Friday, 15 Mar 1912--The combined ages of Mr. and Mrs. A. Spicer, who live near Moberly, is but 28 years. The bride, who is a daughter of Thos. Grabbitt, is but 11 years old, and the bridegroom is six years her senior. They were married at Hager 's chapel near Moberly by a minister who had been conducting a series of revival meetings in that vicinity. The parents of both consented to the marriage. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--MARRIED UNDER DIFFICULTIES--J. E. Genola, a prominent young merchant of Renick, and Miss Eliza Ash, of Madison, were married at the home of the bride's parents at that place Sunday afternoon. Mr. Genola and his bride were at Renick Sunday morning when they decided to get married. They hired a carriage and drove to Higbee to catch the Katy passenger train to Madison. This move was made in order to fool their Renick friends. Before reaching Higbee their driver ran the team into a creek and both were thrown out of the buggy. Mr. Genola landed on the creek bottom and got slightly damp. After their arrival in Madison they were married by Rev. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal. Then it was learned no train came from Madison to Moberly during the night. Mr. Genola had to be in Renick this morning to open his store, so phoned to a local liveryman to come to Madison with a carriage. This was done and he and his bride later secured another carriage here and drove to their home in Renick--Moberly Monitor, March 11. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--HENRY A. SLAUGHTER DEAD--Henry A. Slaughter, of near Renick, whose serious illness was reported in our last issue, died Saturday evening, March 9, 1912, after several years' illness form cancer of the stomach, aged 61 years. He was born in Jackson county, Mo, on October 18, 1851, but had resided in this county most all of his life, and for the last thirty years had resided on the farm where he died. He was married to Miss Agnes A. Asbury on September 17, 1871. They were the parents of eleven children, nine of whom are living. One died in infancy, and Harry, the youngest, died two years ago from the effects of a powder explosion. The children are, Mrs. George Harris, Higbee; W. H. Slaughter, Columbia; Mrs. Ernest Mitchell, Mrs. Geo. Wheeler, Mrs. Riley Douglass, Mrs. Cal Winn, James, Joseph and Thomas Slaughter, all of near Renick. Deceased was a consistent member of the Christian church with which he united some twenty-three years ago. Funeral services were held at the home Monday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal, and interment made at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Howard county. Mr. Slaughter was a good man and good citizen in every sense of the term and in his death the community has suffered a distinct loss. To the bereaved wife and children we extend sympathy. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--GIVEN HOURS TO LEAVE--In the last few weeks there has been a lot of petty stealing going on in the Fort Henry neighborhood, west of this city, and the good, honest, law abiding citizens of that neighborhood got mighty tired of it. While they were unable to catch the thief or thieves, in the act or with the goods, they were satisfied they knew who the guilty parties were, and they concluded to make them move out of the neighborhood. Last Wednesday night twenty-five citizens of the vicinity congregated at a certain point and marched in a body to a certain white fellow's home, who had been in the neighborhood only a few months, called him out and gave him to understand that they knew he was the man who was doing the neighborhood stealing and that they would give him just 48 hours to leave the neighborhood, and if he did not do so, he would have to abide the consequences, and that the county would be charged up with no costs, in the case, either, unless it be the expense of a coroner's inquest. The fellow is a tie chopper, mill hand, etc, and pretends to be pretty brave, and keeps a small arsenal about his home. He denied the charge and rather intimated that he would leave when he got ready. But Friday morning, before the 48 hour limit was up, he loaded his household goods in a wagon and "hit the grit." He came to this city and spent most of the day hunting a house to store his goods for the present. The Times withholds his name--Huntsville Times. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Mrs. W. H. Long and two little children spent the past week with her sister Mrs. Della Lapping at Minden Mines. A fine boy was born on the 9th to Forest Radford and wife of St. Louis at the home of Mrs. Radford's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Mooney. W. B. Dougherty's sale on the 12th was fairly well attended considering the inclement weather. Most everything sold well. Corn brought record breaking prices by selling at 90cts. Miss Bertha Andrews of Glasgow and her brother John Linsey of Moberly came home Friday to say good bye to their sister Mrs. W. B. Dougherty who left for Arizona in the 14th. Mr. Carl Asbury of near McMullin and Miss Zuela White were married March 3. The bride is the daughter of W. B. White a prominent stock buyer of near Rucker. Henry Slaughter a well known citizen of near Renick died of cancer of the stomach on the 9th. He was about 62 years of age. he leaves a widow and several children to mourn his departure. The deceased was once a resident of this township. Interment on the 11th at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--John Barron was quite painfully hurt at the Block mine yesterday by a fall of rock and will be kept from work for several days. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--W. B. Dougherty and family of near Myers left yesterday for Ash Fork, Arizona, where they will make their future home. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Through an oversight last week we failed to note the marriage of Miss Gertie, daughter of George Wilson and wife, and John McCormack of near Huntsville, which took place at the residence of Rev. Ben Robson on March 2nd. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Those who failed to go to the GEM Monday night missed some good pictures. One was the capturing of bears in the polar regions. Another was an X-ray picture showing the human stomach in operation. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--John Dennis and family, Walter Dennis and wife and Roy Dennis and wife left Monday for Western Canada where they will make their future home. The best wishes of a host of friends follow them. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Mrs. Robert Summers of Huntsville was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, during the week. She orders the address of her papers changed to Moberly, where Mr. Summers moved this week. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--A party of twenty or more pupils of the Higbee public school were delightfully entertained at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cubbage Monday evening. The trip was made in bob sleds and all had a delightful time. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. A. J. Brown, Mrs. Belle Cole and Mrs. Ollie Duncan. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--The Higbee lodge of Rebekah Sisters held a special meeting Friday evening of last week in honor of Mrs. John Dennis, one of the order's most faithful members, who left this week for Canada to make her home. A big banquet was served and the only thing to mar the pleasure of the occasion was the thought of giving up such a faithful and congenial worker. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Mrs. Virginia McDavitt died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bettie Hicks, in Armstrong on the 11th, of pneumonia, aged 85 years. She was a former resident of this county, residing near Clifton Hill, moving here from St. Louis county where she was born, when three years of age. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Wm. Rankin and son, Robert, of Kansas City, Jas. Cox and family of Orrick, Geo. Manuel and wife and Geo. Cox and wife of Moberly were those from a distance to attend the funeral here Saturday of Mrs. J. P. Rankin. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Deputy sheriff Hughes of Novinger was shot in the head and probably fatally injured Sunday while attempting to capture Landon Campbell. The latter was a paroled convict, having been sentenced to the pen for forgery. Hughes had deputized three citizens and had posted them at the front and back of Campbell's house while he went inside. Campbell was in the garret and shot Hughes through a trap door. he made his escape but was captured the next day. Hughes may recover, although the ball lodged in his brain. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--MRS. JOHN P. RANKIN--We watched her breathing through the night, Her breathing soft and low, As in her breast the wave of life kept ebbing to and fro. Our very hopes belied our fears, Our fears our hopes belied; We thought her dying when she slept And sleeping when she died. Thus passed into eternal rest Mrs. Margaret Rankin, beloved wife of Postmaster John P. Rankin at her home in this place at 9:30 o'clock Thursday night, March 7, 1912. She had been in failing health for several years and for the past year had been confined to her home, but was able to be up most of the time till three weeks preceding her death. She had rallied from several severe spells, and the family had hopes that such would be the case this time, but it was not to be. All that was possible to be done for her was done, and not until she was peacefully drawing her last breath did her family and loved ones give up hope. Mrs. Rankin, whose maiden name was Black, was born on September 11, 1844, at Kelsyth, Sterlingshire, Scotland, and was therefore in her 68th year. She was united in marriage to John P. Rankin on December 31, 1869, and came with him to this country in 1881, locating at Huntsville, from which place the family moved to Higbee about twenty years ago. They were the parents of seven children, one of whom died in infancy. They are Mrs. Jas. Cox, William, John, James, Mrs. John Little and Gordon H. Besides her husband and children she is survived by two brothers, two sisters and six grandchildren. She was converted at the age of 22 and united with the old school Presbyterian church. On her removal to Huntsville she united with the Baptist church, transferring her membership to the church here. Her religion was not the Sunday only kind, but she lived it in her everyday life seven days a week, and was happiest when attempting her church duties or doing something for the happiness of others. She long ago realized that she could not recover and was perfectly resigned to go--in fact, prayed that death might come and relieve her of all further suffering. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon by Rev. Ben Robson, assisted by Rev. W. L. Halberstadt, it being her wish that Mr. Robson conduct the services in the event that Rev. L. M. White, former pastor of the Baptist church, was unable to come. The sermon was one of the most touching we ever listened to and at the same time one of the most consoling. The large crowd of sorrowing friends present spoke more eloquently than words of the love and esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery. In her death her family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss, and the NEWS joins the community in warmest sympathy to the bereft ones. Friday, 15 March 1912--Joe E Jones, our efficient deputy postmaster, had an experience one evening last week he is not anxious to have repeated. He was down town after supper when he heard the rumor--started, the Lord only knows how,--that his father, R. R. Jones, was dead. He ran all the way home, almost three quarters of a mile, through the snow, and was so overjoyed to find the rumor "greatly exaggerated," as Mark Twain would say, that he forgot all about being provoked. He found his father as he had left him at supper time, hale and hearty and enjoying better health than in years. As Mr. Jones hadn't even been sick, it is a mystery how the report originated. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Mr. and Mrs. Luke Haggard of near Renick are the proud parents of triplets, which arrived at their home on the 12th. Mrs. Haggard is the daughter of John Stone of east of town. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Mrs. Jas.. Payton of Shanondale, who was struck by a Wabash train while crossing the track at that place one day last week, died of her injuries in the hospital at Moberly on the 7th. Friday, 15 Mar 1912--Delia Edwards, an inmate of the Fulton insane asylum from this county, was killed there Thursday of last week. She eluded her guards and fell from the building, landing on a granitoid walk. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--Mrs. John S. Elliott of Boonville died at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis on the 15th. Interment was made at Boonville Monday. She is survived by her husband and one son. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--Feejiv (his actual name) Williams, a Moberly negro, was drowned in the Wabash tank pond there Saturday. With another negro boy he was walking on the ice, and as he called to his sister on the bank, "God be with you till we meet again; I am going to cut some didoes," the ice broke and he went to the bottom. His companion escaped. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--TRAGIC DEATH OF YOUNG MAN--Weaver Lindsay fell from No. 28 at about 10:15 o'clock last night and was killed. He was riding between the engine tank and mail car and when the cars uncoupled, the escaping steam burned his face so that he lost his balance and fell between the cars. The accident happened near mile post No. 64 about two miles west of Evansville. When No. 28 pulled out of Moberly at 9:55 last night Weaver Lindsay, Denny Lindsay, Roy Hardwick and Ward Neil were riding blind baggage. the four men expected to visit in Hannibal. The Lindsay brothers were very close together and when Weaver fell from the train his brother crawled over the car and told their two companions. One of the men then made his way to the engine and informed the engineer. The engineer said that the next stop was Paris so when they got to Paris they telephoned to Evansville and the section foreman took his crew out and found the remains. They also telephoned to Moberly. This morning a hand car was sent to Evansville for the body. The men in charge of the handcar encountered many hardships and had to push the car over a long stretch of the track. Coroner Adams came over from Huntsville and took the depositions of the companions of the deceased and the men who found the body. It was decided that death was the result of an unavoidable accident. Weaver Lindsay was 26 years old the twenty-ninth of last August. The surviving relatives are a mother, Mrs. Hattie Lindsay, of West Coates street, two brothers, Denny Lindsay of this city, and Harry Lindsay, of Sedalia. His father, Joe Lindsay, lives in Moravia, Iowa. Deceased was a coal miner and had played ball on many of the local base ball teams. He was a splendid specimen of physical manhood, being over six feet in height.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--America Wright, colored, probably the oldest person in the country, died at her home in Moberly Monday. She was between 102 and 108 years of age. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--George Page and family will leave Saturday for Muskogee, Okla, where they will make their home. They are mighty good citizens and their departure is a matter of regret. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--Born, on the 13th, to Thos. D. Spurling and wife, a daughter. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--Mrs. G. B. Baker of Mena, Ark, is the guest of her father, Joseph Lessly, and other relatives. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--Will Tippit of McAlister, Ok, was here Saturday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. John Rankin, and other relatives. He had been in the Katy hospital at Sedalia for a week. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--J. H. and W. H. Ryle of near Yates left here Monday for Durant, Ok, to see their brother, Robert, who was reported seriously ill at that place. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--D. P. Woods sold his farm of 80 acres five miles southwest of town yesterday to Frank Dougherty for $2500 and will give possession immediately following his sale on the 27th. See list elsewhere. