Friday, 6 June 1913--JUDGE P. D. MEYERS DEAD--Judge Porter D. Meyers died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the family home 208 Wisdom street. He was born in Randolph county, September 3, 1845. The surviving relatives are a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Anna Meyers, who resides east of Moberly; three sons, L. A. Meyers, of Argentina, Arkansas; O. J. Meyers and R. C. Meyers of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Nichols, of Moberly, and Mrs. Walter Gee, who lives east of town, one brother, Dick Meyers, who lives east of Moberly and six grandchildren. Mr. Meyers was an upright and industrious gentleman, whose long and useful life was spent in this community. He was a kind and helpful friend, and affectionate husband and father and a loving brother. He was prominently identified with the progress of the county and held the confidence of fellow citizens. He was the Presiding Judge of the county court and held this office of responsibility at the time of his death. he was a member of the Masons. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Grimes, in Antioch church at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Antioch cemetery, under the auspices of the Masons--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 6 June 1913--Joseph T. Mansfield, a Wabash switchman, was killed in the Moberly yards Sunday night. Friday, 6 June 1913--Red-eyed locusts, said by some to be the 17-year variety, have appeared at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Friday, 6 June 1913--J. T. WAYLAND FOR CONGRESS?--J. T. Wayland of Kansas City, now assistant sergeant-at-arms of the United States Senate, will in all probability be a candidate for congress from the fifth congressional district next year. Mr. Wayland has been in politics a number of years and knows how to play the game as well as the best of them, and what is more he knows what the people want, and could be relied upon to carry out their every wish and desire. Tom, as his Howard county friends know him, would have the moral support and encouragement of his many true friends back here in old Howard should he decide to get in the race for congress. One thing is sure, and that is that Mr. Wayland is not afraid to try for the place, and if he does get into the race the fellow that beats him will have to go some--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 6 June 1913--A team of mules belonging to Asa Durnill, while standing near Jones' scales one day last week took fright and ran away. Mr. Durnill managed to climb aboard and get hold of the lines before the animals had gained much headway. When the crossing at Andrews & Burton's store was reached team and wagon were hitting only the high places. When the rear wheels of the wagon struck the crossing the axle broke but an iron rod held the wheel on. The latter acted as a brake and greatly assisted Mr. Durnill in stopping the team, which he succeeded in doing after they had ran about a block. It was a very exciting runaway and all looked for Mr. Durnill to be thrown out and killed. Friday, 6 June 1913--William W. Cloyd of Fayette died at Woodland Hospital, Moberly, Thursday of last week, aged 63 years. Friday, 6 June 1913--Miss Frata Nichols, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Vilas Evans, at Hannibal returned home yesterday, accompanied by the latter, who will spend several days. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mrs. Jane Brodie, who left here several months ago for Montana, to make her home with a daughter, returned last week as she was not able to stand the altitude. Friday, 6 June 1913--Carnegie has offered Fayette a $10,000 library building, provided the town will give the site and maintain a free public library at a cost of not less than $1000 a year. Friday, 6 June 1913--The many Higbee friends of A. S. Higdon, who has been seriously ill at the home of his son, Herbert, in Huntsville for several weeks, is still in a critical condition. He is still very weak and able to take but very little nourishment. Friday, 6 June 1913--B. F. Andrews will drive through to Kansas City with his car next Monday and trade it for a new one. Friday, 6 June 1913--John Patterson, former chief of police of Moberly, died in the asylum for the insane at Nevada Saturday, of which institution he had been an inmate for several years. Friday, 6 June 1913--The Burris hotel at Paris is closed on account of the death of the proprietor and his wife from typhoid fever. Four boarders also died from the same disease. Time to investigate that hotel, we should think. Friday, 6 June 1913--S. L. Michael, who will ask the State Board of Pardons to parole his son, Fred, at its meeting tomorrow, was here from LaPlata, Tuesday, and was a pleasant caller at this office. He was here to see T. B. Magruder, whose son, Elmer, young Michael killed, and W. F. Cain, who was shot. He was greatly encouraged by his visit, but whether he circulated any petition, we are not advised. Mr. Michael, who stands as high as any man in Macon county, informed us that he was a man of peace and had never had a personal difficulty in his life and that it was through no fault of his that his son was where he is, as he had been well brought up and well educated. Mr. Michael is as pleasant a gentleman as we ever met and during his short stay here won the confidence and respect of all with whom he came in contact. So far as we can learn, no fight will be made by anyone here against his son's parole. Friday, 6 June 1913--Born, on May 30, to Lon Macey and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 June 1913--Tom Osborne moved to Moberly last week and orders the NEWS sent to him at 427 Franklin street. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mrs. John S. Rule and daughter, Rozella, are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Wm. Dougherty of near Glasgow. Friday, 6 June 1913--S. M. Hirsch has a bad attack of automobile fever and his placing an order for a car can be looked for most any time. Friday, 6 June 1913--J. C. Cain, we learn, has secured a good position in the St. Louis offices of the Katy and will move to that city at an early date. Friday, 6 June 1913--Porter McAdams, and 11-year-old Moberly boy, shot and accidentally killed himself Wednesday while playing with a 22 caliber revolver. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mrs. Mary Davis, widow of the late A. F. Davis of Fayette, died at her home in that city on the 3rd, aged 58 years. She is survived by one son, M. H. Davis, cashier of the Farmers & Merchants Bank. Friday, 6 June 1913--Howard Dawkins was here from near Huntsville Wednesday on his way home from the big state trap shooters' tournament at Marshall. He made a record of 85 per cent, which is certainly going some for a beginner. He informed us that all the better shots used Winchesters and that Spencer, the St. Louis professional, broke 197 our of a possible 200. Friday, 6 June 1913--Leonard Ancell, who made good in a civil service examination some six months ago for a place in the railway mail service, and who has been on the waiting list since, this week received notice of his appointment as a clerk. He will make St. Louis his headquarters and will likely have to work as a substitute for six or eight months before being given a regular run. He will start in at a salary of $900. Congratulations. Friday, 6 June 1913--Mr. Tyre Burton of this place and Miss Georgia Hitt of near Fayette, were married in that city on Sunday, June 1, 1913, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. W. L. Halberstadt. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Burton, of south of town, and is a very popular and deserving young man, and last week was appointed deputy postmaster. The bride is the popular and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hitt, and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The NEWS joins others in congratulations. Friday, 6 June 1913--IN MEMORY OF SUSIE JOHNS--Died, at her home, May 28, 1913, Susie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johns, of diphtheria. She was the eldest child, aged 12 years and 7 months. Only a few short months ago she left her school mates and her first and only school--Locust Grove. Today her school mates are aware that Susie's face and voice will be sadly missed in the coming term and her parents will never again see her smiling face which was almost the light of their home. Everything that could be done by physicians was done to relieve the little sufferer, but at last only death came as a relief. This time death has removed two feet from the paths of life's rugged way, and two little white wings are safe with God, who always does what is best for people of the weary world. To the bereaved ones we would say, weep not for your darling Susie, nor wish her back again where she would be subject to disappointments, disease, pain and death, but think of her in her new home in all its radiant light and glory. Her remains were tenderly laid to rest in Log Chapel cemetery. The bereaved ones and friends were dismissed with a prayer by Bro. Steve Pitney. (poem followed). Friday, 6 June 1913--BASEBALL NEWS--Games Played Higbee 21, Slater 2. Higbee 13, Columbia 3. Higbee 4, Moberly Cubs 4. Higbee 6, Montgomery City 5. Higbee 10, Montgomery City 0. Higbee 19, Moberly Cubs 3. Higbee 4, Boonville, 8. Higbee 10, KC Travelers 4. Higbee 17, KC Travelers 6. Higbee 19, KC Travelers 12. PLAYERS RECORDS ( Batting averages were transcribed, others omitted for space.) McCreight..........................303 Wagner...............................312 G. Wright............................200 Harriman.............................357 J. Wright..............................421 Reed....................................277 Green...................................267 Little....................................353 Jenkins.................................312 Davis...................................105 Rankin..................................273 Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.