Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Edwin Edwards, one of the county's oldest citizens, died at his home near Cairo Saturday of last week, aged 90 years. He is survived by five sons and a daughter. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--The sinking of the Arabic whether intentional or unintentional, is no cause for war, says Mr. Bryan. It would tax the ingenuity of the Germans to find something to do that Mr. Bryan would consider good cause for war--K. C. Journal. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--(Kathy's notes: There is a tribute in the paper on the front page to Mrs. D. H. Brundege, which adds nothing genealogically to her obituary, but is a long, long wordy sermon, with poem, that her descendants might find interesting. I place this note here, to let the descendants know which issue to find it in.) Friday, 3 Sep 1915--A dwelling house in the south west part of town, owned by the Northern Central Coal Co, and occupied by John Devore, was destroyed by fire about four o'clock Saturday morning, together with all of its contents. It is not known how the fire originated. The fire was first discovered in the roof, and by the time a sufficient number had collected to be of any service the fire had gained such headway that there was nothing to do but stand and watch it burn. Only Mr. Devore and one of his sons were at home at the time, the rest of the family being on a visit in Monroe county. Mr. Devore, we understand, says he got up about three or four o'clock and started a fire in the kitchen range, and went back to bed, intending to get up about five and get breakfast. He carried an insurance of $900 on his household goods, including a piano, with J. T. Randolph. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--RANDOLPH COUNTY'S OLDEST MAN--The Huntsville Herald of last week, which devoted a great deal of space to the Old Settlers' Reunion, said of Judge May M. Burton of this place: "Judge May Burton, Randolph County's oldest native born citizen for many years one of Huntsville's most prominent and respected citizens, now resides at the home of his son, Ambrose Burton at Higbee. On December 14, 1915 he will celebrate his 93rd birthday. Though practically helpless, and with failing eyesight he is the same genial, kindly man as of yore. In a recent letter to friends here written in a beautiful hand, the judge expresses his great resignation to the Divine will and sends words of cheer to all friends. His one regret is his non-residence among his former associates in Huntsville. At this old settlers day, mutual greetings of friendship are exchanged through the Herald columns, though age keeps the Judge as many others from this great reunion." Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Mrs. Edith Webb returned Friday from a visit with her aunt, Mrs. P. E. True of Kansas City. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Joseph Bush and wife of Delaware, Okla. are the guests of Moses Stevenson and wife and other relatives and friends. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--John Palfrey and wife of Colorado Springs were called home the first of the week by the death of the latter's father, J. K. Warford. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--C. M. MARKLEY DEAD--C. M. Markley formerly of this place, died at his home near Santa Fe, Monroe county at 2:30 p.m., August 27, 1915. He had returned only two weeks before from New Mexico where he had been for three or four years in hope of regaining his health. But it was not to be, and realizing that he had but a few months to live he came back to his old home that he might spend his few remaining days with old friends. While he was very weak from tuberculosis, paralysis was the cause of his death, being stricken at 3:00 a.m. and dying at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Markley was in his 53rd year, having been born in Carroll county, Ill, on August 31, 1862. He was a citizen of Higbee for something like twenty years or more, and all that knew him were his friends. He is survived by his widow and three children--Mrs. Golden Story of Idaho, Charles and Miss Georgia Markley--all of whom have the sympathy of the community. Interment was made at Santa Fe. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Misses Julia Edwards, Bertha Davis and William Webb and J. A. Kirby attended the Howard county teachers' meeting at Fayette Saturday. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Chas. Therfelder and wife, who removed from Gilliam to California two years ago, arrived Monday for a visit with their daughters, Mrs. A. B. Guerin. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--C. M. Markley, who died at his old home in Monroe county last week, was a member of the Higbee lodge of the Woodmen of the World in which he carried insurance to the amount of $1000. The lodge was organized eighteen years ago and Mr. Markley is the only member it has lost by death. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--W. H. Magruder was here from near Yates Friday and informed us that an effort was being made to build a church building at Old Log Chapel, Howard county, for the use of all denominations. All persons who feel interested in the matter and would like to contribute anything can see Robert Jackson, Sam'l Robb or J. F. Robb. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Raymond Edwards, who was recently appointed to a cadetship in the navy by Congressman Rucker, left Sunday night for Annapolis, Md., where he will enter the preparatory school. On passing the required examination, to be held some time in the spring or early summer, he will enter the naval school proper. He was accompanied as far as St. Louis by his brother-in-law, John Rankin. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Miss Eula Hardwick of Moberly, is the guest of her uncle, W. I. Williams, and family. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Mrs. Mary Owens of Moberly is the guest of her granddaughter, Mrs. Virgil Thompson. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--B. C. Wolfe and wife of Moberly are the guests of the latter's brother, R. C. Campbell. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--The 18-months-old son of James Williamson and wife of southwest of town died last Sunday. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--S. T. Mobley of near Myers was quite badly shaken up last Friday, when he fell from his barn loft. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Mrs. Susan Wheeler, aged 79, who fell two weeks ago and broke her hip, is not doing as well as her family and friends had hoped for. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Homer Spurling, a cousin of Postmaster May Spurling, died at his home near Centralia last Sunday morning after a short illness. He was 32 years old and is survived by his wife and 4-year-old daughter. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--J. K. WARFORD DEAD--John Kirby Warford, familiarly known as alias "Jack," who had been in poor health for years from stomach trouble, died at his home southwest of town at 3:00 a.m. Monday, August 30, 1915. About three months ago he was in a very critical condition and it was not thought possible that he could survived, but he got up and around and was able to come to town, making his last visit about two weeks ago, at which time he seemed to be slowly but steadily improving. He again took to his bed, but was not considered in any immediate danger until the night of his death, when he was seized in the side with a pain which was almost unendurable, and which was the immediate cause of his death, which came as a great shock to his family and friends. Mr. Warford was born in Howard county on September 13, 1852, and with the exception of a year or two spent in Colorado for the benefit of his health, had spent the greater part of his life on the farm where he died. He was married to Miss Susan Frances Holtzclaw on February 4, 1875, who, with the following named children, survives him: Alex, Luther, William and John Warford, Mmes. Ida Kirby and John and Joseph Palfrey. He also leaves a wide circle of relatives and perhaps as many real friends as any man who ever lived in this entire section. We were proud to number him among our friends, and in a quarter of a century of intimate dealings with him found him to be a gentleman of the highest honor and integrity and one whose word was considered as good as his bond, and others found him the same. In his death the community as well as his family has suffered an irreparable loss. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Bethel by Eld. J. Hollis Bradley of the Church of Christ, with which Mr. Warford had long been connected, and the large concourse of sorrowing friends--the largest seen at the church in years--spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which he was held. We join the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--Moses Cleeton, more familiarly known as "Dink," who was here from near Renick Monday the guest of relatives and friends, came within an ace, and perhaps a little closer, of dying on the streets, having choked on a piece of beef steak while eating in Hare's Cafe late in the afternoon. As soon as he began to choke, Mr. Cleeton rushed out of the cafe and made for Cleeton's drug store diagonally across the street, knowing that Drs. Nichols and Campbell made their headquarters there. In the meantime Mr. Hare had rushed out on the street and called to Dr. Nichols who was just starting up the stairs to his office, telling him the trouble, and the latter rushed up stairs to his office, telling him the trouble, and the latter rushed up stairs to get some kind of an instrument. About this time Mr. Cleeton reached the sidewalk, where he fell. C. W. Williams, who had heard Mr. Hare call to Dr. Nichols, seeing that there was no time to wait for the latter to return from his office, with rare presence of mind hit Mr. Cleeton in the pit of the stomach with all the force at his command. It was a lucky punch, for the steak was not only loosened, but knocked out on the pavement. Mr. Cleeton was some time in recovering from the choking and fright. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--We are in receipt of a letter from Albert Towels of Victor, Colo, denying the report, printed in our last issue, that he and Miss Hazel Giles were recently married. He says the report was evidently started by gossips who had nothing else to do, and promises to send them special invitations should he ever get married. In the meantime he advises them to read the daily papers and learn of the European war and things really worth talking about. Friday, 3 Sep 1915--S. J. COPHER DIES SUDDENLY--The Rev. S. J. Copher, 51 years old, died at 7:30 o'clock Friday evening at the residence of Samuel Craighead, 12 miles south of Centralia. Death was due to apoplexy, the Rev. Copher dying within twenty minutes after he was stricken. At the time he was preparing to go to Hickory Grove church, in that vicinity, where he was conducting a revival meeting. He was in this city Thursday and was apparently enjoying the best of health. Mr. Copher was born May 6, 1864. He is survived by his wife and an adopted daughter, two brothers, "Pet" Copher, of Texas, and W. H. Copher, of Troy. The remains were brought to this city on Wabash train No. 13 yesterday afternoon and taken to the family residence, 433 E. Rollins street. The Rev. Copher has made his home in this city for many years. He numbered his friends by his acquaintances, and news of his death comes as a great shock to all. For years he had been the pastor of various country churches of the Christian denomination in this and adjoining counties. He was looked upon as a factor for good in the civic and religious life of the community.--Moberly Monitor, Aug 29. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.