was perhaps fatally injured at the home of his > grandfather, > John H. Dougherty, near Myers, Wednesday evening, a mule which he was > unharnessing > kicking him in the abdomen with both feet. At four o'clock yesterday > evening he was no > better and but little hope for his recovery was entertained. > > 24 May 1912--John Harriman, son-in-law of John Goin of this place, was quite > badly hurt > in a mine at Marissa, Ill., last week, being caught under a fall of rock > while driving. He > had been out of the hospital but a short time and had not fully recovered > from a severe > operation. He was not dangerously hurt, we are glad to state. > Kathy Bowlin

Hi everyone, I am apparently having trouble getting my Higbee News of 24 May through 31 May of 1912 posted to either the Howard or Randolph county sites. I don't know what happened to my system last night, but my sent box showed that I sent that same message several times to both the Howard and Randolph county lists. It wasn't intentional on my part. I only tried to send it once. However, I am subscribed to both lists, and I didn't receive my messages back. So this morning I sent it again to both lists, and again I haven't received it back. I am receiving email directly from people on both lists, and I am receiving messages from other people posting to Howard and Randolph, just not my Higbee News message. Am I perhaps being blocked by the list administrators for some reason? I really would like to hear back from the administrators to see if there is a problem of some sort. I'll do what I can to rectify it if there is. There was no attempt on my part to "Spam" with the message sent last night. My system just went haywire. That is why I sent the apology. But apparently, only my apology made it through to both lists. Help! Kathy Bowlin

Hi everyone, This answer is thanks to the enquiring and very sharp mind of my cousin, Lorene Paschal. She posted it to the Howard list, but didn't realize that I was also posting to the Randolph. Here is her answer. In Kathy's Higbee News for May 10, 1912 occurred the term "varioloid." >From the dictionary: "Med. a modified mild form of smallpox, or variola, occurring in persons who have been vaccinated or had smallpox." Apparently it wasn't so mild. Lorene

--part1_9a.10117ca1.27bb7066_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Kathy, Thank you for posting the Higbee News...I think we have just hit upon a link for the ST Clair family. Have been at a dead end for quite awhile now...Diana < I am so sorry for the multiple postings of my "Higbee News" entry. My error message kept saying it was still in my drafts folder, after I had sent it. Please accept my apology. Kathy Bowlin >> --part1_9a.10117ca1.27bb7066_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <MORANDOL-L-request@rootsweb.com> Received: from rly-xc03.mx.aol.com (rly-xc03.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.136]) by air-xc05.mail.aol.com (v77_r1.21) with ESMTP; Tue, 13 Feb 2001 21:23:50 -0500 Received: from lists5.rootsweb.com (lists5.rootsweb.com [63.92.80.123]) by rly-xc03.mx.aol.com (v77_r1.21) with ESMTP; Tue, 13 Feb 2001 21:23:37 -0500 Received: (from slist@localhost) by lists5.rootsweb.com (8.10.1/8.10.1) id f1E2M5X24219; Tue, 13 Feb 2001 18:22:05 -0800 Resent-Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 18:22:05 -0800 X-Original-Sender: mkbowlin@iland.net Tue Feb 13 18:22:04 2001 Message-ID: <003d01c0962c$73129920$b0c84ad8@mikesgw> From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <mkbowlin@iland.net> Old-To: "MoRandol-L@rootsweb.com" <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com>, <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 20:18:40 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4133.2400 Subject: [MORANDOL-L] So Sorry Folks Resent-Message-ID: <FWujVC.A.C6F.Nvei6@lists5.rootsweb.com> To: MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/1742 X-Loop: MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: MORANDOL-L-request@rootsweb.com I am so sorry for the multiple postings of my "Higbee News" entry. My error message kept saying it was still in my drafts folder, after I had sent it. Please accept my apology. Kathy Bowlin --part1_9a.10117ca1.27bb7066_boundary--

I'm trying to find some information on Edwin Blake who lived in Moberly in 1897. Also trying to find information on his step-brother, Joseph Pollard. Their parents were Albert Blake and Elizabeth Pollard. I believe Elizabeth was born around 1852 in Missouri; moved to Pike County, Illinois by 1880, and two of their children, Bessie and Edwin Blake lived in Moberly by 1897. Bessie was married in Moberly (in 1897) to Thomas Eugene Peters. Any help very much appreciated. Thank you, Arlene in Denver

I am so sorry for the multiple postings of my "Higbee News" entry. My error message kept saying it was still in my drafts folder, after I had sent it. Please accept my apology. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 10 May 1912--KEPT THE WEDDING A SECRET--Logan Kribs is one of the proudest young men in Moberly as he has double cause for rejoicing. The primary reason therefore is his charming young bride and next to that is that he laid one over on the news gatherers by keeping his wedding a secret since April 15. At that date in Huntsville he was married to Miss Jennie E. Barton of Higbee. He was seen here with his bride at that time but gave no intimation that there was anything unusual in her visit and the young lady returned to her home with her secret in safe keeping. Mr. Kirbs is employed as a machinist in the Wabash shops and is an industrious young man well fitted for the new responsibilities he has assumed. The bride is a winsome little lady who will soon gather to herself many new friends in her new home--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 10 May 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Miss Flossie Avery is in Moberly visiting her sister, Mrs. Romeo Dougherty. Henry Hargis, Roger Warford and Leonard Ancell attended the railway mail clerks' examination at Moberly Saturday. A. G. Dougherty of Elk City, Ok, a former resident of this vicinity, has traded his farm near that place for a farm one and one-half miles east