Friday, 8 Sep 1916--JOEL H. YATES DEAD--Joel H. Yates, one of the best men Randolph county ever knew, died at his home near Yates on Sunday, Sept 3, 1916, following an illness of less than a week. A peculiar circumstance in connection with his death was that it occurred in the same house in which he was born and on his birthday, he having been born Sept 3, 1840. Mr. Yates was married to Miss Alice Kilbuck on December 18, 1879. She survives him as do four of the five children born to them, viz: Mrs. J. Jacobs, Moberly; Miss Annie and Boswell, who live at home, and Lascillis, of Centralia. He is also survived by one grandchild, several nieces and nephews, and three sisters--Mrs. Ann Dysart, Mrs. J. R. Williams and Mrs. Alice Tuggle, all of Yates. Since early manhood he had lived a consecrated Christian life, having joined Old Higbee Christian church when about 20 years of age. He was quiet, unassuming and inoffensive, but at the same time strong and firm in his convictions of the right, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. In his death the family and the community have suffered an irreparable loss. His rather sudden summons was made all the harder for his loved one to bear from the fact that they and his friends had planned to surprise him with a big birthday dinner on the third. Interment was made on the old home place where he had spent his life, the funeral services, in accordance with a request made by him several years ago, consisting of a scriptural reading and a prayer by his lifetime friend, S. W. Creson. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--R. D. EMBREE DEAD--R. D. Embree, a former well known citizen of this vicinity, died at his home in Artesia, N.M., on Monday, Sept 3, 1916, following a long illness, rheumatism being the direct cause of his death. Mr. Embree was about 56 years old and was the son of the late Wm. Embree of near this place, and was recognized as one of the best and most substantial men this community ever turned out. He is survived by his wife, a daughter of Mrs. Mary Burton of this place, and three children, two boys and one girl. On the receipt of a message stating that he was not expected to live, Mrs. Embree's sister, Mrs. Walter Shifflet of Moberly, accompanied by Mr. Embree's daughter, who had been going to school in Moberly, left at once for Artesia, arriving a few hours after Mr. Embree had passed away. Interment was made at Artisia. Mr. Embree had many warm and sincere friends in and around old Higbee who heard of his death with the deepest regret and who join the NEWS in warmest sympathy to his loved ones. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Mrs. C. W. Williams and mother, Mrs. W. W. Day, are visiting relatives in Lexington. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--A NARROW ESCAPE--Carl Davis, son-in-law of J. H. Bagby, had a very narrow escape from death Thursday evening of last week, while working around a hay baler on the farm of Jas. Baker of east of town. With Mr. Bagby and Mr. Baker he had been at work repairing the engine and was standing close to one of the drive wheels when the engine was started up on a test, and when it had attained its maximum speed, a key in the drive wheel shaft caught in the side pocket of a pair of new overalls Mr. Davis was wearing, and in an instant he was being whirled around with the wheel, which was revolving at the rate of 450 revolutions per minute. Mr. Bagby, who was standing within two feet of him at the time but with his back turned, on hearing him cry "Oh, Mr. Bagby!" made a grab for him, and succeeded in pulling him from the wheel, but how he managed to do it he will never know, as Mr. Davis was stripped of his overalls and underclothing, which were wound about the shaft, and had nothing on but his shoes when released. He had lost consciousness, but soon recovered, when it was found that he had sustained no injury other than several bad bruises. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Ira Harriman and Dewey Goin left last week for Illinois where they have secured work. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Mrs. John Harriman and children left last week for Illinois to join Mr. Harriman. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Mrs. Robert Summers of Salisbury was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, and other relatives during the week. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--W. D. WELCH IMPROVING--A letter from W. D. Welch, under date of the 1st states that he was that day about to take a short walk about the hospital with the aid of a cane, but that he is as yet too weak to sit up very long at a time. His left arm is still practically useless from the paralysis, though he is able to use it occasionally, indicating that the paralysis is gradually leaving him. It is not known when he can start for home, but it will likely be many weeks yet. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--R. R. Walton and wife and Mrs. Wm. Walton and Mrs. Fred Ongley went to Fayette Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martha Jackson, grandmother of Mrs. R. R. Walton, who died at her home in that place on the day before, aged 89. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--James Dodd, and sister, Miss Willie of Clifton Hill were the guests of their sister, Mrs. John Key, of near town, Thursday and Friday of last week. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--J. A. Douglas was caught under a fall of rock in the White & Buckler mine near Rucker Wednesday of last week and was pretty badly bruised. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Riley Land has been wearing a skinned up face since Thursday of last week, received in a way he is not anxious to have repeated. He had been working about the barn lot and in slamming a gate shut got a hard lick on the shins, from which he turned sick and fainted. When he came to a few minutes later he found himself surrounded by hogs, some of which were rooting him around, and one of which had tried to bite a chunk out of his forehead. He made a record run for the house, when it was found that he was worse scared than hurt. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Through an oversight last week we failed to mention the burning of the barn of S. E. Robb of near town at about 4 o'clock Monday morning. A big lot of hay and other feed, together with a buggy, harness, etc., was also destroyed. Mr. Robb carried insurance, but not enough to cover the loss by half. The origins of the fire is a mystery. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--J. C. Elgin and sister, Miss Lucy, left Sunday for Rocheport where the former will make his home with a sister, Mrs. Alexander. After a visit of a week or two Miss Lucy will go to Marshall where she will make her home with her sister, Mrs. Mattie Sphar. Joe and Miss Lucy were among Higbee's oldest residents, if not the oldest, and had resided here continuously for almost forty years, and their adieu to the old town and old friends was perhaps the most trying thing of their lives. The NEWS joins other friends in the wish that their few remaining days will be filled with happiness and contentment. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Jas. A. Walker, one of Higbee's colored boys who has made good, was here from Chicago last week, the guest of his parents, Uncle Fred Walker and wife. He has a good position with a big candy company, which he has held for the past four years. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--John Andrews of Parsons, Kas., who has been quite sick at the home of his brother, B. F., in this place for several days, was some better yesterday. Mr. Andrews attended the G. A. R. meeting at Kansas City last week and stopped off here for a visit when he was taken sick. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--John Barns, aged 86 years, died at his home near Harrisburg on the 3rd. Interment was made at Mt. Pleasant. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--C. C. Whitmire, of near Edina, who was called here the latter part of last week by the illness of his parents, J. J. Whitmire and wife, returned home Sunday. He informs us that he has about got his parents in the notion of making their home with him, for the winter, at least. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--MRS. SUSAN DENNIS DEAD--Mrs. Susan Dennis, one of this vicinity's most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Thos. Dennis, southwest of town on Saturday, Sept. 2, 1916, following a short illness, aged 75 years. She was twice married, and is survived by three sons, Joel and Charles Robb and Nat Dennis. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. N. B. Green of the Baptist church, of which deceased had been a member for many years, and interment made in Old Log Chapel. The large crowd present spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. The News joins others in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--Glen Noel of near this place and Miss Eulah Hardwich of Moberly were married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. A. Simmons, in that place on Saturday, Sept. 2. The News joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 Sep 1916--William, youngest son of Thos. Osburn and wife, who it was feared was losing the sight of his right eye, was taken to St. Louis Thursday of last week by his father for examination by a specialist. The latter thought the trouble was caused by an abscess behind the eye ball and placed the child under a week's treatment when Mr. Osburn will take him back to the city. Several years ago the boy came within an ace of having his left eye put out by running a stick into it, but it is not believed that the accident has any bearing on the present trouble. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.