Friday, 13 Aug 1915--SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT OLD PERCHE CHURCH--The work of razing Old Perche church, near Rucker, to make way for a modern concrete building, which began Tuesday, resulted in a sad accident at 4:30 p.m., which will likely cost the life of Oscar White, one of the best and most highly respected men of that locality. With several others Mr. White was on the gable of the building removing the rafters, when the end wall suddenly gave way and fell. Mr. White was caught under it, a large timber striking him at the waist and pining him to the ground. when he was extricated it was found that he was paralyzed from the waist down, and the latest report as to his condition was to the effect that he had one chance in a hundred. Mr. White is about 40 years of age and is the father of seven children, and his host of friends join THE NEWS in a prayer for his recovery. A large crowd of spectators and workers were standing in front of the wall when it fell, and how half dozen or more were not killed outright is a mystery to all who were present. Those who were on the building with Mr. White were severely bruised by the fall but all escaped serious injury. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Friday, August 6th, was the 74th birthday of Mrs. Susan Dennis, and she had planned to go visiting but her relatives and friends had other plans. At an early hour the guests began arriving with well filled baskets laden with all the good things to eat that one can imagine and at the noon hour the baskets were opened and a royal feast was spread. Those who had the pleasure of being with Mrs. Dennis on this happy event were: Joel Robb and family, Charley Robb and family, Emmett Barron and family, William Magruder and family, Dysart Nicholas and family, Mrs. Arthur Daggs and daughter, Mrs. John W. Robertson, Robert Jackson and wife, Sam Robb and family, H. T. Smith and family, Johnson Grapes and family, "Curl" Pitney and family, Rolie Jones and wife, Mrs. Edgar Maxfield and children, Ed Dennis and family, Robert Edwards and family, Everett Jackson and family, Jeff Robb and wife, Chas. Ware and family, Miller Robb and family, O. S. Pitney and wife, Mrs. W. J. Phillips, Mrs. Virgil Phillips and daughter, Burl Wheeler and family, Mrs. Alfred Dennis, Mrs. Ben Pitney and children, Mrs. W. T. Williams, Mrs. B. T. Magruder and son, Mrs. Estill Robb and children, Mrs. J. M. Hedgecock and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Nicholas, Mrs. Almira Nicholas, Mrs. Anne Ware, Mrs. Mary Ann Robb, Mrs. V. J. Reilly and little daughter, Gertrude Lyons, Willard Grapes, Bob Page, Beulah Williams, Opal Magruder, Dora Tucker, Milton Williams, Marie and Lucile Blansett, Eulalia Reiley, Sid Fisher and Sam Robb and family. A FRIEND. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--SUITS FOR DIVORCE--The following suits for divorce were filed in circuit court this morning: John vs. Daisy Hudson---Mary E., vs. Tyra W. Harris.---Nettie vs. James Wallace.---Attorney F. E. Murrell represents the first two plaintiffs and Attorney N. C. Johnson of Huntsville is representing Mrs. Wallace. All the cases will come up for trial at the September term of court in Huntsville.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Born, on August 7, to Hiram Webster and wife, a son. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--E. J. Turner returned Monday from Woodward, Ok, where he was called Thursday of last week by the death of his mother. She was 68 years old. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--C. M. Markley who moved to New Mexico several years ago in the hope of regaining his health, has given up his long and hard fight, and in compliance with his request is to be brought back to his old home to spend his few remaining days among old friends. He is expected to arrive with his family today or tomorrow. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Mrs. W. W. Adams had a suit in Justice Magruder's court Monday for damages against M. A. Simms, he having ran into her buggy while hauling props to No. 11 mine recently, knocking one of the wheels off and otherwise damaging the vehicle. After a short deliberation the jury returned the verdict for the full amount asked---about $15. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Born, on the 11th, to rich Griffith and wife, a daughter. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Born, on the 6th, to Joseph Slaughter and wife, a son. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Elbert Robb will leave tomorrow for Albuquerque, New Mexico with the view of locating. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Hugh Mooney has disposed of his farm near Clark and will leave in a few days for Montana, where he will probably locate. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Mrs. J. R. Herbertson of McKeysport, Pa, is the guest of her parents, John Egley and wife. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Howard Turner and wife of St. Louis are the guests of the former's parents, E. J. Turner and wife. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Wm. Whitmore, who has been suffering from cancer of the face for some time, went to Kansas City Wednesday to consult a specialist. He was accompanied by his son, Jas. F. and Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Misses Ruth and Esther Robb of Higbee visited at the home of their uncle, Harley Crews, the first of the week. they went to Rocheport Monday, and will stop over here on their return home---New Franklin News. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Emmett Robb suffered a slight stroke of paralysis Tuesday, his entire left side being affected. As yet, he has not recovered the use of his left arm. His many friends join THE NEWS in the earnest hope that he will soon be his old self again. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Cottie Cleeton leaves this week for Salt Lake City on his annual flight from hay fever, to be gone for a month or two. the prescription department will be looked after by Ira Cleeton, who is a registered pharmacist, having recently passed the examination required by the state board. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Mrs. Belle Cole was very much surprised Tuesday when she awoke from a nap in the afternoon and heard someone rambling around in the kitchen and dining room, and thinking it was her brother, R. G. Duncan, she called to the latter, but receiving no response, got up to investigate and came face to face with a big husky tramp, who made a move for his hip pocket as if to draw a weapon, but the bluff did not scare Mrs. Cole a little bit. She gave the fellow one of her severest looks and made a dive for him with the words, "Now you get out of here!"--and he got. Going to the door she called to some men at Brundege's shop and they soon landed the fellow, but not until they had quite a tussle with him and broken most of the thirteen eggs he had taken and concealed in his pockets. We learn that a shoe knife which he is supposed to have swiped from Hawkins' shoe shop was also found in his possession. The fellow was landed in jail by Marshal Williams and his prosecution put up to Constable Bagby. He was liberated next day, Mr. Duncan not caring to prosecute him, we learn. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--BROTHERS CAME TO BLOWS--James and Miller Warford became involved in a dispute on the streets early last Saturday morning over a Ford car which they jointly own and came to blows, but were separated before the fight had gone one round. Neither was hurt and the set-to was called a draw by all who saw it. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--PICKERING-NEWMAN--Mr. Russell Pickering and Miss Elizabeth Newman of this place were married in Moberly Friday, August 6, 1915, by Justice Everett Hamilton, and left for Kansas City to spend a few days with relatives. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Newman and is popular with all who know her. Mr. Pickering is one of our best known and popular young men, and has been employed as signalman by the Alton for the past two years. The NEWS joins others in best wishes. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Ben C. and Samuel Hitt of Fayette were here Tuesday on their way to the fair at San Francisco. They will also visit relatives in Idaho. Friday, 13 Aug 1915--Mrs. Chlo Lowe of Eureka, who has been staying with her grandmother, Mrs. D. H. Brundege of Sturgeon, who is very sick, is the guest of her uncle, Willard Brundege, and wife. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.