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--WM BUSH DEAD--Wm. Bush, aged 84 years, died at his home in this place at 5 o'clock yesterday evening of general debility. Funeral services will be held at the residence today about 1 o'clock and the body taken to Fayette, his old home, for interment. Deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, Miss Emma and Mrs. C. R. Moore. An extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 22 Mar 1912--T. D. Sayre and wife of Clark who were divorced some three or four years ago, were remarried one day last week at Marshall. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 1 March 1912--IN MEMORY OF W. F. FULLINGTON--Another one of Randolph's good christian men has passed away after a short illness. Once again the Angel of Death has entered our midst, and taken from among us a dear loved one. W. F. Fullington died at his home on Wednesday morning, Feb 14, 1912, at 11 a. m., of pneumonia. The spirit of this noble christian man took its flight from this dark earth and entered through the pearly gates to be with God. W. F. Fullington was born in Randolph county Jan 12, 1848. He was married to Miss Lizzie Young of Audrain county, April 2, 1867. To this union seven children were born, five sons and two daughters, namely, Jasper, Edgar, John, Wade and Irvin. Mrs. Eula Bradley and Mrs. Anna Swetnam, all of whom with the devoted wife survive him. He also leaves twelve grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at Mt. Salem Baptist church, Feb. 15, 1912, at 11 a.m. by his pastor, Rev. L. M. White, of Fayette, and interment made in the cemetery there with Masonic honors. He professed Christ in early youth and united with the Silver Creek Baptist church, and later in life he moved his membership to Mt. Salem Baptist church, where he remained a faithful member, a constant attendant both to his Sunday School and church service to his death. He would let nothing prevent him from attending these service if able to go. He will be greatly missed at his accustomed place, as we all feel that one of the main pillars of home and church is gone. this great and noble life has been an example for all weak and weary ones to follow, and his true christian spirit will ever live in the memory of all in this community over which death has cast so great a gloom. We, as the family feel that the golden chain of the family circle is broken, and the main link is gone. He was a father to us all, always kind and good to each and every one, ever ready to give good advice to any one that wandered from the path of rig ht and duty. We can only look to Him who doeth all things well and say, "Thy will be done. Thy rod and they staff they comfort me." God alone can heal such wounds in the sad hours of death. We know that our loss is his eternal gain, and that he now awaits us on the golden shore. His loving hands are beckoning us to follow after the footprints all along down the narrow path of life to that great shore beyond the dark river where parting will be not more. (Very long poem, written by a daughter-in-law follows, omitted because of time restraints). Friday 1 Mar 1912--Henry Stone, a Wabash brakeman, was killed on the Columbia branch Monday. He slipped on the ice and fell under the train. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--W. J. Pemberton of near Armstrong was here yesterday on his way to Nevada for the body of Thos. Smith, a neighbor who died in the asylum there yesterday morning. Deceased, who was sent to the institution last December, was 35 years old and leaves a wife and child. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--Born, on Feb 24, to Gus Lester and wife, a daughter. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--John Cook, a Moberly man aged 60 years, dropped dead from heart disease in the office of Frank Holtsinger, the coal dealer for whom he worked, Saturday. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--Born on Feb 23, to Wes Henderson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--The 3-year-old daughter of J. H. Douglas and wife of near Rucker, died on the 20th of pneumonia. Interment was made at Perche church. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--A SURPRISE PARTY--Thursday, Feb. 22, being Mrs. T. A. McVay's birthday, her many friends, planning to celebrate the event in a becoming way, decided on a surprise party, as she had always maintained that "no one could surprise her." Accordingly, about eight o'clock, her friends marched in a body to her residence to extend to her their wishes of good will, and to say our good friend was surprised, does not express it. The evening was most pleasantly spent in conversation and music. About 9:30 Mrs. McVay was ushered to the dining room where a dainty lunch awaited her coming, previously prepared by the ladies. The friends departed at a late hour, feeling it was good to have been there and wishing Mrs. McVay many more happy birthdays. A GUEST. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--Mrs. Jas. Cox of Orrick and Wm. Rankin of Colorado Springs were called here this week by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. John Rankin. She was no better at the hour of going to press. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Roger Warford closed a successful term of school in Wilson district on Feb 1. Word has been received here of the death of Ethel, infant daughter of Monroe Adcox of Cold Creek, Wash, on the 13th, of pneumonia and spinal meningitis. Deceased was the granddaughter of Lee Manion formerly of this county. Mr. Ernest Rennolds and Miss Joella Dougherty were married Feb 25th by Justice Thos. Blakemore. the groom is the only son of Geo. W. Rennolds of the north part of this township and is a popular young man. The bride is the charming daughter of Joseph F. Dougherty of near Myers. May health, wealth and happiness be theirs through life. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--LITTLE CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH--Little Katherine Adele Stephens, daughters of Orth Stephens and wife of the vicinity of Madison, died on Friday afternoon from the effects of scalding caused by falling into a boiler of water. On Thursday morning the mother who had been washing, set the boiler of water off the stove, and the little girl who was playing around her mother asked if she could not do something to help and in some way caught her foot in the carpet and fell backwards into the water. She lived until Friday afternoon. Mrs. Stephens was formerly Miss Ocie Hull and is the daughter of O. S. Hull and wife, who live in the vicinity of Milton. She is prostrated over the tragic death of her little girl who was a beautiful child and dearly beloved by all the relatives.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 1 Mar 1912--JOS. B. CHAPMAN DEAD--Joseph B. Chapman age 79 years, and who has been a resident of Renick practically all his life, died at his home there Sunday afternoon at 2:30, his death occurring rather unexpectedly. Deceased leaves a wife, three daughters, Mrs. Ed. Morris of Sedalia, Mrs. H. Ragsdale of near Renick and Miss Marie Chapman of Renick; one son, Joseph B. Chapman of Denver, Colorado; a brother, B. F. Chapman of Kansas City, one sister, Mrs. Bemis, also of Kansas City. He was also a brother-in-law of Mrs. T. W. Genola of this city. Mr. Chapman was a highly respected citizen of Renick and a good christian man. He was a member of the Masons. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the residence at 10 o' clock. Burial in Davis cemetery near Renick. The bereaved family have or profound sympathy--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 8 March 1912--PUBLIC SALE--Having decided to go West, I will see at the A. G. Atkins farm, one-fourth miles west of Myers and 7 south of Higbee on TUESDAY, MARCH 12 the following described property: Gray mare, 12 years old, good double or single. Brown mare, 6 years old, good double or single. Red cow, coming 3 year old, giving 3 gal. strained milk a day. Red cow, 6 years old, fresh soon. Extra good yearling heifer 16 head sheep, 7 lambs. 7 head hogs, weight 100 pounds 15 barrels of corn in crib. a lot of hams, shoulders, sides and a lot of fruit. Big wagon, good as new. Good spring wagon. A lot of harness and farming implements. Coal or wood range, good as new. King Bee air blast coal stove. A lot of household and kitchen furniture, telephone and a lot of other things too numerous to mention. Terms, cash. Sale to begin promptly at 10 o'clock. W. B. Dougherty, Col. W. F. Jones, Auctioneer. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--FOR MARSHAL--W. I. Williams, who has served the people as marshal several terms, but who was defeated for re-election four years ago, this week throws his hat in the ring and announces as a candidate for his old position. Mr. Williams made the town as good a marshal as it ever had and at one time--when Vale, the superintendent of the defunct Randolph-Macon Coal Co. was filling the mines with Kansas negroes, ex-convicts, most of them--his position was a very trying one, and many considered that "Bike Ike," as he was familiarly called, was the only man who could successfully handle the place. While he made a good officer, he had his faults, and owes his defeat, perhaps to himself. He promises if elected to discharge the duties faithfully and impartially, and asks the voters to give his claims careful consideration before coming to a choice. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--IN MEMORIAM--In memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Sarah F. Owens, who died March 9, 1901. Softly the stars are gleaming upon a quiet grave. There sleepeth without dreaming One we loved but could not save Gone from this world of pain and sorrow To a home where suffering is not known. One by one we shall follow to be crowned at the heavenly throne. God in His wisdom is just And all things are done for the best. God knows the way, he holds the key, He guides us with unerring hand Sometime with tearless eyes we'll see; Yes, there, up there we'll understand. DAUGHTERS. ( I made an exception to my poetry inclusion, because this woman's obituary was only a few lines long, and because her daughters felt the need to print this, 11 years after their mother's death. It shows that they were still grieving, and that the mother was deeply loved.) Friday, 8 Mar 1912--The 2-year-old daughter of Grover Grapes and wife died on the 6th after a short illness. Interment was made at New Hope. (This child is probably Oretta Claudine Grapes, who would have turned two on the 13th of May 1912). Friday, 8 Mar 1912--Born, on the 5th, to J. B. Stark and wife, a daughter. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--W. B. Dougherty who has been farming near Myers for the past two years, has secured a position at a good salary at Ashford, Ariz, and will leave for that place immediately following his sale on the 13th. A list of the property to be sold is printed elsewhere. Mr. Dougherty and wife have many warm friends here who regret their departure and all join the NEWS in wishing them the best of everything and plenty of it in their new home. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--Those who failed to go to the Gem Tuesday night missed the best pictures ever seen here. One of the pictures shown was a real wreck at sea, and the way in which the life boat was pitched and tossed about like an eggshell was an eye-opener to those who had never seen the ocean. Messrs. Ranking & Slobber have just contracted with the biggest picture concern in the world for their reels and their patrons are assured of the best. Scenes from all parts of the world are shown. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--MRS. JOHN P. RANKING DEAD--Mrs. John P. Ranking, who had been suffering from kidney trouble for several years, died at 9:20 last night. For the past week she had been growing weaker and yesterday became unconscious and it was seen that the end was near. Nothing definite as to the funeral had been decided upon at the hour of going to press, but it will likely be held Saturday at 2 p.m. An extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--FOR ALDERMAN--Wisdom Burton this week announces as candidate for re-election to the office of alderman from the Second Ward, a position he has held for two years. He has discharged his duties faithfully and has made a No. 1 good official. He stands for progress and believes in keeping things moving, is level headed at all times and isn't afraid to stand up for what he believes is right. He asks your support and is willing to be judged by his record. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--FOR POLICE JUDGE--J. C. Elgin this week announces as a candidate for police judge and asks the voters to give his candidacy due consideration before they make a final decision in the matter. Mr. Elgin has held this position before and proved a good man for the place. he was defeated for re-election two years ago by T. B. Marred, the present incumbent, by only two votes. When he was in office but few offenders were before him a second time, for he handed out some pretty stiff fines, some going as high as $75. In return for your support he promises a faithful and conscientous discharge of his duties. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--Eugene Milnes, wife and daughter, Miss Lava, who have been in Billings, Montana, for two years, returned this week and were the guests of Geo. Laight and family Tuesday. Mr. Milnes will move to his farm near Elliott. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--Geo. Andrews and Miss Alice Mitchell were married in Fayette on the 2nd, and will make their home in Moberly. The bride is a step-daughter of E. B. Foley. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Mrs. Abner Lewis of near Rucker spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. B. F. Lynch, who is ill with rheumatism. T. A. Comstock a well known farmer near Wilson school house, slipped and fell Saturday, fracturing his collar bone and sustaining a severe wound on the head. We hope his injuries will not prove serious. Iron Tisdal and Mrs. Lilly King were married at the home of Justice Ed. S. St. Clair on Feb. 29th. At the noon hour the venerable justice and his wife spread a tempting feast for the contracting parties and friends. The groom is a resident of Boone county. The bride was the widow of the late Wm. King, and has made her home for the past two years with her son-in-law, J. M. St. Clair, taking care of his motherless children. They were once before married, but became estranged, and about two years ago Mr. Tisdal brought suit for divorce. May this second marriage prove one of unalloyed happiness. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--Geo Harris and wife were called to Renick late yesterday afternoon to see Mrs. Harris' father, Henry Slaughter, who was said to be dying. He has suffered from cancer of the stomach for several years. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--Geo. Otto and family of the Myers vicinity left Tuesday for Shawnee, Okla, where they will make their future home. They are most excellent people and a wide circle of friends regret their departure. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--John Houtz, who has been in Kansas for the past two or three years, is here visiting his father, G. S. Houtz, and family. Kathy Bowlin

I am looking for info on BENNETT TILLEY, a Revolutionary War soldier buried either in Randolph Co or Macon Co, MO. He was b. in VA abt. 1756, moved to N.C. at some time. He eventually moved to Randolph Co, MO, and died in Macon Co, Mo. Appreciate any help. Cecy Rice

Cornelia Naylor b June 5, 1855 married Samuel Hoy Hitt b abt 1853 son of John Russell Hitt and Nancy Melinda Brown Hitt. The Hitts lived on a farm about 4 miles northeast of Harrisburg, MO in Howard County. Samuel Hoy and Cornelia lived in Fayette, Mo for many years and he was a county Judge. Don't have anything on the other two sisters but would appreciate hearing from anyone who does. Fannie Hitt a daughter of John Russell Hitt and wife No. 2 Sarah Quarles married William F. Naylor, the son of Samuel Marion Naylor. Lou Myers