of Clark, and will move to the same in the fall. J. S. Warford and wife entertained a number of friends and relatives at their hospitable home on the 5th, in honor of Benj. Warford and son, Frank, of Apollo, Pa. At the noon hour an excellent dinner was served. About 30 were present. Mr. Warford is here in search of relatives. During the Civil War he and his mother and brother were taken to a hospital on account of varioloid, and both mother and brother died. Being only three years old at that time he learned his name later from the hospital records. During the visit of Wm. Egly to Pennsylvania last fall he met Mr. Warford's son and told him of the Warford family here and a correspondence followed. There can be little doubt of their relationship on account of their resemblance. Friday, 10 May 1912--Cleveland Sweezer, the young man who was shot in the hip two weeks ago while out with a charivari party, is doing nicely and will recover. The dressing of the wound has been so painful that he says he had rather die than go through the experience again. Friday, 10 May 1912--Born, on the 3rd, to G. W. Webb and wife, a son. Friday, 10 May 1912--Mrs. Job Hardwick and children returned to their home in Moberly Monday after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. W. I. Williams. Friday, 10 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Three 1-pound packages raisins and currents for 25 cents at Jones, the Grocer's. Friday, 10 May 1912--The body of "Froggy" Wilson, the Paris negro who brutally murdered his mistress in that town one night in April, was found in the river there one day last week. It is supposed he was drowned the night of the murder while trying to escape. Friday, 10 May 1912--Paul Griffith returned to Posey, Ill, Saturday after a month's visit with his parents, M. D. Griffith and wife, of near town. Friday, 10 May 1912--H. A. Starkey and wife who sold their place south of town recently, have moved to Springfield where they will likely locate. Friday, 10 May 1912--Dr. G. M. Nichols was called to Kansas City Tuesday to see his brother-in-law, Dr. Turner Avery, who was quite sick in a hospital there. He returned yesterday, bringing Dr. Avery with him, and the latter will stay with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Avery, of near town until he is able to return to his practice at DeWitt. Friday, 10 May 1912--Joseph Jones of Bloomington, Ill, who has been the guest of his brother, W. F., for the past two weeks, is quite sick at the home of the latter. Just before coming to Higbee he fell and bruised his right leg quite badly. A sore which has refused to heal developed, and a few days ago blood poison was threatened. He was much better yesterday. Friday, 10 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Fresh hams 17 cents a pound at Jones, the Grocer's. Friday, 10 May 1912--Jas. Burns of Vandalia was shaking hands with old friends here Friday. He came up to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, John Debolder, who died at Elliott on the 2nd. Friday, 10 May 1912--One day last week Mrs. Fannie Stegner committed suicide at Boonville, and a search of her premises where she was believed to have a lot of money buried revealed $3,430 buried in an old tin can. More is expected to be found. Friday, 10 May 1912--Mrs. Mittie Sphar writes us from Chicago: "I will leave here Thursday for a visit to my brother, who lives in Caspar, Wyo. It has been twenty years since I saw him, so expect to make him a good long visit. Would like for you to send the NEWS to me out there, as I am lost without it each week. Will let you know when I return." Friday, 10 May 1912--Dr. Dickerson of Renick was here the latter part of the week in company with his wife and little son. Dr. Dickerson has rented the residence property that R. W. Taylor is improving in the north part of the city and he expects to remove here about June 1st and locate for the practice of his profession. he has been located at Renick for the past ten years--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 10 May 1912--Fayette came forth last week with a curiosity which puts them in the race with Alton, Ill, for first honors. A two-headed baby was born to negro parents which was as good a specimen, according to reports, as has ever been produced. The child had two perfectly shaped heads and a third hand, the latter growing from the middle of the back. The child would no doubt have lived had it not been of such unusual size. It has been embalmed and will be preserved. Friday, 10 May 1912--A very heavy wind came up suddenly about 9:30 Monday evening and from the blackness of the cloud and the roaring of the wind many thought a cyclone was upon us. The wind did no damage, however, other than giving all a good scare and breaking a limb of a tree here and there. A report reached Moberly that the town had been blown away and it was reported here that Moberly had been badly damaged and one man killed. the wind was very heavy there, but the damage was confined to signs, trees and poles. Friday, 10 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--$25.00 buys the best drop head sewing machine at Wright's. Friday, 10 May 1912--In electing John W. Bradley as superintendent of the Higbee Public School, the board has honored a former Higbee boy and a mighty deserving one, for since his graduation from the school here John has let no grass grow under his feet, but has put in all of his time teaching and attending school.. He has had several years ' experience and wherever he has taught he has given entire satisfaction. This year he taught at Stansberry where he was principal of the high school, one of the best ones in the state. As the words of Christ that "No prophet is without honor save in his own country," is particularly true of preaching and teaching, John can be depended upon to "spread" himself and give the people of his old home the best that is in him, and we predict right now that he will give us as good a school as we ever had. Friday, 17 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Duncan's undertaking parlors answers calls promptly, day or night. Friday, 17 May 1912--Born, on the 12th, to Aubrey Humphrey and wife, a son. Friday, 17 