7 Feb 1891--Jeff Sherwood, colored, who worked for T. J. Moss here some years ago, died in St. Louis Thursday of last week. 7 Feb 1891--Died, in Higbee, on Feb 4th of measles, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Warford. 7 Feb 1891--Died, at his home near Myres, on Friday, Jan 30th 1891, Frank Dougherty, aged 73 years. He was a brother of John T. and James Dougherty of near that place. 7 Feb 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 3rd; of measles, Arthur, the 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brown. They buried their little daughter last week and this week their little son, and only child. They have the sympathy of the entire community. 7 Feb 1891--W. E. Smith, the jovial gentleman who has been engaged in the sale of a patent fence here for some time, was married in Ralls County Wednesday to Miss Ada Ravencraft. The News extends good wishes. 7 Feb 1891--Died, in Sturgeon, on the 5th, Mr. John Logsdon, of consumption, aged 42 years. 7 Feb 1891--(My notes--A resolution of respect by Camp No. 110 of the Triple Alliance of Higbee for John M. Terrill, who died on Jan 24th, after a brief illness.) 14 Feb 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 9th, to Howard Agee and wife, a son. 14 Feb 1891--Born, near Higbee on the 8th, to W. H. Duffield and wife, a son. 21 Feb 1891--FROM YATES--Mr. Tom Scott feels his keeping mightily. It's a bouncing big boy. 21 Feb 1891--ETHEL POST NO 471 GAR--At a meeting of Ethel Post Jan. 30, 1891, a vote of honor and profound sympathy was taken for comrade A. C. Bodenhamer and family in their bereavement, in the loss of their only daughter and eldest child, Zora E. Brentnell, wife of Geo. Brentnell, who died at Winton, Victoria, Australia, Dec 5, 1890, having lived in that county less than two years. The Post was called to order by Commander Davanport, the vote being taken as unanimous consent was manifested in extending to Comrade Bodenhamer and family our heartfelt sympathy in their dire misfortune, in the loss of a beloved member of his family in a far distant clime,. May he take courage and comfort and be guided in the future by this sad bereavement, to meet the inevitable that awaits us all. Comrade Bodenhamer was a member of Co. C, 17th Regt of Iowa Inft. Vols. By order of committee, E. B. Blardy, E. T. Jones, John I, King. 28 Feb 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 26th, the little two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther King. 28 Feb 1891--Died, near Roanoke, on the 24, Mr. Samuel Lockridge, aged 26 years. He was taken with a chill Monday morning and died Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held by Rev. J. W. Mitchell, of Desa, Mo, after which the remains were buried at Roanoke. 28 Feb 1891--YATES ITEMS--We learn that Mrs. Alex Kirby, of Roanoke died last Monday of pneumonia. 28 Feb 1891--YATES ITEMS--Mr. Sam Lockridge of near Roanoke died Tuesday morning. He had a congestive chill. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.