Friday, 16 Feb 1912--DEATH OF MRS. M. E. CHRISTIAN--Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Christian died at 8:15 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her son, J. J. Christian, of 701 South Williams street. She was born in Ashland, Greenup county, Kentucky, November 2, 1832, and moved to Missouri with her parents, William Terrill and Ann Calvin Terrill, in 1844. They settled in the old homestead, south of town, which was always the home of Mrs. Christian. In October, 1850 she was married to William Christian and he departed this life in September 1891. Five children were born of this union and one daughter, Mrs. Augusta Miller, died in 1895. The surviving children are J. J. Christian and Mrs. A. Z. Walden, of Moberly, Mrs. Tom Yager, who resides south of this city and Mrs. W. H. Burton, of Higbee. There are also twenty-four grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren and one brother, Judge A. P. Terrill, of this city, seven nephews and six nieces. The other brother, John R. Terrill entered into rest a little over two months ago. Mrs. Christian lived eighty years and since she was twelve years of age her life was spent on the same farm south of this city. Sixty years in one locality means something to a neighborhood and when the life is as quiet, unassuming and helpful as the one which has just come to a close, the good cannot be estimated. Since her early youth she had been a consistent member of the Baptist church and hers was the kind of religion that showed in her every day life. The ones who knew her best found her to be cheerful, optimistic and always ready to help others on the way of right living. She was a devoted mother, a loving grandmother, an affectionate sister and friend and neighbor who could always be depended upon to be a helper in every time of need. Such women are the salt of the earth and the world is the better because of the example of their quiet and unassuming living. The funeral will be held at the home of J. J. Christian, at 701 South Williams street, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Wright, the pastor of Baptist church, will have charge of the services. Burial in Oakland cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the sorrowing relatives--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 16 Feb 1912--Mrs. J. W. Robertson of near Roanoke died Thursday of last week of pneumonia. She is survived by a husband and several children. Friday, 16 Feb 1912--The infant son of Asa Durnill and wife of south of town was found dead in bed Wednesday morning. It had not been well for several days but was not thought to be very sick. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 16 Feb 1912--Mrs. Jerry Dawson and daughter, Miss May, and sister Miss Margaret Wonders, of Kalo, Iowa, are the guests of their sister, Mr. Wm. Walton, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 16 Feb 1912--Ben Hardin and wife of near Renick were called to Sedalia Saturday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. ______Shelton, who died at the home of her parents, John H. Hardin and wife, of that place on the 9th of tuberculosis. Friday, 16 Feb 1912--John A. Miller was here from DeWitt Tuesday, coming down from Moberly, where he had been to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. M. E. Christian. Friday, 16 Feb 1912--W. F. FULLINGTON DEAD--W. F. Fullington, one of the county's very best men, died at his home four miles northwest of town on Wednesday morning, Feb 14, 1912, after a short illness from pneumonia, aged 64 years. Funeral services were held yesterday at Salem church by Rev. L. M. White and interment made in the cemetery there with Masonic honors. Obituary will appear next week. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--MONROE MINOR DEAD--At 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, Feb 14, 1912, Monroe Minor, one of our good citizens, passed from this life to the life beyond at his home in South Huntsville, in the 63rd year of his age. A few years ago Mr. Minor suffered a stroke of paralysis. While he recovered he never fully regained his former health. In the last few months his health began to fail him and his decline was quite noticeable, when about thee weeks ago he suffered a second attack of paralysis and his consciousness and lingered most of the time in that condition until his life went out. Monroe Minor was born in Randolph county, Nov 30, 1849, being 62 years, 2 month and 14 days old at the time of his death. His parents were among the early settlers of the county. He grew to manhood on a farm and followed farming all his life in the county up to the time he moved to this city about two years ago. In 1867 he was converted to Christ and united with the Baptist church at old Mt. Salem, and lived a faithful member of that church until his death. On September 14, 1872, he was united in holy wedlock to Miss Laura F. Patrick. to this union nine children were born, six sons, James M, Thomas A, Nick G, Jess, (Harry H. deceased), and Kiernan Minor, and three daughters, Leona Minor, Thulia Minor Mathis and Sallie Minor Johnson, besides these children he leaves a devoted wife, three brothers, two sisters and a large number of relatives and friends. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist church of this city at 2:30 o'clock, Thursday following his death, conducted by Rev. L. M. White, of Fayette, pastor of Mt. Salem church, assisted by Rev. J. T. Lingo. After the funeral services the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery for burial. The five sons and youngest brother of the deceased, acted as pall bearers.--Huntsville Times. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Amos Sunderland and family who removed to Oklahoma several years ago, locating at Inola, returned Friday, having had all of Oklahoma they want. Of the ten or twelve families from this community who located at Inola, all have returned but D. L. Barron and R. A. Rennolds. We hope to hear before long of their intention to return to God's country. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--At Armstrong one day last week two small negro children were burned to death in a fire that destroyed the home of Reeves Payne, colored. The mother of the children left them alone in the house while she went down town and it is not known how the fire originated. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Mrs. Beulah Snow of Billings, Montana, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Odus Bradley. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Mrs. Blanche Botts of St. Louis was the guest of her brother, J. B. Terrill, and wife the first of the week. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Henry Slaughter of near Renick, who has been suffering from cancer of the stomach for some time, is reported just alive. Friday, 23 February 1912--Miss Sophia Goin is visiting relatives in Illinois. ( This would be Ethel Harriman's sister) Friday, 23 Feb 1912--The obituary of the late W. F. Fullington, who died at his home northwest of town on the 14th, which was to have appeared in this issue, will be printed next week, the person writing it not being able to get it here for this week. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--The 3-year-old son of Virgil Wood and wife of Harrisburg died Tuesday of last week of spinal meningitis. Fearing other cases, we learn that the directors closed the Harrisburg school. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Miss Maggie Julett, daughter of W. E. Hulett and wife of Armstrong, was married on the 18th to Mevlin Wade of Newton, Kan. The bride has many friends and acquaintances in Higbee who join the NEWS in best wishes. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Born, on the 17th, to Ray Jones and wife, a daughter. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Born on the 21st, to Morris Major and wife, a son. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--Paris Dougherty of North Powder, Oregon, has our thanks for a renewal. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--E. T. Epperson, who removed to Oklahoma three years ago, is another man from this vicinity who has got all of the new state he wants. He returned a few days ago and will move to the farm of his father-in-law, John St. Clair. He says that after three years of living out of tin cans and paper sacks he made up his mind to come back to old Missouri, the best state on the map. In Mr. Epperson's section of Oklahoma crops failed for three years in succession. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--May Burton, on his way home to Council Bluffs, Iowa, from St. Louis, stopped off here Saturday and spent the day with his parents, W. H. Burton and wife and other relatives and friends. He is still at the top among Hamilton-Brown shoe salesmen. We learn that he will likely be transferred to California next year where he and his mother-in-law have purchased a fruit farm. Friday, 23 Feb 1912--The little 10-year-old son of Albert Burnett of east of Fayette, who was operated on at Moberly Wednesday, having his tonsils removed, had to be taken from the train here, a hemorrhage having set up soon after he had boarded the train for home in company with his father. But for Dr. G. M. Nicholas, who got on the train at Elliott and gave the boy attention, the little fellow would no doubt have bled to death. As it was he was almost too weak to walk when the train reached here and was covered with blood from head to foot. He was taken to the West Side Hotel and given proper attention and was able to be taken home yesterday. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 2 Feb 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Born, on the 28th, to Jacob Long and wife, a son. Geo. Bailey and family of near Rucker moved on the 28th to the farm which J. Lee Dougherty recently purchased of J. W. Newman. Mrs. Geo. Long celebrated her thirty-fifth birthday anniversary on Jan 29. A number of her intimate friends and relatives were present. an enjoyable day was spent by all. The old time village known as Myers, and known in early days as "Bunker Hill," is now numbered with the past. The only remaining house of the original town has fallen to the ground. This building was used for a polling plce for a number of years. This will necessitate a new polling place. In early days bunker Hill was a village of some note. It was a stopping place on the stage line between Renick and Fayette. The post office wass discontinued several years ago on account of Rural Delivery. All that remains near the old original site is two modern dwellings owned by Joe B. Jones and Jno. Barton. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--JOE KIRBY BUYS MORE LAND--County Collector Joe Kirby a little over a year ago purchased 86 acres of land, the south half of the Al Stephenson farm two miles southwest of town, and Ezra Sears purchased the north half, or 73 acres. tuesday last Mr. Kirby purchased from Mr. Sears the 73 acres for which he paid $4200, or $57.50 per acre. This gives Mr. Kirby a farm of 159 acres, which he expects to improve for a country home when he retires from office--Huntsville Times. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--John Walton of Canada is here the guest of his son, John, and brothers, Wm. and T. C. This is his first visit to Higee since 1887. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--Born on Jan. 19th, to Edward Sweeney and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--John Chisholm aged 80 years, is seriously ill at his home near Clark and his recovery is very doubtful. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--Uncle John Hubbard, one of Renick's best knwon and most popular citizens, celebrated his 79th birthday on Jan 29. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--Some unknown person gave Mrs. J. H. Bagby a good scare about 8 o'clock Wednesday evening during Mr. Bagby's absence in town by boldly approaching the front door and demanding admittance. On asking him his name the man told her he would tell her when she let him in. Becoming alarmed Mrs. Bagby phoned to a neighbor and then called Mr. Bagby from town. The latter found buggy tracks leading from the main road to his house and these he followed almost to Moberly where they were lost. Mr. Bagby is under the impression that the man was perhaps drunk and seeing the light in his house wanted to stop and warm himself. It is a safe bet that if Mr. Bagby had overtaken the man and found him sober he would have warmed him all right. Mrs. Baby says the man talked likehe was sober but very cold. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--Mr. George F. Coons and Mrs. Anna B. Campbell were married at the home of the latter south of town on Jan 31, 1912, Justice J. C. Elgin performing the ceremony. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--C. A. O'Dell returned Tuesday from Belton where he had been to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Chas. R. Cole, who died at his home in that place on Sunday, aged 87 years and 7 months. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--Chas. Theirfelder and wife of near Gilliam were here Wednesday the guests of their daughter, Mrs. A. B. Guerin. Mr. Theirfelder recently sold his farm in Saline and will removed to California, locating near Los Angeles. He has spent all his life in Chariton and Saline counties and says that whenever he locates he does not expect to find better land, no matter how much of a "garden spot" it may be considered. He is making the change solely on account of his wife's health. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--DEATH OF HIRAM HYDE--Last week, having no particulars, we made but brief mention of the death of Hiram Hyde, who was killed in a min at Windsor on January 25th. From John Little, who attended the funeral, we learn that Mr. Hyde met his death by falling down the main shaft, a distance of 90 feet. Mr. Hyde, who was foreman of the mine, had just come up from below and sent one of the two men who were at the lower landing handling the cars of rock or dirt that were being sent up to the blacksmith shop for some tools to repair a bad place he had found in the dirt dump track, telling the man he would work in his place until his return. In hoisting the dirt the cage would be stopped at the lower landing and when the car was taken off it would go on up, that the opposite cage could go to the bottom to be loaded. On the down trip the cage would stop at the lower landing to receive the empty dirt car. Mr. Hyde had helped unload one car of dirt and after the car had been turned on the flatsheet Mr. Hyde remarked that he would cage it, and his companion went about some other work. The force below had been longer than usual in loading and consequently had not given the signal to hoist, and the cage on Mr. Hyde's side of the shaft was still at the top landing. Thinking that the cage was at the proper place, and perhaps without looking at the shaft, Mr. Hyde pushed the car to the edge and when it plunged below he was drawn in after it. Hiram Webster and David Davis, both of this place, who were at work nearby, heard the crash and knowing that something was wrong rushed to the shaft where they found the car on its end with Mr. Hyde's body across it as limp as a rag. Taking him in their arms they brought him to the surface at once, and he breathed his last just before they reached the engine house, only a few feet away. Mr. Hyde's watch had stopped at 2:15, which is probably the exact minute the accident occurred. Funeral services were held at Windsor Saturday at the Methodist church of which deceased had long been a member, and the vast assemblage spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which he was held by the people there. Following the church services the I. O. O. F., of which deceased was a member at this place, held their services in the church, following which the body was taken in charge by the Freemasons and laid to rest in the Windsor cemetery with the honors of the fraternity. Mr. Hyde held his membership in that order here also. As here, Mr. Hyde stood well at Windsor and was recognized by all as a christian gentleman. He was a member of the city council of Windsor, and the city officially recognized his worth by several beautiful floral offerings. Mr. Hyde was 50 years old on the 17th of last August, and leaves a wife, four children and two brothers, besides a legion of warm and sincere friends wherever he was known. It has been a long time since a death has cast such a gloom over this community, his old home, and the warmest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--Mrs. Daniel Harris informs us that so far as she knows, the NEWS was mistaken when it announced that her brother-in-law, L. D. Foster, had been killed in a wreck in Wisconsin while engaged in railroading. Mrs. Harris says the last she heard from Mr. Foster he had quit the road and gone on a claim and that she heard from him a month or so ago. She thinks perhaps it may have been his son-in-law who was killed, as he was engaged in railroading and was a conductor. The NEWS got its information from a Moberly paper, which called Mr. Foster by name, and further referred to the fact that he was formerly in the real estate business in that place. We sincerely trust that the report is an error. Friday, 2 Feb 1912--Geo. Lay and wife who have been in Oklahoma for the past three of four years, returned the first of the week, Mr. Lay having recently purchased a farm southeast of town. Until Mr. Lay can get possession, March 1st, they will be the guests of Mrs. Lay's parents, Wm. Hackward and wife. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--KILLED IN MINE AT HUNTSVILLE--John Carnabelio, an Italian, and coal miner, was killed in mine No. 2 here Monday afternoon abut 4:30 o' clock by a live electric wire. After quitting work, he with others, started out of the mine. His mining clothes that he had on were wet, and as he was getting over some coal cars in the mine, his head came in contact with a live wire, and he fell badly shocked. As he arose his head again struck the wire and he fell senseless. He was picked up and carried out and died about a half an hour later without regaining consciousness. He was about 35 years of age and single. He had been in this country only about three months.--Huntsville Times. Friday. 9 Feb 1912--John Barron, aged 66 years, a highly respected citizen of Bevier, died at his home in that place on the 1st, after a short illness. He was the father of John Barron of this place who was called home from the national convention of the United Mine Workers at Indianapolis to attend the funeral. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--Luther White, a former resident of the Rucker vicinity, died at his home in Kansas City on the 3rd after an illness of 24 hours from pneumonia. He was 45 years of age and is survived by his widow and four sons. Interment was made at Fairview. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--Isaac Croswhite, one of Sturgeon's best known citizens, died at his home in that place on Jan 31, of Bright's disease, aged 68 years. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--Mrs. W. R. Summers returned to her home in Huntsville Wednesday after a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams. She was accompanied by the latter who will spend a couple of weeks. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--Born, on the 6th, to T. W. McVay and wife, a son. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--Born, on the 1st to Sam Enochs and wife, a son. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--E. N. Myers and wife of Attica, Ohio, are here the guests of her mother, Mrs. Diana Jones, and other relatives. Friday, 9 Feb 1912--Mrs. Virgil Phillips of near Yates was the guest of her parents, David Magruder and wife, during the week. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 26 Jan 1912--John H. Scrutchfield, one of Moberly's well known citizens, died at his home in that place on the 21st, aged 68 years. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--Burned to a crisp, Mrs. Perry Graham, 22 years old, was found dead on a hot kitchen range in her home at LaPlata Saturday night by neighbors, when her little son ran across the street and said his mother had gone to sleep on the stove. She is supposed to have died from heart trouble. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--D. A. Spencer, a farmer residing east of Moberly, died on the 2nd, aged 36 years. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--J. W. Haynes, a Katy fireman of New Franklin, was shot and instantly killed near that place Saturday by J. C. Harvey, another Katy fireman, while rabbit hunting. While going down a sharp hill Harvey slipped and fell, and the gun he was carrying was discharged, the load striking Haynes in the left eye and tearing away about half of his skull. Haynes leaves a widow and two small children. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--Born, on the 23rd, to Jas. Sumpter and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--Born, on the 24th, to Edgar Fray and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--Born, on the 21st, to W. J. Wilcox and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--Delia, the 8-year-old step-daughter of E. B. Foley of south of town, died on the 22nd, of pneumonia. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--David W. Griffith and Miss Grace Cottingham, two of Renick's popular young people, were married in Moberly on the 24th at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. S. J. Copher. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--HIRAM HYDE KILLED--Former Higbee Citizen Meets Death in Mine at Windsor--Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock T. H. Walton received a telephone message from the secretary of the Masonic lodge at Windsor that Hiram Hyde, a former well known citizen of this place had been killed in one of the mines there. The line was in bad order and Mr. Walton could get no particulars. About 6 o' clock a message came to Wm. Walton asking him to come at once, that Mr. Hyde was dead, and he left for Windsor on the first train. One of the operators in the central office here, we learn, had a conversation with Windsor some time after the first message came, and understood that Mr. Hyde fell down the shaft. The news of the death of this former well known and popular citizen came as a great shock to all of his friends and acquaintances and has cast a gloom over the entire community. Mr. Hyde removed to Windsor several years ago and was foreman of the mine where he met his death. Only a week ago he came near meeting his death, going down in one of the mines where there had been an explosion in search of two shot firers in the hope of rescuing them and was carried from the mine in an unconscious condition, being overcome by gas and after-damp. As soon as he revived he went down again and remained until the men were found, which was not for 15 hours afterwards. Mr. Hyde was a conscientious, christian gentleman and was popular with all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist church with which he united at this place some fifteen or twenty years ago. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge at this place. At the hour of going to press nothing is known of when or where interment will be made, but likely at Kalo, Iowa, where, we learn, he has one or two children buried. He is survived by his wife and four children, and to these the warmest sympathy of all goes out. We will give full particulars next week. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--G. A. Elston and wife left Sunday for Fayette for a visit with G. W. Morehead and wife. They are at Excelsior Springs for a week or ten days before going to New York City, where, we learn, Mr. Elston has an offer of a good position. They have the best wishes of all their Higbee friends for success wherever they may cast their lot. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--L. D. FOSTER KILLED--L. D. Foster, a former well known citizen of this vicinity, was killed in a wreck in Michigan one day last week, but we have been unable to learn any of the particulars. When he left here some twenty years ago he went to Minneapolis where he went into the real estate business, later returning to railroad work, which he had given up to engage in farming here, and at the time of his death was a conductor. During the days of populism Mr. Foster took up with the new party and became quite prominent, gaining almost a national reputation by a fiery speech in the national convention held in Ohio to which he was a delegate. If we remember correctly he was the candidate of his party for congress from one of the Minnesota districts and was defeated by only a few votes. He was a good man and a good citizen and his old friends here will learn of his death with sincere regret. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Daniel Harris of this place. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--DIED AT YATES--Mrs. Zella F. Moss, wife of Robert Moss, foreman of mine No. 10 at Yates, died at her home in that place on the 23rd following a short illness. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters and one son. The body was taken to Excello and after funeral services there interment was made in Mt. Salem church cemetery. Deceased had been a member of the Baptist church for many years. 26 Jan 1912--THOS. SUTLIFF DEAD--Thos. Sutliff, one of Higbee's aged and highly respected citizens, died at his home in this place on Saturday, January 20,1912, aged 78 years. Wednesday of last week while down town he fell on the icy pavement in front of M. Murphy's store and had to be assisted home. As a direct result of the fall he was stricken with paralysis and grew gradually worse until he passed peacefully away at 7 o'clock p.m. on the above date. Mr. Sutliff was born in England in 1834 and came to this country while quite a young man. He had been a citizen of this and Macon counties for forty years or more, living most of the time in this county, and with the exception of a year or so had resided in Higbee for almost twenty years. Following the death of his first wife in Macon county some ten years ago, he married Mrs. Thos. Longdon, who survives him. He also leaves three children, John of Bevier, and Joe and Mrs. G. D. Wright of this place. Funeral services were conducted by Eld E.Y. Keiter Monday at the Christian church, of which deceased had long been a faithful and consistent member, and interment made in the city cemetery. A good old man has gone to his reward. The bereaved have the sympathy of all. Friday, 26 Jan 1912--John Dennis sold his residence in the south part of town Wednesday to Chas. Frisk for $1450. Mr. Frisk, we learn, will move to the property some time next month. Mr. Dennis with his wife and two or three of his boys, we understand, will leave for Canada about April 1st and enter land. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 12 Jan 1912--GEORGE MURDY DEAD--Again has the Death Angel visited Higbee and taken from among us one of our best and most highly respected citizens, George Henry Murdy, who entered peacefully into rest at his home in this place Saturday, January 6, 1912, after a long and painful illness from a complication of diseases, principal of which were asthma and heart trouble. While his death was not unexpected, it came as a shock to his loved ones and friends, as he had appeared better only the day before, and was found dead by his son, John, who had stepped out of the room for a moment, having fallen out of his chair during the latter's absence. Mr. Murdy was born in Ohio on December 8, 1864, and was therefore 47 years and 28 days of age at the time of his death. He was united in marriage on March 14, 1888, to Miss Louisa Carter. Following her death a year or so later, he married Miss Elizabeth Carter, a sister of his first wife. She died some eight or ten years ago. Funeral services were held at the home Monday by Rev. W. L. Halberstadt, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, of which deceased had been a devout and consistent member for fifteen years. Interment was made at Vandalia, from which place he moved to Higbee some twenty years ago. He is survived by an only son, John, and four brothers and two sisters. These, and especially John, have the profound sympathy of the entire community. In the death of Mr. Murdy, Higbee has lost as good a citizen in every respect of the word as ever lived among us. Friday 12 Jan 1912--Born, on the 10th, to James Miles and wife, a daughter. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--Mrs. H. T. Radford of St. Louis is the guest of her parents, John Mooney and wife. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--Mrs. D. Staples of Cross Lake, Minn, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Daniel Harris, and other relatives. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--Mrs. Marvin Cross of Clark died at Woodland Hospital in Moberly Tuesday following an operation for appendicitis. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--In the death of George Murdy, Higbee has lost a most exemplary citizen. He was a quiet, unassuming man, but was never afraid to stand up for the right. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--Mrs. I. B. Smith of Oklahoma is the guest of Mrs. Ben Wright and Mrs. H. C. Boyd. Mrs. Smith will be best remembered as Miss Beulah Forrester. She was accompanied by Mr. Smith, who was called home the first of the week. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--A Wabash passenger train pulled by two engines ran into an open switch at Huntsville Monday morning. Fireman Heyde was killed when he jumped, being caught under a coal car into which the engines plunged. The rest of the crew escaped with slight injuries. No passengers were hurt. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--Wm. Edwards, one of the best known farmers of the county, died at his home near Elliott on the 10th, aged 67 years. He is survived by three sons and two daughters, one of whom is Mrs. George Thornburg. Interment was made at New Hope. Friday, 12 Jan 1912--John R. Murdy of Jackson, Mich, was called here Sunday by the death of his brother, George. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Marvin Philips, teacher of Possum College school, spend Saturday with Armstrong friends. J. W. Newman and family left here Thursday for Malta, Idaho, where they will make their future home. Miss Bettie Hitt who has been visiting her brother in Ft. Worth, Tex, the past two months, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Ernest Shockley and daughter returned to her home in Slater Monday after a visit with her parents, B. M. Avery and wife. Prof. John Morrison Dougherty of near Myers is all smiles over the arrival of a daughter at his home on the 15th. May the little one ever prove a joy to their home. Mr. Ed Lewis and Miss Edna Ray were united in marriage by Justice Ed. S. St. Clair on the 13th at the home of Jas. N. St. Clair. The groom is a farmer of the eastern part of the county. The bride is the charming daughter of C. J. Ray of northeast Howard. Congratulations. Word has been received here of the death of Jas. W. Bailey at his home near Adrain, on Dec 25th, of apoplexy. Deceased was once a resident of this township and was a brother-in-law of E. B. Ancell. He leaves a widow, one brother and two sisters to mourn his departure. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--Born, on the 17th, to Scott Bailey and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--Born, on the 7th, to Jack Sweezer and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--Mrs. Rice Richards and little son left yesterday to join Mr. Richards in St. Louis where he has secured employment. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--Born, on the 6th, to Thos Rees and wife a daughter. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--Mrs. Hugh O'Bryan, aged 81 years, died at her home south of Myers Tuesday, and was buried at Bethel church cemetery yesterday. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--EXPLOSION WRECKS WINDSOR, MO. MINE--Windsor, Mo, January 13--Two men were entombed and 300 had a narrow escape this afternoon when an explosion wrecked the mine of the Bowen Coal Company, near Windsor. To-night the interior of the mine is on fire and no hope is held out for the rescue of the two shot firers who were trapped by the explosion. The day shift comprising 300 miners had been out of the workings only thirty minutes when the explosion occurred. The cages were thrown off the glides and jammed in the shaft by the force of the explosion and smoke poured from the pit. Rescue parties were immediately organized and through another shaft entered the west part of the mine and no trace of the shot firers was found. Efforts to enter the east part have failed because of the smoke and heat. There is no gas in the mine, and it is believed dust caused the explosion. Hiram Hyde, a member of the rescue party, was overcome by smoke, but was revived when brought to the surface. As soon as the explosion occurred, the fans were reversed, and an effort made to draw the smoke from the mine, but this failed, because the bulkheads that direct the air currents were shattered by the explosion. Fred Butcher and Donald McArthur, the missing shot firers, were both married and have families. The mine has been considered one of the safest and best equipped in the state. It is chiefly owned by John Bowen, mayor of Windsor. It is impossible to estimate the damage. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--Windsor, Mo, Jan 14--After nineteen hours of endeavor to reach Fred Butcher and Donald McArthur, the shot-firers who were entombed in the Bower Company's mine No. 4 by an explosion of coal dust yesterday afternoon, a party of rescuers found their bodies at noon to-day. One hundred miners in parties of ten and twelve risked lives by entering the gas-filled shaft in the effort to save their fellow workmen. When the gas fumes drove the rescuers back, others would take their places and the search went on without a moment's loss from the time of the accident. Both bodies were laying face downward with arms outstretched. It is believed the men were killed instantaneously. Butcher was 25 years old and is survived by a widow and one child. McArthur was 45 years old, and is survived by a widow and two children. A "windy" shot caused the explosion. The Shot-firers were the only men in the mine at the time. It is supposed that one of the blasts ignited coal dust. All the rails and cars for a quarter of a mile from the scene of the explosion were wrecked, and props were broken or knocked down. Iron spokes in car wheels were broken out and cars torn into kindling wood. News of the accident was telephoned into town and help was sent to the mines at once, but the smoke and gas were so thick none could enter until about 9 o' clock in the evening and several men who attempted to rescue the miners were overcome. McArthur's neck was broken and his skull fractured, and Butcher's head indicated he was hit either by flying coal or was thrown against the face of the mine by the explosion. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--We are glad to state that none of Higbee's citizens who are working at Windsor were injured in the explosion of the mine there Saturday. Had the explosion occurred while the men were at work many Higbee homes would have been desolate, for at least a dozen from here are at work there temporarily, and a few have located there. David Davis, who went there last week, was one of the rescue party, and he writes us that the interior of the mine presented a frightful appearance and that the force of the explosion must have been something terrible. He says that Hiram Hyde, a former well known citizen of Higbee, who was one of the first men to go down in search of the shotfirers, was overcome by the bad air and had to be taken out. He soonrevived and went down again and remained until the unfortunate men were found, being in the mine 15 hours. An account of the explosion will be found on the first page of this issue. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--Forest Quinley, who was connected with the Bell Telephone Co. here for several years, and now holds a position with the same company at Marshall, was married on the 5th to Miss Pearl Hultz of that city. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--At the circuit court at Fayette last week Mrs. Mary E. Lessley formerly of this place was granted a divorce from her husband, Frank M. Lessley, and her maiden name of Mary E. Nichols restored. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--POOLE-COLEMAN--Mr. Frank Poole of Centralia and Miss Lilly Coleman of this place were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Coleman, Sunday evening, January 14, 1912, Rev. W. L. Halberstadt, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The wedding was a very quiet affair, none but a few of the immediate relatives being present. The groom comes from one of Boone County's oldest and best families, and is a prosperous young farmer, owning a good farm a few miles from Centralia. He bears the name of a most exemplary young man. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman and is one of Higbee's most modest, unassuming and lovable young ladies. For the past six years she has been connected with the Bee Hive's millinery department--a position, by the way, calculated to test one's temper and good nature--and has proven herself a general favorite. She will be sadly missed by her associates and also as organist at the Methodist church and Sunday School. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and in the wish that their path through life will be all sunshine. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--MISS UNAH SWEENEY DEAD--Miss Sarah Unah Sweeney, who had been suffering from tuberculosis of the hip joint for the past two or three years, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lucinda Sweeney, in this place on Friday, Jan 12, 1912, aged 21 years, 11 months and 12 days. Besides her mother, she is survived by two brothers, M. T. and Edmond L. Interment was made Saturday in Old Log Chapel cemetery, Howard county. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 19 Jan 1912--SUMMERS-DAVIES--Mr. Wm. R. Summers of Huntsville and Miss Isabel Davies of this place were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary L. Williams at 8 o'clock Sunday morning, January 14, 1912, Rev. Ben Robson officiating. They left immediately for St. Louis and will be at home to friends in Huntsville after the 20th. The groom is one of the county capital's prominent and capable young men and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Summers. He is enterprising and industrious and popular with all who know him. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Williams and is one of Higbee's popular young ladies, numbering her friends by her acquaintances. For the past three years she has been an operator in the Bell telephone exchange here, and by her courteous mannerhas endeared herself to all. She possesses all the womanly virtues calculated to make her home a happy one. That sunshine and happiness may ever attend them is the sincere wish of the NEWS and a host of other friends. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 5 Jan 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Mrs. Marion Hern is quite sick of pneumonia. John B. Atkins and wife returned to their home in Stratton, Col, Saturday after spending the holidays here with relatives. Roger Q. Warford has been employed to teach two more months in the Wilson district. Under previous contract his school would have closed Dec 23. A very interesting incident has just come to our notice. On November 11th a son was born to John Dorman and wife, of near Russell. As well as being born on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1911, he was the eleventh son of the family. J. W. Newman's sale on Dec. 28th was well attended. Livestock sold well. Mr. Newman and family will leave in a few days for Idaho. He has sold his farm of 40 acres to J. L. Dougherty for $700. Mrs. Mary Atterbery of Mexico, died at her home Dec 31, after a lingering illness. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. W. T. Roberts of near Myers. To the bereaved we extend sympathy. Millard Lewis and Miss Mary St. Clair were married Dec 31st by Justice Ed S. St. Clair. The groom is a resident of east Howard. The bride is the charming daughter of John N. St. Clair. Congratulations and best wishes. Andrew Mead and Miss Frankie Dougherty, two of this township's popular young people, were married Thursday, Dec 28. The groom is a son of John Mead, a respected farmer of the north part of the township. The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dougherty of near Myers. May health wealth and happiness be thiers all through life. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--THURSDAY CLUB--The Thursday Club was entertained on December 28th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Owens. We had a christmas tree in the afternoon. Santa Claus put in his appearance much to the enjoyment of the little folks, and some of the big ones--especially Mrs. Willard Owens and Mrs. B. C. Wilson. The dinner was one of the finest we ever sat down to. The afternoon was most pleasantly spent, and altogether it was one of the most enjoyable meetings yet held by the club. Mr. and Mrs. Owens are noted for their hospitality and sociability and a meeting at their home is always sure to bring out the full membership. To know Mr. and Mrs. Owens is to love them. A MEMBER. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Mr. and Mrs. Henry DeBruyn and their two sweet little daughters returned to their home in Eddyville, Iowa, Tuesday after a week's visit with old neighbors and friends in this vicinity. Last week we stated that they had returned here to locate and we are sorry to have to take it back this week. We were led into the error by Mr. DuBruyn remarking as he stepped off the train, "Well, I am back; and have brought my trunk." The week with old neighbors and friends, they said, was the most pleasant one they ever spent. Mr. DuBruyn renewed his faith in the NEWS for another year and made us feel good all over by remarking that it was a humdinger and that he wanted it to follow him, no matter how far from Higbee he got. He likes the people and the country here and may decide to locate maong us again. So mote it be! Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Paul Jett of Pratt, Kan, is the guest of his uncle, O. L. Farris. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Joe McNear of Huntsville spent the holidays here the guest of his sister, Mrs. O. L. Farris. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Thos. Moss, a son of the late T. J. Moss formerly of this place, was married in St. Louis on the 1st to Miss Katherine Goode of that city. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Thos. Wonders of Kalo, Iowa, a brother of Mrs. Wm. Walton of this place, and quite well known here, was married last week to Mrs. Theta Hart Findley of that place. His Higbee friends extend congratulations. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Mrs. W. H. Kuhn returned to her home in Muskogee, Ok, Sunday after a pleasant visit with her parents, Jas. W. Wheeler and wife. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--MORE-ORTON--Through an oversight last week we failed to note the marriage of Mr. Maurice More and Miss Ida Orton, which occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Orton, of this place on Sunday, Dec 24, 1911, the Rev. H. L. Halberstadt officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Minor More of near town and is a young man of sterling worth. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Orton and is a most lovable young lady. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Odon G. Burckhart, son of the late Judge Burckhartt, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in Huntsville on Dec 29, aged 49 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons and four daughters. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--John St. Clair of southeast of town was a very pleasant caller at the NEWS office Friday. Although he lives twelve miles from town, he walked the entire distance rather than drive over--or through, to speak more accurately,--the muddy roads. He had plenty of steam left when he reached the Block mine and went below and was shown through the mine, and reached town as fresh as a lark. After about two hours he set out to hoof it back home. We doubt if there is another man in the country of his age who could turn the trick. Mr. St. Clair informed us that he would be 75 years of age on May 23. He is the best preserved man of his age we ever saw, doesn't look a day over 60 and carries himself like a man of 50. He saw some very hard service in the Confederate army and relates many amusing incidents in connection therewith. He informed us that he has a sister in Phelps county who is over 100 years old. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--James O'Donnell and Miss Martha Doolin of Tilden, Ill, were united in the bonds of holy matrimony at (there was no number) o'clock Christmas day in Maryville, Ill. Mrs. O'Donnell is a charming young lady and was a great favorite at her home, while Mr. O'Donnell is one of Higbee's best young men, and a gentleman in every sense of the word. The NEWS joins their many friends in felicitations. Friday, 5 Jan 1912--Wm. Blansett and wife returned Saturday to their home near Glenwood after a pleasant visit with his sister, Mrs. Mary Reed, and other relatives here and in Howard county. Kathy Bowlin

Thanks Linda, You sure know how to answer a question! You're research looks good enough for me! Kathy

In a message dated 2/8/01 10:23:09 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 29 Dec 1911--John Page and wife of Muskogee, Ok, are the guests of his parents, George Page and wife. >> Husband: Johnie W. PAGE ————————————————————————————————————————————— Birth: 11 Jun 1887 Place: Fayette, Howard, MO Death: 16 Mar 1957 Place: Jennings, OK Burial: 19 Mar 1957 Place: Jennings Cemetary, Jennings, OK Father: George Hilton PAGE (1863-1955) Mother: Careen H. OWEN (1866-1940) Other spouses: Mrs. Ethel BOGUE ————————————————————————————————————————————— Marriage: 21 Apr 1907 Divorced: ————————————————————————————————————————————— Wife: Katie ALSTON ————————————————————————————————————————————— Birth: 25 Nov 1890 Death: Oct 1985 Place: Macon, Macon Co., Missouri Other spouses: HALEY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Children... ————————————————————————————————————————————— 1. F Child: Edna Mae PAGE Birth: About 1908 Death: 26 Apr 1910 Husband’s Notes... ————————————————————————————————————————————— Notes: 1911 The Higbee News Friday, 29 Dec 1911--John Page and wife of Muskogee, Ok, are the guests of his parents, George Page and wife.292 1955 Jennings, Oklahoma (This is exact copy of obituary in my possession)27 John W. Page,69, Jennings citizen, services are held John W. Page was born June 11, 1887, in Fayette, Mo., and passed away at home in Jennings on March 16, 1957. He was 69 years old. At an early age, his family moved to Higbee, Mo., where he got most of his schooling. From Missouri he came to Muskogee, living there for a time and then moving to Tulsa in 1927. He made his home there until he moved to Jennings in 1948. He followed carpentery and cabinet-making as a trade and became a skilled craftsman and painstaking workman. He was employed by the Sand Springs Railway Company for 21 years until ill health forced his retirement in 1955. He was married to Mrs. Ethel Bogue on April 28, 1940. He was converted and joined the Nogales Avenue Baptist Church in the early thirties, and moved his membership to the First Babtist Church, Jennings, when he moved there. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church, Jennings, on March 19, under the direction of the Guardian Funeral Home, Tulsa. The Rev. H. Er nest Hitt officiated. Interment was in the Jennings Cemetary. Survivors include the wife, Ethel Page; a step-daughter, Mrs. Juandola Roberts, Jennings; two step-sons; Air Force Colonel J.D. Bogue, Washington, D.C.; and Willard E. Bogue, Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Susie Manning, Alder, Mont; brother, Garnett Page, Springfield, Ill; five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Wife’s Notes... ————————————————————————————————————————————— Notes: Photo and address in book of Aunt Ruth Manning Scott. Shows photo of : Katie Haley, Nov 25, 1984, 94 years old. Taken at Thayers on her birthday. Address in book prior listed address as: Katie Haley 403 Jackson Macon, Missouri 63552 Social Security Death Index Shows SS#, birth, death, last residence as Macon, MO 63552 Have John and Helen Thayer, Callas, MO 63534 Last Modified: 9 Feb 2001 Reference Note 292 mkbowlin@iland.net (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Jupep@aol.com

In a message dated 2/8/01 8:44:07 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Hi Linda, Maybe you can help me sort these folks out. The following entry has me confused. From "The Higbee News" dated 17 June 1910--Mrs. Eliza Enyart, aged 79 years, is serious ill at the home of her brother, Isaac Walker, near Burton. This woman would be the right age to be the Nancy Enyard who was the sister to Mrs. R. L. Rennolds. Was she perhaps Nancy Eliza? And what was the given name of her twin sister? >> I believe the newspaper MAY HAVE mixed up the names of the twin sisters. They were Nancy Jane and Eliza Jane. Nancy Jane WALKER married Joel Hayden McBRIDE, and second unknown ENYART. Eliza Jane WALKER married Richard Lindsey REYNOLDS. I am going to post the families of both ladies for additions or corrections. Linda Manning Jupep@aol.com

