Friday, 25 Sep 1914--BOYS STEAL A LOCOMOTIVE--Sedalia, Mo, Sept. 17--Escape from the reform school at Boonville, a wild ride through the night on a stolen engine, pursued by detectives in a similar conveyance, and in imminent danger of being hurled into a wreck through a dispatcher's orders, was the experience last night of four boys, still missing today from their Boonville domicile. Seven boys were in the party that evaded guards and left the school. Three were recaptured. According to the authorities the remaining four made their way to Sedalia. Engine No. 708, one of the largest used by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway, stood in the yards here with steam up. Soon railroad employees noticed it was moving. Another engine was quickly secured and with detectives aboard started in pursuit. But the race was one-sided. No. 708, bearing the fleeing lads, quickly drew away. Orders were quickly given by the train dispatcher here to derail the stolen engine at Pilot Grove, thirty-five miles south of Sedalia. With whistle blowing and bell ringing the engine, traveling sixty miles an hour, reached Pilot Grove before the switch had been arranged, and swept through the town. A mile further on it was abandoned. No trace had been found today of its notice crew. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--KILLED BY KATY FREIGHT--R. S. Young Run Over by Katy Freight Monday Night--Richard S. Young, aged 51 years, was run over by a freight train just north of the Katy depot, Money night about 12:20 and instantly killed, his body being cut in two, and the trunk most horribly mangled. Mr. Young was an employee of the Northern Central Coal Co, and when the mine at Elliott was temporarily closed a couple of months ago he came to Higbee and secured work at the Russell mine south of town. he had again secured work at Elliott, the mine having reopened, and had his household goods taken to that place by wagon the day of his death. He spent the day in Higbee, and, it is said, became intoxicated. Some time before midnight he went to the Katy depot, to catch a train for Elliott, it is presumed, and went to sleep on a pile of ties on the east side of the sidetrack just north of the depot, as his hat was found on the ties. The rain coming up he took refuge from it under some cars on the sidetrack, and a short time later a train switching pushed the cars over him, dragging him quite a distance. He was discovered almost immediately by a brakeman who heard him groan. The body was taken to Oldaker & Walker's and prepared for burial, and interment made Wednesday in the city cemetery. The deceased was a very quiet man and popular with all who knew him. He was born in Eymouth, Scotland, in 1863. He is survived by a son who is in South Africa. He wife died many years ago. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--MRS. JOHN DORMAN DEAD--Mrs. John Dorman, who had been in very poor health for a year or more, died at her home just south of town at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Sept 18, 1914. Her death, while not altogether unexpected by her family and friends, came as a great shock, as she was supposed to be slowly improving and took a turn for the worse only the day before. She was born in Essen, Germany, on December 25, 1868, and was therefore 45 years, 8 months and 23 days of age. She had been a member of the Lutheran church since infancy, and remained steadfast in her faith until the end. She was united in marriage to John Dorman on May 10, 1887, and was the mother of twelve children. Besides her husband and ten children, who mourn the departure of a loving wife and mother, she leaves a wide circle of acquaintances and friends, who loved her as a near and dear one for her patientness and gentleness. Short funeral services were held at the home by Eld. Wm. Kelso, assisted by W. T. Warford. May her ashes rest in peace and her spirit in the paradise of God. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--JOE CARROLL DROWNED--Found in the Creson Pond Friday Morning.--The many friends of Joseph Carroll, a former citizen of this place, who had been here all summer, were greatly shocked Friday morning of last week when the news was flashed over town that he had been found drowned in the Creson pond, just west of the Alton lake. The body was brought to town and taken to Oldaker & Walker's, where it was prepared for burial and then taken to the home of Mrs. E. M. Whitmore, an aunt of the deceased. Mr. Carroll, as most of our readers know, had been in poor health for many years, breaking down shortly after having removed from here to Hannibal. Since then he had been dividing his time between the home of his brother and sister, O. S. Hull of near Madison, and Mrs. Ernest Fowkes of Hannibal, taking life easy and endeavoring to regain his health. They did all in their power to help him, taking him to some of the greatest specialists in the country, but to no avail. Early in the spring he came to Higbee thinking a change would