Friday, 1 Oct 1915--BOUND OVER TO CIRCUIT COURT--Ernest Lewis, better known as "Dink," was arrested Saturday for having attacked his wife with a knife at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jas. Shaefer. He plead not guilty before Justice Magruder Wednesday and was bound over to circuit court in the sum of $200. Mr. Lewis was represented by Attorney F. E. Murrell of Moberly, while the state's interests were looked after by Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries. Mrs. Lewis, we are pleased to state, was not much hurt, the worst wound being on one of her hands, which was quite deeply cut. She also received several scratches about the neck and face. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--In the libel suit of W. T. Dameron against John N. Hamilton editor of the Huntsville Herald, which came up at Carrolton Friday of last week, the plaintiff was awarded $500. He had asked for $20,000. Hamilton's lawyers filed a motion for an appeal to the Kansas City court of appeals. The suit grew out of an editorial in the Herald which Dameron construed as having accused him of retaining fees belonging to the county when he was sheriff and collector. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--C. W. Terrill orders the NEWS sent to him at 834 Rayburn Street, Memphis, Tenn, where he is at work on a big bridge. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--The deepest sympathy of their Higbee friends goes out to Prof. and Mrs. J. E. Markland of Fayette in the death of their daughter, Miss Viola, who died at their home in that place Saturday after an illness of several months. She was 15 years old. Their oldest son died something over a year ago. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--ARRESTED FOR STEALING BICYCLES--Two young men, brothers, giving their names as Earl and Ernest Moore, and claiming to live between Glasgow and Fayette, were arrested here Monday night by marshal W. I. Williams on suspicion of having stolen Caleb Lynch's automobile that night at Moberly. they were riding bicycles, and informed Mr. Williams that they were on their way home. After holding them several hours, and in the meantime trying to get in communication with the Moberly authorities and Constable Bagby, who were searching for the auto thieves, he allowed them to proceed on their way. When it developed the next day that they had stolen the bicycles. Mr. Bagby went to Armstrong and placed them under arrest. They were taken back to Moberly and fined $1 and costs. They claimed they had no intention of keeping the bicycles, and merely "borrowed" them in order to get home, as they had been drinking and were flat broke. It was believed at first that they were the parties who had taken the automobile, but the shoe factory watchman who saw the thieves was able to prove their claim that they had nothing to do with it. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--HAMILTON-THOMAS--Mr. Albert Hamilton, of Higbee, and Miss Elsie Thomas, of this place, were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. T. Henson, of Moberly. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left on Wabash train No. 2, for St. Louis on a short honeymoon trip, after which they will go to housekeeping on the groom's farm near Higbee. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are highly respected young people of this community and have a large circle of friends with whom we join in extending congratulations and best wishes for a happy future--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--AUTOMOBILE STOLEN--Caleb Lynch, while in Moberly Monday night had his automobile stolen, but fortunately found it a few hours later, but in a wrecked condition, in the six-mile lane, one wheel being smashed and the axle sprung, the parties evidently being unable to manage it and running it in the ditch. Mr. Lynch had taken several young ladies to a show at Moberly and not thinking that the car would be disturbed, left it at the show grounds near the shoe factory. The party was very much surprised to find it gone when the show was over. W. W. Brundege who was in Moberly with his car brought the young ladies home while Mr. Lynch went for the officers and began a search for his car. The watchman at the shoe factory saw two men get in the car and drive off but thinking it belonged to them paid no attention to the matter. As yet no clew to the thieves has been obtained. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Mrs. Mary Nichols resigned her school in the White district near Rucker the first of the week and will take charge of the Bell Telephone Exchange at this place today. Mrs. Nichols has had quite a lot of experience as a telephone operator and will no doubt prove a popular local manager. Wilson Caldwell of Clark succeeds her as teacher. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Sheriff Sam Magruder arrived home Friday evening from Granbury, Tex., where he had gone to bring back a prisoner who was thought to be either Vester Roberts, wanted for the murder of Miss Jessie Duvall at Moberly, or Robert Marshall, wanted on a charge of breaking into a Wabash merchandise car at Moberly. The man was neither Roberts or Marshall.--Huntsville Times. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--G. R. Rennolds is getting about with the aid of a cane this week, having taken a header down Ben Wright's cellar steps Friday night of last week. He had gone over to Mr. Wright's in a big hurry to invite them to accompany him to a show, an din the darkness fell into the cellar, the door of which was open. His right hip was quite badly hurt, but fortunately no bones were broken. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--W. I. Williams, arrested a strange negro here Thursday of last week on suspicion of carrying concealed weapons, and when searched, a big revolver of the latest and best make, fully loaded, was found on him. The negro gave the name of Leonard Chatman, but refused to give any particulars as to where he came from. He was sent to jail by Justice Magruder to await the action of the circuit court. It is reported that a negro answering Chatman's description in every particular is wanted at St. Joseph for murder. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born on Sep 29th to Lee Lloyd and wife a daughter. (Note: this child would be Martha Lloyd) Friday, 1 Oct 1915--HARRIMAN-TYMONY--Mr. Ira Harriman and Miss Helen Tymony, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married on the 29th by Eld. Wm. Kelso. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 26, to Cal Robb and wife, a daughter. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 23, to Paul Strain and wife, a son. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--R. J. Tydings, one of Moberly's best known citizens, died at his home in that place Wednesday. He is survived by his widow and three sons. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--J. O. Webb this week purchased the cleaning and pressing business of Ernest Malone, and has moved his headquarters from Hawkins' shoe shop to Smith's barber shop. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 25, to Samuel Riley and wife, a son. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Will Richards, who has been clerking at Thompson for several months, returned with his family to Higbee Tuesday to remain. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Born, on Sept 28, to Jas. Bristow and wife, a son. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Nicholas Kennedy of Los Angeles, Cal, is the guest of his nephew, Fred Ongley, and wife. Mr. Kennedy makes the trip back east every year, and although in his 78th year, has so far made the trips alone. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Mrs. A. E. Burkhalter of Wellsville is the guest of her son, Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, and family. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Mrs. John H. Dodd of Eldorado Springs was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. W. Key, Saturday and Sunday. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Oscar Owens and wife of Branford, Ontario, Canada, are the guests of the latter's brother, John Walton, and wife. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Everything at the John Morrison Dougherty sale Tuesday brought big prices. Mr. Dougherty will move to Kansas City. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Aaron Autenrieth, of New Franklin, one of the most popular conductors on the north end of the Katy system received injuries here at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning from which he died at 2 o'clock that afternoon in a Boonville hospital. The train was switching at the time of the accident and he had gone in between two cars to uncouple the air hose when the engine with a string of cars bumped into them. Autenrieth was knocked down and dragged some little distance, and although his cries were heard immediately, the train could not be stopped in time to save him. When he was picked up by the train crew and several men who were on their way to work at No. 11 mine, it was found that his left arm from the elbow down was mashed to a pulp, his left leg broken in two places below the knee, right ankle broken and foot mashed, and two big holes torn in the fleshy part of his right leg, presumably made by bolts. Realizing that he was perhaps fatally hurt, he gave directions for the engine to be coupled to the caboose and the line cleared to New Franklin that he might reach his wife and child before he died, and begged Drs. Winn and Campbell, who had been called, to keep him alive until he could see his dear ones once more. The accident occurred at the street crossing just above the depot and his cries attracted the attention of all in the neighborhood and caused several women to faint. As soon as the engine and caboose could be coupled, he was placed on board and the run to New Franklin made as fast as the wheels could be turned with safety. His wife and child were taken on board at the latter place and the train rushed on to Boonville, where his wounds were attended to and his arm amputated, the operation being finished about noon. Death resulted at 2 o'clock, being caused, so Dr. Winn informs us, as much from shock as from his injuries. Mr. Autenrieth was about 33 years of age and had been in the employ of the Katy for several years. He was exceedingly popular and was looked upon as one of New Franklin's best citizens. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--KILLED BY TRAIN--Thomas Cable Ground to Pieces by Katy Train Sunday Afternoon--Thomas Cable, better known as "Sailor" who had been working at Mine No. 11 and boarding at the farm house of W. W. Adams for several months, was instantly killed about 4:30 Sunday afternoon, being run over by the northbound Katy passenger, due here at 4:12, about midway between the mine and Wilcox. He had gone to the mine to work, being on the night shift, but instead of going down in the mine, spent an hour or so with acquaintances, and then started back to Mr. Adams'. Several from here were on the train and they inform us that the engineer stated that he saw Cable lying between the rails, but did not recognize that it was a man until he was too close to stop. He then applied the emergency brake and brought the train to a stop in about twice its own length. The unfortunate man was found beneath the rear trucks of the last coach, having been dragged about the length of the train. He was horribly mangled, his body being severed and his arms and legs cut off. The body was placed on board and taken to Moberly where it was taken to an undertaker to be prepared for burial. Interment was made in the city cemetery here Tuesday, a large crowd of friends and fellow workers from Higbee, Elliott and Moberly being present. Deceased was 33 years of age, and single. He is survived by four brothers and three sisters, viz: North and Abe Cable of Springfield, Ill, Perry and Asa Cable of Elliott, Mrs. John Crawford of this place, Mrs. Fay Lewis of Ottumwa, Ia., and Miss Etta Cable of St. Louis. "Sailor" was well liked by all who knew him and his untimely death came as a shock to all. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--MRS. MARY A. HARLOW DEAD--Mrs. Mary a. Harlow, one of the oldest and most highly respected ladies in this community, died at her home just southwest of town on the 25th, of general debility, aged 76 years. She is survived by three daughters and three sons, viz: Miss Rilla, Mrs. Nat Dennis, Mrs. Eva Hines, Carl, Lafayette and Clay Harlow, besides a wide circle of acquaintances who mourn the departure of a kind neighbor and sincere friend. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday and the body laid to rest in the family burying ground on the farm by the side of her husband who preceded her to the great beyond many years ago. The large crowd present spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Sam Marrs, jr., met with a very painful accident Sunday morning, and one which might easily have cost him his life. In company with Logan Dameron and Edwin Cave he was taking a spin around town in the former's Ford, which has been rebuilt in the style of a racer. They were making perhaps ten miles an hour when they ran into a rope stretched across a street in the south part of town to shut off traffic past T. r. Hamilton's residence on account of the illness of Mrs. Hamilton. Fortunately for all three occupants, Mr. Dameron saw the rope, which was just high enough to clear the radiator, in time to shut off the engine, and running his hand under the rope tried to throw it over their heads, or hold it up, rather, until they could pass under it. the car was moving too fast, however, and Mr. Dameron had the side of his face skinned and he ducked. Mr. Marrs, who was seated in Mr. Cave's lap, was not so fortunate, the rope striking him squarely in the neck, making a black mark from ear to ear and raking the skin off clear to the point of his chin as his head was thrown back.. His neck has been stiff all week and he was not able to be out until Tuesday. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Wood Barnes with his mother, Mrs. Julia S. Barnes, arrived here Thursday of last week from Ideal, Texas, for a visit with the latter's brother, W. M Burton, and other relatives. They drove through in a Ford, and to compare their expenses with what the same trip would have cost by rail, Mr. Barnes kept a strict account of all expenses. When the car reached Higbee, the speedometer showed that they had made 820 miles, which they covered in six days. The car used 46 gallons of gasoline and six gallons of cylinder oil, the cost being $10.15. Meals and lodging cost them $13.00, making their total expenses but $23.15. The entire trip was made with but one puncture, and the car arrived with three tires full of Texas air. Mr. Barnes says Texas is the state for cars, a person being able to use one eleven months in the year. this is his first trip back to Higbee since he moved away 26 years ago, and it is quite needless to say that he has altered some in appearance. He is assessor of his home county. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--BOWEN-SPARKS--Mr. Will Bowen, formerly of this place, but now of St. Louis, and Miss Ethyl Sparks of Montgomery were married at the Baptist church in that place on Sept. 25. The following account of the wedding is taken from Sunday's St. Louis Globe-Democrat: "A brilliant out-of-town wedding of interest to St. Louis friends was that of Miss Ethyl Sparks of Montgomery, and William C. Bowen of St. Louis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. T. Larken Saturday morning at 9:30 in the Baptist Church. The bride was attended by Miss Elsa Karl of St. Louis as maid of honor. Miss Ethel Ball and Miss Rosmond Bowen were bridesmaids. Miss Elizabeth Margaret Spears was flower girl. Mr. Bowen had Joe Reed as best man. Messrs. Ray Jayne and Gordon Rankin were ushers. After a small reception the young couple departed for the Pacific Coast. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen will be at home in St. Louis after December 15." An extended account of the wedding will appear in our next issue. Friday, 1 Oct 1915--Two Moberly school boys, aged about 10 years, who had seen some thrilling railroad scenes at a picture show, caused a wreck in the Wabash yards at that place one day last week, throwing a switch and sending a train crashing into a string of empty coaches. A day or two later they threw another switch that would have sent a passenger train into the tank pond had it not been discovered in time. The little fellows said they did not intend to leave the switch open, and that the school bell rang before they could get it back in place. The switches were opened with a key they had found. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.