Friday, 14 Aug 1914--MISSOURIAN SHOOTS PARENTS--Keytesville, Mo, Aug 7--Ben littler, a farmer living near Mussel Fork, today shot and perhaps fatally wounded his father, Tom Littler, and then fired upon his mother and a visiting neighbor, Mrs.. Burnett. Mrs. Littler received twenty-three shot in her back, while Mrs. Burnett was wounded in the foot. the elder Littler's right arm was blown off and he is in a critical condition. Littler went to his father's house armed with an automatic shotgun and two large-caliber revolvers, and engaged in a dispute. When at attempt was made to disarm him, the shooting followed. Littler's younger brother finally felled him with his own gun and secured his revolvers, keeping him covered until the arrival of the constable. Littler is now in jail. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--MRS. MELVINA WHITE DEAD--Mrs. Melvina White, one of Boone county's oldest and most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her son, J. H. White, near Rucker, on Sunday, August 9, 1914. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Eld. J. Hollis Bradley at Perche church where interment was made. The crowd at the church is said to have been the largest ever assembled there on a similar occasion, which speaks more eloquently than words of the veneration in which the deceased was held. Mrs. White was born in Boone county on Nov 11, 1825, and was therefore in her 89th year. She united with the Christian church at the age of 14, and at the age of 18 was united in marriage to Joel White, who has been dead many years. She is survived by three sons and four daughters. Her children, grand-children and great-grand-children number an even 100. She also leaves one brother, D. M. Brundege of Sturgeon, now in his 75th year, and the last surviving member of his father's family. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--The school board is so proud of the new school building that is this week advertising the school, inviting non-residents to send their children to school here. this is something that has never been done before, for the reason that the old building wouldn't hold the Higbee pupils. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--SON SHOOTS FATHER AND MOTHER--Ben Littler, about 35 years old, shot his father and mother, Tom Littler and wife, at their home at Musslefork, twelve miles northwest of Salisbury, late Friday afternoon, and in turn was given a dangerous beating by a younger brother. The son and his parents were in an argument when he opened fire on them with a shotgun. The father's right arm was shot off. Both parents soon became in a critical condition. The younger brother, who was a witness to the shooting, wrested the gun from Ben Littler and beat him over the head with it. The beating was a dangerous one and his condition also grew worse. A third party, an aged neighbor lady, visiting at the Littler home, was shot in the foot. The Littlers are said to be well respected farmers of Musslefork, but the son who did the shooting is an ex-convict. he was sentenced to the penitentiary once and was out on parole when he committed the rash act, is the report from Salisbury--Moberly Democrat, Aug 9. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--As a result of the war in Europe, Ellis Island, New York, where all immigrants are landed, is closed for the first time in its history. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 12, to Raymond Sumpter and wife, a daughter. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 6th, to Wm. Floyd and wife, a son. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 5th, to Steve Matthews and wife, a daughter. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born at Elliot on the 6th to Wm Short and wife a son. (Note: this child would be John C. Short) Friday,14 Aug 1914--J. D. Atkins, who was called here two weeks ago by the death of his father, A. G. Atkins, returned to his home in Sparks,OK Wednesday. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--J. E. Rucker and wife attended the funeral of the latter's sister, Mrs. George Bradford, at Columbia, last Friday. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, in Hannibal, on the 10th, to J. S. Minor and wife, a son. Mrs. Minor will be best remembered as Miss Pauline Nichols, daughter of Dr. G. M. Nichols of this place. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--THE PARK A GO--Higbee is at last to have a park, thanks to Mayor Burton and the city council, who have been agitating the proposition for some time. At the regular meeting of the city council last week the lease for a portion of the east side of the Alton pond grounds was signed by the city officials and the property thereby formally taken over by the city. Work of clearing the land of underbrush will begin at once, and the council has set apart next Tuesday, the 18th, as Park Day, at which time every man and boy in town is expected to be on hand and help in the good work of putting the ground in shape. If all will turn out as they should the ground can be easily cleared in a day. The city will light the grounds and put in park benches as soon as possible. The park will be under police protection at all times and no drinking or rowdyism of any kind will be tolerated at any time. While the park will be at one side of town, and can be reached only by way of Adams street, it will fill a long felt want, and will more than repay the town for the efforts put forth to secure it and put it in shape. Let every citizen who can possibly do so turn out Tuesday. It will be one of the best days you ever gave to the old town, and the park will in a way be as much of a credit to Higbee as our magnificent new school building. It is hoped to have the park in shape for the Labor Day picnic September 7. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--NOTICE--We, the undersigned physicians of Higbee, establish the following prices, effective Sept 1, 1914: Day visits, town, $1.50. Night visit, town, $2.00. Call visits, $1.00. country calls, $2.00 first two miles; 50C per additional mile. $1.00 additional to this for night calls. Confinements, $10.00 normal cases in town and within two miles of town. Beyond this, 50C per miles. Instrumental cases, $15.00 up. No extra calls included. Consultation with family physician, $10.00. Office treatment, $1.00 up. Night calls from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. G. M. NICHOLS, M. D. C. F. BURKHALTER, M. D. J. W. WINN, M. D. R. C. CAMPBELL, M. D. T. H. DINWIDDIE, M. D. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Richard Winn, Higbee's veteran colored preacher, who has been in the West for several years, returned home the first of the week. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Dr. U. S. Wright, one of Fayette's best known physicians, died at his home in that city Tuesday morning after a protracted illness. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Granville, the little son of H. C. Eubanks, was knocked down by an automobile just south of the band stand during the band concert Saturday night and for a time it was thought he was badly hurt. His injuries, however, were only a few bruises and scratches. The streets were full of people, buggies and automobiles, and in crossing the street Granville was knocked down and under an automobile driven by Caleb Lynch while dodging another one. The car was moving at very slow speed and was brought to a stop before any of the wheels ran over the child. the accident will likely result in an order closing Randolph street to automobiles during the band concert. It should be done anyway, for the honking of auto horns and band music doesn't harmonize in the least. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--A. W. Winn has just finished a 7 room residence for Chas. Ware four miles south of town, which is one of the best in that neighborhood. He is also erecting an 8-room residence for John Mure and has it about ready for the plasterers. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Thos. Baker, who is farming near Keokuk, Ia, returned home Tuesday after a visit with relatives here, accompanied by his family. He came down principally to consult physicians as to the condition of his little son, who is suffering from tuberculosis of the bone. They pronounced the case hopeless. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--ICE CREAM SUPPER--there will be an ice cream supper given at Ebenezar school house, three miles west of Higbee and two miles east of Yates, on Friday evening, August 21, 1914. Proceeds to go for library. All are invited to come and bring a friend or friends. JULIA EDWARDS, TEACHER. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Some half dozen revolver shots about 12 o'clock Sunday night roused many Higbee people out of bed, and all who were awakened expected the shots to be followed by the cry of fire. Just preceding the shots an automobile was heard coming into town from the east, and it is believed that those occupying the machine fired the shots, as several more were put off as the car was leaving, after having raced to the north end of town and back at top speed. The car made more noise than three road wagons in a runaway and appeared to be going the limit. It is thought Moberly parties were driving it. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Miss Lizzie Lorrance of Krebs, Ok, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. John Rankin, and other relatives. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--J. R. Robb sold his farm of 20 acres south of town yesterday to Oscar Blansett for $1,000 and will move to town. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Willard Brundege and wife attended the funeral of the former's aunt, Mrs. Melvina White, at Perche church Monday. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Russell Hitt and his niece and nephew, Margurite and John Hitt, returned to their home in Idaho Friday after a visit with relatives. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Mrs. Wm. Mooney and Mrs. Walter Davis returned home the last of the week from a two week's visit at Columbia with their sister, Mrs. A. E. Rees, who accompanied them home. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Miss Ruth Robb took charge of Bell telephone exchange Wednesday, succeeding Miss Nina Williams, who has had charge of the office for several years. Miss Robb will be assisted by her two sisters. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Misses Irene and Evelyn Nichols of Pittsburg, Ok, are the guests of their father, Dr. G. M. Nichols, and family. They are accompanied by the little son of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson, grandson of Dr. Nichols. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Ferd, the 8-year-old son of T. J. Cooper, while trying to assist in bringing one of the fire engines back from the fire Wednesday morning, fell and was run over by the machine. He escaped with a few bruises. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Born, on the 8th, to Thos. Evans and wife, a son. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--The following from here took teachers' examinations at Moberly last Friday and Saturday: Misses Laura Bottoms, Julia Edwards, Mary Tymony, Bertha Davis, Dora Knight, Genelle Patterson, Elizabeth Mure, Rosamond Bowen, Elizabeth Hudson, and Ray Holtzclaw. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Robert E. Hatfield and wife of Warrensburg were the guests of J. J. Whitmire and wife during the week. Mrs. Hatfield is the daughter of Taylor Pemberton, formerly of this vicinity. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--Thos. J. Davis of Marceline was the guest of Higbee relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday. He informed us that he is thinking of moving to Colorado Springs. Friday, 14 Aug 1914--HUNTSVILLE BOY MURDERS FATHER--John Reese, 24 years old, a coal miner, killed his father, Thomas Reese, about 60 years old, and immediately after cut his own throat, at their home in East Huntsville at about seven o' clock Friday evening. The father and son were engaging in an argument, said to be over money matters, when the young man struck his father over the head with a drill bit, which is used in mine work. Death was instantaneous. The murder occurred outside their home, and when John Reese saw his father fall dead, he ran into the house and cut his own throat from ear to ear with a razor, but failed to kill himself. It was reported that he will get well, although he inflicted a wound upon himself that was thought to be dangerous. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries went to Huntsville early Saturday morning and investigated the murder case. The following statement was made by Reese in the inquest held by the county coroner, Dr. Barnhardt. Huntsville, Mo, Aug 8, '14. My name is John Reese. I am 22 years of age. I have always lived with my father and sisters and brother. My mother died four years ago. My father is 62 years of age. Ever since I can remember, my father has been a hard drinker and disagreeable. In the last two weeks he has been worse than ever, and has tormented the soul out of me. Day before yesterday, Thursday, 6th of August, I got a check for some royalty coal and he wanted part of the money. I did not think it best to give it to him as I knew he wanted it to buy whiskey with, besides I had not had the check cashed and could not give him any part of it. He was furious because I did not give him the money and he was more insulting and nagging than ever. When we were at the supper table he became more abusive and said he was going to town this morning and have me arrested. I was on the back porch talking to Joe Hall when he came out on the porch. I had a carbide can on the back porch and when he came out and kicked that off and began fussing again I got up to get the carbide can and as I passed him I brushed his hat off but did not strike him. As I was bringing the carbide can in he struck me with his cane. I took the cane away from him and told him to shut up abusing me as I would not stand it. He continued his abuse until I became so crazed and in such a frenzy that I hardly know what did happen. After that I picked up something and struck him with it and realized afterwards it was a steel bit. I did not realize that I was striking him or what I was doing until it was all over. After I came to my senses enough to realize to some extent what I had done I did not want to live and attempted to take my own life, for I would a thousand times rather die that to have killed my father and my remorse was so great that I could not help inflicting the wound upon myself. I hereby certify that this is a free and full statement to the best of my knowledge of what occurred yesterday evening about 7 o'clock--John Reese.--Moberly Democrat, Aug 9. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.