do him good, and to mingle again with old friends, and had been boarding at the West Side Hotel for some time. Thursday afternoon he took his tackle and went to the Creson pond to fish. His absence at supper was noticed, but Mr. and Mrs. Thomas thought nothing about it, thinking he perhaps didn't want any supper or had taken supper with some of his relatives, but when it was seen the next morning that he had not occupied his room they became alarmed and notified Jas. Davis, with whom he had gone fishing on Wednesday. Mr. Davis lost no time in getting to the pond, when he saw a fishing pole sticking out of the water about ten feet from the west bank. Knowing of the attacks of epilepsy to which Mr. Carroll was subject, he was convinced that the latter had been seized with an attack while fishing and had fallen in, which was undoubtedly the case. Mr. Davis procured a hook and line and soon brought the body to the shore. Deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll and was 45 years of age. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. E. Fowkes, and two brothers, G. A. Carroll of Kansas City and O. S. Hull, all of whom, with the latter's wife and children, Clint Hull and wife of Moberly and Dace Hull of Billings, Mont, and E. Fowkes of Hannibal, were present at the funeral which was held Sunday at the Christian church by Eld. G. W. Kitchen. The crowd, which taxed the capacity of the church, spoke eloquently of the sympathy felt for the bereaved ones and of the respect in which the deceased was held. Interment was made in the Burton cemetery by the side of his parents. Peace to his ashes. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Dr. Edwin Edwards and wife of St. Louis arrived Wednesday for a two weeks' visit with the former's parents, W. D. Edwards and wife of near town. Dr. Edwards left Higbee several years ago and went to work for Uncle Sam as a railway mail clerk, putting in all his spare time in the study of medicine, later entering one of the city's best medical colleges from which he graduated with honors. He located in the city and his host of old Higbee friends will be glad to learn that he has more than made good, and that his practice is continually growing. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--S. M. Hirsch informs us that he received a card yesterday from his sister-in-law, Miss Mina Levi, who has been in Germany for the past year, stating that she hoped to leave for home tomorrow or the first week in October, and that she would leave by way of Holland. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Born, on the 17th, to Thos. Robb and wife, a daughter. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--TO LEAVE HIGBEE--The announcement of the Bee Hive Mercantile Co. on page five of this issue will no doubt come as a bolt from a clear sky to the people of Higbee and vicinity, as not many, we imagine, believed this firm, the oldest in town, would ever locate elsewhere. The move is not made because Mr. Hirsch has become dissatisfied with Higbee, but simply to get into a larger field, he having decided since opening a store in Fayette to handle nothing but women's ready to wear garments, and Higbee is too small a town to support such a store. Mr. Hirsch has rented one of the best buildings in Nevada, Mo, and will open the swellest store in that section early in the year. He will get possession January 1st, many months sooner than he anticipated. This will work to the advantage of the customers of the Higbee store, as the large fall and winter purchases made in New York a few weeks ago, will be thrown on the bargain counter with the rest of the stock in the big sale to begin October 3. The Bee Hive has long been known as the neatest and best store in a town of this size in the entire country, and has given the town a world of favorable advertising. It has likewise been known for its progressiveness, and its removal will be a matter of general regret, for it has been a store in which the whole town took pride. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Johnathan Andrews of Parsons, Kansas, is the guest of his brothers, Joseph and Ben F. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Evan Jones sold eleven lots in the west part of town Monday to T. J. Williams, for $1000. Mr. Williams will put the lots in fruit, and next spring will start him a chicken ranch. His many friends join THE NEWS in the hope that he will make a fortune. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--J. H. Pattrick left Sunday for Chicago where he will enter the law department of the Chicago University. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Mrs. W. W. Day of Bedford, Ind, is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Williams, and other relatives. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Miller Wheeler of near Riggs was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, of near town, the latter part of last week. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--A. L. Mobley, who recently sold out near Myers, has moved to Moberly and orders his paper sent to 416 Roberts street, that city. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Chas. Solberg moved into his new home this week. It is one of the neatest and best arranged in town. It is a 2-story of some eight or more rooms and has full basement, furnace and bath. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--We learn from G. T. Rees of the death of his son-in-law, Frank Walton, which occurred at his home in Saginaw, Mich, on the 15th. He is survived by his wife and two children, who have the sympathy of a host of friends. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Will Sharp was caught under a fall of rock at mine No. 11 Saturday, but fortunately escaped with only slight injuries. The accident occurred just as the day's work was finished and there was but one other person in the mine at the time, we learn, who heard Mr. Sharp's cry for help. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Born, on the 24th, to Ira Lewis and wife, a son. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Born, near Myers, on the 22nd, to Henry Malory and wife, a son. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--JOHN MOONEY DEAD--John Mooney, who was injured in the Walton mine one day last week by a fall of rock, died from his injuries at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. His death was rather unexpected, and came as a great shock to his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon and interment made by the side of his baby daughter, who died three months ago. An extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--I am not between the devil and the deep sea, but I am between the hairless Hares. If you want a first class shave you will find me there--Ed Turner. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--Ed Turner is something of a humorist, as a local he has in this issue proves. Mr. Turner's joke will be seen at a glance and appreciated by Higbee people, but may prove a puzzle to others. For the benefit of such we will state that his shop is located between the stores of David and Thomas Hare, both of whom are as bald as a doorknob. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--DEATH OF MRS. W. H. BROADDUS--Mrs. W. H. Broaddus, 60 years of age, died at 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon in St. Mary's hospital in Galesburg, Ill. Besides the sorrowing husband she is survived by ten children, all married except Lanson and Miss Hettie, who are still in the family home. The other children are Ed, Harve, Hammett, Harry, and Pearl Broaddus and Mrs. Elmer Heifner, of the vicinity of Darksville; Mmes. Bessie Miles and Rose Malone of Kirksville. She also leaves two brothers, Deed and Blue Bradshear, of the Darksville neighborhood. A week ago Mrs. Broaddus was taken to St. Mary's hospital where she was operated upon for cancer. At first it was hoped that she would recover but complications arose which resulted in death. Her husband and seven children were with her when she died and the other three were ready to start to Galesburg when they received the news of her death. She was a good Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, an affectionate sister and a kind friend. She has many friends in Moberly as she often visited relatives in this city. The remains passed through Moberly at six o'clock this morning and were taken to the family home near Darksville. The funeral will be held in the Darksville Baptist church at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning after which the body will be buried in the same lot with five children who preceded their mother to the great beyond.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 25 Sep 1914--J. D. MARSHALL DEAD-- J. D. Marshall, whose serious illness was briefly noted in our issue of last week, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. D. Mangus, in Moberly at 2:45 o'clock Friday, August 18, aged 77 years. Interment was made Saturday in Oakland cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. T. D. Mangus, and four sons, Jas. W, of this place, Milt, of Clark, Aubrey R, of Moberly and John, of near Madison. In speaking of Mr. Marshall, the Moberly Democrat says: Mr. Marshall formerly resided on a large farm one-half mile north of Renick. After the death of his wife ten years ago, he came to Moberly where he has since made his home with Dr. and Mrs. T. D. Mangus. Mr. Marshall was a native of Virginia. He came to this country in early life and by industry and good management he amassed considerable fortune. He was a successful and practical farmer and stock raiser. He was a kind and indulgent father and a helpful friend and neighbor. During the time that he lived in Moberly Mr. Marshall proved to be a genial and companionable gentleman and the friends of his last years will sincerely mourn the death of the Christian gentleman. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.