Friday, 26 May 1916--DR. GEORGE D. ELGIN--George Dillard Elgin was born near Winchester, Ky, in 1832, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. R. B. Alexander in Rocheport Monday afternoon, May 15. With his parents he came to Howard county in 1839. He studied medicine in St. Louis and practiced as a physician until about twenty-five years ago. He left Missouri in 1859, going to California, later to Oregon, where he remained until about a year ago when he came back to Howard county and has stayed with his relatives here since. Dr. Elgin never married, but in the sparsely settled west where he often walked for miles to relieve the suffering of some lone miner, he was lovingly regarded as almost a father to all. Fortune was kindly toward him and he in turn gave of his bounty with a free hand. Called to minister to the sick, often his purse opened for necessities for the unfortunate to whom he gave of his scientific skill. He was such a man as some of our Harold Bell Wrights try to uplift the world with in their fiction. His passing was ideal. He fell asleep and it was hard to tell when life merged into eternity--Rocheport Progress. The remains were taken to Fayette where they were interred in the family lot after some very appropriate and comforting remarks by Elder Johnson. He is survived by three sisters and two brothers. They are Mrs. J. M. Sphar of Marshall, Miss Lucy of Higbee, Mrs. R. B. Alexander of Rocheport, R. F. of Emmet, Ark, and J. C. of Higbee. Friday, 26 May 1916--A birthday party was given at Eck Pitney's on the 17th, it being his son Kenard's 23rd birthday. The evening was most pleasantly spent in music and games, and at 10:30 cake and fruit were served. At a late hour all departed wishing Kenard many more happy birthdays. Those present: Misses Ruth and Cora Buckley, Dora Tucker, Bertha Ware, Susie and Lilly Kirby, Gertie Robb, Birdie Redifer, Meril Kirby, Wilma Robb, Irene Shafer, Esteline Buckley, Messrs. Leonard and Elison Pitney, Chas. Kirby, Mariam Dennis, Earl Robb, Thos. Pitney, Otto and Herman Dorman, Milton Williams, Chas. Harris, Burnard Kirby, Alvin and Gusty Dorman, Jas. Lessly, Clarence and Fred Buckler, Earl Thompson, Chas. Grapes, Legard Shook, Frank Shafer, Elbert Robb, Wm. Sunderland, Eugene Buckley, Berthel and Wm. Osburn, Gatha Morley, Edgar Giles and family, Mmes. Wm. Morley, Frank Shafer, Thos. Osburn, John Dorman and wife and Nick Long and wife. Friday, 26 May 1916--JOE B. ANDREWS CELEBRATES EIGHTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY--Joseph B. Andrews of near Higbee celebrated his 81st birthday May 17th, when friends and relatives to the number of 25 or 30 gathered at his home to help him enjoy the day. There were four generations represented, namely; Joseph B. Andrews, John F. Andrews, Mrs. Birch Dougherty, and children. Others present were Mrs. J. F. Andrews, Miss Bertha Andrews, John L. Andrews, Mrs. and Mrs. Birch Dougherty and family, Mrs. Myrl Horn of Moberly, Mrs. S. C. Coombe of Kansas City, Elder G. C. Tomlinson and family. After reading of the 23rd Psalm and prayer to Elder Tomlinson and a sumptuous dinner, prepared by Mrs. Joseph B. Andrews those who were present departed wishing Uncle Joe many more enjoyable occasions.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 26 May 1916--J. T. Comstock better known as "Cigar Tom," came near being killed when his team ran away with him near his home late Saturday evening. Robert Noel was the first to see the runaway and after stopping the team started out in search of Mr. Comstock, whom he found lying in the road and all but dead. He had been caught in the running gear of the wagon and dragged fully a quarter of a mile. Dr. J. W. Winn was hastily called and found Mr. Comstock in a very precarious condition, being unconscious and having all the skin torn from his back as well as his scalp pulled loose to the crown of his head. As Mr. Comstock did not regain consciousness until the next day, it was feared that his skull had been fractured. When last heard from he was doing as well as could be expected. Friday, 26 May 1916--MRS. PAUL GRIFFITH DEAD--Mrs. Iva Compton Griffith, beloved wife of Paul Griffith, was born on August 15, 1895, in Jefferson county and died in the hospital at Carbondale on Wednesday evening, May 17, 1916, being at the time of her death twenty years, seven months and two days old. She was taken to the hospital at Carbondale the latter part of April and after three weeks of constant suffering from peritonitis, she passed peacefully and quietly to that celestial home, where no pain nor sorrow ever enters. She was united in marriage to Paul Griffith on August 30, 1913, at Pinckneyville. They had made their home here since their marriage and lived on South Victor Street. One infant daughter, Iva Leon, was born to this union, but preceded its mother to the great beyond last Christmas day. Her mother, Mrs. John Compton, was buried here on April 4, 1896, just a few short weeks ago. She spent most of her life in and around this city and she numbered her friends by her acquaintances. She was of a kind and loving disposition, always ready to lend a kind word or a friendly hand to anyone in need. She leaves to mourn her departure besides her devoted husband, an aged father, Mr. John Compton of this city. She also leaves five sisters and two brothers who are Mrs. Alta Overturf of Buckner, Mrs. Harry Williams, Misses Opal Maxine and Vaneda Compton of this city. Two brothers, Lucian and Donald of this city besides a host of other relatives and friends will sadly mourn their loss of this devout wife, beloved daughter and dear sister. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church Saturday, afternoon, May 20, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Zipprodt. Interment will take place in the Harrison cemetery. She had professed faith in her Savior some time ago. Thus, a chapter of a young life been closed, but the memory of this dear young woman will linger with her dear ones here until they too, have joined her in that celestial home. The Progress and their many friends wish to express their sincere sympathy with the bereaved relatives in their sad hour of bereavement--Christopher (Ill) Progress. Friday, 26 May 1916--Born, on the 19th, to Wm. Summers and wife, a son. Friday, 26 May 1916--Born, on the 15th, to Frank Dougherty and wife, a daughter. Friday, 26 May 1916--Raymond Edwards left Sunday for a visit with his father, and other relatives at McAlester, Ok. Friday, 26 May 1916--J. F. Smith of Clark was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Jasper Roberts, during the week. Friday, 26 May 1916--Geo Light and wife of Kansas City, were the guest of the latter's mother, Mrs. Julia Smith, during the week. Friday, 26 May 1916--Mrs. John Slater of Pittsburg, Kansas, was the guest of her brothers, Sam and John Smith. Friday, 26 May 1916--Harold and Alfred, little sons of B. F. Hardin and wife of near Renick, are the guests of W. F. Jones and wife. Friday, 26 May 1916--Mrs. Wm. Richards of California and Mrs. Samuel Taylor of Colorado, arrived Saturday, being called home by the serious illness of their father. Friday, 26 May 1916--M. T. Griffith and wife were called to Christopher, Ill, Thursday of last week by the death of the former's sister-in-law, Mrs. Paul Griffith. They returned home Monday. Friday, 26 May 1916--Thos. Jenkins is the proud owner of a Chevrolet car, purchased last week from Murphy's garage. Friday, 26 May 1916--John Farris, and son, George, of Alton, Ill, were the guests of the former's brother, O. L. Farris and family during the week. Friday, 26 May 1916--Dr. Orville Pitney, who was called here several months ago to be with his mother, Mrs. E. M. Whitmore, in her last illness, and who has been taking a special course in St. Louis for several months, returned Saturday. He informs us that he will leave about June 1 for Denver to resume his practice. Dr. Pitney's friends had hoped he would locate permanently in Higbee, his old home, and all very much regret that he has decided to return to Denver. Friday, 26 May 1916--The All-Stars, Higbee's crack second team, won a good game from Glasgow at the latter place Sunday by a 6 to 4 score. Will Crawford saved the day for Higbee in the 8th when, with the bases full, he made a one-handed catch of a long fly that would have been good for a home run. Harold Harriman pitched for Higbee. The All-Stars have lost but one game in the past two years, a record, I think, entitling them to a practice game with Blues now and then. The latter certainly need the practice, and such games would help both teams. Friday, 26 May 1916--WM. HACKWARD BETTER--Wm. Hackward, who has been dangerously ill for the past three weeks, and whose recovery last week was considered an impossibility, took a turn for the better Tuesday and has since been slowly improving, or at least holding his own. Despite his critical condition his family and friends are not without hope, as he recovered from a similar attack a few years ago when his physicians said he had but a few days to live. Friday, 26 May 1916--KILLED BY TRAIN NEAR RENICK--Walter Galloway, a farm laborer about 38 years old was struck and instantly killed by the Bill Sunday excursion train this morning at the Spelman crossing three miles east of Renick. Mr. Galloway had been working for Mr. Spelman, and received his pay this morning. It was through the check found in his pocket that he was identified. The remains were brought to the Martin & Mahan undertaking parlors in this city and the coroner was called here from Huntsville this afternoon. Mr. Galloway it is said, was blind in one eye and partially deaf. It is believed that he failed to see the train which struck him, as he was within three car lengths of it when he stepped upon the track. The train was in charge of Conductor W. P. Christian and Engineer L. F. Buhalt was at the throttle. The remains were brought to Moberly on the special. Efforts are being made to locate Mr. Galloway's relatives. In the meantime the body will be held at the Martin & Martin undertaking parlors.--Moberly Monitor, May 19. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.