Good morning Don and list. Your info is correct. It was Richard Lindsey REYNOLDS, husband of Eliza Jane WALKER who died 1902, not Joel McBRIDE. I did not have death date for Joel. I do not have a remarriage date for Nancy Jane WALKER McBRIDE ENYART (I'm sure it will show up), but according to the census info and the Higbee News info, she is the only one who would fit. I will post the info I have on both those ladies (the twins) and will appreciate additions and corrections. Linda Manning My Direct: Johnson and Sophia WAINSCOTT WALKER Kerin "Caroline" WALKER and John James OWEN Careen H. OWEN and George Hilton PAGE Susie Della PAGE and Albert MANNING Henry Hilton MANNING In a message dated 2/8/01 7:44:10 PM, drdonmar@swbell.net writes: << Linda, In your response to the message dated 2/8/01 regarding the twin sisters celebrating their eightieth birthday, you state that Joel Hayden McBride died 1902. I may have omissions or errors in my data. This Joel and Nancy, I think, are my gg grandparents. Their daughter Francis Ann married William Silas Roberts (my great grandparents) and their son, David Hayden Roberts married Naomi...their son, Ray McGee Roberts, my father. First, I didn't realize that Nancy remarried, and second, my data shows Joel's death in 1875. Can you straighten me out? Don Roberts >>

Husband: Joel Hayden McBRIDE ————————————————————————————————————————————— Birth: 1826 Place: Boone Co., MO Death: 1875 Father: Jacob McBRIDE J.P. (1804-1842) Mother: Margaret T. "Peggy" ROBERTS (1807-) ————————————————————————————————————————————— Marriage: 11 Jul 1847 Place: Howard Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— Wife: Nancy Jane WALKER ————————————————————————————————————————————— Birth: 11 Dec 1831 Place: Howard Co., Missouri Father: Johnson WALKER (1785-1853) Mother: Sophia WAINSCOTT (1810-1880) Other spouses: ENYART ————————————————————————————————————————————— Children... ————————————————————————————————————————————— 1. F Child: Elizabeth J. McBRIDE Birth: 1848/1849 Place: Howard Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— 2. M Child: Davis L. McBRIDE Birth: 29 Dec 1849 Place: Howard Co., MO Death: 22 Dec 1925 Spouse: Isora Angeline BIGGS Marriage: 5 Oct 1879 Place: Boone Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— 3. F Child: Frances Ann McBRIDE Birth: 22 Feb 1850 Place: MO Death: 25 Jul 1938 Spouse: William Silas ROBERTS ————————————————————————————————————————————— 4. M Child: Johnson Walker "Jott" McBRIDE Birth: 1852 Spouse: Mary Ann ROBERTS Marriage: 24 Dec 1872 Place: Boone Co., MO Spouse: Frances Elnora HILL ————————————————————————————————————————————— 5. M Child: John Bailey McBRIDE Birth: Dec 1855 Place: Boone Co., MO Death: 1 Jun 1916 Place: Tulsa, OK Burial: Place: Oaklawn Cem., Tulsa, OK Spouse: Frances Elnora HILL Marriage: About 1875 Place: Boone Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— 6. M Child: Benjamin F. McBRIDE Birth: About 1857 Place: Howard Co., MO Spouse: Theresa T. COON Husband’s Notes... ————————————————————————————————————————————— Notes: Marriage license for Nancy Jane Walker married to McBride July 7 1847 in Huntsville court house , Last page of W record Book 8. State of Missouri, County of Howard. This is to certify that I married Joel H. McBride, Nancy Jane Walker on the 11th day of July 1847. McBride of Boone. Given my hand the day and date above written. Filed ? Augst 1847, Jake Burns 262 (have scanned copy of this document) Security for will of Johnson WALKER...see his will. 1850 Howard Co. Census (file 125a.gif) 125a 6 6 MC BRIDE Joel 23 M W Farmer 150 MO 125a 6 6 MC BRIDE Nancy J. 20 F W MO 125a 6 6 MC BRIDE E.J. 2 F W MO 125a 6 6 MC BRIDE F.A. 1 F W MO Research: Birthplace/death date319 Wife’s Notes... ————————————————————————————————————————————— Notes: Birthplace of Boone Co., MO266 LDS shows birthdate 11 Nov 1830 1900 Bonnefemme Twsp., Howard Co., MO 18 18 WALKER, Issac, head, w, m, Oct 1844, age 55, single, MO GA KY, farmer INYARD, Nancy, sister, w, f, b 1831, age 68, widow, MO GA KY, housekeeper 1910 The Higbee News dated 17 June 1910--Mrs. Eliza Enyart, aged 79 years, is serious ill at the home of her brother, Isaac Walker, near Burton. 1911 The Higbee News Friday 15 Dec 1911 Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart twin sisters celebrated their eightieth birthday Monday Dec 11 at the home of their brother Isaac Walker near Myers. Last Modified: 9 Feb 2001 Reference Note 262 roberta@htc.net(Roberta "Berta" Sheridan) Reference Note 266 Charlotte Ramsey (nicki@cei.net) Reference Note 319 Donald R. Roberts (drdonmar@swbell.net)Feb 2001 Compiled by: Linda Manning Jupep@aol.com

Husband: Richard Lindsey REYNOLDS ————————————————————————————————————————————— Birth: 1 Oct 1821 Place: Fayette Co., Kentucky Death: 1 Apr 1902 Place: Howard Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— Marriage: 6 Sep 1853 Place: Howard Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— Wife: Eliza Jane WALKER ————————————————————————————————————————————— Birth: 11 Dec 1831 Place: Howard Co., Missouri Death: 22 Jan 1917 Place: Howard Co., Missouri Father: Johnson WALKER (1785-1853) Mother: Sophia WAINSCOTT (1810- after1880) ————————————————————————————————————————————— Children... ————————————————————————————————————————————— 1. F Child: Nancy Jane "Nack" REYNOLDS Birth: 18 Sep 1855 Place: Howard County, Missouri Death: 13 Nov 1910 Place: Howard County, Missouri Burial: 14 Nov 1910 Place: New Hope Cemetary Spouse: John Humphrey HITT Marriage: 2 Jan 1873 Place: Howard Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— 2. F Child: Mary Ann REYNOLDS Birth: 22 Jun 1856 Place: Howard Co., MO Death: 8 Sep 1895 Place: Glasgow, Howard, MO Spouse: Ferdinand B. "Ferd" WILSON Marriage: 18 Feb 1875 Place: Howard Co., MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— 3. F Child: Susan A. REYNOLDS Birth: About 1860 Place: Missouri Death: 1946 Spouse: Thomas LONG Spouse: John W. DENNIS Marriage: Aug 1902 Place: Howard Co. MO ————————————————————————————————————————————— 4. M Child: Milton S. REYNOLDS Birth: 1860 Place: Missouri ————————————————————————————————————————————— 5. M Child: William Borl REYNOLDS Birth: About 1863 Place: Missouri ————————————————————————————————————————————— 6. F Child: Martha REYNOLDS Birth: 1864 Death: 1953 ————————————————————————————————————————————— 7. M Child: Abraham REYNOLDS (Twin) Birth: 1866 Death: 1866 ————————————————————————————————————————————— 8. M Child: Isaac "Ike" REYNOLDS Birth: 1866 Place: Missouri Death: 1954 Spouse: Artie "Missie" GRIFFITH ————————————————————————————————————————————— 9. M Child: Jacob REYNOLDS (Twin) Birth: 1866 Death: 1866 ————————————————————————————————————————————— 10. F Child: Sophia Jenkins REYNOLDS Birth: 1869 Place: Missouri Death: 1936 Spouse: Charles Brooks LONG ————————————————————————————————————————————— 11. M Child: George William REYNOLDS Birth: 1870 Place: Missouri Death: 1936 Spouse: Annie Eliza PALMATORY Husband’s Notes... ————————————————————————————————————————————— Notes: Howard County Marriages 1850-1860, Missouri Pioneers Vol XVI 06 Sep 1853 Richard L. Reynolds married Eliza Walker Bride is dau. of Johnson Walker. Performed by James M. Butts, M.G. Served in the Missouri Militia (Union) in the War Between the States.18 b: May 07, 1838134 Note: Father may be Thomas Robert Reynolds..see will of Johnson Walker. Wife’s Notes... ————————————————————————————————————————————— Notes: 1870 Howard County MO Census 130 130 Reynolds L. 49 M W Farmer 200 100 KY 130 130 Reynolds Eliza Jane 39 F W Keeping house MO 130 130 Reynolds Nancy Jane 15 F W At home MO 130 130 Reynolds Mary Ann 14 F W MO 130 130 Reynolds Milton S. 11 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Susan A. 10 F W MO 130 130 Reynolds W.B. 7 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Isaac 4 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Sophia 2 F W MO (Note from Linda Manning: Eliza Jane Reynolds is daughter of Sophia and Johnson Walker) 131 131 Walker Sophia 60 F W Farmer 1000 100 KY 131 131 Walker Isaac 25 M W Farm hand MO 1911 The Higbee News Friday 15 Dec 1911 Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart twin sisters celebrated their eightieth birthday Monday Dec 11 at the home of their brother Isaac Walker near Myers. Last Modified: 8 Feb 2001 Reference Note 18 Ted Hitt. (teh@wk.net) Reference Note 134 eruth@swbell.net Compiled by: Linda Manning 1417 Avenue E Billings, Montana 59102 Jupep@aol.com

Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Joe L. Andrews was here from St. Louis the first of the week to see his father, J. B. Andrews, of near Myers. Joe has a good position with the Cottonwood Fiber Co, a concern which manufactures a material to take the place of lath and plaster. He is on the road most of the time buying cottonwood logs and other soft timber. The mill for which he buys is located at Venice, Ill. He had good places in the mill for several hands and was accompanied to the city Wednesday by Omar and Seymour Andrews, James and John Warford and Crews Cooper. Mr. Andrews says the concern is erecting a big mill near San Francisco and that he will likely be transferred to California during the new year. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Postmaster J. P. Rankin and son, James, went to Kansas City Sunday to attend the funeral of the former's nephew, Chas. Rankin, who died in that city Friday. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Thos. Lavelle of Homestead, Pa, is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. T. A. McVay. Mr. Lavelle was a citizen of Higbee at one time, leaving here 19 years ago. This is his first visit in 16 years. He found so many changes in the old town that he would never have recognized it as the same place. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--J. O. White, who moved to Oklahoma three years ago, locating at Inola, has had enough and has moved back to God's county, arriving here Saturday. He will locate in the Rucker vicinity, from which place he moved. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Saturday, December 23, was a very pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Pitney, it being Mrs. Pitney' s 59th birthday anniversary. A feature of the day was the presence of all of her children and grandchildren, except one, and the only great-grandchid. Mrs. Pitney was the recipient of many nice presents. The children spared neither pains or expense in preparing the dinner, and when the guests were invited to the dining room, a table fairly loaded with everything good to eat met their gaze. After enjoying the feast to the utmo st the guests repaired to the parlor where the afternoon was most pleasantly spent. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Pitney and four children, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Pitney, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pitney and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Pitney, Mr. and Mrs. Colman Pitney, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Lewis and five children, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bradley and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bradley and son, Mr. and Mrs. John Kirby and family, Mrs. Ella Binney and children, Mrs. Thos. Osborne and children, Mrs. John Hudson, Mrs. Chas. Ware and children. A photograph was taken of the gathering. Just before the hour of departure arrived all joined in the song, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," and wishing Mrs. Pitney many more such birthdays. A FRIEND. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Born on the 22, to Warner Lloyd and wife, a son. (This child would be Carl E. Lloyd) Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Dr. Herbert Atkins of Pratt, Ks. is the guest of Higbee relatives and friends. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Mrs. John Harriman of Illinois is the guest of her parents, John Goin and wife. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Lester Bray of Lexington and Miss Nola Wright of this place were married on the 25th, Congratulations. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Misses Maggie and Rosie Bowen attended the marriage of their cousin, Miss Maggie Green, at Vandalia Sunday. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Mrs. Bert Rees of Columbia is the guest of her mother, Mrs. David Williams, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Mr. Earl Edwards and Miss Georgia Tucker, two popular young people of south of town, were married Sunday. Congratulations. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Born, on the 24th, to J. B. Terril and wife, a daughter. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--John Page and wife of Muskogee, Ok, are the guests of his parents, George Page and wife. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--B. F. Andrews received a letter a few days ago from a Ms. or Miss Hattie Belt of Greenfield Tenn, inquiring as to the whereabouts of her father, Philip Belt, who resided in this or Howard county several years ago. When a small child she was given by her father to John Henry Bias who brought her up as his own child. She has heard recently that her mother, whom she does not remember, nor whose maiden name she does know, left a lot of money in a bank somewhere, or is heir to some valuable property and for that reason the daughter would like to locate the father. If any of our readers can throw any light on the subject the information will be thankfully received. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--MATTHEWS-EDWARDS--Mr. Thos. Matthews and Miss Mae Edwards, two of our popular young people, were married on the 25th at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Edwards, Rev. Lofty of Moberly officiating. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--Saul T. Martin, a former well-known citizen of Moberly, dropped dead in St. Louis Sunday. He was 48 years old and is survived by his wife, two brothers and four sisters. Interment was made at Moberly. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--TOOK CARBOLIC ACID--Mrs. J. C. Rodney, who lives with her husband in the old photograph building just opposite the Randolph Hotel, shortly after noon Sunday took, or attempted to take, carbolic acid from a bottle, but was prevented from doing so by her daughter, Mrs. Grace Dixon, knocking the bottle from her hand. Mrs. Dixon was burned on the hand and arm by the acid. A doctor was hastily summoned and soon had Mrs. Rodney out of danger as she had swallowed very little, if any, of the poison. The inside of her mouth and lips were badly burned, however. It was reported that the episode followed a quarrel with her husband, but her son, J. P. Rodney, informs us that such was not the case. As he knows of no cause why his mother should want to end her life he is of the opinion that she mistook the bottle for one containing medicine she had been taking or that she was deranged for the moment. Friday, 29 Dec 1911--RICE-JOHNSON--Mr. Dan Rice and Miss Mabel Johnson, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married Sunday in Moberly at the residence of the groom's sister, Mrs. H. M. Burrell, by Rev. Mote, pastor of the M. E. church. The marriage came as a surprise to the families and many friends of the happy couple, none of whom were given a hint that the event was to occur so soon. They are two of Higbee's most deserving young people, and the NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Lloyd Bowlin. The 22 December 1911 issue was a pleasant surprise for me. My Lloyd family moved from Higbee to a little town named Marissa, in southern Illinois, following the vein of coal as did many, many other families from Higbee. One of my earliest memories, was of being a young girl in Marissa, and singing Christmas Carols with our church group and going to the home of a man about my grandmother's age. His name was "Beano" Stevenson, and he had an invalid wife named Allene. He was a jovial, upbeat, and very kind man, even though he had total care of his wife, who was bedridden. I knew that his family had come from Higbee, but I knew very little about them, or when they had moved to Marissa. What a delightful surprise, to read little 6-year-old Ernest "Beano" Stevenson's letter to Santa Claus. It brought it full circle for me.