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Need a dinner set? See the pictures at the Gem and get a chance on the beautiful dishes given away every Wednesday evening. Friday, 17 May 1912--If many more surprise weddings are sprung, it will be hard to make people believe that all the young people are not married. Friday, 17 May 1912--E. Y. Keiter was here a short time yesterday morning on his return to Hannibal from Clark where he had been to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Elva Stockton. Friday, 17 May 1912--Mrs. David Hare received a message Monday from her grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Newton, informing her of the death of the latter's daughter, Mrs. John Skirvin, which occurred at her home in Phoenix, Ariz, Sunday. The body was brought to Kansas City where interment was made yesterday. Mrs. Skirvin was a former citizen of this place and has many friends here who will be pained to hear of her death. Friday, 17 May 1912--John W. Bradley who was last week elected superintendent of the Higbee Public School, has tendered his resignation because the board at Stanberry, where he was principal the past year, promised him a handsome increase in salary if he would remain there, to be followed by the superintendency next year. We presume the board here will accept his resignation. Friday, 17 May 1912--DINWIDDIE-LYNCH--Higbee people had another surprise wedding sprung on them Monday when Mr. Ernest Dinwiddie announced to his friends that he and Miss Erma Lynch were married. The ceremony was performed Saturday evening, May 11, 1912, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Reed, with whom the bride boarded, by Rev. E. F. Wright, pastor of the Moberly Baptist church. Not until Ernest announced to his friends Monday morning that he was married, did anyone outside of his family and Mr. Reed's folks know that any such thing had ever entered his head. It was a case of love at first sight with each of them for they had never seen each other until Miss Lynch came here about six weeks ago to accept a clerkship in the Bee Hive during the spring season. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lynch of near Armstrong, and is a most winsome and accomplished young lady and has made friends of all whom she has met. Mr. Dinwiddie is the son of Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, and is one of our most popular young men, intelligent, sober and industrious and in every way worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and in the wish that their path through life may be filled with nothing but song, sunshine and roses. Friday, 17 May 1912--Claude Roberts, aged 34 years, died at his home in Moberly on the 10th from what the doctors think was spinal meningitis. Friday, 17 May 1912--R. J. Archer and wife returned the first of the week from Pilot Grove where they were called by the death of Mrs. Archer's grandfather, Wm. Boulware. Friday, 17 May 1912--Mose Stevenson, who is on the night shift at the Block mine, says that a heavy snow was falling as he returned home from work at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning. Friday, 17 May 1912--Monday while working around his home, Will S. Walton attempted to vault over a picket fence, when he slipped and came down with all his weight on one of the pickets. But for a heavy work jacket his side would have been pierced. He was unable to be at the store Wednesday. He was about as usual yesterday, but very sore. Friday, 17 May 1912--Ed Rees and wife will leave Saturday for Springfield, Ill, where they will locate and where Mr. Rees has a position with one of the big coal companies as mine manager. They are among our very best people and they will be given up with a great deal of regret by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Friday, 17 May 1912--Mrs. Addie Tillerson, aged 33 years, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sacre Smith, in Roanoke on the 14th. Friday, 17 May 1912--Mrs. J. J. Bradley and daughter, Miss Lillian, of Moberly were here between trains Wednesday on their way to Armstrong to visit relatives. Friday, 17 May 1912--Little Misses Marjorie and Virginia Walton are the proud owners of a new buggy and a nice driving horse, a present from their grandfather, H. T. Howerton, of Hurdland, who drove through with the horse the latter part of last week. Friday, 17 May 1912--Mrs. Jas. H. Davis, who has seriously ill at the home of her son-in-law, J. T. Johnson, of near town, was no better at the hour of going to press. Mrs. Davis is 76 years of age and very feeble, and no hope of her recovery is entertained. Friday, 17 May 1912--Thos. Crabb, one of Renick's enterprising citizens, it is said, is to establish a paper there. It will be called The Enterprise, and the first issue will appear next week. Renick's first paper, the Reporter, edited by Wm. Deere, suspended about twenty-five years ago. Mr. Crabb has our best wishes for success. Friday, 17 May 1912--Earl, the 10-year-old son of M. B. Kirby, met with a painful accident Friday which may cost him a finger. Mr. Kirby was harrowing some land and the boy was sitting on the harrow when he got his hand caught between the harrow and a stump. The flesh was stripped from two fingers, which were almost torn from the hand. Friday, 17 May 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--Armorside Reducer Corset. Every stout woman needs this Corset. Already worn by millions. Patented features absolutely prevent breaking at the sides. Reduces the abdomen 3 to 5 inches without injury. Warranted to give satisfaction. AT DEALERS or sent direct for $1.50. Armorside Style 207, for medium and slender figures, $1.00. Friday, 17 May 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Born, on the 6th, to C. S. Grigsby and wife, a son. Miss Bertha Andrews has been employed to teach the White school near Rucker in Boone county. L. D. Mitchell, rural carrier on route 1 from Fayette, happened to a serious misfortune Friday while watering his horse at a spring on the roadside near C. L. Muir's. His horse became frightened and ran perhaps a quarter of a mile when it's foot caught in a wagon rut, breaking one of its fore legs near the body, the bones protruding through the flesh. The horse was killed to relieve its suffering. The animal was a good one and was considered gentle and trustworthy. Friday, 17 May 1912--Raymond, the 8-year-old son of Thos. Jenkins and wife had a bad gash cut over his right eye yesterday evening by falling against a joist while playing with a lot of other children in a building being erected by Mr. Jenkins. Several stitches were required to close the wound. Kathy Bowlin

Linda and others.. Delete the file and email message which says: "Here you have, ;0)" it is a virus that will be sent to everyone in your email address book once you open it. It was on the news today... it is everywhere. traci P.S. If there is an attachment on this email... let me know.... don't open it. Delete it and empty your trash and recycle bin. I've worked over time trying to make sure I got my system cleaned up. AGAIN!!! DON'T OPEN A MESSAGE FROM TRACI THAT SAYS ";o) CHECK THIS OUT" and has an attachment that is some misspelled variant like "Anna Kournikova." It is a virus making the rounds of several list serves Traci subscribes to, but her computer apparently got infected and has generated it as a message to everyone in her address book. If you execute the attachment it will send it to everyone in your address book too. Hope you don't get this too late to help! If so, go to the McAvee website under virus alerts : http://www.mcafeeb2b.com/default.asp

I am trying to sort out the MAXFIELD and BOTTS families from the Higbee area in Randolph Co, MO. They did spill over into Howard Co, MO and some are buried there. Any info on death, burial, marriages, relationships, other member of the family would be appreciated. Here are the families I am really interested in: These families came to Randolph Co, MO from Boone Co, KY in 1856. This info from the 1850/1860 Randolph Co, MO census. Benjamin Franklin MAXFIELD Lucy (BOTTS) MAXFIELD children (there may be more) John W. MAXFIELD Nancy C. MAXFIELD Lucetta MAXFIELD Benjamin Franklin MAXFIELD, Jr Ora MAXFIELD - died Emma MAXFIELD - died Frances E. (Fanny) MAXFIELD Carry MAXFIELD The BOTTS families: Manly H. and Samuel came earlier than 1850. They are brothers of Lucy BOTTS MAXFIELD. Manly BOTTS Jane A. BOTTS children John H. BOTTS William T. BOTTS Elizabeth M. or Mary E. BOTTS Joshua BOTTS Martha BOTTS James BOTTS and Samuel BOTTS Emily BOTTS Martha BOTTS Green BOTTS Edwin P. BOTTS These are Lucy BOTTS MAXFIELD's brothers and sisters that I know came to MO - Manly, Samuel, Martha, and a brother who m. a Haydon/Hayden and Lucy. Thanks for any help. Cecy Rice

Friday, 12 Apr 1912--James Gibson, son of Sheriff Gibson of Fayette, became suddenly deranged one day last week, and with an iron bar began breaking windows in a clothing store. It took all the city officials and several citizens to overcome him, and he was not subdued until the fire hose was turned on him. He was taken to the asylum at Fulton. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Mrs. Samuel Hayes, wife of a farmer near Clinton is under arrest for murder. Following a quarrel with her, Hayes, who had been drinking was found dead in his barn. She claims it was a case of suicide, but a step-son testified that he saw her go to the house and get a revolver. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--MRS. AMOS SUNDERLAND DEAD--Mrs. Amos Sunderland died at her home southwest of town on Saturday evening, April 6, 1912, of pneumonia. Mrs. Sunderland, whose maiden name was Woods, was born in Howard county on Jan 3, 1870 and was therefore 42 years, 3 months and 3 days old. She was united in marriage in 1890 to Amos Sunderland. They were the parents of six children, --two boys and four girls, who with the father, survive. She also leaves three brothers and four sisters. Deceased was converted to Christ at an early age, uniting with the Baptist church at Ararat, and was a thoroughly consecrated christian woman loved and respected by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Ararat church Monday by Rev. Notley Magruder in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends and interment made in Old Log Chapel cemetery, Howard county. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--F. H. Gilliam, the oldest man in Saline county, and for whom the town of Gilliam was named, died at his home near that place on the 8th, aged 98 years. He was an uncle of A. B. Guerin of this place. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--J. E. Hogan, at one time a citizen of this place, but who removed from here to New Franklin some fifteen years ago, was killed in the Katy yards at Huston, Texas, Wednesday of last week. He was section foreman for that road when here and we presume held a similar position at Huston. He was a most excellent gentleman and his many Higbee friends will hear of his death with profound sorrow. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Wm. Johanpeter of St. Louis is the guest of his son, Charles, in this vicinity. Jas. Swearengen went to Glasgow Monday to visit his aunt, Mrs. Ed Dougherty. D. P. Woods who recently sold his farm in the north part of this township, moved to Higbee Tuesday. Robert Dougherty celebrated his 63rd birthday anniversary at his home near Myers on the 5th. About fifty of his friends and relatives were present. A fine daughter was born on March 31 to Roy Golden and wife of near Armstrong. The parents were former residents of this township. Grandpa Dougherty wears a broad smile now. The following named school directors were elected at the annual school meeting in this vicinity: Baldridge, J. Lee Dougherty; Mobley, Jas Palmatary; Possum College, J. K. Warford; St. Clair, Ed S. St. Clair; Locust Grove, Travis Magruder. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Born, on the 8th, to David Davis and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Born, on the 8th, to John A. Smith and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--J. Hez Pattrick who is attending the University at Columbia, came home Friday for a visit with his parents. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Guy E. Witten aged 29 years, killed himself at his home in Moberly last Saturday by drinking carbolic acid. Poor health is supposed to have been the cause. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Roosevelt's (Teddy) victory in Illinois will make his fall in the convention all the harder. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Mrs. Lillie Ballew, aged 22, shot and killed herself at the home of her father Herbert Crowley, of near Fayette Tuesday. Since her separation from her husband two months ago she had been very despondent. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--T. A. Comstock was in town Wednesday for the first time since he fractured several ribs and his bean by a fall on the ice two months ago. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Mrs. E. Fowkes of Hannibal and O. S. Hull and wife of near Madison were called here Monday by the death of their aunt, Mrs. Rachael Reed. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Z. T. Barron of northwest of town has seven ewes that have ten lambs, nine of which are bucks. Mr. Barron wants to hear from some one who can beat the combination. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--T. R. Hamilton and wife and Mrs. Jasper Hamilton returned yesterday from Chariton county where they were called to see their sister, Mrs. J. B. Naylor, who has been seriously ill for several days. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--CLOSE OF SCHOOL--The Higbee Public School will close next week after a very successful school year. In the high school there are but six graduates this year, and, as usual, the girls outnumber the boys two to one. The graduates are Misses Clayton Smith, Emma Robson, Marie Davis, Jennie Bottoms and Messrs. Raymond Marrs and John Barron. Commencement exercises will begin with the baccalaureate sermon at the Christian church Sunday night, which will be preached by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal. The graduating exercises will be held at the opera house Wednesday eve. The annual address will be delivered by Rev._______White, pastor of the Baptist church at Moberly. On Thursday night the graduating exercises of the Grammer School will be held. The graduating class numbers eighteen--6 boys and 12 girls. The address will be delivered by C. A. O'Dell, superintendent, and the diplomas will be presented by T. L. Warford, principal. A nominal admission fee, in order to meet expenses, will be charged each evening. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--MRS. RACHAEL REED DEAD--Mrs. Rachael Reed died at the home of her son-in-law, W. H. Duffield, east of town, on Saturday, April 6, 1912, of paralysis and the infirmities of age, aged 76 years. Mrs. Reed, whose maiden name was Pitney, was born in Ohio on December 25, 1836, and came to this state with her parents, Nathan Pitney and wife, when six years of age, locating on a farm southwest of Higbee, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 20 she was united in marriage to Geo Reed, who died many years ago. They were the parents of two children, Mrs. W. H. Duffield at whose home she died, and L. C. Reed of Callaway county. Of the eight children of her father's family but two, O. S. and W. Stanton Pitney, remain. Mrs. Reed was years ago converted to Christ and united with the Christian church, and had since lived a consecrated christian life. Funeral services were held at the Christian church here Monday afternoon by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal and interment made in Old Log Chapel, Howard county, near her girlhood home. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--While the new smoke stack at the electric light plant was being erected Tuesday it fell, and as a result Higbee was in darkness that night. John (Snake) Lewis, who was assisting in the work, had one of his hands quite badly hurt when the big stack fell. he got his hand caught between a post and one of the guy wires, and would likely have had the hand cut off if he hadn't jerked it free when he did. The stack, which is 71 feet in length, was put up Wednesday without further trouble. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--DEATH OF CAPTAIN C. F. MAYO--Captain c. F. Mayo died of cancer of the stomach at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at the family home near Mount Airy. He was born in the room in which he died, November 13th, 1833. He was a son of Allen Mayo, the first settler in Randolph county. The father came to this county in 1818. Besides a wife and six children he leaves five brothers and one sister. The names, ages and places of residence of his brothers and sisters are as follows: William Mayo, 86, Huntsville. Thomas Mayo, 80, Clifton. John A. Mayo, 70, Clifton. James P. Mayo, 67, Clifton. Mrs. Mary Stark, 73, Clifton. The names of the five daughters and one son are: Mrs. Emma Phelps, Roanoke. Mrs. Anna Robb, Armstrong. Mrs. Nettie Rutherford, Huntsville. Mrs. Ninnie Miner, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Lyda Smothers, Dallas, Tex. Prof. Charles D. Mayo, Mt. Airy. Captain Mayor raised a company of militia during the Civil War and it is a peculiar fact that this company has never been mustered out of the service, so he died holding his commission as a captain. He was sheriff of Randolph county for two years during the reconstruction period following the close of the Civil war, remaining in office from 1868 to 1870. He was also the marshal of Huntsville during the early days. he was a life long member of the Baptist church and a Mason. Such a record is unusual and a man whose long and useful life was spent in one community and whose life was as an open book leaves a record which may well be a source of pride to children and grandchildren. To have been born and then to pass from this life into the next in the same room seldom falls to the lot of any one. Then, to have lived a long and useful life, always standing for honesty and uprightness, makes the life a benediction to the community in which the mortal existence was spent. A devoted husband and father, an affectionate brother, a kind friend and a helpful neighbor, an earnest christian gentleman and a public spirited patriotic citizen, whose sufferings were borne with patience and fortitude, has fought a good fight and entered into the joys of the life beyond the vale of tears. The funeral will be held this afternoon and the pioneer citizen will be given Masonic honors at the burial in the family cemetery.