Friday, 25 Apr 1913--S. W. HUBBARD DEAD--S. W. Hubbard, one of the best known residents of this county, and a brother of John Hubbard, who died a short time ago, passed away at his home in Renick, at 1 p.m. yesterday. Mr. Hubbard was 83 years old, and had lived in this county practically all his life. He is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. The children are Will Hubbard of California; Charles Hubbard of Colorado; Mrs. Verne Dyson of Los Angeles, Cal, and Mrs. Byrd Marshall who resides south of Moberly; two brothers and one sister, Clay H. Hubbard of Higbee; Frank Hubbard of Kirksville and Mrs. Liza Woodson of Renick, and eight grandchildren also survive him. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at Renick at 1 o' clock tomorrow afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Hubbard, a nephew of the deceased, and burial will be made in the family graveyard near Renick--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--(Large, clear photo shown) The above is an excellent likeness of Mr. Evan Jones of this place who was named as one of the State Coal Mine Inspectors by Gov. Major on the 18th. Evan Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan' Jones of this place, and was born in South Wales on April 7, 1882. His parents came to American in 1887, locating at Brown's Station, Boone county, a short time later moving to Macon county. In 1889 they removed to Higbee where they have since resided. No better people ever lived among us that Mr. and Mrs. Jones, nor did the town ever turn out a finer young man than Evan, or "Buck'" as he is familiarly known. He is strictly temperate and reliable, and all who know him or ever had any dealings with him know that his word is as good as his bond. He has always taken a deep interest in politics, and in the nominating primary was one of Gov. Major's most untiring and loyal supporters, and did his full share in rolling up the almost solid vote for the Governor at this place. He is straightforward and above board in all his dealings, and on every question that comes up in aggressively on one side or the other, never "crawfishes," and never says anything behind a man's back that he will not say to his face. To know him is to like him, and to have him for a friend is indeed worth while, for his friendship is as constant as a dog's--remaining when all else is gone. He entered the mines in his 12th year and has followed mining ever since, and is specially equipped with long practical experience to discharge the duties of the office with credit to himself and honor to his party. As he is noted for his level-headedness and of always being sure of his ground, it is our prediction that he will give entire satisfaction to both operator and miner, and that he will make one of the best and most popular inspectors the state ever had. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--THE NEW TEACHERS--The School Board, at a special meeting called for the purpose Tuesday night selected the following teachers for the coming year; Misses Fannie Keyser, Bertie Heath, Marie Davis, Nadine Embree, Margaret Wilcox and Mrs. Georgia Middleton. There were about forty applicants. Mr. J. E. Markland, superintendent, had been elected at a previous meeting. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--There are numerous cases of measles in the town and community. The family of Wm. Kelso is the hardest one hit so far, eight of the children being down at one time. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--Mrs. Bronson Richards left the first of the week for Macon where she will make her home with her son, Rice. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--Chas. Sumpter, wife and three children of near Clark left here Wednesday for Alberta, Canada, where they will make their future home, provided they like the country. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--Geo. Purdy was called to Clark Wednesday by the death of his father, W. M. Purdy, who died that day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Chism, aged about 90 years. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--J. K. Warford, who has been in very poor health for some time, and who was reported critically ill two weeks ago, will spend the summer in Colorado Springs and will leave for that place as soon as he gains sufficient strength to make the trip. He is troubled with a stomach disorder which a trip to the Springs a few years ago was believed to have permanently cured. Mr. Warford's many friends join the NEWS in the hope that his present visit will prove as beneficial. Friday, 25 Apr 1913--J. H. Pattrick, who is on his way to California from Texas where he spent the winter, writes us from Arizona: "Kindly forward my paper care general delivery, San Francisco, Cal. I will be about three weeks in getting there and I will then perhaps be able to give you a permanent address for some time then. I have always desired to see the sights of Arizona and California and am now taking advantage of a low rate to San Francisco with liberal stop overs which will enable me to see the Southwest country pretty well." Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome