Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Mrs. A. G. Atkins is quite sick. Friday, 5 Sep 1913-- A GREAT SUCCESS--Labor Day Picnic and Celebration Draws Enormous Crowd and All Have Glorious Time--All hats are off to the local unions of United Mine Workers and the Trade Unionist of Higbee, under the auspices of which the big Labor Day celebration and picnic was held, for it was a success from every point of view, and surpassed the expectations of the most sanguine. The crowd began to pour in at an early hour, and by 9 o'clock the streets were jammed with people who came from all directions. All the neighboring towns were well represented, notably Moberly, Fayette and Huntsville and the visitors from these places have only words of praise for the occasion, and say that they never dreamed that Higbee could pull off a stunt of such magnitude and take care of such a crowd in the manner that it did. The parade by the unions and the floats of the business men were the features of the day and proved a very big surprise to all--even to those who had the affair in charge and knew what was coming. Many of the business firms, simply because they had never taken part in such an affair and didn't know exactly where to begin, did not have floats, and when the parade began to form were heard to remark, "Now why in Sam Hill didn't I think of something like that," "Just wait until next year," etc. All regretted exceedingly that they were not in on the parade. We feel sure, from the expressions of regret that we have heard, that each and every one will be on hand net year for all there is in it, and we know of several who are already planning floats. Although the parade marched in close formation, it covered a distance of eight blocks, and marched in the following order: Higbee Concert Band, May A. B. Guerin, mounted. Carpenters' float. Carpenters' Union. Mine No. 11 float. Mine mules and loaded cars. Block mine float. Mine mules and loaded cars. United Mine Workers. G. R. Rennolds and Mounted Escort. Willard Brundege, implements. L. N. Egly, livery barn. A. S. Martin, concrete work. Cleeton's Drug Store. C. W. Williams, jeweler. Walton Bros. & Lambier. Joe Spurling, (goat wagon). Ben Robson, assistant marshal. Public School Pupils. Oak Grove School. The parade was formed in front Dr. G. M. Nichols' residence, marched north to Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie's, west to Railroad street, south to Division street, east to Randolph, south to lumber yard, west to Railroad street, north to Division and east to the picnic grounds. The floats were all good and we don't see where they could have been improved upon, especially those representing the mines. One contained blocks of coal of a size seen only on such occasions, while the other showed how coal was mined, the partition of the float representing the coal vein while men on either side were busily engaged in undermining it. It was certainly a realistic picture of mine work, and many who thronged the streets, who had no more idea of the operations of a cola mine than a rabbit, opened their eyes in wonder. The mules drawing the mine cars with the driver standing with one foot on the end of the car and the other resting on the chain connecting the car with the single-tree and one hand resting on the mule's hips, showed many the dangers the driver faces every day, and all had to acknowledge that they earned their money. The general idea seemed to be among those who were not familiar with such work, that a mule was hitched to a mine car the same as he would be to a cart. The float of the carpenters was a cleverly designed affair, and showed these important artisans at work with hammer, saw, planes, augurs, etc. Those not riding the float followed on foot, in their uniforms of blue overalls and caps. While the United Mine Workers were not represented in full force in the parade, there seemed to be several hundred of them, each wearing the badge of the order. G. R. Rennolds, who is always in for anything that will bring a crowd to town, was next in line, on a fine mount, dressed in a Teddy uniform and supported by a mounted escort of six, all dressed in a uniform of pure white. The next in line was Willard Brundege, blacksmith and implement dealer, whose six wagons were drawn by over $3,000 worth of mules, one of Midge Marshall's famous spans being among them. As Brundege's show came around the corner with flags waving and bunting flapping in the breeze, it looked like Barnum and Baily had struck town. On the float representing his blacksmith business, the blower became disconnected from the forge, which could not be fired up, else it could have been mistaken for the steam calliope. This part of the parade represented about all the farm implements used in this section, and aside from being handsomely and tastefully decorated, bore large advertising signs, executed by an artist who knew his business. The next float, and the one that made the most merriment, was that of L. N. Egly, representative of his livery barn. His old blind dray horse, which is large enough to be in a side show, was hitched to a very small and greatly dilapidated buggy which was decorated with old gunny sacks, tied on with strings and wire. Kneeling on the horse's hips was one of the stable's colored roustabouts, while Jinks Taylor, who weighs as much as a grand piano and is almost as broad as he is long, was seated in the buggy dressed in a loose suit of red. He had been liberally supplied with watermelon, and the way he buried his face in the rich red meat was worth the price of admission. The next float was that of A. S. Martin, who with his force of concrete workers, was busily engaged mixing concrete and laying the famous Martin walk. Cleeton's Drug Store was the next in line, and we believe we state the truth when we say that it was the prettiest rig ever seen on the streets here. The entire buggy, with the exception of the tires, was hidden with paper flowers, the blending of which was absolutely perfect. The float of C. W. Williams, the next to follow, was also a beauty, being a buggy decorated almost in solid white, in which was seated two of Higbee's prettiest