Friday, 2 Apr 1915--MYERS ITEMS--Mrs. Merl Horn of Moberly is visiting home folks this week. John Warford moved to his farm last week. Rev. Tomlinson moved from near Harrisburg to Wm. Mobley's house Monday. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--DUDLEY BAKER DEAD--Dudley Baker, aged 67 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. G. S. Quinn of Yates at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, April 1, after a short illness of typhoid-pneumonia. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 at the home of Mr. Quinn and interment made in the Higbee city cemetery or the Baker family cemetery close by. Deceased was the son of the late Perry Baker and was born and reared on the old Baker farm, now known as the Newman place, just north of town. He was a very quiet and unassuming man, had no enemies and was well liked by all. His nearest relatives are two sisters, Mrs. G. S. Quinn and Mrs. G. T. Newman and one brother, Oscar Baker, of Adair, Ok. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--SHOT PROVED FATAL--Will Henry, 37 years old, died at the Woodland hospital in this city at 12:40 o'clock this morning. Henry was brought to Moberly March 3, suffering from wounds inflicted by a revolver in the hands of James Davidson the preceding night. The trouble between Henry and Davidson occurred on the night of March 2 in the miners' lodge hall at Ardmore. Davidson, who was vice-president of the local union, claims Henry was advancing upon him when he fired in self-defense. One bullet struck Henry in the abdomen inflicting a fatal wound. Davidson was arrested and later was released on $500 bond, pending the outcome of Henry's injuries--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--No matter on what date Cleeton's open their fountain, and no matter what the weather may have been before that event, spring never really arrives until said fountain has been in operation a week or so. Determined to have the cold weather over with as soon as possible Cleeton's will open their fountain tomorrow, and invite winter to hit'er up. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--W. I. Williams informs us that his father, R. H. Williams, who has been dangerously ill at the home of a son in Oklahoma for several weeks, is better and that his recovery is looked for. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Born, on March 29, to Edgar Ware and wife, a son. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Born, on March 25, to Sam Enochs and wife, a son. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Ernest Brook and wife are the proud owners of a fine Paige touring car, purchased Wednesday. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--J. D. Richardson, an old citizen of the county, died suddenly at his home in Clifton Hill on Monday, aged 73. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--C. O. O'Dell is putting in all of his spare time learning to drive his Moline-Knight car, which arrived this week. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--S. R. Dougherty and wife attended the funeral of Winn Ball, a brother-in-law who died at his home near Paris last week. He was 73 years old. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Little Miss Mary Beth, daughter of Chester Reed and wife, who is attending the training school for children at Warrensburg, will come home today for her Easter vacation. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Mrs. D. R. Maple returned to her home in Alton, Ill, Tuesday after a visit with Higbee relatives. She was accompanied by her niece, Miss Madolin Tabor, who will enter school there. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--W. C. Pitney will sell a lot of personal property at the old Pitney farm south of town on the 8th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Pitney will enter school and prepare himself for the ministry. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--T. J. Williams this week began the erection of his bachelor's hall on the lots in West Side Addition recently purchased from Evan Jones. When he has his housewarming we hope he will entertain as guests the gang that used to hang out at The NEWS office every Saturday night and feast on cheese, onions, pickles and about everything else that even an ostrich couldn't digest. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Mrs. Ellen Buckler, aged about 65 years, died at the home of a brother in Oklahoma last week. The body was shipped to Higbee and taken to the home of Warner Buckler, a son, southeast of town, and interment made at Fairview after funeral services by Eld. J. H. Bradley. She is survived by three sons, Warner, Paul and Edgar Buckler. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--Raymond Shaefer, who is employed in the NEWS office, was taken sick Monday and later developed a case of pneumonia. He is the most industrious and reliable boy we ever had and we miss him sorely. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--NATHANIEL MORRIS DROPS DEAD MONDAY MORNING--Nathaniel Morris, one of the pioneer citizens of Burton township dropped dead at the home of his grandson, Virgil Philips, 6 miles east of Armstrong Monday morning about 7 o'clock. Mr. Morris had eaten breakfast and after breakfast took a walk out into the front yard of the home, and then walked back to the porch where he dropped dead. The deceased was born in Howard county, September 10, 1831; hence was in his 84th year at the time of his death. He was married to Mrs. Mary E. Dennis, April 9th 1858. To this union two children were born: Mrs. W. J. Philips, and one other child that died in infancy. The wife died two years ago. There are two grandchildren, Mrs. J. R. Blansett and Virgil Phillips, and six great-grandchildren, and the one surviving daughter, Mrs. W. J. Phillips. The deceased united with the Regular Baptist church at Sharon, east of this city, about 25 years ago. He was a Union soldier during the Civil War. Nathaniel Morris was one of the pioneers of this community, was a good citizen and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted from Mt. Ararat Baptist church Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock by Rev. Notley Magruder. To the bereaved ones the Herald joins in extending sympathy and condolence.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 2 Apr 1915--WELL KNOWN RENICK MAN PASSED AWAY--Isaac Temple, a pioneer resident of this county, died at his home in Renick at 4:50 o'clock this morning after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Temple was born November 2, 1837. He was a veteran of the Civil War, and for several years was postmaster at Renick. He was highly esteemed by his acquaintances and news of his death will come as a shock to all. Surviving him are a daughter, Miss Marie Temple of Renick, and four sons; Dr. Chas. Temple, Glasgow; Wm. Temple, Rockford; Richard of Keytesville, and Otis Temple of Slater. Funeral services will be held from the family residence in Renick at 9:30 o 'clock tomorrow morning, conducted by Rev. Guinn of Fayette and burial will be made in the Davis cemetery, north of Renick.--Moberly Monitor, March 25. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.