Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. ELIZA JANE CLEETON DEAD--At 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Eliza Jane Cleeton, 76 years old died at the family home in Clark. Funeral services were held at that place this morning, conducted by the Rev. W. T. Henson of this city and the remains were brought through here and taken to Salisbury for burial in the Prairie Valley cemetery. Mrs. Cleeton was one of the most highly respected ladies in this county. Last summer she suffered a paralytic stroke, but apparently regained her health. About a month ago, however, she again became ill, and the Saturday before her death she suffered another paralytic stroke to which she succumbed. Mrs. Cleeton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John T. Williams, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. John Hamilton of near Renick; three sons, Mose Cleeton, of Clark; Jim Cleeton of Moberly and Alec Cleeton, of Salisbury. Two brothers, J. B. Naylor, of Prairie Hill and W. H. Naylor, of Woodland, Cal. also are left to mourn her death--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--In the death of J. S. Bowers, Moberly has lost one of its best and most progressive citizens, and one whose place will be hard to fill. He was one of the best school men in the state and during his 28 years as a member of the board of education he did much to put the Moberly schools where they are today. He was one of the best known men in the county and his death came as a great shock to all who knew him, for few were aware of the seriousness of his illness. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--A. J. Young and daughter, Miss Edna, were called to Paris Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Young's sister, Miss Minnie Hawkins. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--J. S. BOWERS DEAD--J. S. Bowers, for years one of the most prominent merchants in this city, died at his home, 515 West Rollins street, at 2:10 o'clock this morning. Mr. Bowers had been in poor health for several months. He and Mrs. Bowers recently toured the east in the hope of improving his health, but he was taken worse in Cincinnati, and had to be brought home last week. His condition became such yesterday that his relatives gave up hope, after Dr. C. C. Conover, a specialist of Kansas City, announced that he could do nothing to prolong the patient's life. Mr. Bowers came to Moberly in 1883. Shortly afterwards he became associated in business with I. Reis and had been continuously engaged in business up to the time of his death. He and his son, Will Bowers, were the proprietors of the Bowers Trade Palace, conducting the business under the firm name of J. S. Bowers & Son. Mr. Bowers was a member of the Moberly Board of Education for 28 years. He was a man of sterling worth, honored by all who knew him, and the news of his death will come as a shock to every citizen of Moberly. Mr. Bowers was 68 years old, March 20, 1915. He is survived (by) his wife and one son, Will, of this city, two sisters, Mrs. L. S. Weil, of Philadelphia; Mrs. L. M. Summerfield, Md., and three grandchildren. He was a quiet, unassuming man, always interested in the welfare of the city, and took especial interest in the Moberly schools, in the success of which he proved an important factor. Funeral services will be held from the family residence, at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, conducted by the Rev. D. M. Harrison of the Coates Street Presbyterian church. The remains will then be taken on No. 20 to Philadelphia, Pa, Mr. Bowers' old home, for burial.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Tyre Dinwiddie, who has been in the navy for the past eight years, came home Sunday for a visit with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, it being his first visit home in two years. He has been stationed at Norfolk, Va., for the past year or more, doing clerical shore duty. Tyre is an ordinary land lubber once more, his last 4-year term of enlistment having expired a few days before he started home. The chances are, however, that he will go back in the service, as he likes it, and as it is the desire of his superior officer, Capt. Long. The latter in a letter to Dr. Dinwiddie spoke in glowing terms of Tyre's record with him and advised that he reenlist, stating that he would be assured of a good position in the navy for life. Tyre says he had a chance to take a trip to Europe two weeks ago at a fairly good salary, but that he had no particular desire to go through the danger zone merely for pleasure, as much as he would like to see war conditions on the other side. During his absence he kept posted on home affairs through the NEWS, and says that while he enjoyed reading of the victories of the Blues they got rather monotonous. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--T. H. WALTON HONORED--T. H. Walton received the surprise of his life the other day when he received a letter from Frank Jesse, the newly elected Grand Master of Missouri Freemasons, informing him that he had been appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the 18th district. It is an honor most worthily bestowed, and we are quite sure it could not have gone to one more capable. Mr. Walton succeeds Henry Levy of Moberly. Mr. Walton was also reappointed District Lecturer, position he has held for the past ten years. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. ELMIRA NICHOLAS DEAD--Mrs. Elmira Nicholas, one of the oldest and most highly respected ladies of this section, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. T. Robb, southwest of town in Howard county on Saturday, October 2, 1915, after a short illness, aged 77 years, 8 months and 9 days. Mrs. Nicholas was a sister of the late Thos. Davis of this place and was born in North Carolina on January 3, 1838, and came to Howard county with him when about 15 years of age. She was married to the late Andy Nicholas in 1865. They were the parents of five children, the eldest dying in infancy. The surviving children are John T., Robert L., Jonas A. Nicholas and Mrs. C. T. Robb. She is also survived by ten grandchildren. She was a devout Christian lady and had been a member of the Baptist church for almost 50 years. Funeral services were held at Mt. Ararat church Sunday by Rev. K. E. Magruder and interment made in the Tucker cemetery in the presence of a very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--MRS. FRANK MAGRUDER DEAD--Mrs. Frank Magruder, who had been in poor health for the past year or two, and who removed to Sheridan with her husband a few weeks ago, died at that place on Sept 25, her death being rather unexpected. Mrs. Magruder was a sister of Mrs. Thos. Owens of near this place, and leaves a wide circle of friends here to whom her death came as a great shock. We clip the following from the Sheridan Advance: Mary E. Magruder, daughter of Mrs. N. J. Niblack of Eldorado Springs, Mo, was born August 1, 1884, in Hickory county, MO, and departed this life Sept 25, 1915, aged 31 years, 1 month and 24 days. She was united in marriage to Frank Magruder Oct 18, 1904. To this union three children were born, two girls and one boy, the oldest girl having died in infancy. Besides her husband and two children she leaves a mother, six sisters, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Mrs. Magruder was a sister to C. F. Niblack of this place. She moved here from Higbee, Mo, two weeks ago, thinking it might help her. While her condition was considered serious, her death came as a blow to the bereaved ones. She ate a hearty supper and felt better than usual when she retired, sleeping soundly until 11 o'clock and soon passed away. While it is hard for the loved ones to give her up, it is a pleasure and great consolation to them to know that she was ready to go. She bore her suffering with much patience and it could truthfully be said by all who knew her that a more loving an devoted wife and mother never lived. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones in their sorrow. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Sept 27 by the pastor, Rev. Holland. Interment was made in the Sheridan cemetery. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Geo. Manuel attended the funeral of J. S. Bowers at Moberly Wednesday, acting as one of the pall bearers, he having served on the school board with Mr. Bowers for several years. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Thos. Warford and wife of Madison were here Sunday, the guests of Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and family. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Jot Morris and Mrs. Thos. Owens returned the latter part of last week from Sheridan, where they were called by the death of the latter's sister, Mrs. Frank Magruder. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Rev. Kellis Magruder and family were called here from Perry, Saturday by the death of the former's grandmother, Mrs. Elmira Nicholas. Mr. Magruder returned Monday, leaving his family to prolong their visit. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--R. C. Wayland was here from Yates Friday on his way to Kansas City to spend several days with his son, J. T. Wayland. He returned the first of the week accompanied by his family, who had been in the city for a week or so. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Mrs. G. R. Rennolds returned to Kansas City Monday for medical treatment. She was accompanied by Mr. Rennolds. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Thos. Lavelle and wife will leave Saturday for Denver, where they will make their future home. The best wishes of a host of friends follows them. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Chas C. Hon is the latest purchaser of an auto, having purchased a Saxon six this week through Murphy's garage. It is one of the prettiest cars in this section. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--I. C. Powell of near Elliot was thrown from his horse in the 6-mile lane just south of Moberly Thursday of last week, the animal taking fright at an automobile. He was not seriously hurt, but his back was severely wrenched and he sustained several minor bruises. The car, we learn, belonged to Ernest Brook, who took Mr. Powell home. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--S. C. Blythe, who recently sold his residence property, left Thursday of last week for Victor, Colo. where he will make his home with his son-in-law, C. T. Giles. Mr. Blythe was one of our oldest citizens in point of residence and has a host of friends who give him up with the deepest regret, and who wish him nothing but the very best wherever he may cast his lot. He is a gentleman any community should be proud of as a citizen, and as such we recommend him to the good people of Victor. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Roy C. Jones of this place and Miss Ruth Edwards of Mexico were married Wednesday evening. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Mrs. Jas. Humphrey was called to Armstrong the first of the week by the serious illness of her brother, Lem Green, who is suffering from hemorrhage of the brain. He was partially paralyzed a day or so ago and his recovery is a matter of grave doubt. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--WEDDING OF MISS ETHYL SPARKS AND MR. WILLIAM C. BOWEN--The First Baptist church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday morning at 9:30 when Miss Ethyl Sparks of this city and Mr. Wm. C. Bowen of St. Louis were joined in holy wedlock. On the altar were two Doric Pillars supporting an arch of ferns interspersed with gladioli. The church was tastefully decorated with autumn leaves. On the hour a beautiful violin solo was rendered by Miss Mabel Edwards of Higbee, Mo, and Mrs. Ralph Enslen of Wellsville, who is a most talented vocalist, sang "I Love You Truly." Next came the rendition of Lohengrin's wedding march by Miss Lera Hutcherson of Wellsville, and the bridal party entered. Little Miss Margaret Elizabeth Spears dressed in white chiffon with pink rosebuds, acted in the capacity of flower girl. The bridesmaids were Misses Ethel Ball and Rosamond Bowen. They were gowned in pink taffeta Wettenue with pink tulle hats, and carried large astor bouquets. The maid of honor was Miss Elsa Karl of St. Louis. She wore peach blow taffeta with flowers of tulle and silver lace. A quaint silver bonnet and a silver basket overflowing with roses finished the costume. The bride was most handsomely gowned in white satin and georgette crepe with a court train bordered with seed pearls and lilies of the valley. The veil of tulle was worn with sprays of valley lilies. She carried a shower of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The ushers were Mr. Gordon Rankin of Higbee and Mr. Ray Jane of St. Louis. Mr. Joe Reed of St. Louis acted as best man. He, the groom and the ushers were groomed in the formal day dress. The bridal party formed a semicircle at the altar and the Rev. S. T. Larkin of the Presbyterian church of Wellsville, Mo, with the impressive Presbyterian double ring ceremony, pronounced them husband and wife. Miss Sparks is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sparks of this city. She is an accomplished young lady and has many friends in Montgomery who wish her all possible happiness. Mr. Bowen is employed as Railway Postal clerk out of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen left at 11:30 Saturday morning for the Pacific Coast, and will be at home in St. Louis after Dec 15, 1915--Montgomery Standard. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--Lon Colman and family and Mrs. T. C. Walton were called to Centralia yesterday by the death of the former's oldest grandchild, the three-year-old daughter of Frank Pool and wife, who died early that morning, after an illness of two weeks. Both Mr. and Mrs. Colman spent last week at the child's bedside, returning a few days ago leaving it some better, it was thought. The sympathy of their many Higbee friends go out to the bereaved ones. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Centralia today at 2 o'clock by the Rev. W. L. Halberstadt. Friday, 8 Oct 1915--A. C. Ford and G. R. Hombs of Harrisburg were quite painfully hurt in an automobile accident in the 6-mile lane south of Moberly Thursday night of last week, their car turning over and falling on them. They were able to go home the next day. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.