Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--A MOBERLY MURDER--Bud Davidson an employee in the McKiernan mine west of this city, who was stabbed in a fight on Clark street Saturday night, died from his wounds in the hospital about 1:30 o' clock this morning. Following Davidson's death, Gilbert Winkler, a young man living on Moorehead street, who cut Davidson, was charged with second degree murder in a complaint filed before Judge A. C. Gladney by Prosecuting Attorney J. W. Wight. Yesterday morning Winkler was released on bond in the sum of $1000, charged with felonious assault. Today a warrant was issued in order that he might be re-arrested and required to give new bond. It was not thought yesterday that Davidson's wounds would prove fatal. Winkler was required to give $2,500 bond this morning and his preliminary hearing set for 10 o'clock, Saturday, Feb 3. The police this afternoon started a search for witnesses who were present when Winkler and Davidson became engaged in a quarrel and when Winkler cut Davidson. The blade of the pocket knife used by Winkler was about three inches long. It penetrated the lower part of Davidson's left lung after cutting through one rib. Davidson also sustained a severe cut on his left arm. Winkler claims that he acted in self defense. Both he and witnesses to the affair, stated following Winkler's arrest Saturday night that Davidson was the aggressor and had made a move as if to draw a pistol from his hip pocket when Winkler drew his knife from his overcoat pocket. Davidson was said to be intoxicated and had called Winkler vile names and challenged him to fight, according to Winkler's statement and statements made by witnesses Saturday night. No death statement was secured from Davidson as it was thought that he would recover. David C. Davidson entered into rest in Woodland hospital at 1:30 o'clock this morning. He was 35 years old the 18th of last March. The surviving relatives are a wife and three children, Ralph, Russell and Ruth, of Quincy, Ill.; two half brothers, Chas. E. Davidson, Moberly, and W. A. Davidson, Columbia, and one sister, Mrs. F. Jackson, Shrikeville, Indiana--Moberly Democrat, Jan 29. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Some half dozen or more of Higbee's popular young men have organized a dancing club, which they have styled "The Higbee Black Necktie Club," and will give their first dance at Mistletoe Hall tomorrow night. It is the aim of the club, we understand, to give a dance every two weeks during the remainder of the winter season. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Miss Eulah Dodd spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. W. Key, of near town. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Matt Bunton and wife were called to Ft. Dodge, Ia., Tuesday by the death of their only grandchild, the baby daughter of Will Bunton and wife. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Albert, the little son of Jas. Richards and wife, is carrying his right arm in a sling, having had it thrown out of place while playing "Blackman" at school. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--H. W. Barneyback of Canton, Mo., a registered pharmacist of several years experience, has accepted a position as prescription clerk at Cleeton's drug store, and entered on his duties yesterday. Mr. Barneyback will move his family to Higbee as soon as he cane find a home. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--THOMAS BROAD DEAD--the many friends of Thomas Broad, formerly of this place, who saw him on the streets here only a few months ago enjoying life and the best of health and with every prospect of many years before him, will be shocked to hear of his death, which occurred at his home in Taylorville, Ill., on Jan. 22, 1917. The following is taken from the Taylorville Courier of Jan. 23: "Thomas Broad, aged 63 years, a coal miner and resident of Taylorville for the past fifteen years, passed away last night at 9:20 o'clock at his home 1025 East Elm street, of pneumonia after an illness lasting since last Wednesday. "Mr. Broad was working in the Stonington mine at the time of his first illness and was brought home in an unconscious condition. Since then his condition had been critical and his life despaired of. "the funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Latter Day Saints church, Rev. Barton of Beardstown officiating. Burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery. "the deceased was born September 29, 1854, in Myrther, South Wales. He was the son of William and Catherine (George) Broad. He was married in Wales to Mrs. Frances Bevan, daughter of Thomas and Margaret Bevan. After the marriage, the couple came to the United States in 1880 and settled in Pennsylvania. The wife died in Pennsylvania in 1885, and, in the year 1887, the deceased was married to Mrs. Alice Burnham of Centerville, Iowa. He later moved to Higbee, Mo, and fifteen years ago came to Taylorville, Ill, where he had since resided. "Surviving the deceased are the following children by the first wife: Mrs. C. a. Burnham, Taylorville; W. T. and Miss Mabel Broad, Taylorville; John Elder Broad of Missouri, and Dave B. Broad of Louisville, Ky. Two grandchildren, Catherine and Margaret Broad of Louisville, Ky., survive. The deceased is survived by the following brothers and sisters: George and John Broad of Wales; Benj. Broad of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Margaret Jenkins of Saginaw, Mich; Mrs. Sarah Jones of Wales, and Mrs. Mary Jones of Wales. The widow also survives; she is the mother of C. A. Burnham and O. R. Burnham of this city. "The deceased was a religious character and at the time of his death was en elder in the Latter Day Saints church. He also was a member of the U. M. W. of A. of this city. He was well known in Taylorville as a citizen and was especially well known in mining circles over the state." Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Burton & Burton's delivery team, while hitched at the side of the store Wednesday, took fright at a large piece of paper the high wind wrapped around their hind legs, and ran away, scattering groceries at every jump. They ran into a tree near the R. G. Duncan residence and broke loose from the wagon. A bent axle and a broken wagon tongue was the only damage done. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Thos. Osburn's blacksmith shop has been closed since last week, his lease on the building and fixtures having expired. He informs us that as yet he and M. J. Embree, who owns the property, have been unable to come to satisfactory terms for the extension of the lease, and that until they do the shop will remain closed permanently, so far as he is concerned. Mr. Osburn is now at work at the Walton mine. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Mrs. Susan F. Dent of the New Hope Neighborhood near Renick, died on Jan 26th. She was 79 years old, and is survived by two sons, Charles and Thomas, and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Irons and Mrs. Henry Brooks. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Jas. Daggs and son, Arthur, who recently purchased or leased the Brundege saw mill just east of the Alton stock pens, discovered on going to the mill the first of the week to fire up for a day's sawing, that some person had robbed the engine of all the brass parts that could be removed and as a consequence the mill will have to remain idle until new parts can be supplied. Messrs. Daggs promised to make it decidedly interesting for the guilty parties if they can be located. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Born, Jan 30, to Russel Pickering and wife, a daughter. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--A NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE--A dwelling house at mine No. 11, just north of town, occupied by Mrs. Rosa Van Neufflin and son Loui, was destroyed by fire about 11:30 Sunday night, together with all of its contents. The fire is supposed to have originated from a stove in the kitchen, and was under such headway that Mrs. Van Neufflin, her son and two boarders escaped with only their clothing, and not all of that. Besides losing all of her household goods, Mrs. Van Neufflin also lost $350 in currency and coin, and the boarders lost about $50 each in money. One of the boarders, Fred Simoconi, in trying to get his trunk, which was about three sized too large, out through the window, the door being cut off by the fire, had his face and hands very badly burned. Loui, the son, had the narrowest escape of all and but for a wonderful display of grit, might have been burned up. Some three weeks ago, it will be remembered, he fell out of a tree while hunting and broke his hip and had since been confined to his bed with his leg encased in a wooden box, or trough, and a 25-pound weight attached to his foot. He made no move or outcry when the fire was discovered, thinking he would be taken care of, but as the room grew hotter and the smoke thicker and no one came to carry him out, he drew his leg up a dozen times or more, lifting the weight each time, until the cord holding it broke or was worn in two, when he made his way to the window and was helped out. During all the excitement he kept his injured hip, now almost well, in mind, with the result that he did it no particular harm. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Mrs. C. E. Snitchfield of Musselshell, Mont., is visiting her brother, Thomas Jones. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--O. L. Farris, who has been in charge of the Alton pumping station here for the past fifteen years, tendered his resignation two weeks ago and was succeeded on the 1st by a gentleman from Slater, whose name we failed to learn. Mr. Farris made the Alton a most capable and efficient employee and quits the service with a clear record in every respect. He will still retain his position, we understand, as warden of the Higbee-Alton Fishing Club and will have charge of the fishing privileges at the lake as formerly. He has secured employment at machinist with the Walton Coal Co. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--Arthur Daggs had his house with all of its contents destroyed by fire, originating, presumably from, a defective flue, about 3 o'clock Sunday morning. The loss is partially covered by insurance. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--D. S. Hare this week purchased one of the latest improved soda fountains which he will install in his cafe as soon as the season opens. The fountain is an exceedingly handsome one and is made of marble and has all the latest electrical appliances. Volume 30, No 44, Friday, 2 Feb 1917--AUTOS COLLIDE--J. O. Webb, while driving Dr. G. M. Nichols' new Ford last Sunday, having as passengers Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Ed Turner, ran bead-on into an Overland car near the Green Terrill farm south of Moberly, putting both machines completely out of business. The cars met with such force that the Ford broke the Overland guard and demolished the radiator and sustained about the same damage itself. The occupants of each car fortunately escaped without a scratch. We failed to learn the names of those in the Overland. The wreck, we learn, was due to the fact that Mr. Webb, who was returning from Moberly, was on the left side of the road. He says he changed to the left side of the road before reaching the corner because it was the smoothest, but that he did not make the change until he had sounded the horn repeatedly. Hearing no response or signals from any car coming from the south, he shot around the corner at a pretty good clip and the cars met before either driver knew what had happened. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.