Friday, 1 Aug 1913--J. BERT ROBB DEAD--Our people were shocked Monday just before noon when the news came that Mr. J. Bert Robb was dead. Mr. Robb was injured last Friday one week ago in trying to stop a runaway team, an account of which was published in this paper. He was apparently getting along fine up to 9:30 o'clock Monday morning, when he was suddenly taken worse and died in about two hours. A trained nurse from Kansas City had been with him, and every care and attention was given him by his physicians, the nurse and his friends and neighbors, that could possibly be given. Mr. J. B. Robb was born near Renick, Randolph county, January 13, 1856. He came with his parents, Samuel and Sarah E. Robb, to Howard county in 1865, and settled on what was known as the old James Hardin farm, 1 1/2 miles south of Sharon church. There were nine children in the family, seven of whom are still living. The deceased was married to Miss Susan Mandy Magruder September 13, 1877. To the union six children were born--three boys, Samuel G, William Harvey and Leroy, and three girls, Mrs. Lee Magruder, Mrs. Leroy Robertson and Mrs. John Thorpe, all of whom together with the mother, survive the father. Mr. Robb professed religion and united with the Regular Baptist Church in November, 1884, and his life has been that of a true consecrated Christian gentleman. No man in the community stood higher in the estimation of his fellowmen than did J. B. Robb. He was a good neighbor, a good citizen and an industrious man, full of life and energy, and ever ready to lend aid and assistance to those in need of help. His untimely death has cast a gloom of sorrow over the community where he was so well known and so universally liked. Howard county had few, if any, better citizens than J. B. Robb. The funeral services were conducted at Sharon Church Tuesday afternoon by Elder Wm. Huff, of Moberly. Burial at Sharon cemetery. The largest crowd, possibly, that ever attended a funeral in the community, was present at the funeral of Mr. Robb Tuesday afternoon. The Herald joins in extending condolence to the bereaved wife and children.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--JURY FOUND FOR DR. MILLER--A suit that attracted quite a crowd and brought forth quite a lot or oratory from the opposing lawyers, was tried Monday in Justice Elgin's court, it being one brought by Dr. W. J. Miller against Lee Hager for possession of his house now occupied by the latter. The plaintiff was represented by Hunter & Chamier and the defendant by M. J. Lilly, all of Moberly. Hagar and Miller, on the latter coming into possession of the farm from his father's estate, entered into a verbal contract that Hagar, who had rented the farm from A. Miller, deceased, was to remain on the place, but was to work for the Doctor at so much per month. He later became dissatisfied and informed the doctor that he could get some one else on the job, and the latter demanded possession of his place. Mr. Lilly contended for his client that as the contract had to do with property in the country, extended from year to year, and that in order to disposes Hagar the latter should have been given the required 60 days' notice. The jury, composed of T. B. Magruder, O. L. Farris, T. R. Hamilton, Travis Magruder, H. C. Boyd, and F. C. Bottoms, couldn't see it that way, and gave Dr. Miller possession without damages. Mr. Hagar gave notice of appeal to the circuit court. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--W. B. Stewart, for years one of Moberly's leading real estate agents, died at his home in that city on the 25th, aged 72 years. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--P. A. Dougherty of south of town has two children quite sick of typhoid fever. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Mrs. H. Land and son, Riley, and I. J. Embree and daughters attended the funeral of their cousin, J. B. Robb, at Sharon, Tuesday. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Mrs. Hattie Fray, who is making her home with her father, Oscar Baker, of Adair, Ok, was here last week and sold her farm of 160 acres near Forbis Mill, Howard county, to Robert Jackson of Burton, for $4,100. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Alex Cleeton, a former resident of this place, had the misfortune to lose his residence, just on the north edge of Moberly, by fire Thursday of last week, the fire starting from a coal oil stove. Mr. Cleeton carried $650 insurance which will not begin to cover the loss. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--E. N. Myers has an ad in this issue to which the attention of our farmers is directed. Mr. Myers has had several years' experience in dynamiting ground, and can prove to you that it will pay big in increased crops. The blasting can be done at a very reasonable rate, and we believe it would pay our farmers to take the matter up, at least as an experiment. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Miss Naomi Robb celebrated her 19th birthday on July 26th by inviting a number of her friends to her pleasant country home. It is needless to say that all enjoyed the occasion and the delicious dinner which Miss Naomi had prepared. At the close of the day the guests departed with regret and wishing Miss Naomi many happy returns of the day. Those present: Misses Ruth Buckley, Lizzie Mure, Mattie Creson, Willella Williams, Susie Williams, Beatrice Dennis, Susie Kirby, Ruth Robb and Gladys Barton of New Franklin. Messrs. Will Creson, Chas Robb, Carl Buckley, Harvey Good, Harvey Robertson, Will Robb, Marvin Dennis, Grover Lusbey, Jas. Daggs, Tyre Magruder and Jas. Robb. A GUEST. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--J. Frank Miller and wife received a message Tuesday from their son, Lynn, of Clarenden, Texas, informing them of the death of his wife, which occurred that day after a brief sickness that was not thought to be even serious. The many Higbee friends of Lynn join the NEWS in sympathy. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Ed. S. Smith, who had one of his legs amputated a year or two ago, will have the limb operated on again soon, as it is in such condition that he cannot wear his artificial limb with any degree of comfort. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Mrs. ________Churcksettle of Denver, Colo, arrived Monday for a visit with her brother, J. W. Noel, of west of town. This is the first time they have seen each other in twenty years. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Mrs. J. W. Newby of Kennett, and daughter, Mrs. J. D. Marshall, of Madison, are the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. E. M. Whitmore. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Born, on the 26th, to M. W. Pearce and wife, a son. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--W. F. JONES IN WRECK--W. F. Jones is wearing his right arm in a sling and a bandage around his head, and has the appearance of having been in a big battle, caused from a freight wreck on the Alton at Centralia Monday afternoon. He had shipped a car of cattle on No. 130, accompanying the shipment. When the train reached Centralia, the local freight was standing on the main line into the rear of which No. 130 plunged with almost full force, the emergency brake failing to work. The sudden stop threw Mr. Jones and three other gentlemen about in the caboose as if they had been rubber balls. When they could get upon their feet it was found that Mr. Jones and Cape walker of Armstrong were the only ones hurt. Mr. Jones had a bad gash in his scalp, while Mr. Walker had one of his ears badly lacerated. They were treated by a Centralia physician and went on to St. Louis over the Wabash. Mr. Jones' shoulder was paining him very much when he returned to Moberly, and on examination it was found that his shoulder was quite badly sprained and his collar bone broken. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--J. H. White, wife and mother, Mrs. Melvina White of near Rucker, were here Saturday visiting the latter's brother, D. H. Brundege, and wife, who are the guests of their son, Willard, and wife. Mrs. White and Mr. Brundege are the only remaining children of a family of 12, Mrs. White being 86 and Mr. Brundege 74 years old. It is needless to add that the visit was enjoyed by all. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--M. Holly and wife of Chandler, Ariz, are the guests of the latter's parents, J. R. Williams and wife of Yates. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--The infant daughter of Thos. Slaughter and wife died at their home in Moberly Saturday and interment was made at Fairview, Sunday, after funeral services by E. Y. Keiter. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Miss Florence Atkins of Dewitt, is the guest of John A. Miller and wife of near town. Friday, 1 Aug 1913--Willard Mikel died at his home near College Mound, Sunday, and was buried at Union Chapel, Tuesday. His death recalls to many a holiday tragedy of several years ago at Brush Creek school house as his death was probably due to wounds received that night. One of his brothers was killed that night, Alfred Murray, an innocent bystander, died a day or two afterward. Mrs. Murray was taken ill that night and a little stranger that came to the household tarried but a few short hours before its spirit took flight whence it came and Mr. Murray died a few days later because of exposure on that night. Jesse Stamper, the Macon county officer who did the shooting, was not indicted, but has since been defeated in several campaigns for office. Willard was a son of S. W. Mikel and was about thirty years of age. He is also survived by a wife and several children. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.