Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Mrs. J. D. Atkins of Sparks, Ok, is the guest of A. G. Atkins and wife. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--R. N. Bodine, one of Monroe county's best known citizens, and one of the state's most able and eloquent lawyers, died at his home in Paris one day last week following a stroke of paralysis. He was 76 years of age, and some fifteen years ago was a member of congress from this district. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--SOME GOOD PEOPLE LEAVE US--Through an oversight last week we failed to make mention of the removal of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Jones and son, Joe E, who left on the 16th for Independence where they will make their future home. No better people ever lived among us, or anywhere else, and their departure is a matter of general regret. They spoke of going about a year ago, but changed their minds and their host of friends hoped that they would finally decide to remain citizens of Higbee. They had a nice modern home in Independence, however, which they have owned for several years, and as they are getting up in years thought they would move to it and spend the balance of their days at ease. A few nights prior to their departure friends, neighbors, and fellow church workers tendered them a farewell reception but the thoughts of separation was so depressing that the evening was hardly a pleasant one. We are not advised as to what Joe, who served as deputy postmaster here for so long, contemplates doing, but it is safe to say that he will not be idle long. He is a young man far above the average in ability and hasn't a single bad habit. He will make good at anything he may turn his hand to. THE NEWS joins the community in regret over the removal of these excellent people and recommends them to the good people of Independence as being folks of whom any community may well feel proud. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--R. J. Archer and wife left Tuesday for Boonville where Mr. Archer will have charge of the yard of the C. J. Harris Lumber Co. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them. Friday, 27 Mar 1914-- "WASH" COOK DEAD--S. S. Cook received a message late yesterday announcing the death of his brother, G. W. Cook, at Tigres, Mo, to which place he moved from here some three or four years. The news came as a great shock to Mr. Cook's many relatives and friends here, as a letter from him or some of his family a few days ago made no mention of his being sick. We hope to give particulars next week. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--BRUNDEGE'S SPRING OPENING--Despite the bad weather of Friday and Saturday, a good crowd was in attendance at Brundege's opening, and all we heard express themselves said they were surprised at the immensity of the display and were more than glad they were on hand. Representatives from the different plow, wagon and buggy factories were on hand, each preaching the gospel of their respective lines. They all united in saying that Brundege pulled off a show seldom seen in a town the size of Higbee and one that would have done honor to a town ten times as large. While the corn show didn't bring so many exhibitors, it brought forth some powerful good corn--much better than one would have believed could be grown here last year--and the judges had no little difficulty in naming the winner. Geo. Lay was given first prize and Roy Hitt second. One exhibit that took the eye of all, and especially the women folks, was a power washing machine. Both machine and wringer were operated by a small gasoline engine, making it possible for a ten-year-old child to turn out a big day's washing in a half hour's time and practically without any labor whatever. As a result of the demonstration, Mr. Brundege has several prospective buyers. May Burton of near Armstrong was on hand to demonstrate his famous road drag, but as the roads were too muddy to give a practical demonstration, he put in his time explaining the drag and talking good roads. While the opening was a success, it was unfortunate for Mr. Brundege as well as the town that the weather was so beastly, as the event would otherwise have drawn like a street fair. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Mrs. C. C. Wilhite of Armstrong was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ernest Dinwiddie, during the week. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Jas Warford last week sold his residence property in the south part of town to Mrs. Florence Hudson, and purchased the Land property next to THE NEWS office. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Rev. J. K. Robinson, one of the best known and best beloved men in the county, died at his home near Clark on the 24th, aged 71 years. He was born in Kentucky and had been a citizen of this county for over 50 years. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--John B. Harris, a well known citizen of the Clark vicinity died on the 21st, of pneumonia, aged 61 years. He is survived by his wife and six children. He was a brother of George Harris of this place. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Born, on the 20th, to Dan Rice and wife, a son. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Born, on the 25th, to Wm. Chapman and wife, a son. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Born, near Burton, on the 21st, to John Jackson and wife, a son. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--J. D. Jones of Bloomington, Ill, was called here Sunday by the death of his cousin, Mrs. E. N. Meyers. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--F. H. Speckman, a farmer residing near Salisbury was killed by a Wabash train Wednesday of last week while crossing the track in a wagon. A son, who was following in another wagon, witnessed the accident. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--Mrs. Caroline Fullington, widow of the late T. J. Fullington, died at the home of her son, T. W. Fullington, near Huntsville, on the 21st, aged 84 years. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--D. D. Jones who has been operating a skating rink here for the past five or six weeks, shipped the outfit to Mexico the first of the week. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--MRS. E. N. MEYERS DEAD--One of the saddest deaths ever to occur in Higbee, and which has cast a gloom over the community from which it will not soon recover, was that of Mrs. E. N. Meyers, who died at her ho me in this place about 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, following the birth of a baby girl. Mrs. Meyers was the daughter of the late Wm. and Diana Jones, and was born May, 12, 1880, near Myers. She was united in marriage on Dec 28, 1910, to E. N. Meyers of Attica, Ohio, from which place they returned several months ago to make Higbee their home. She is survived by her husband, one brother and four sisters, who have the deepest sympathy of all. Funeral services were conducted at Christian church Monday and interment made at New Hope. An extended notice, now being prepared, will appear next week. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--J. E. Meyers of Attica, Ohio, was called here Monday by the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. E. N. Meyers. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--J. THOMAS DENNIS DEAD--Once more the angel of death has come and taken from our midst a beloved husband, father and brother. J. Thomas Dennis was born March 21, 1869, and died March 17, 1914. He was married to Anna B. Robb February 5, 1890. To this union four children were born two sons and two daughters. He leaves besides his children a wife, a mother, one brother and two half-brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist church, of which he had been a faithful member, having united with that church in October, 191. He was an ardent Sunday school worker. Never a better man or neighbor ever lived in a community than Tom was. He was ever ready to lend a helping hand. Funeral services were held at Mt. Ararat March 18 and were conducted by Rev. N. B. Green, assisted by D. B. Clifton, N. Magruder and K. E. Magruder. D. B. Clifton read the last chapter of Revelations. After the service the remains were laid to rest in the old Log Chapel graveyard to await the resurrection morn. To the bereaved ones we would say, weep not as those who have no hope, but put your trust in God, and serve the God that he served, and meet him on the other shore. Let us all be therefore ready, for in such an hour as we think not the Son of Man cometh. We sympathize with the family over the loss our loved one, but bear in mind these words. "Look ever to Jesus, he will carry you through." (poem followed). Friday, 27 Mar 1914--The residence of Joe Hudson, living west of town, was quite badly damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon, the roof being partially burned and the house more or less damaged otherwise. How the fire originated is a mystery, as it started at a point farthest from the chimney and, fortunately, on the opposite side from which the high wind was blowing. The fire was first discovered by neighbors who phoned to Mr. Hudson who happened to be in the house, his wife being on a visit to her mother, and then hurried over and helped him put it out, which was not done until after a hard fight. The loss, we learn, is fully covered by insurance in the Randolph County Mutual. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--MOBERLY MURDER--As a result of a lover's quarrel, Miss Jessie Duvall, the 18-year-old daughter of J. R. Duvall and wife, was shot to death by her sweetheart, Vester Roberts, a young man employed as delivery boy, at 7:30 last evening. The girl was killed instantly by the infuriated sweetheart who discharged the revolver which was apparently against her head as the left side of her face was powder burned. The bullet entered on that side in front of the ear. The murderer made a quick get away. The tragedy was the result of quarrel between the two. The girl's brother, Fort Duvall, said that the couple quarreled because of his drinking intoxicating liquor. Three weeks ago, it was told by the girl's two brothers, Roberts threatened to shoot her three times in one night. Jack Duvall, her young brother, told a Democrat reporter that he heard Roberts say to his sister, "If you do not marry me you will never marry any other person." Shortly after the tragedy Fort Duvall talked to a reporter and said: "Shorty," as we always called Vester, and I were up town this afternoon and he was drinking. He persuaded me to take several glasses of beer with him. After that I left him and he went to the picture show. I came home about 6 o'clock and went into the house to read the paper. Shorty and Jessie were arguing near the front porch. She went into the house, wrapped up a picture of him and a sister and gave them to him, saying, "Take them and get away from here. I hate you." With those words she slammed the door. She came into the house and prepared my supper. She left the house at 6:45 and was happy. She said that she was going to a picture show with another girl, but I don't know whether or not she started with the girl." It was reported that three negroes saw the shooting, but no one heard them quarreling immediately before the shooting. People residing near the scene heard the shot. After the shooting the slayer ran to Franklin street near the negro church where he passed Cas. Caswell and Mrs. C. E. Summers. He pointed the revolver toward them as he ran past and almost breathlessly said: "Don't move." They knew nothing of his act and allowed him to pass. He lost his hat before he passed.--Moberly Democrat 22nd. Friday, 27 Mar 1914--So far, Roberts has evaded capture, but it is known that he was in the vicinity of Moberly Monday night, when blood hounds brought from Springfield, Ill, trailed him to the coal washer near Huntsville where it is presumed he boarded a freight train. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.