Hi, Can anyone out there tell me anything about this union. It is listed on the 1860-1870 list of Randolph County marriages on Randolph County Roots page at: MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com My great-grandmother Sally Foreman (alternately spelled Forman) Butterly had a sister named Belle and I am curious if this is one and the same. If it is her she would have been a relatively young bride as I believe the birthdate I have for Belle is 1849. Jane DeBellis Milton, FL

Friday, 22 Dec 1911--JONAS WARE DEAD--Jonas Ware, aged 70 years, died at his home near Burton on the 11th, after a short illness. He was a native of the county and a brother of T. C. Ware of the same neighborhood. He is survived by five children. Interment was made Wednesday at Sharon after funeral services by Rev. Notley Magruder. In his death the county lost a mighty good citizen. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--A GOLDEN WEDDING--Friday, Dec 15, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Pitney celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A warm, bright winter's day with children, friends and neighbors gathered together in their hospitable country home, this couple whom God has in so many ways richly blessed, welcomed one and all in a hearty, home-like way. Twelve children blessed this union. Eleven living, all grown and married. Ten were present on this happy occasion. One boy--David--living in Oklahoma, was absent. Thirty-two grandchildren, two absent--Wm. Goe of St. Louis and Mrs. Mamie Terbet of Thurber, Tex. Ten great grandchildren, only one present. The children presented to their father and mother an elegant gold watch each, and as the toil-worm hands of the dear old parents clasped the love token of their children the thought came of the loving watch they had kept over them through life that had indeed been pure gold--aye, more than gold to each and every child. Many other presents were given, from bright gold dollars to golden slippers, all in harmony with the day. In the dining room was a scene long to be remembered by those present. The table with the wedding bell suspended just above the huge wedding cake richly decorated with gold leaves with white streamers from bell to corner of table with immense boquets of white and yellow crysanthemums, and loaded with everything good to eat--' twas indeed a goodly sight to behold. And when Mr. and Mrs. Pitney, seated at the head of the table with their ten children around them and friends ranged round the table, a son stepped out and thanked God for the privilege to the children to once again meet in the old home with mother and father, asked blessings on all present and also on the absent one, and prayed for guidance so that they would all meet in the home beyond. One felt as if it were a glimpse of heaven when all God's children would meet as one family. Mr. and Mrs. Pitney are enjoying the best of health and are not old at all in either looks or actions. Mr. Pitney, 69, Mrs. Pitney 67, have spent all their lives in and near the home they have reared their children in. In the afternoon two little granddaughters sang "Fifty Years Ago We Wedded" and the ten children sang "Evening Sunset." Then the entire group of parents and children had their picture taken. All together a day long to be remembered by those fortunate enough to be present and deeply appreciated by those who had been considered dear enough friends to be bidden to join in the happiness of this memorable occasion. Congratulations were hearty and sincere, all wishing them the good fortune of living to celebrate their diamond wedding, which they could easily do and then not be old. Those present of the children: Mrs. Chas. Binney and two children, Thurber, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robb and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Eck Pitney and five children. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pitney and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Ware and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pitney and one child, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitney, Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pitney and one child, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Osborne and two children. Other relatives and friends: Mr. Asa Morton, Mrs. Anna Campbell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Boos Kirby and child, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jones and child, Rev. Notley Magruder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Robb, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Miss Ethel Robb, Mr. and Mrs. Dysart Nicholas, Mr. J. J. Campbell, Mrs. E. Fowkes of Hannibal, Mrs. Nicholas and son, Mrs. Ann Ware, Mrs. John Mure and daughter, Miss Lizzie. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Saint Nicholas. We will let you know what we want you to bring us from your home at the North Pole. We will not ask for much, as many other little boys and girls and boys would like a nice present. We want one little trunk, a dollie or two, a set of little dishes with red flowers, a doll carriage and candy, nuts and fruits. Don't forget our little brother Eugene Lafoy. He wants a little ring, and a little red wagon. Our little niece Clara wants a cup, doll and chair. Do not forget some candy and nuts for them. Don't forget our little cousins, school friends and other little girls and boys. We want to see you when you call--Gertie and Edna Kirby. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa: I though I would write you a letter to see if you would bring me something for Christmas. I am a little girl only six years old and live off of the road. If you find my house I will be at home looking for you. Please bring me a nice little doll a wagon, popcorn, peanuts and a nice lot of candy and other things I would like to have, and don't forget my little sister Fratie. She loves toys, too--Opal Gladys Mead. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa Claus: Do not forget me this year. I am a little boy 6 years old and have two baby sisters, Delphia May and Addie Frances. I want a sled and a knife and some candy and nuts, and Delphia wants a doll and a doll cart, a rubber ball and a big picture book and candy and nuts. Addie Frances wants a doll, a Teddy, a rubber ball and a pair of shoes and candy and nuts--Carl Lessly. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa Claus: As Christmas is drawing near I will write and tell you what I want. I want an air gun, skates, some candy, oranges and nuts. I am a little boy 9 years old and live a half mile from town. I also have a little cousin and I want you to remember her. She wants a doll and a little table--David William Knight. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus: Here comes a letter from a little girl that lives way out in the country. I am 9 years old and go to school. I am in the 4th grade. I have a little sister 3 years old. She wants some oranges, candy chewing gum and some nuts and a nice big doll. I would like to have a nice gold band bracelet and some oranges, candy and nuts.--Jewel Fullington. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a gold watch, dog cat and engine. I will put the fire out so it will not burn off your whiskers--Cecil Richards. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa. I am a little boy six years old and live west of the Katy depot. I want a wagon, a pair of roller skates and a watch and a foot ball. That is all for this time. Don't forget mamma and papa and sister and brother--Louie Brewer. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa: I am a little boy 6 years old. My name is Ernest Stevenson. I live by the Katy depot. I go to school and like my teacher. I will tell you what I want you to bring me. I want a cup, sled, train, wagon, drum, horn and some fruit. don't forget my brothers and sisters. I will have a hot fire for you when you come. I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year--Ernest Stevenson. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa: I will write you a few lines. I am a little boy 7 years old. My home is in Thurber, Texas. I am at Grandpa Pitney's on a visit and I thought maybe you would not know where to come, so you must not miss the way. You can come down to Russell on the train and grandpa's house is right up on the hill, a big white house. You can't miss the way. Well Santa you can bring me a little train, a story book and lots of candy, nuts and oranges. Don't forget my sister, Sarah. Bring her something nice--Tom Bennie. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa: I will write y ou a letter so you will know what to bring me for Christmas. I am a little boy 6 years old and live in Higbee. My name is Berthel Osborn. I want you to bring me a tricycle, cap pistol, story book and lots of good things to eat and please don't forget my dear little brother, William. Bring him something nice.--Berthel Osborn. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--Claud Long, step-son of Ben L. Edwards, was married at St. Charles Friday of last week to Miss Virginia Davis of that city. The NEWS joins others in best wishes. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--H. Baumhoeffer of near Rocheport, shot and killed his brother, Fred, in a quarrel Wednesday. They had lived on adjoining farms for twelve years and had frequently quarreled over family matters. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--Mrs. Gus Sundeen of Pittsburg, Kansas, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jas. Webb, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--Born, on the 11th, to Milton Wheeler and wife, a son. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--Roy Richards went to Decatur, Ill, Monday. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--Born, on the 19th, to A. O. Durnil and wife, a son. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--HENRY HARE DEAD--It again becomes the sad duty of the NEWS to this week chronicle the passing of another old friend and neighbor--Henry Hare, who passed peacefully away at his home in this place at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 1911. The cause of his death was dropsy, asthma and an affection of the heart from which he had suffered for two years or more. Despite a change of climate, the best of medical attention and the tender care of loving children he continued to grow gradually worse until death came as a welcome relief. He realized several months ago that his days were numbered and was perfectly resigned to his fate, stating that he was not afraid to die and that he felt that it would be well with him. Mr. Hare was born in Quethriock, Cornwall, England, Aug. 29, 1851, and was therefore in his 61st year. He came to this country when about 17 years old, locating at Springfield, Ill, where he was married to Miss Jeanette Smith. They were the parents of nine children, William, the eldest, dying in 1873, Emma in 1880 and John in 1887. Following the death of the latter they removed to Higbee from Elliott, Mrs. Hare dying April 25, 1906. The surviving children are David S, Henry W, Mrs. Lizzie Reese, Mrs. Hiram Webster, Thos. W. and Miss Jennie Hare. He was an Odd Fellow, having joined the order about the time he reached his majority and on the organization of a lodge here he removed his membership to Higbee and became a charter member of Monitor lodge No. 274, and we presume will be laid to rest with the honors of the fraternity. A more upright or honorable gentleman never lived among us, and in his death the town and community as well as his family have suffered a distinct loss, and the sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. At the hour of going to press funeral arrangements had not been made, but it was thought services would be held Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in the city cemetery. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--C. A. O'Dell, Joe E Jones, Thos L. Warford and others will put on a home talen play some time new month for the benefit of the band boys. The title of the play, which is said to be a hummer, is "The New Minister." Friday, 22 Dec 1911--Geo. W. Blansett, while working at the Block mind Tuesday lost his footing and fell from the screen to the ground, a distance of about 15 feet, knocking his left knee cap to one side and throwing the knee joint out of place. It was at first feared that he had been injured internally. He was hurried home and his wounds dressed and he has since been getting along as well as could be expected. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--A number of congenial friends spent a most pleasant day in the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Pattrick Sunday Dec 17, 1911. Snow laden boughs and the twitter of snow birds and whistle of red bird, gave quite a Christmas air to the cozy country home. And when invited to the dining room where the table fairly groaned with the many good things to eat that always comes with the Xmas season in these old time homes, the assurance came that indeed that glad time was near. And each one felt it a great pleasure to gather around the table with the old gentleman, the father of the family, who, with snowy locks of over eighty-one winters, filled his accustomed seat as he has done for nearly sixty years on these annual occasions. As the dinner is always the important event of these gatherings there is only a short interval between it and the time of departing. That time was passed with conversation and music. Thanking their host and hostess for an enjoyable day, the guests wended their way home realizing the pleasure of visiting the country home. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Elston, Mrs. (Mrs.?) F. M. Tymony, wife and children, Mr. Lem Jackson and family, Miss Laura Myers, Miss Willie Martin, Mrs. John Chesser, son and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Jackson and daughter, Mr. J. E. Lessly and family, Howard and Showard Dawkins and W. R. Pattrick and wife. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--THOS. EVANS TO MARRY--Thos. Evans, accompanied by his brother, John, left here yesterday for Emporia, Kan, where he will be married at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, Dec 25, to Miss Katherine Thomas, a popular young lady of that city. The groom-to-be is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Evans of this place and is one of Higbee's most reliable and popular young men. The News joins other friends in advance congratulations, and wishes Mr. and Mrs. Evans a long life of unalloyed happiness. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--Last week in writing up the home talent play, "Driven From Home," we failed to mention Robert Williams, whose hard work as manager did more than any other one thing to make the play the success it was. He selected the play, assigned the parts and directed all the rehearsals. The manner in which the play was given proved that he was the right man in the right place, and for one oversight of last week we most humbly beg his pardon. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--OBITUARY--In memory of Henrietta Bottoms who passed into rest at midnight, December 11, 1911. Little Henrietta was 9 years, 4 months and 12 days old when the messenger of death came and called her to that haven of rest of which Christ said "Of such is the kingdom of heaven." Death is ever sad, It comes as a thief in the night and takes from us those who are nearest and dearest. In this instance a home has been broken into and the tender flower which had budded and bloomed awhile in the parents arms was taken from their loving care to bloom into perfect life in that home preapred for the pure in heart. How like tinkling cymbals and sounding brass are the words of sympathy and sorrow we try to offer these broken hearted parents and sisters and brother. For we can not understand the depth of the wound in your hearts. We, as many others, came and said to you, "We loved her, and we love you and sympathize with you in your deep grief," but unless we have suffered this same kind of sorrow we can not know what you have suffered. But we write these words to admonish you to be brave and bow your will to His desire, and remember you have given to Him a precious gift, and He has taught us "It is more blessed to give than to receive." How bitter the tears that were shed as we tenderly laid her remains to rest. But how bright the thought when we remember--(poem omitted). We cannot understand these things, and in this life they will ever remain a dark mystery, but when we see Him face to face we shall understand. Her presence will be sadly missed in the home and the Bible school but our loss is her gain and heaven has become more inviting by her departure. (poem omitted) E. Y. K. (This was probably the minister, Rev. E. Y. Keiter.) Friday, 22 Dec 1911--ONIE THORNBURG DEAD--T. O. Thornburg, one of the county 's prominent and prosperous farmers, died at his home three miles south of Moberly on Thursday, Dec. 13, after a lingering illness, aged 53 years. He is survived by his wife and nine children. Funeral services were held at the home Friday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter and interment made in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. In his death his family has lost a loving husband and father and the county an upright and honorable citizen. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--We see from the Armstrong Herald where Rev. N. B. Green, brother of Mrs. Jas. Humphrey of this place, who recently went to New Mexico to reside, has been called to the pastorate of the First Baptist church at Las Vegas, with a guaranteed salary of $1200 a year and more if it can be raised. His Higbee friends extend congratulations. Friday, 22 Dec 1911--L. T. Burton, who has been in the mercantile business at Armstrong for a year or two has traded his stock to David Bradsher for a tract of land northwest of that place. The Herald says that Mr. Burton and family and J. M. Denny and family will leave about the first of the year for southern California to make their future home. Mr. Burton's Higbee friends, where he was born and reared, will regret to learn that he is to remove from this section. Kathy Lloyd Bowlin

In a message dated 2/8/01 5:19:27 PM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart twin sisters celebrated their eightieth birthday Monday Dec 11 at the home of their brother Isaac Walker near Myers. >> Finally....some of my immediate family..These are all children of Johnson and Sophia WAINSCOTT WALKER. Mrs. R. L. REYNOLDS is Mrs. Richard Lindsey REYNOLDS and Mrs. Nancy ENYART was married first to Joel Hayden McBRIDE. He died 1902. Does anyone know which ENYART Nancy married after Joel? Thanks Linda Manning