--Moberly Democrat April 13. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--HUDSON-DAMERON--Joseph A. Hudson, of the vicinity of Higbee, and Miss Alice Dameron, of Yates, were married at noon Sunday by Rev. E. F. Wright, in the Baptist parsonage. Mr. Hudson is a prosperous young farmer, upright and industrious, a genial and affable gentleman who is one of the leading citizens of this county. The bride is a charming and attractive young lady with many accomplishments and an abundant fund of good common sense. She is well fitted to become the ruling spirit of the home to which she will soon be taken. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson will reside on his fine farm which is located near Higbee. They have our best wishes for a future of joy and happiness--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--OBITUARY--Mrs. Rachael Reed died at the home of her son-in-law, W. H. Duffield, east of town, on Saturday evening at 7:30 o' clock, April 6, 1912, of paralysis and the infirmities of age, aged 75 years, 3 months and 12 days. Mrs. Reed, whose maiden name was Pitney, was born in Ohio on Dec 26, 1836, and came to this state with her parents, Nathan Pitney and wife, when six years of age, locating on a farm southwest of Higbee where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 20 she was married to George Reed, who died many years ago. they were the parents of four children. One died in infancy, and another, Mrs. Lucy Fouts, died ten years ago. Those that survive her are Mrs. W. H. Duffield, of east of town, and L. C. Reed of Callaway county. She also leaves 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reed was years ago converted to Christ and united with the Christian church. While she lived a quiet life, she was hospitable, kind and considerate of those about her, a thoughtful and accommodating neighbor, a true and loyal friend, a loving mother. Her life was made up on good deeds and kind words which will continue to live in the memory of those who loved her. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at Higbee by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal and interment made at the Tucker cemetery near Higbee. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--School closes today, and the kid who isn't glad of it and who doesn't hope that lightning or something else will strike the old school house before the first Monday in September has something the matter with him. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--In the removal of Henry W. Hare, who left Tuesday for the West, the Higbee Concert Band has lost the ablest leader it ever had and one that it will be mighty hard to replace. The band boys, we learn, are negotiating with a gentleman in Pennsylvania, a former member of the band, and hope to secure his services as leader. Should they fail, it is to be hoped that they will be able to find a competent leader, for to have the organization disband after having reached its present state of proficiency would be a calamity. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Edgar Bradley of near Yates left Wednesday for White River, South Dakota, where he has bought a claim, and to which he will move his family as soon as he can build. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Drink Coca-Cola for that tired feeling, at Cleeton's Fountain. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Robert Dameron and Roy Moffit of Yates left here yesterday for South Dakota where they will likely locate. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Born, on the 12th, to Paul Moore and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Mrs. Susan Spotts, aged 69 years, died at the home of her son, Lewis, near Roanoke, on the 11th. She was the mother of W. F. Spotts formerly of this place. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--One hundred-pound sack sugar at Wright's $5.95. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Born, on the 18th, to Ben Darprai and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Born on the 15th, to W. L. Patterson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Dr. Pepper graduated from a drinking school. See him at Cleeton's Fountain. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--The son born on the 8th to David Davis and wife, died on the 11th. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Joe Hackward and wife went to Moberly Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Snyder, a relative by marriage of Mrs. Hackward. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Mrs. W. L. Cave of Higbee was here from Friday to Sunday afternoon visiting with her brother-in-law and sister, W. F. Spotts and wife--Clifton Hill Rustler. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Smithy Coates, a former citizen of this county, but who has been in Colorado for the past 27 years, was here the first of the week the guest of his uncle, Jas. E. Rucker. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--D. W. Bowen was very painfully hurt by a fall of coal in mine No. 11 shortly after going to work yesterday morning. Besides being otherwise badly bruised about the head and face, his right ear was torn almost off and was left hanging only by a thread. He was given prompt medical attention and the ear sewed back in place. It is too early as yet to tell whether he will lose the ear or not, but the physicians say that the chances are very much against saving it. The News joins Mr. Bowen's many friends in the earnest wish that no such misfortune will befall him and that he will soon be able to be out. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Of the triplets born to Luke Haggard and wife of near Renick about a month ago, but one remains. The boy died two weeks ago, and Monday of this week one of the girls died. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--BURTON-MAGRUDER--Mr. Lessley Burton and Miss Ella S. Magruder were quietly married at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 1912, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Notley Magruder, southwest of town, the bride's father performing the ceremony. The bride is a most prepossessing and accomplished young lady, and a general favorite with all who know her. The groom is the son of A. C. Burton of near town, and is one of our most sturdy and straightforward young men, worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Mrs. Jerre Dawson and daughter Miss May, and sister, Miss Margaret Wonders, returned Wednesday to their home in Kalo, Iowa, after an extended visit with Higbee relatives and friends. They were accompanied as far as Moberly by Miss Libbie Walton. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--As a bad weather producer, we believe Cleeton's soda fountain has anything in existence skinned a mile, and we are in favor of the city council passing an ordinance compelling Cleeton's to have their annual opening on January 1st of each year, and confiscating the thing if they delay the opening until after people begin making garden. It is a notorious fact that following the annual opening, no matter how late the date, we have three weeks of hail, snow, freeze, rain, mud, thunder and lightening and damp east winds that chill the very marrow in your bones. We are getting tired of it, and if next year's opening isn't held in January we are ready to join the community in an assault with axes on either the fountain or its owners. Enough of a thing is enough. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Ernest Dinwiddie, while driving a mule team on his father's farm north of town Friday of last week, was quite badly shocked by lightning, which struck a tree near by. He was stunned to such an extent that he could not hold the team, which became frightened and ran away. No damage was done. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Jas. Barron, while at work at mine No. 11 yesterday had his right hand pretty badly mashed by getting it caught under a big chunk of coal, and will be unable to work for some time. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Thos. Jenkins, Sr, while at work at mine No. 11 Wednesday, was quite badly bruised by a fall of rock and will be laid up for several days. Kathy Bowlin

Thank you Cherie, I will warn you, that if you are becoming this enchanted with this paper, you may, like I did, go through withdrawal when it ends. That may be why I am reading it a second time! I love this paper, and this town. After I read it the first time, I walked through the cemetery, and each headstone now has a meaning to me. They weren't just slabs of stone, but each one represented people to me. I knew their histories, their joys, their sorrows, their scandals, their triumphs. I will never view a cemetery the same way again. This paper changed who I am, just with the reading. It seemed a shame to me, that this editor, and his son who followed him, should produce such wonderful work only to have it stuffed in a can and put on a shelf. It needed to be shared, and this way, it will be read by several new generations, as it becomes part of the Rootsweb archives. It has the added benefit of triggering memories in those who read it, and many stories that have long since died, come to life all over again. So glad you are enjoying it! Kathy

Would be very interested in corresponding with any descendants of George Thompson and Louisa Clark, who were married in Randolph County on 22 Feb. 1872. Louisa was my great grandfather, Valentine S. Clark's sister. Thanks. Ed Jenkins

Friday, 29 Mar 1912--L. E. Rector, a Wabash bridge inspector at Moberly, killed himself at his home in that city Sunday by drinking carbolic acid. He had been in poor health for several years, and left a note saying that he took his life because he knew that he could never get well. He was the son of Isom Rector of near Middle Grove and had been educated for a physician. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--WM. BUSH--Wm. Bush was born in Kentucky on March 17, 1829, and died at his home in this place at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 1912, aged 83 years and 24 days. He was married in his native state to a Miss Ann Reed and came to Missouri in 1860, locating in Howard county. He was a veteran of the Civil War and saw some very hard service in the Confederate army under General Morgan, participating in a number of the biggest and hardest battles. He lived for many years east of Fayette and was a most consistent and useful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist church, with which church he united when 19 years of age. On account of his age he quit farming several years ago, and three years ago moved to Higbee that he might be near his daughter, Mrs. C. R. Moore, who resides just north of town. Besides Mrs. Moore, he is survived by his widow and another daughter, Miss Emma. Services were held at the home Friday by Rev. I. M. Turnage of Armstrong, and the body taken to Fayette where interment was made in the city cemetery. Several from here accompanied the family, and in the presence of a large crowd of his Fayette friends and acquaintances the body was laid to rest in the full and certain hope of glorious resurrection when Jesus comes to gather up his own for a happy entrance into the heavenly kingdom. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--At Paris one night last week America McAfee, a negress aged about 40 years, was murdered in an alley in the business part of town, being strangled with a handkerchief and having her head beaten to a pulp with an iron bar. Although the crime was committed at 8 o'clock and many heard the woman's screams, her murderer made his escape. Froggy Wilson, a negro ex-convict with whom she had been living, is suspicioned. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--Jas. Magruder formerly of this place was quite seriously hurt at Huntsville one day last week by a fall of rock in mine No. 12. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--Born, at Elliott, on the 24th, to D. K. Williams and wife a son. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--PREACHING AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH--Eld. Wm. Savage, pastor of the Christian church at Sturgeon, will preach at the Christian church here Sunday, morning and evening, at the usual hours. All are invited, and a full attendance of the membership is desired. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--JAMES JACOBS DEAD--James Jacobs, a former resident of Higbee, died on March 22, 1912, at a hospital in Pueblo, Colo, after an illness of several years. He lived in Higbee many years prior to his removal to Trinidad, some ten or twelve years ago, and has many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. He is survived by a wife, four daughters and three sons and several grandchildren. One son, Alex, who lived here several years ago, lost his life on May 19, 1907, in a mine accident. He was superintendent of the C. f. & I. mine at Engle, and following an explosion went into the mine to save four men and was killed by the gases. James Jacobs was 82 years old and had been in poor health for five years. The funeral was held from the family residence in Trinidad Sunday at 2 o' clock and the remains laid away by the side of his son in the Masonic cemetery. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--MRS. NANCY SOUTH DEAD--Mrs. Nancy Jane South, aged 70 years, died suddenly at the home of her son, Henry, near Myers, yesterday morning. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. Interment will be made today at Mt. Pleasant. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Mrs. Mary Jane Dinwiddie died at her home near Burton Monday evening, aged 80 years. Interment was made at Fayette. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--J. W. Noel who moved from here to Texas five years ago, returned the first of the week and will locate in or near town. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--John Freeman of Hannibal, and Miss Lena Smith of Higbee, Mo, were united in marriage at 8:30 o'clock last night by Judge Thomas L. Anderson. The marriage was solemnized at the home of Judge Anderson on South Maple avenue. Several friends accompanied the couple and witnessed the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman will reside in this city, where the groom is employed--Hannibal Courier-Post, March 28. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--One of the pictures at the Gem Saturday night was the gathering of coconuts and their manufacture into oil. The picture was in natural colors and was a beauty as well as very instructive. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Jasper Hamilton, a well known citizen of Renick vicinity, and years ago a citizen of this place, died at his home Wednesday of last week, after a long illness, aged 51 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, three sisters and one brother. He was a member of the Christian church at Renick where services were conducted Friday by E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal, and interment made in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. Deceased was a brother-in-law of W. C. and J. N. Cleeton and Mrs. Theodore Hamilton of this place. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--W. F. Jones returned Sunday from Bloomington, Ill, where he was called by the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Thos. Jones. He says Clark is apparently far in the lead in the presidential race, and his friends claim that he will carry the state on the 9th. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Born, on the 3rd, to Omer Golden and wife, a daughter. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--WM. Y. BAIN DEAD--Wm. Y. Bain, one of our oldest citizens, died suddenly at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, April 2, 1912, at the home of J. M. (Bud) Shaffer, with whom he had lived a number of years, his death being caused from apoplexy. He had been in his usual health, but the day before complained of a severe headache. he retired at the usual hour Monday night, and when Mr. Shaffer went to call him the next morning he found him unconscious and was dead before Mr. Shaffer could leave the room to call a physician. Deceased was born in North Carolina on March 22, 1835, and was therefore in his 77th year. He came to Missouri with his parents at a very early age and located in Howard county near Myers where he resided until he moved to Higbee some fifteen years ago. He was twice married, his second wife dying some eight years ago. He was converted in early life and united with the Baptist church. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday by Rev. F. H. James, assisted by Rev. Petty and interment made in the city cemetery. So far as we can learn, he leaves no immediate relatives. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Leonard O'Donnell was married at Marissa, Ill, Saturday, March 30, 1912, at 7:30 p.m. to Miss Era Fay Herron, a most attractive and accomplished young lady of that city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. M. Peterson, pastor of the Methodist church. Mrs. O'Donnell was a general favorite among her acquaintances, while Mr. O'Donnell is one of Higbee's best and most popular young men. The happy couple arrived home Tuesday and were the recipients of numerous congratulations. A most recherche (not a typo, it read "recherche!") supper was served at the home of the groom's mother, to which a few intimate friends were invited. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--MASON-DODSON--Mr. William W. Mason of this place and Miss Ida James Dodson of Fayette, were married in that city last Saturday evening at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. C. W. Tadlock. The bride is one of Fayette's most popular young ladies, and is quite well known here, having taught in our public school last year. Mr. Mason, who has been a citizen of Higbee some two years or more is a most exemplary young man so far as we have been able to observe and is popular with all. That sunshine and happiness may ever be theirs is the sincere wish of the NEWS. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Theodore Roosevelt, the boy of the triplets born recently to Luke Haggard and wife of near Renick, and who was named by Gov. Hadley at the request of the mother, died one day last week. Kathy Bowlin