Friday, 4 Sep 1914--Born on August 31st, to Jasper Hurshman and wife, a son. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--BURGLAR BEAT RENICK WOMAN--Mrs. Annie Angel, a widow nearly 70 years old, was brutally beaten and strangled at her home in Renick last night by a burglar who demanded that she tell him where she kept her money hidden. Mrs. Angel's residence is near the railroad tracks in the north part of the little town. The nearest house is nearly fifty yards distant. Mrs. Angel had lived alone for many years. Last night a burglar entered her home, gaining entrance through a window from which he cut the screen. It was midnight and Mrs. Angel had retired. The burglar pounced upon her as she lay in bed, demanding that she tell him where she kept her money hidden. The frightened woman screamed and the brute's fingers closed around her throat. Then he began beating her, striking her in the face and over the head, insisting that she tell the location of her wealth. The helpless woman repeated that she had no money, and the thief kept beating and cursing her. A ring he wore on his finger inflicted deep cuts in her face, and several gashes were cut on her head. When the man finally fled without having gained the money he sought, Mrs. Angel staggered to the home of a neighbor, her face a mass of welts and bruises, blood flowing from her injuries, and told the story of the brute's attack. Mrs. Angel describes her assailant as a low, heavy-set white man, who speaks with an accent. On leaving her home he took a northeasterly direction. As soon as the alarm was spread the citizens of Renick organized a posse which started in pursuit of the man. Up to noon to-day no trace of him had been found. The police here were notified to watch for the fellow and the officers from 2 o'clock until daylight apprehended every stranger who came into town but found none answering the description of Mrs. Angel's assailant. Sheriff Magruder and constable Henry Owens went to Renick this morning in the hope of finding some clue which will aid them in apprehending the man.--Moberly Monitor, Sept 1. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--HENRY DAVIS DEAD--Henry Davis, who was injured by a fall of coal in the Walton mine on August 21, died from his injuries at his home in this place yesterday. His injuries were internal and at first it was thought that he was only slightly hurt, as he seemed to improve for the first few days. His condition was not so favorable last Saturday, and Monday became alarming. Despite the constant attention of physicians and nurses he grew worse until death came as a happy release from his sufferings, which were intense. Deceased was 39 years of age and is survived by his widow and four children, who have the warmest sympathy of all. He also leaves one brother, David Davis, of this place. At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made. Interment will likely be made in the city cemetery with the honors of the Knights of Pythias, of which order Mr. Davis was a faithful member. A more extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--MCELHANY-WILCOX--Mr. Len McElhany of this place and Miss Margaret Wilcox of Elliott were married at the home of the bride on Sunday, August 30, 1914, Rev. Sanburn officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kirt Wilcox and is quite well known here, having taught in our school last year. She is a young lady of culture and refinement and is popular with all who know her. Mr. McElhany is the popular and efficient stenographer and bookkeeper for the Northern Central Coal Company and is an exemplary young man, worthy of the prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--John Pattinson and Miss Mary Britt of Huntsville were married in this place last night by Rev. Ben Robson at his residence. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--Mrs. Frank Carley of Haileyville, Ok, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--A good crowd attended the Jas. W. Lewis sale Saturday, and everything brought good prices. Mr. Lewis failed to realize full value for his cows, from the fact that they broke into a corn field the night before the sale and all but foundered. Mr. Lewis will make his home near Moberly with his daughter, Mrs. Chas. A. Truby. Friday, 4 Sep 1914--The body of David V. Caldwell, who had been missing from his brother's home in Sturgeon for three weeks, was found Saturday evening in a corn field near that town. The body was so badly decomposed that identification could be made only by the shoes and clothing. He left his brother's home, near Sturgeon, on the morning of August 7th, to do some painting in town, and when he did not come home nothing strange was thought of it, as his work frequently kept him away from home days at a time. It is presumed that he died suddenly while on his way to work. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.