Friday, 9 June 1916--MIDGET MOTHER SUBJECTED TO CESAREAN OPERATION--Mrs. James Burton of Holliday was subjected to the Cesarean operation at Woodlawn hospital in Moberly Monday in order to save her life. The child removed was dead and the mother is still in precarious condition. Mrs. Burton was formerly Miss Porter of the Porter's Chapel neighborhood and is a midget, being barely three feet in height. Her husband is about the same size and weight and the two were married a little over a year ago. They have been conducting a restaurant at Holliday--Paris Mercury. Friday, 9 June 1916--CLIFTON HILL MAN KILLED BY TRAIN--John A. Matlock, 65 years old, of Clifton Hill, was killed Tuesday evening, June 6, by Wabash freight No. 67, drawn by engine No. 2010 in charge of engineer W. M. Tucker, Fireman Thos. Minor, and Conductor Patterson. The unfortunate man was walking on a long trestle, a mile east of Clifton Hill, and apparently did not see the approaching train until too late. He was knocked about fifty feet and killed instantly . The inquest over the remains was held last night by Dr. Barnhart, the county coroner. Mr. Matlock was a son of Captain N. G. Matlock. He is a brother of N. A. Matlock of Huntsville and an uncle of C. E. Matlock, editor of the Clifton Rustler. The deceased has been a resident of Randolph county practically all his life and his many friends will be saddened to learn of the terrible tragedy that has befallen this good man--Moberly Index. Friday, 9 June 1916--Mrs. Jacob Youtsey of Hamilton, Ia, is the guest of her son, Walter Sly, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 9 June 1916--Mrs. M. Halley and children of Glendale, Arizona, are the guests of her parents, J. R. Williams and wife, of Yates. Friday, 9 June 1916--Mrs. Mary Woods, aged about 80 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dudley Smith of near Burton, on the 6th. Interment was made at New Hope. She is survived by four children, viz: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. John Dennis, of Canada, W. F. Woods of Fayette and Dr. R. A. Woods, of Clark. Friday, 9 June 1916--A birthday party was given at B. M. Kirby's on the 3rd, it being his daughter Marie's 14th birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and at 10:30 refreshments were served. At a late hour the guests, about thirty in number, departed, wishing Miss Marie many more happy birthdays. We are compelled to omit the list of guests for lack of room. Friday, 9 June 1916--So far, M. Murphy, who recently offered 10 cents per pint for dead flies, has not done a rushing business. The chief reason, we presume, is the cold weather we have been having. The war made on the flies last summer no doubt played a big part in the small fly population at this time. The popular battle cry, "Swat the fly," is having its effect in all parts of the country. Friday, 9 June 1916--Through an oversight last week we failed to make mention of the closing exercises of the colored school, which were held at the colored school house Monday evening. The program by the small pupils pleased a large audience. There were two graduates, Flossie Gains and Lawrence Welch. The address to the class was delivered by Rev. I. Watts of Armstrong. Prof. Green Thompson, the teacher, deserves great credit for the manner in which he conducted the school and we are glad that he was employed for another year. Friday, 9 June 1916--The one-year-old daughter of A. B. Evans and wife of Yates died Wednesday of last week, following a short illness. Interment was made at Pearl, Ill. Friday, 9 June 1916--Born, on the 4th, to Cal Asbury and wife, a son. Friday, 9 June 1916--Price Creson had his right hand quite badly burned Monday while doing some soldering at Stevenson & Creson's jewelry store, the hose of the blower he was using bursting. Friday, 9 June 1916--The case of Isham Powell against Ernest Brook, which was to have come up in circuit court at Moberly on the 6th, was continued by consent. The suit is the result of Mr. Powell being knocked from his horse by Mr. Brook's auto one day last fall. Friday, 9 June 1916--W. L. Patterson, who recently moved to Arkansas, orders the News sent to him in De Queen. Friday, 9 June 1916--Wm. Ragsdale and wife and Victor Ragsdale and wife of Moberly were the Sunday guests of Miller Robb and family. Friday, 9 June 1916--H. C. Eubanks and family, accompanied by Lessley Burton and wife and Miss Ressie Robb of Moberly, left Saturday for Linn Creek for a week's camping and fishing trip in the Ozarks. They made the trip in Mr. Eubanks' big car. Friday, 9 June 1916--MRS. LAURA BAYSE DEAD--Mrs. Laura Bayse died at her home here Thursday after a long illness. She was forty-eight years of age. The funeral was conducted Saturday at the home by Rev. J. A. Riney. Mrs. Bayse's husband died nineteen years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. S. Andrews and by one son, Frank.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 9 June 1916--Mr. Homer Riley and Miss Pauline Embree of this place surprised their friends last week by getting married. On applying to circuit clerk A. R. Marshall at Moberly for a license it was refused because of the youthful appearance of the couple. They took the first train for Macon, we learn where they had no trouble procuring a license, and where they were married, but by whom we could not learn. The NEWS joins others in congratulations. Friday, 9 June 1916--INJURIES PROVED FATAL--Thos. J. Comstock, who was injured in a runaway near his home south of town on May 19, and who was taken to the home of a daughter in Moberly a few days later, died on Saturday, June 3. Burial was made at New Hope, Howard county. Mr. Comstock, it will be remembered, was caught in the running gear of his wagon when his team ran away and he was dragged fully a quarter of a mile. Besides being otherwise bruised and scratched, his skull was fractured, which was the cause of death. He never regained consciousness except for a few brief intervals. He was 56 years old and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lee Palmatary, of Moberly, and three sons, Ollie and George, of Moberly, and Van of Parsons, Kan. He also leaves three brothers, Joe, of Carbondale, Ill., John, of Carthage, MO., and H. C. Comstock of Kentucky. Friday, 9 June 1916--George W. Taylor, a former well known and wealthy citizen of Huntsville, died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. W. W. Kingsbury of Boonville, with whom he had made his home for several years, Thursday of last week. Interment was made at Huntsville. Deceased was born in this county in 1830 and spent most of his life here. He was three times married. The surviving children are Mrs. Kingsbury and Mrs. Victor Vaughan of Ann Arbor, Mich. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.