Friday, 2 Oct 1914--KILLED IN SILO ACCIDENT--John Summerfield, residing about four miles northeast of Huntsville, was instantly killed at his ho me yesterday afternoon. Mr. Summerfield was engaged in sharpening the blades of his silo grinder, when the emery wheel on which the blades were being ground, flew off, striking him full in the face. His head was split open and death was instantaneous. Deceased was one of the well known men of his neighborhood. He leaves a wife and five children. For some time he had been employed as night watchman at mine No. 12, just this side of Huntsville. He was a fine citizen, popular with all who knew him and his tragic death has created wide spread sorrow--Moberly Democrat, Sept 25. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--R. W. Sears, founder of Sears, Roebuck & Co, died Sept 28 at his summer home in Wisconsin. It is claimed that he was the originator of the mail-order enterprise, and began his business career in 1884, while working as a railway telegrapher, making a purchase of a dozen watches. He was then 21 years of age and retired at the age of 45. He was 51 years old at his death and left a fortune of $25,000,000. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. J. W. McCune, aged 40, died at her home near Clark on Sept 29, after a protracted illness. She is survived by her husband and one daughter and her parents, J. G. Stockton and wife. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--W. B. Farris and family and Mrs. Cecil Day and children of near Huntsville were the guests of T. L. Warford and wife, driving over in Mr. Farris' car. they returned in the evening, Mr. Warford and wife accompanying them as far as Moberly. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--John W. Spurling, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home near Clark yesterday. Interment will be made today. He was born near Clark and had resided in this county all his life. He was twice married and is survived by fifteen of his seventeen children. He was an uncle of M. W. Spurling and Mrs. W. F. Jones of this place. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--A Studebaker car belonging to Dr. S. C. Lane caught fire on the road near Mrs. Mary Todd's home south of town Wednesday morning as Dr. Lane and Roscoe Yancey were returning from New Franklin. The carburetor exploded and spurted gasoline about 20 feet in the air. Yancey bravely crawled under the car after the fire started and turned the gasoline off so that the tank, which contained about five gallons of gas did not explode. The car was completely burned. It was insured.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Bandmaster John Miller was quite painfully hurt in the Walton mine Monday, and that he was not killed is almost a miracle. He had gone to the assistance of "Curly" Williams, a driver, to help him with a derailed car, and as he passed the mule the animal pressed him against the entry and then began to kick. Mr. Miller fell to the track when the mule started to run and was dragged quite a distance when his clothing caught in the track and several cars of the trip ran over him. When the mule was stopped Mr. Miller was taken from in front of the last car. Luckily for him the cars contained timbers and were far lighter than if loaded with coal. Mr. Miller was badly skinned up, his worst injuries being a wrenched knee and ankle. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Born, on Sept 29, to Lee Wright and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Twins, a boy and a girl, were born to J. P. Jones and wife of east of town on Sept 29. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Michael Fowler, who died at the county farm Wednesday, was buried at the Hamilton cemetery east of town yesterday. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. E. H. Burkhalter of Wellsville is the guest of her son, Dr. C. f. Burkhalter, and family. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Garl Robinson and wife of near Rucker were the guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Jenkins Williams, Wednesday. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. Katherine Maddox, who makes her home with her son-in-law, W. I. Williams, was stricken with paralysis about 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, and at the hour of going to press was no better. While her entire body is not affected she is helpless and her speech is so incoherent that she cannot make herself understood. As she is in her 81st year and this is about the third attack, it is feared that she cannot recover. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. Thos. Campbell returned Monday to her home in Kellerton, Ia, after a visit with her son, Dr. r. C. Campbell, and wife. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--RAILROAD CLAIMS ANOTHER--Jas. Thomas Cut to Pieces by C. & A. Train Tuesday--The people of Higbee were horrified to learn early Tuesday morning that another person--the second in less than ten days--had been killed by a train in Higbee. The victim this time was James Thomas of Higginsville, aged 19 years. With a companion named Sayre, also from Higginsville, young Thomas struck town some time Monday night or early Tuesday morning, on his way home from a tramping excursion he had taken for a lark. They went to the C. &. A. tank to wait for a freight train, and in attempting to board 430 extra west, which passed about 7 o'clock he was thrown under the train and was cut in two and his arms and limbs horribly mangled. The accident happened near the residence of O. L. Farris, who was one of the first to reach the scene, and who says the young man did not cease breathing for almost fifteen minutes. The remains were taken to Oldaker & Walker's and prepared for burial after they had been identified by station agent Thomason who was well acquainted with the deceased. An undertaker came over from Higginsville that night and conveyed the body home for interment the next day. The deceased was the son of Monroe Thomas and wife, of near Higginsville. Sayre, the companion, caught the train and did not know of the accident until the train reached Yates where he was put off and later brought back by Marshal Williams. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--The balloon ascension here Saturday was one of the best ever seen in this section and drew an enormous crowd, most of whom remained until late in the evening. the balloon ascended from the vacant lot near the livery barn and reached a height of about half a mile. Prof. Lindsey, the balloonist, was a little too daring to suit most of the crowd, hanging to the trapeze by one hand as the balloon shot up and doing al kinds of stunts. It was a relief to all when he landed about half a mile north of town. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--JOHN MOONEY--John Mooney, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died at his home south of town at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept 24, 1914, of injuries received in the Walton mine some ten days previously. All that medical science and loving care of wife and children could do for him proved futile. Mr. Mooney was born in England on Feb 25, 1864, and was therefore in his 51st year. His parents came to this country the same year locating in Pennsylvania and a short time later moved to Iowa, where deceased grew to manhood. He came to Higbee about 23 years ago, where he had since resided, with the exception of a few years at Belleville, Ill. Just prior to his removal to Higbee he was married to Miss Mary Hoskinson of Iowa. They were the parents of six children, three of whom, John, Mrs. Forest Radford, of St. Louis and Mrs. John Pierce, of Chicago, with the mother, survive him. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney, of DeKalb, Ill, one sister, Mrs. John A. Woods of the same city, and three brothers, James, Hugh and Will, all of this place and as wide a circle of sincere friends as any man who ever lived in the community. Mr. Mooney was a quiet, unassuming gentleman, and with all who knew him his word was considered as good as his bond. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by Rev. C. K. Shilling, pastor of the Methodist church, and the large crowd present spoke most highly of the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the Tucker cemetery by the side of his baby daughter, who died only three months ago, and whose death was a blow from which he never recovered. The crowd at the cemetery also spoke eloquently of the esteem held for the deceased and the sympathy felt for his loved ones, being the largest ever assembled there. Mr. Mooney was an honored member of the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows, and was laid to rest with the full honors of those orders. In his death the community as well as his family has suffered an irreparable loss, and the deepest sympathy of all goes out to the bereft. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--Mrs. John Egly was quite seriously hurt Sunday while on her way to attend the funeral of John Mooney, being thrown from the surrey she was driving. Besides having an ankle sprained, she was otherwise quite badly bruised, and as a result has been in bed most all week. A bolt in one of the shafts came out, causing the vehicle to veer suddenly and turn over. Mmes. Wisdom Burton, Fred Race and John Hudson, who were in the rig with Mrs. Egly escaped without a scratch, but how Mrs. Hudson came off so fortunately is a mystery as she fell underneath the rig and was covered up by it. Friday, 2 Oct 1914--OBITUARY--Died, at the home of W. A. Robb, Sept 10, 1914, Mrs. Fronie Featherstone aged 83 years. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Robb. She was born in Southern Kentucky in the year 1831, coming to South Missouri in her earlier years with her brother, T. L. Campbell. She was married in 1854 to John Featherstone and to this union were born three children. Her husband entering the army during the Civil War, lost his life. She came to North Missouri during the war with her brother as a refugee under order No.11, losing all their property. Her youngest son was shot and killed by a negro when about 17 years of age and her oldest son lost his life in an accident at the Moberly brick yards. Mrs. Featherstone united with the Mt. Ararat Baptist church several years ago and lived a consistent Christian life. She was noted for her cheerful disposition. May He who was her comforter, be also the comforter of the bereaved ones. Funeral services were held at the home of W. A. Robb after which she was laid to rest by the side of her two sons in the Phillips cemetery. N. MAGRUDER. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.