Friday, 20 Mar 1914--HUNTLEY-YOUNG--Harry Huntley and Mrs. Minnie Young, both of Higbee, were granted a marriage license today, and were married by Probate Judge Ratliff. They will reside in Higbee. Mr. Huntley was at one time employed as a fireman for the city, and has many friends who will hasten to extend congratulations.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Chas. Edwards and wife of Bloomington, Ill, were called here Saturday by the death of the former's grandfather, Edwin Edwards. They remained all week for a visit with Mr. Edwards' parents, W. D. Edwards and wife, of near town. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Capt. Jack Cross a former well known citizen died at the home of his son, Yeaman Cross, in Chariton county on the 17th, aged 86 years. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Henry Dorman died at his home in Liberal, Mo, on the 15th, aged 113 years. He was the oldest man in the state, and probably the oldest in the entire country. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--EDWIN EDWARDS DEAD--Edwin Edwards one of the best known men in this section, and familiarly known to all as "Uncle Brick," died suddenly at the home of his son, W. D. Edwards, southwest of town at 9:48 Saturday morning, March 14, 1914, aged 85 years. He had been in failing health for some time, being a sufferer from dropsy, but was not confined to his bed, and died while sitting in his chair. While his recovery couldn't be hoped for, his death was together unlooked for and came as a great shock to his family and friends, the latter being the entire community, young and old. Mr. Edwards was born in Brighton, England, on August 4, 1828, and came to this country in 1848, locating in New York. Following his marriage in Albany, NY, to Mrs. Julie Agatha Gleason, in 1850, he moved to Illinois and a few years later moved to Wisconsin. In 1868 he moved to Missouri, locating in Howard county, near Myers, where he resided until the death of his wife, some fifteen years ago, since which time he had been making his home with his children. He is survived by four sons--Richard, Wm. D, Douglas and Edwin. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He united with the Episcopal church in England when quite young, but never identified himself with any church after coming to American. Howard county never had a more honorable or upright citizen than "Uncle Brick," He was a loving and devoted husband and father and his friendship was a strong as his grip, which was that of a giant. In his prime he was a man of almost superhuman strength and up until a few years ago was stronger than the average man of forty. Nothing pleased him more in the late years of his life than to speak of his age and then take hold of your hand to say goodbye and squeeze it with a grip that would make the tear's come to your eyes. In his death his family has lost a loving father and the community an honored and upright man. Funeral services were held Sunday at New Hope by Rev. S. Quick, the church being crowded with old friends and neighbors who knew him best and respected him for his sterling worth. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--MRS. MARY A. POPEJOY DEAD--Mrs. Mary A. Popejoy died at the home of her son, J. E. Seek, in this place on the 14th, of general debility, aged 75 years. She had been a citizen of Higbee since only last November, and not being able to be around much on account of her infirmities, was known to but few except her closest neighbors. She is survived by three sons and three daughters. The remains were taken to Lexington, Mo, her old home, and funeral services held in the Christian church there, of which she had long been a member. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--FRANK COLLINS DEAD--Frank K. Collins, one of the best known and most popular men in the county, died at his home in Moberly about 5:00 o'clock Wednesday evening, March 16, 1914, after a long illness from Bright' s disease, aged 65 years. Mr. Collins was the son of John Collins, who died when the subject of this sketch was quite a small boy, and was born on the old home place near Elliott, and had spent the greater part of his life in the country. He was the last of his father's family, all of whom have been dead many years. He is survived by his widow. We doubt if the county ever contained a citizen that enjoyed a wider acquaintance than did Mr. Collins, or one who was more universally liked. He was honest and above board in all of his dealings and had a way about him that made friends of all with whom he came in contact--friends that stuck to him through thick and thin. He was one of Prairie township's leading farmers for many years, and was always being urged to make the race for sheriff, but he would never give his consent until some eight or ten years ago, when he was an easy winner. He served two terms, and it can be truthfully said that the county never had a more trustworthy or courteous officer. Funeral services were held in the First Christian church at Moberly yesterday and interment made in Oakland cemetery with the honors of the Masonic fraternity, of which he had been an honored member for many years. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--THOMAS DENNIS DEAD--Thos. Dennis, one of the best known citizens of the Burton vicinity, died at his home southwest of town on the 17th, following an operation for appendicitis a few days before. Mr. Dennis was born in Howard county near Burton on March 22, 1869, and was therefore in his 45th year. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters, and also by his mother who is 72 years of age and who has made her home with him for many years. Mr. Dennis was taken suddenly ill on the 11th, and his physicians held out very little hope of recovery from the first, his only chance being an operation. The operation was performed as soon as Dr. Ravensway of Boonville could be summoned, and for a day or so it seemed as if he might recover. Deceased was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist church with which he united some three or four years ago, and was a big, kind hearted man, who numbered his friends by his acquaintances. Funeral services were held at Ararat church Wednesday by Rev. N. B. Green assisted by Rev. D. B. Clifton and interment made in Old Log Chapel. The crowd in attendance was the largest seen in years in that community on a similar occasion and spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which he was held and of the sympathy felt for his family. THE NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the aged mother, wife and children. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Emmett Dennis and family left Tuesday for Edmonton, Canada, where they will make their future home should they like the country. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Mrs. Robert Llewellyn entertained a number of her husband's friends Friday evening with a surprise party in honor of his 34th anniversary, those present being G. A. Lambier, John Little, John McGill, Jesse Q. Whitmore and Will Lilly. Mr. Llewelyn was away from home when the guests arrived and when he returned he didn't know for a few minutes what was happening. The evening was pleasantly spent at cards and all thoroughly enjoyed a most tempting lunch, in the serving of which the hostess was assisted by Miss Patty Boyd. the "gang" presented Mr. Llewellyn with a beautiful pipe as a memento of the occasion. Jack Little in the card game was taught a new trick. Ask him for particulars. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--W. K. Boyd and family moved from Elliott to Higbee the first of the week. They are former citizens and all who know them will welcome their return. Mr. Boyd's return will be especially delightful to the ball team, for "Blue," as Mr. Boyd is known, is certainly some rooter, and when the Elliott team defeated Higbee last fall he made the Higbee fans curse the day he was born. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--A FAYETTE LYNCHING--Citizen Quickly Avenge Killing of Aged Officer by a Negro Barber--Fayette, Mo, March 17--Two hours after Dallas Shields, a negro barber, had shot to death Constable Joseph Gaines here tonight, and terrorized Fayette, he was lynched by 250 citizens in the Courthouse yard in the center of town. Gaines, 69 years old, one of the oldest constables in Missouri, was shot down as he was trying to arrest Shields, who had terrorized the neighborhood of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad yards by flourishing a revolver. Gaines was notified of the negro's actions and hurried to the yard in time to see him brandishing his weapon and uttering threats. Gaines commanded him to hand over the revolver. Without warning Shields shot the officer three times in the breast. He bent over Gaines, took his revolver, and with both weapons raced toward the central part of town. On one of the streets he confronted Tom Gaines, the constable's oldest son, and leveled the weapon at him with the declared intention of killing him, when Policeman Jack Wills pounced upon him and took his weapons away. The negro was hurried to jail in the fear of arousing sentiment among the white population. The news of the killing spread quickly and the men gathered near the Courthouse. Without a loud word they moved toward the jail. They were met at the jail door by Sheriff W. H. Dollard, who pleaded with them that his aged mother was in the sheriff's residence upstairs and begged them to allow the law to inflict the penalty. They ignored his request, and while two men held him, others searched him for the key, which they failed to find. While Dollard fought against his captors they searched the residence and found the keys in the coal box. They dragged the negro from his cell to the courtyard beneath a tree where one of the men tossed over the limb a noose which was placed about his neck. He was allowed opportunity to speak and admitted the killing, and expressed regret. As he uttered the last words he was swung from the ground. The lynching was so quietly executed that patrons across the street were not aware of what was going on. Shields had a reputation as a troublesome negro, and had been in innumerable cutting scrapes and brawls. Gaines had been an officer of Richmond township for a decade. He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter. County officers do not anticipate any trouble from the 700 negro population. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Austin Gilliam, one of Moberly's best known citizens, died at his home in that city on the 12th. He was a brick layer by trade and helped erect most of the buildings in Higbee. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Dave Thomas was called to Bevier yesterday by the death of his brother-in-law, W. R. Mogan, who was quite well known here. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--John Adler, who has been living in Kansas City for several years, has moved to his father's old farm southeast of town. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Mrs. T. A. McVay moved to Moberly this week to be with her son, George, who is attending a business college there. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Mr. Arch Barton of near Myers and Miss Brooksie Robinson of Rucker were married by Rev. J. Hollis Bradley at his resident on the 11th. Congratulations. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Ernest Burks, a young man residing at New Franklin, was horribly mangled by a train near that place Saturday night. He had been drinking and when last seen said he was going back to Boonville for more booze. Two broken whiskey bottles were found in his pockets. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--FOR ALDERMAN--M. T. Stevenson, as was briefly announced in our last issue, has joined the list of candidates wanting city office and asks the voters of the First ward to return him as Alderman. Mose has been a citizen of Higbee for many years and has the ability to make a most efficient councilman. He generally has a smile and good word for all on all occasions, which alone will likely win him many votes and send him under the wire first in the three cornered scrap if his opponents do not hustle. He promises the very best service of which he is capable and absolute fairness to all. Friday, 20 Mar 1914--Arch Ensor, night marshall at Paris shot and killed himself Thursday of last week. He was always a restless sleeper and was subject to nightmare and it is thought that he may have shot himself in his sleep, as he was apparently sound asleep a few minutes before the shot was fired. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.