Friday, 31 July 1914--FOUND A DEAD MAN--The dead body of a man apparently about 75 years of age was found by the Katy section hands Monday afternoon just inside the right-of-way and about fifty years south of the residence of Wm. Kelso in the south part of town. As soon as the find was reported to the authorities almost every man and boy in town went to the scene, and despite the fact that the body was almost black as tar from decomposition it was recognized as that of an old man who had spent several days here selling shoe laces. Constable Bagby took charge of the body and the next morning Coroner Barnhart of Huntsville came down and viewed the remains. As there was no evidence of foul play, he considered an inquest unnecessary, and the body was buried in the city cemetery that morning. He had been here some three or four days and claimed to be an ex-Confederate soldier, staying at the Home at Higginsville in the winter and traveling about the country in the summer selling pencils, shoe laces, etc. From some express receipts found in his pockets it was learned that his name was J. W. Hulett. Saturday he was drinking quite heavily and was taken to the south part of town by Marshal Williams and told to go to the Burton pasture and rest under the shade of the trees. He carried a quart bottle of whiskey which had never been opened, and it is presumed that he died of drink, as the bottle was more than half empty when he was found. From the position in which the body was found it is supposed that he had left the pasture and was on his way back to town when he died. Friday, 31 July 1914--Austin and Ottis Smith of east of town were arrested Wednesday night by constable J. H. Bagby for throwing at him while he was on his way home from the Moberly fair in his machine. The boys were released under bond and will be tried Saturday. Mr. Bagby says that while he was picking his way over a newly worked road the boys bombarded the car with heavy clods, one of which struck him in the head. Friday, 31 July 1914--MRS. JAS. W. LEWIS DEAD--Mrs. Jas. W. Lewis, one of the community's most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. A. Truby, of east of town, on Tuesday, July 28, 1914, aged 66 years, and 5 months. She is survived by her husband and two children, viz: C. R. Lewis and Mrs. Chas. Truby. She also leaves one brother, H. C. Hargis, and two half sisters, Mrs. Mary Greer of Harrisonville and Mrs. Mary Hargis of Troy, Kan. Funeral services were held Wednesday and Interment made at Fairview. Friday, 31 July 1914--Miss Laura Patterson, aged 70 years, living alone on a farm north of Fayette was found dead in her yard Sunday. From the condition of her body, she is believed to have died Friday. Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. Ed Six and two children and George and James Williams, of Albia, Ia, were called here Monday by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. T. D. Williams of near town. Friday, 31 July 1914--We learn that Miss Nettie Williams, daughter of T. H. Williams and wife formerly of this place, was married at her home in Springfield, Ill, on the 27th, to Mr. Earl Hill of that city. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. A. J. Hartley of St. Joseph and Mrs. Robert Childers of Marshfield were called here Tuesday by the illness of their mother, Mrs. T. D. Williams. Friday, 31 July 1914--YATES ITEMS--Miss Beryl Yates is spending her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. L. M. Moffet of Oklahoma City. Edgar L. Fray and wife of Mulberry, Kan, are the guests of his parents, J. E. Fray and wife. The new Baptist church is about completed except the seats, and it will probably be some time before they arrive. The appearance of the building speaks well for the community. Now for a school building in keeping with the church! Friday, 31 July 1914--The home of Mrs. Martin Tabor was the scene of a pleasant occasion Friday evening, the Ladies' Aid of the L. D. S. church surprising Mrs. Mary Pilkington, one of their number, with a farewell reception. A large crowd was present and all enjoyed the occasion. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Pilkington will leave next week for Burlington Junction where she will make her home with her niece, Mrs. Wm. Harlow. Friday, 31 July 1914--Born, on the 23rd, to W. I. Fray and wife, a son. Friday, 31 July 1914--Born, on the 26th, to Isaac Jones and wife, a daughter. Friday, 31 July 1914--Velma, the little daughter of Aaron Young and wife, is quite sick. Friday, 31 July 1914--John Morgan of Iowa attended the funeral of his uncle Benj. E. Williams, here yesterday. Friday, 31 July 1914--Miss Evelyn Hume of Kansas City is the guest of her grandparents, Joel Owen and wife. Friday, 31 July 1914--James Atkins of Sparks, Ok, was called here Wednesday by the serious illness of his father, A. G. Atkins. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. T. D. Williams, who was stricken with paralysis one day last week, is no better, we regret to learn. Her entire right side is affected. Friday, 31 July 1914--Mrs. M. M. Brown of Paris is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Young. Friday, 31 July 1914--E. B. Dent of Colorado Springs, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Thos. McVay. Friday, 31 Jul 1914---A. G. ATKINS DEAD---A. G. Atkins, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected citizens, passed peacefully into the Great Beyond at 8:30 Tuesday morning, July 30, 1914, after a brief illness, ages 77 years. Funeral services will be held by Eld J. Hollis Bradley at 2 p.m. today at New Hope, where interment will be made. Augustine Gatewood Atkins was born on December 11, 1837, in Woodford county, Ky, and came with his parents to Missouri when but two years of age, locating at Myers, where he continued to reside until 1904, when he moved to Higbee to spend the remainder of his days at ease. One September 20, 1858, he was married to Ann Dougherty, who, with their three children; Jas D. Atkins, of Sparks, Ok, Mrs. B. F. Andrews and Mrs. John F. Andrews, survive him. He also leaves two brothers, Y. L. Atkins and Thomas Atkins, one sister, Mrs. Nero Thompson, and a half sister, Mrs. Charlotte Pipes, of Salisbury, beside sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He united with the Church of Christ in 1872, in which he still retained membership. Mr. Atkins was a deeply religious man and lived his religion in his daily life. He was also a great student of the bible, as several well thumbed Books testify. He held the veneration and respect of all who knew him, and in his death his family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones, and especially to his heart broken helpmate, who had been his constant and loving companion for fifty-six years. Friday, 31 July 1914---James Harriman returned to his home in Marissa, Ill. Thursday after a short visit with his sons, John & Ira. Friday, 31 July 1914---Lee Lloyd visited his sister, Mrs. Wm. Lamboy, of Madison, during the week. Friday, 31 July 1914--Travis Magruder purchased the Kanatzar farm east of town the first of the week for $1150. He will get possession the first of March. Friday, 31 July 1914--Roy Howard, a young farmer living just across the Macon line in Chariton county, was shot and killed Saturday night by his uncle, Doug Jennings, in an altercation over a division fence. Friday, 31 July 1914--B. E. WILLIAMS DEAD--Benjamin E. Williams, one of Higbee's aged and respected citizens died at the home of his son, Thomas R. Williams, in the northwest part of town, Tuesday night, at 10:20 o'clock, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Williams has been a long and patient sufferer, having been in poor health for two years, but not taking to his bed until about two weeks ago. He was born in Pottsville, Pa, March 21st, 1848 and died July 28th, 1914, being 66 years, 4 months and 7 days old. Funeral services were held at the home of his son Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. Ben Robson, after which the body was laid to rest in the city cemetery by members of Higbee Lodge No. 159 Knights of Pythias, and local unions U. M. W. of A. He is survived by his son, T. R. Williams, wife and granddaughter, Axa Williams, a sister Mrs. Kittie Murdock, of Henchley, Nebraska, and two half brothers, David and Henry Davis of this city, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.