Friday, Dec 15, 1911--A DISASTROUS FIRE--Mine No. 11 burns Down--To be Rebuilt at Once--250 Men Thrown Out of Work--Higbee, which has undergone almost everything but a tidal wave, was hit another staggering blow Monday night when the magnificent mine of the Northern Central Coal Co, known as No. 11, north of town, went up in smoke--not the mine, proper, of course, but all the buildings and machinery above ground. The fire was first discovered by night engineer Davis about 10 o'clock. He sounded the alarm, but the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to put it out, or prevent it's spread to the large tipple which stood only a hundred feet away. The fire is supposed to have originated in some lockers located between the boiler and engine room and the supposition is that it was spontaneous combustion, as there was more or less grease and oil on the clothing and waste kept in the locker. The mine was the best equipped in the state and the property destroyed is said to have cost at least $75,000. All the electrical machinery and a monster dynamo in the engine house was destroyed with the elegant big engine and other machinery. A flat car of coal under the tipple was also burned. When the fire broke out, the night shift, of four men was at work below and by the time the word was got to them and they had climbed out of the mine by way of a stairway in the airshaft--built especially for just such occasions--the fire was practically over. The boilers were put out of business, of course, and the fan was stopped, but not for long, as it is being run by a traction engine until the boilers can be reset and connections made. There were about 30 mules in the mine at the time and they will have to remain there until a new hoisting apparatus can be erected. They will not suffer for food or water, however, as entrance to the mine will be made by way of the stairs, and we presume the necessary work below will be carried on as usual. Following the fire the pessimists among our population were wearing longer faces than usual and were predicting that the mine would not be reopened. Most everyone, however, looked on the brighter side of the question, and were rewarded for their optimism by the arrival Wednesday of General manager H. N. Taylor of Chicago. Things began to hum as soon as he struck town and after looking over the ruins he gave orders to clear away the debris and a big force was put to work at once, and by night the ground was pretty well cleaned up. Work of rebuilding, we learn, will be pushed day and night and three shifts used when necessary. As yet it is not known how long it will be before the mine will be again in operation, but it will be a great deal sooner than any one anticipated. About 250 men are thrown out of employment, but no doubt many of them can be given work at the other mines here and at the mines owned by the Northern Central at Huntsville, Elliott and Yates. Mr. Taylor was accompanied by an adjuster of the insurance companies carrying the risks on the property, but we are not advised as to the amount of insurance carried or of any settlement made. The mine, which was operated for a time with electric mining machines and later changed to the room and pillar system, was being rapidly put in shape to be operated under what is known as the long wall system--the only practicable system, experienced miners say, for this field, and we presume work to that end will be resumed at the earliest possible moment. The mine, from one cause and another, has never been the producer its original owners intended, but gave promise under the present management of being a record breaker. The Northern Central has certainly done its part to develop this particular field and it is sincerely to he hoped that success will crown their efforts in the shape of big dividents. Friday, Dec 15, 1911--THE DEATH OF JOHN R. TERRILL--John R. Terrill died at 12:40 o'clock this morning at the family residence, 418 South William street. He was born near Ashland, Greenup county, Kentucky, November 3, 1829, and had passed his eighty-second year at the time of his death. With his parents he moved to Missouri in 1844 and settled just south of Moberly. The family home was what is now known as the J. J. Christian farm. In 1856 he was married to Miss Anna Roberts. The wedding was at the old Roberts home and the house was located where W. H. Selby and wife now live, 521 East Rollins. To this union nine children were born, and the faithful wife died in 1874. The remaining family circle was unbroken until about two years ago, when Gene Terrill, the oldest son, died and in a few weeks Miss Lola Terrill, the oldest daughter, entered into rest. Miss Emma Terrill, who was a popular school teacher, also preceded her father to the great beyond. Six children, fifteen grandchildren one brother and one sister and numerous other relatives are left to mourn his loss. The children are, James Terrill, who lives on the old home place south of Moberly; County Clerk Green Terrill, of Huntsville, Henry Terrill and Vint Terrill, who conduct a shoe store in this city, Miss Lizzie Terrill and Mrs. Lloyd Wayland, both of Moberly. The brother, Judge A. P. Terrill and sister, Mrs. M. E. Christian also live here. From early manhood Mr. Terrill had been a consistent and consecrated member of the Baptist church. Born in Kentucky in 1829, moved to Missouri in 1844, married in 1856 reared nine children; lost his wife in 1874, remained faithful to her memory for thirty-seven years, moved to Moberly less than two years ago and now rests from his labors. These few facts are the simple annals of an honest life, even the life of John R. Terrill, devoted father, affectionate husband, faithful friend and christian gentleman. Mr. Terrill found his incentive for his life work in the proper rearing and training of his sons and daughters. He was a patriotic, public spirited citizen, who always found his duty to his family to be his highest honor, so during his long and useful life he did not aspire to and never held an office of any kind. He was a man of the people and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. He took a genuine interest in all of the affairs of the neighborhood and the people knew that he was their friend. One of Randolph county's most prosperous farmers he always found time to receive and entertain his friends. His children looked to their father's home as an earthly haven of rest and until the death of the oldest daughter the Terrill homestead dispensed the genuine old time hospitality and there was always a royal welcome for kindred and friends. Mr. Terrill's success came as the result of honest and steady work. He endeavored to train his children to habits and industry and frugality and lived to see that his labors had not been spent in vain for his sons are numbered among the leading citizens of Randolph county and bid fair to follow the good example of their honest and industrious father. He was one of the pioneers in the Baptist church and having fought a good fight and kept the faith he was well worthy of the crown of glory that awaited him. After living on one farm for sixty-seven years and in one house for nearly fifty years his life was surely an open book known and read of all men--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--John Longdon who has been suffering from typhoid fever for sometime is able to be out. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--CELEBRATES 74TH BIRTHDAY--Monday, December 10, was a happy day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Atkins, it being Mr. Atkins' 74th birthday. Mrs. Atkins spent several days in preparation for the event and the result of her untiring work was as tempting a feast as an epicure ever sat down to. The table almost groaned under its burden of good things, and to say that all enjoyed them goes without saying. It was a feast fit for a king and was sufficient in quantity to have fed a small army. Many guests from the country were unable to come on account of the bad roads. Besides congratulations and best wishes from his neighbors and friends, Mr. Atkins was the recipient of about 150 post cards from friends and relatives at a distance bearing some message of love and esteem and a wish for his continued health and happiness. Those present were Judge and Mrs. W. T. Roberts of Hallsville, Mrs. B. F. Ivie, John Dennis and wife, R. G. Edwards,E. Shelby Smith and wife, B. F. Andrews and family, John Ware and wife, Thos Atkins and H. Scott Welch and wife. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--Jodie Douglas, who is on the road for a New York firm, spent the past week with his parents, J. A. Douglas and wife, of Rucker. He was a pleasant caller at this office Monday and informed us that he would be located in Oklahoma after the first of the year, and would have that state for his territory. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--Floyd Foreward of south of this city met with an accident Friday morning which proved most serious. While spraying his sheep with "dip" the sprayer got out of order and the pump rebounded sending the contents into Mr. Foreward's eyes. He was instantly blinded and with assistance came to town for treatment. The sheep dip contains crude carbolic acid and is therefore exceedingly harmful to the sight. He is now able to go about by the use of goggles and his friends hope his sight will soon by wholly restored, though for a time total blindness was feared--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--Wm. Purdy, who is 91 years old, returned to his home in Clark Monday after a visit with his son, George, and family. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--Sam Cleeton of Lancaster is the guest of Higbee relatives. He informs us that his father, Moses Cleeton, moved to Moberly last week from Lancaster. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--THE HOME TALENT PLAY--We believe we voice the sentiment of 90 per cent of those who were at the Opera house Monday evening where we say that the play "Driven From Home" was the best play ever put on here by home talent--and we have certainly had some daisies. Each and every player had his or her part committed perfectly, and the play went through without a hitch. From the acting, no one would have ever suspicioned that it was the first stage experience of some of the players. Roy Dennis and Arthur Kirk, as the Walling Brothers, rake and model sons, respectively, acted their parts to perfection and could not have done better if the stage had been their calling. Clyde Giles and wife as Mr. and Mrs. Walling filled the parts exceptionally well, especially the latter, who had an exceedingly difficult part in which all the emotions from supreme joy to the depths of despair had to be depicted. Bert Towles as Judson Small, the sheriff, was exceptionally good and from his acting, the play was real to him. John Evans, as Floyd, the business man, and Mason, the prospector, portrayed each character in a highly creditable manner. John has a good strong voice and had no difficulty in making himself heard. Ernest Harris, as Adams the gambler and crook, was especially good and his portrayal of the character of the villain showed that the right one had been chosen for the part. Mrs. Odus Bradley was exceedingly good in the character of Charity Stubbs--a woman crazy to help the heathens in foreign lands and let her neighbor's children go cold and hungry. Her rendition of the part was fine, and some of her lines are only too true in real life. Mrs. Roy Dennis, as Alice Floyd, the sweetheart of the hero of the play, rendered her part in a most acceptable manner. As Mr. Dennis was the hero the embraces and kisses absolutely necessary to their parts, were given without embarrassment. Miss Nina Williams, as Jane, the society wife of Howard Walling, was one of the best characters in the play. Not many professionals could have acted the great lady or shown more contempt and hatred for her husband's poor old mother better than did Miss Williams, and if applauding her acting hadn't been applauding her acts it would have been hearty and liberal. The play would not have been complete without the splendid acting of little Miss Nellie Giles, who, as the grandchild, won the hearts of all. Miss Rosamond Bowen, as Nancy, the colored servant, could have given any "Topsy" who ever appeared on the stage here cards and spades and beaten her a mile. In voice, carriage and dress she was the negro servant to perfection, and the applause accorded her proved that the audience considered her about perfect. In speaking of a former home talent play in which Thos. Evans acted the part of a negro servant, we stated that the part assigned him was far too short and gave him no chance to spread himself. As Shadrack Jones in the play Monday night, Tom certainly spread himself and made a record as a delineator of negro character that will stand for years to come. He was by far the best character of the kind ever seen on the stage here and but few professionals in the country can do better. His was the star prat and he brought down the house every time he opened his mouth. The music for the occasion was furnished by Prof. H. W. Hare's orchestra. It was of a high order and was very much appreciated. The orchestra is improving constantly. Not the least interesting thing of the evening was the singing. "See Saw," by little Beatrice and Nellie Giles was as cute as could be and the little singers brought down the house. "Alexander's Ragtime Band," by Thos. Evans, David Williams and the little Misses Giles was also a very pleasing number. The two songs by Wm. Mason, one of Higbee's sweetest singers, was thoroughly enjoyed as the storm of applause attested. But the surprise of the evening was the singing of Jas. Scott, more familiarly known as Sandy. He has a beautiful tenor voice of wonderful range and volume, and as he sang the audience sat like people entranced. It was his first appearance as a singer among us and all were not only surprised but astonished at the sweetness of his voice. We believe he is the best singer we ever heard, bar none. Altogether it was a most delightful evening, and if you weren't there you not only failed to help in a good cause but missed something really worth while. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--Joe E. Jones, who, with others, went to Kansas City last Friday, says all wished they were back home before they reached Kansas City as they were detained by the Red Train wreck at Alma and did not get to the City until 2 o'clock Saturday morning. The wreck occurred near the only town between Higbee and Kansas City that has saloons, and Joe says that so far as he could observe all who drank took advantage of the delay and got pretty well organized. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--HENRIETTA BOTTOMS DEAD--(poem omitted)--Death has again entered a happy home in Higbee and ruthlessly cut down one of its sweetest flowers, little Henrietta, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. bottoms, who died shortly before 12 o'clock Monday night of spinal meningitis. All that the loving parents and all the physicians in town could do was done to save the little bud, but to no avail. Death had marked her for his own. A happier family or a more affectionate or loving set of children never lived anywhere, and this break in the family circle--first to occur--has prostrated them all. It is all the harder to bear from the fact that the child was the pet of the family and a favorite with all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. E. Y. Keiter and the little body laid tenderly to rest in the city cemetery. The heart broken parents and children have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Born on the 10th to Joe F. Dougherty and wife, a daughter. Miss Bertha Andrews and Miss Bella Dougherty who are teaching in the western part of the county, spent Saturday and Sunday with homefolks. Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart twin sisters celebrated their eightieth birthday Monday Dec 11 at the home of their brother Isaac Walker near Myers. Earl R. Stockwell and his daughter, Mrs. Eliza Hardin, of Montrose, Iowa, are visiting relatives and friends in the eastern part of this township. W. C. Shook returned Thursday from a trip through southwest Missouri, where he had been with a view of locating. It is reported that he has sold his farm of 120 acres to Josiah Durnill for $3000. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--DIED--At the family residence 3 miles south of Huntsville Saturday, Dec 9, 1911, Mrs. Margaret J. Asbell, wife of A. D. Asbell, passed into the eternal life after a long illness and the infirmities of age. Mrs. Asbell was born and reared in Kentucky and with her husband and five children came to this country in 1874, locating on the farm where she died. Her husband and children survive her. The latter are: Wm, Algin and Henry of near Huntsville and Mrs. Alverson of Lockwood, Mo. She also leaves 8 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Asbell united with the Christian church at the age of 14 and died in the faith of her confession. A good wife, a faithful mother and a splendid christian has passed away. Funeral services were conducted at the residence on Sunday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter in the presence of a large crowd of neighbors and friends. Burial at Huntsville. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--ADVERTISERMENT--Is your husband cross? An irritable, fault finding disposition is often due to a disordered stomach. A man with good digestion is nearly always good natured. A great many have been permanently cured of stomach trouble by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale by all dealers. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--Joseph D. Dickerson, for 15 years marshall of Fayette, died at the Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis on the 12th, following an operation for kidney trouble. He was 57 years of age and had been on the St. Louis police force, since 1890. Burial was made at Moberly. Friday, 15 Dec 1911--D. S. Forney, one of Moberly's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in that city on the 7th, aged 77 years. He was born in West Virginia and came to this county in 1862, going into the tobacco business at Milton. In 1869 he located in Moberly where he engaged in the dry goods business. He had been mayor of Moberly three times. Kathy Lloyd Bowlin