Friday, 6 Aug 1915--THE OLDEST LIVING PERSON? The Missourian has spoken of the oldest living man (92) in Howard county, but he is still youthful compared with the county's oldest lady. Mrs. Golden, who is living with her son, James Golden, near Lisbon, was born in Monroe county, VA, March 4 1802--her age today therefore is 113 years, 4 months and 15 days, She has a daughter, Mrs. Richard Spires, who lives in our city. Mrs. Golden is the oldest person in the state, and probably in the nation, if not world. Claims of greater age may be made, but often claims lack proof, and Mrs. Golden can prove her age.--Glasgow Missourian. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--JUDGE WALLER BAPTIZED ON FISHING TRIP--We are reliably informed that Judge A. H. Waller of Moberly united with the Christian church a week or so ago, being baptized by Eld. W. t. Henson while out on a fishing trip with the latter, Judge A. P. Terrill and others. The rest of the party, not finding the fishing extra good, moved down the creek, and when the two were left alone Judge Waller inquired of Mr. Henson as to the probably depth of the water, and asked if he thought it of sufficient depth for a baptizing. Seeing that Mr. Waller was very much in earnest, Mr. Henson lost no time in finding a suitable place, and baptized him without waiting for the return of the balance of the party. Judge Waller's many friends throughout the county and state will be delighted to learn of the step he has taken. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--UNCLE CHARLEY WARE CELEBRATES HIS 86TH BIRTHDAY--The home of Uncle Charley Ware near Burton was the scene of a big birthday celebration Sunday. About 160 relatives, neighbors and friends of Mr. Ware assembled at his home to do him honor on his 86th birthday. They brought along with them baskets well filled with all the delicacies of the season and a magnificent dinner was spread at the noon hour. Uncle Charley ware is one of the grand old pioneers of Howard County and it is the wish of all his friends that he may live to enjoy many more such happy birthday occasions--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--A good friend of Will Tippitt of McAlester, Ok, sends us the following clipping from a McAllester paper: "Barney Oldfield, alias Bill Tippitt, is off this week getting a few hundred dollars worth of repairs on his Maxwell. The readers of this paper will have to take their hats off to Barney Bill as an autoist. He drove his machine 35 miles an hour around the corner on one wheel without any serious casualties to Bill." Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Mrs. B. F. Kirby visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Comstock, of Salisbury Friday until Sunday. Saturday July 31st being Mr. Comstock's 63rd birthday, the occasion was fittingly celebrated at their home with the homecoming of their children. Those present: Lee and wife, Joelinsny and wife, Charlie and family, all of Kansas City, and Mrs. Alice Kirby and little daughters, Edna and June, all the children being present excepting George, of Bethel Kansas. Pictures were taken of the family in the afternoon. Needless to say, all enjoyed the occasion to the fullest. Mr. and Mrs. Comstock were former residents of this place, moving to Salisbury three years ago. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--A very happy happy little girl was Loretta Lessly on her fourth birth day, Wednesday afternoon July 28th, two till five p.m. Her mother had invited a number of her little friends, and twenty five came to help her enjoy the occasion--Sunday School class mates, and neighbors. Little tots, but vying with each other as much as grown ups in being first. Marjory Walton finding the greatest number of marbles, cup and saucer her reward. Ruby Hudson winner in typing knots, box of stationery. As their happy laughter floated out on the balmy summer air, and sound of their childish prattle, older ones realized how precious and to be envied are child-hood days. when ice cream, lemonade and cake came their happiness was complete. A very substantial reminder of the day was given her by her Sunday School teacher, and play mates, a dainty little lavaliere, also numerous other little presents dear to the childish heart. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Walter Sly and Miss Ruby Chaney of Clark were married last Sunday. Fred Stron and wife of Alberta, Canada, are back on a visit, and will probably stay. James Goldsberry died at his home in Columbia Wednesday of last week. Interment was made at Perche Church Friday after funeral services by Eld. J. H. Bradley of Higbee. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--John J. Nicholas and wife of Winchester, Kansas, returned home Tuesday after a few days visit with Mrs. N. A. Nicholas and other relatives and friends. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Mabel, the 19-year-old daughter of Thos. Turner, colored, of northeast of town died yesterday of consumption. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--James T. Goldsberry died July 28 at his home at 611 North 8th street, Columbia. For twelve years he had suffered from a complication of heart disease and stomach trouble. He had been in bed five months. Mr. Goldsberry had lived in Boone county all his life. He was born March 1, 1861 near Harrisburg and lived on a farm in the neighborhood of Perche church about 8 miles from Sturgeon until about two years ago when he was forced by ill health to leave the farm, and he moved with his family to Columbia. In 1884 he married Mary E. Davis, a Boone county girl of near Rucker. Twenty-nine years ago he became a member of the Christian church. Mr. Goldsberry is survived by his wife and four children who are Mrs. Clarence Feland, of Higbee, Mrs. Elmer Wayland of Moberly, Miss Mary E. Goldsberry, who is a bookkeeper at the Conley-Myers bank and Horace Goldsberry who is employed at the E. W. Stephens Publishing Company, two brothers, Wesley Goldsberry and W. H. Goldsberry of Harrisburg, and an uncle, Henry Goldsberry. The deceased was a man of strong convictions and was held in the highest esteem by his friends and acquaintances. He was a devoted husband, an indulgent father and a true friend. During the years of his illness he was a patient sufferer. Funeral services were held at Perche church Friday at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hollis Bradley and Rev. Robert E. Edwards. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Born, on the 5th, to Phillip Moffit and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Grover Robb this week traded his Overland car for two Fords. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Mrs. James Palfrey is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Summers, at Salisbury. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Ben Tucker of Sturgeon spent Sunday here with his father, Warren Tucker. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--The children of the late Henry Hare and wife this week had a beautiful monument erected at the graves of their parents in the city cemetery. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Miss Evelyn Hume of Kansas City and Miss Rhesa Owen of Denver, Colo, are the guests of their grandparents, Joel Owen and wife of near town. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--While superintending the unloading of a car of hay the other day, Jas. W. Marshall was struck squarely on top of the head by a big bale as he opened the car door, and has since had a pretty stiff neck. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--The condition of Mrs. E. M. Whitmore remains about the same. She is growing gradually weaker. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Jesse Roberts, who moved from south of Clark to northern Arkansas sixteen years ago, returned yesterday and will make his home south of Clark. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--W. B. Dougherty and family, who moved to Arizona about two years ago, returned Monday to remain. Mr. Dougherty says he has had all he wants of that country. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Wm. Chapman and wife took their little daughter, Mary, to Moberly Wednesday, where she was operated on for the removal of adenoids and her tonsils. They were accompanied by Dr. C. F. Burkhalter. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Police Judge Duffield thinks the NEWS did him an injustice last week in stating that he dismissed a negro prostitute brought before him by Marshall Williams, claiming there was not sufficient evidence to convict her. He states that he arraigned the woman and that she entered a plea of not guilty--a fact we were not aware of last week--but there being no evidence against her, except what Mr. Williams himself could furnish, he felt there was nothing to do but turn her loose--not that he would doubt for a moment anything Mr. Williams would swear to, but because of his belief that a charge must be substantiated by more than one witness or by circumstances. Mr. Duffield may be correct in his view of the law, but in this particular case we believe the court would have sustained him had he assessed a fine and the case been appealed. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Frank Magruder and wife returned Saturday where they had been for several weeks for the benefit of the latter's health. Mrs. Magruder was not much benefited by the trip, we are sorry to state. They were accompanied home by Jot Morris, who had gone down for a short visit. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Chas. Kidwell, arrested last week for slugging and robbing Warren Tucker, was brought back from jail at Huntsville Monday for his preliminary hearing. He plead guilty and in default of bail was taken back to jail, to await action of the circuit court, which meets in Huntsville in September. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Roger Bagby, prescription clerk in Dr. J. W. Winn's drug store for the past eighteen months, resigned the first of the week and returned to Armstrong where he will fill a similar position in his father's Drug store. Mr. Bagby made many warm friends while here, all of whom give him up with deep regrets. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Henry Mallory, aged 64 years, who made his home in Higbee with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Proctor, died at the home of a son in Moberly Wednesday of last week. He is survived by a son and daughter, two sisters and two brothers. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Ernest Brook and wife drove through to Kansas City Sunday in their car. Mrs. A. J. Brown, who was to have accompanied them, went no further than Fayette, returning on the first train. On the return trip Mr. Brooks was caught in a storm 30 miles out of Kansas City and they returned on the train. He will go after his car Sunday. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Villa, one of Mexico's chief murders and insurrectionists, says that the United States can go to hell. Might be taken as an invitation to come to Mexico. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--Emperor William of Germany issued a manifesto to the German people on the first anniversary of the great war, and about the first thing he said was that he did not will the war. He claims, also, that God has been on his side. In our humble opinion, God has had no part whatever in any of the horrible and useless slaughter. Friday, 6 Aug 1915--MRS. JAMES MILES DEAD--One of the saddest deaths THE NEWS has ever been called upon to record was that of Mrs. James Miles, which occurred at her home at 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, 1915. With her husband and two small children, she had spent the day with neighborhood relatives and friends, and reached home about 7 o'clock, joyous and happy over the pleasures of the day and in the bloom of youthful vigor. Shortly after retiring she was seized with a violent fit of coughing, which caused the rupture of a blood vessel in her brain, and before medical aid could be summoned, she was beyond the reach of all earthly help, death having resulted from cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Christian church by the pastor, Eld. W. St. Clair. the immense crowd which packed the edifice spoke more highly than words of the high esteem in which she was held, and of the deep sympathy felt for the bereaved ones. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Besides her husband and two little children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Daggs, all of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.