Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Mrs. Jerry M. Jeffries, wife of Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries of Moberly, died in Kansas City on the 19th from tuberculosis, from which she had suffered for several years. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--STURGEON MAN DROPS DEAD--F. Lacey Sweeney, one of Boone county's best known and most substantial citizens, dropped dead at his home in Sturgeon, Monday, aged about 70 years. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son. He also leaves two sisters and a half brother, Emmett Sweeney, of this place. In his death Sturgeon has suffered an irreparable loss, as he was a Christian gentleman and a man among men on all occasions. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--John Walton had a very narrow escape from death at the Walton mine Wednesday, being caught under a rock large enough to have crushed half a dozen men. He was in a stooping posture when the rock fell, which landed in such a way that but little of the weight fell on him. It took all the strength of several men to raise the rock so he could be taken from under it, when it was discovered that he had escaped with a few bruises and scratches. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--A four inch snow fell here Monday. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Born, on the 21st, to Alba Herron and wife, a son. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Os. Barton, the well known Fayette lawyer, has brought suit against his wife for divorce. They have been married about thirty years. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Jas. Dodd and sisters of Clifton Hill spent Christmas week with their brother-in-law and sister, John Key and wife. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--NO PAPER NEXT WEEK--Following the custom of most of our exchanges, we shall take a much needed rest next week and issue no paper, but will be on hand as usual January 9th, the Lord willing. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--L. W. CLINE DEAD--L. W. Cline, who had been suffering from consumption for several years, died at his home in this place at 11 o'clock p.m. December 18, 1913, aged 52 years. He was reared in this vicinity, but had resided in southeast Missouri for many years, returning to Higbee early last summer. Several years ago while at work in a saw mill he was caught by the saw and all but cut in two, besides sustaining other injuries, after which he began to fail. Neither change of location or medicine and the best of care and attention did him any good, and death came as a happy release from months of anxiety and suffering. Funeral services were conducted at New Hope, Howard county, where interment was made. He is survived by his widow and four children, and also by a sister, Mrs. Wm. Edwards. In his death his family has lost a kind and indulgent husband and father and the community an upright and honored citizen. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--It was reported here Tuesday that the head of Berry (should be Blufe) Dawson, whose charred remains were found in the saw mill which was burned at Huntsville one night last week, had been found in a boiler or barrel near the mill site and that pond close by was being dragged in the hope of finding the arms, which were supposed to have been consumed by the fire, as was the head. As the rumor stated that the appearance of the head indicated that it had been severed at one blow, this particular detail, together with the search for the arms, led many to believe it was perhaps true, and that his death was the result of foul play. So far as we have been able to learn, there isn't a grain of truth to the rumor. How it originated, the Lord only knows. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Thos. Warford, who is attending a school of pharmacy in St. Louis, is at home for the holidays. He will graduate in June. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Ben Barron, formerly of this place, now an Alton engineer located at Slater, was one of four in an automobile accident at Slater one day last week. The machine was turned upside down and Barron's three companions were caught beneath it, none of whom were seriously hurt. Barron was thrown to the side of the road and escaped with a few scratches. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Little Naomi John of near Burton was awarded the doll in the contest conducted by Wright's store. In our next issue we will give the final vote of each candidate. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--A marriage license was granted Monday at Moberly to Mr. Samuel Whitmore and Miss Dora Mae Shafer of this place. We have been unable to learn when the marriage is to take place. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Mr. Carl S. Farrah and Miss Hattie Mae Bottoms were married last evening at 6:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bottoms. An extended notice of the event will be given in our next issue. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Harold Johnson, one of a party of four hunters, was accidentally shot in the leg one day last week near New Franklin. At first it was thought the wound would amount to nothing, but the leg had to be amputated and he has since been in critical condition. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--R. A. PROCTOR DROPS DEAD--Last Sunday evening about 7:00 o'clock Reuben A. Proctor dropped dead on the C. &. A. track just opposite the residence of Jas. Creson while returning to town from the home of his brother, Silas, presumably from apoplexy. Mr. Proctor had spent the day with his brother and accompanied by the latter's son, Joe, was on his way to town to take the train for his home near Burton, when the summons came. He had been in a much jollier mood than usual all day and ate a very hearty supper just before starting to town. The body was brought to the undertaking rooms of Smith & Feland and taken home the next morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday by Eld. E. B. Shivley of Fayette and interment made in the cemetery at that place. Mr. Proctor was 67 years of age and is survived by his widow and three children--James and Robert Proctor and Mrs. Virgil Avery. He is also survived by his brother, Silas, who is the only remaining member of a family of sixteen children. THE NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--GOOCH--DENNIS--Mr. Harry Gooch and Miss Beatrice Dennis were married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Notley Magruder, on Wednesday, Dec 24, 1913. The bride is the popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dennis of southeast of town, and is popularly known among her legion of friends as "Trixie." One year ago yesterday, it will be remembered, she was awarded the piano as the most popular young lady in M. Murphy's big contest. She is a most winsome and lovable young lady and Mr. Good is certainly to be congratulated on winning her heart and hand. The groom, who hails from Illinois, is a hustling young business man in his home town, and is said to be a most exemplary gentleman. The happiness may ever attend them is the sincere wish of THE NEWS. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--The hospitable home of Mrs. Hence W. Burton was thrown open Thursday afternoon Dec. 8, to the Busy Bee Club with twenty-two members present and for a time each was kept busy with their work when Mrs. Burton announced that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. A three-course luncheon was served to the delight of all. We parted to meet with Mrs. Medley Burton Jan 8. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--Paul Kirby, living northeast of Fayette, has been elected manager of the Mutual Telephone company's local exchange, to succeed Mrs. Mary Nichols, who has resigned, to take effect January 1st. Mrs. Nichols and daughter have made a host of friends here who will regret should they decide to locate elsewhere. Mr. Kirby is a splendid young man and we will welcome him and his family to Fayette.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--WARFORD-DOUGHERTY--Mr. John Warford and Miss Ozella Dougherty sprang a big surprise on their friends Wednesday by going to Glasgow where they were quietly married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Smith. They are popular young Howard county people residing just south of town and number their friends and admirers by their acquaintances. The bride is the handsome and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dougherty and is one of Howard's most popular and capable teachers. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Warford and is an exceedingly fine fellow, sober and industrious, and with all who know him his word is as good as his bond. THE NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 26 Dec 1913--WHITMIRE-CONNELL--What will come as a surprise to the many friends of the happy couple is the announcement of the marriage last night of Mr. Wm. Whitmire and Miss Ethel Connell, the ceremony being performed in Moberly by Rev. J. F. Lofty. They were accompanied by Miss Esther Vincent and Mr. Carson Connell. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Connell and is a pretty young lady of a sunny disposition and will make an ideal wife for the man of her choice. The groom is the only son of Mrs. Harvey C. Cubbage and has lived practically all of his life on his farm just west of town. He is a young man of exemplary habits. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmire have the best wishes of a host of friends for along and happy married life. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.