your ladies, wearing diamonds and jewelry galore. the rig was preceded by a colored footman in uniform and high silk hat, while it was followed by two of Higbee's handsomest small boys dressed in white on black mounts with white trappings, and two beautiful little girls in pure white on Shetland ponies. The last float was that of Walton Bros. & Lambier, which was as beautiful as it was comprehensive. It was nothing but a big show window, all departments being represented except groceries. Every article seemed to have been placed just right, the rich and delicate shades of the drapery blending perfectly. Joe Spurling with his pet billy goat driving a beautifully decorated "Express" wagon was the next to follow and was the envy of every small boy on the streets. Ben Robson, mounted, was followed by the pupils of the Higbee Public School and the Oak Grove School, the latter making things lively with their school yell. The first prize for the best representative float went to Walton Bros. & Lambier and the second to C. W. Williams. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Mrs. May Hines returned from Higbee Friday evening, where she had spent the past week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harlow--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--J. D. Mobley, who was injured several weeks ago when his team ran away and threw him from his mowing machine, was in town Saturday, but was still using a cane, and it will likely be several months yet before he is as good as new. He has our thanks for a renewal. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Chas. Pattrick is back from Keokuk, Ia, where he went several days ago to finish out the season as pitcher in the Central Association. While he didn't pitch the article of ball required by the team, he did well enough to be offered a contract at $75 per month for next season. He will likely pass it up. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--J. H. Swetnam, one of the commissioners of the Higbee special road district, asks us to state that he was not the commissioner spoken of in our last issue, who failed to show up and help S. W. Pitney on the roads. Chas. Miles was the delinquent one, we understand, but it was no fault of his, as the rheumatism with which he is afflicted, had him in its grip. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--John Kirkpatrick, whose precarious condition was mentioned in our last issue, died Sunday morning last at the home of his mother, Mrs. Kate Kirkpatrick, in Huntsville, from consumption, aged 23 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Bradley at the Union church at Roanoke and the body laid to rest in the cemetery there with the honors of the Masonic order. He is survived by his mother, two sisters and one brother. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--A family reunion was held at the home of B. F. Andrews yesterday at which were present Johnathan Andrews of Parsons, Kas, K. M. Andrews and wife, of Fayette, Joseph Andrews of south of town, brothers of Mr. Andrews, J. M. Andrews, of El Paso, Tex., a cousin, and Mrs. Thos. Metcalf of Moberly, a sister. It is needless to say that the day was a most pleasant one for all. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--The happy married life of Mrs. Wm. P. Lowe of Eureka, was suddenly cut short by the death of her husband on last Sunday after a short illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe were married late last June, Mr. Lowe was the son of Rev. William Lowe of Eureka, and the bride being the daughter of J. W. Brundege, one of the best known citizens of the western part of the county. She was formerly a teacher in the public schools of Eureka, and one of the most popular young people in that part of the neighborhood. The funeral of the young man was attended by a large crowd of grief stricken friends--St. Louis County News. (Mrs. Lowe is a niece of W. W. Brundege of this place.) Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Another killing was pulled off among Howard county negroes last Saturday night, Lottie Williams, aged about 20, being shot by Elmer Cooper, who was crazy drunk. The negroes were having a dance near Estill, when Cooper armed with a shotgun fired point blank into the crowd through a window, killing the Williams, girl and injuring two others. Dr. Richards who was called from Fayette says all of the dancers were in a drunken stupor and the scene about the yard almost beyond description. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to express our most grateful thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved son, Stewart Franklin. G. F. Dougherty and wife. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--On Friday Grover Fenton, of Moberly, and Miss Eathie Dougherty, of Higbee, came to Fayette, and after securing the necessary papers from Circuit Clerk Kirby, were united in marriage. They will make their home near Moberly. the groom gave his age as twenty-three, and the bride eighteen--Fayette Leader. (Kathy 's notes: This girl is Etha Leann Dougherty, the daughter of Paris A. and Minnie Bruce Dougherty, according to my files.) Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Mrs. Scott Craig of near Burton died in the State hospital at Fulton on the 1st, aged 44 years. Interment was made Wednesday at Sharon. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Born, on August 27, to Marvin Green and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--W. B. Dougherty and family, of Ash Fork, Arizona, are here on a visit. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--David Young left Thursday of last week for Quincy, Ill, where he will enter a business college. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Mrs. Rich Griffith, while boiling some linseed oil Friday, was quite badly burned from the oil exploding. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Born, on the 3rd. to B. Heathman and wife, a daughter. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Born on the 3rd, to Wm. Richards and wife, a daughter. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Born, on the 1st, to B. E. Lewis and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Thos. L. Warford left yesterday for St. Louis where he will take another year in pharmacy. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Ernest Brooks left the first of the week for Quincy, Ill, where he will attend a business college. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Miss Ruth, daughter of J. R. Robb and wife of near town, left Tuesday for New Franklin where she will attend school. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Ralph Rolston of St. Louis, was here Sunday, the guest of his sister, Miss Pearl, the adopted daughter of Hugh L. Thompson and wife. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--H. M. Dinwiddie was overcome by heat yesterday morning and was in a critical condition for several hours. He is still unable to leave his bed. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--W. W. ("Grip") Wright, a well known Moberly saloon keeper, died at his home in that place Sunday of apoplexy, aged about 50 years. He was a former citizen of Huntsville. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--John M. Rennolds was here from Fayette Monday, the guest of his brother, G. R. Like all other visitors that day, he was astounded that a town like Higbee could pull of such a parade and reception. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Franklin, the 4-year-old son of Geo. F. Dougherty and wife, who was operated on at Kansas City a week or more ago for throat trouble, caused from having eaten some lye several months previously, died on August 31st. Interment was made at New Hope, Howard county. The bereft parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 5 Sep 1912--Edmond Burke will leave tomorrow for St. Louis where he will enter a law school. Edmond is one of the brightest young men Higbee ever turned out and our prediction is that he has a brilliant career before him. He is a natural orator and if he doesn't develop into a noted speaker we are going to be disappointed along with his host of other friends. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Miss Mina Levi left Monday for St. Louis for a week's visit with relatives before departing for a year's visit with her mother and other relatives in Stutgart, Germany. She will sail from New York on the 16th, on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross. Her many Higbee friends join the NEWS in wishing her a pleasant journey and visit and safe return. She will be joined in St. Louis Sunday by her sister, Mrs. S. M. Hirsch, who will remain until her departure. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--S. W. Brundege was here from Fayette Monday, the guest of his brother, Willard, and wife. The big parade was an eye-opener to him, and he says he is willing to back Higbee against any town of its size in the state--and against a few a great deal larger. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Arthur Dougherty and sister, Miss Grace, escaped serious injury, and possibly death, by a very narrow margin last Friday. They had started home in a buggy and undertook to cross the C & A. track near the depot in front of an incoming passenger train from the east. The horses stopped when they got on the track and were so frightened that they could not be driven ahead or backed up. The engineer, by using the emergency brake, stopped the engine within four feet of the team. In their rearing and plunging the horses stripped themselves of most of their harness, but were prevented from running away by bystanders. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--THE MONITOR TAKES IT BACK--We apologize. The Moberly Cubs are not as fast as we thought them. Sunday and Monday they let the decrepit Higbee Blues romp over them in two ball games. The score in the first game was 12 to 4 and the second contest ended with the Cubs holding the small end of an 8 to 0 score. Clark and Blake formed the battery for the Cubs in the first game. Dumont and Blake worked in the box for the second. From what the Cubs told us we thought the old Blues didn't have a chance. We told Scott Welch that much through the columns of the Monitor. The pill is a bitter one, Scott. We know that the Blues are old, but the Cubs are older. We apologize. 'Nuff sed.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Nelson Newby, one of the county's best known citizens, residing near Huntsville, died suddenly in Richmond, Ky, Thursday of last week, where he had recently gone on a visit. He was 76 years of age and came to Randolph county from Kentucky in 1859. Interment was made Saturday at Mt. Airy. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--SHOWER OF HOPPERS AT SLATER--Slater got a shower last Thursday night, but not a shower of rain. It was a massive shower of Kansas grasshoppers which arrived between 8 and 9 o'clock and remained over night. Thousands of them roosted on the streets and a mass of dead ones were swept away the next mornings, having been crushed by pedestrians during the night. It is supposed that they were driven from their homes in Kansas on account of the drought and were in search of greener fields, and this being the most favorable looking place between here and Kansas concluded to remain with us long enough to get a square meal.--Slater Rustler. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Grasshoppers by the hundreds invaded Paris last Thursday night about 10 o'clock, lining the walks and thronging under the arc lights on the street corners. Pedestrians were struck on the body and face, crunched them under foot, and at first were puzzled. They were gone by morning. Other towns report a similar invasion, among them Carrolton and Mexico. they were in all probability a remnant of the Kansas pest, blown before the high wind that set up later--Paris Mercury. Friday, 5 Sep 1913--Katherine, the 4-year-old daughter of Chas. Stolp and wife of Godfrey, Ill, died at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. F. V. Dameron, near Yates on August 31, after a short illness. The remains were taken to Illinois for interment. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments, welcome.