Friday, 7 Apr 1916--(Kathy's notes: I am only extracting the results rather than the article on this one, because it was very long. The election results for the town were as follows:) For Mayor--Thos. Towles 234, W. F. Jones 164. For Marshal--W. I. Williams 258, Albert Blansett 142. For Collector--Joe Burton 129, Price Creson, 122, Geo. McGill 78, J. O. Humphrey 60. For Assessor--Walter Davis 264, Emmett Dennis 126. For Street Commissioner--John Dennis unopposed, 398. For Police Judge--J. C. Elgin 253, Josh Duffield 143. For Alderman--Wayland Patterson 153, John Ware 148, D. W. Bowen 97. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--A. B. RICHMOND FOR SHERIFF--(Kathy's notes: edited for genealogical information only)--Mr. Richmond, whose grandparents on both sides were among the earliest settlers of Chariton township, was born and reared in that township, and with the exception of ten years, spent in the grocery and hotel business in Moberly, has resided in his home township, and is now living on a farm adjoining the one on which he was born. He comes from among the county's best people, his mother being a Dawkins, a cousin of the late Moss Dawkins of this place. He is a brother of the Rev. Edgar M. Richmond of Moberly, known and recognized as one of Missouri's ablest men. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--YEAKEY FOR TREASURER----(Kathy's notes: edited for genealogical information only)--Mr. Yeakey comes from one of the oldest families in the county and was born in Chariton township where he grew to manhood and followed the occupation of farming until some fifteen years ago, when he moved to Huntsville where he has since been employed as book keeper in the Farmers & Merchants Bank. Mr. Yeakey's father, the late H. Clay Yeakey, who was elected to the office four years ago, dying in 1914, was succeeded by his son Nov 23 of that year through appointment by Gov. Major, and has proven one of the most efficient and popular officials the county ever had. All that he has ever gotten out of the office, however, is the honor which goes with the place, having pledged himself to turn the salary over to his step-mother in the event of his appointment, a pledge which he has kept most religiously. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Mrs. Searcy White visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver White Sunday and Monday. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 1st, to Price Grimsly and wife, a son. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on March 31, to Edward Roberts and wife, a son. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 1st, to George Jones and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 5th, to Chas. Riley and wife, a son. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 2nd, to Wesley Floyd and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--The baby daughter of Rich Griffith and wife is seriously ill. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Mrs. J. C. Cain was called to Boonville Sunday by the death of her grandfather, W. H. Allison. He was 87 years old. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--P. E. Cooper and wife, of Boston, were the guests of their nephew, Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, and family, Thursday of last week. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--John Barron of Verdin, Ill, was here the first of the week, the guest of his parents, D. L. Barron and wife. It was his first trip back to Higbee in nine years and the many changes, all for the better, were a revelation to him. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Born, on the 4th, to Will S. Walton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--Ed. M. Randolph of Edina was the guest of his brother, J. T. Randolphs, during the week. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--J. Edgar Smith and Henry R. Powell are the latest owners of cars, the former purchasing a Buick and the latter a Hudson the latter part of last week. The joke is on Mr. Powell, who drove his car home from Moberly and got lost when within about three miles of home. He finally made it town, but was several hours behind schedule. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--THOMAS B. BROCKMAN DEAD--Thos. B. Brockman, one of the best men of the county, as well as one of its very best citizens, died at his home in Renick on Wednesday, March 5, 1916, at 12:30 p.m., after an illness of several weeks from cancer. Mr. Brockman was 71 years old, having been born near Renick in 1845, and up to a few years ago, when he moved to Renick, had spent most of his life on the farm from which he moved. He was married in 1865 to Miss Mary Hamilton, who died about 1890. They were the parents of four children, one of whom, a girl, died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. Teletha Davis of near Renick, Mrs. John White of Kirksville and Thos. Brockman of St. Louis. In 1894 he was married to Miss Ada Elgin of this place, who with their two children, Marvin and Miss Lucile, survives him. He also leaves three brothers, Wesley, of Macon; Con J. of Clark and James or Renick. Mr. Brockman was a consecrated Christian gentleman and had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He had been a devout and active member of the Methodist church since early manhood, and lived his religion seven days in the week. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Renick by the Rev. John H. Hubbard tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock and interment made in the Hamilton cemetery just east of town. We join the community in condolence to the bereaved ones. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--MISS ORA LESSLEY DEAD--A letter to Yates relatives received last week from Mrs. O. J. Lessley of Glendale, Calif, contained the sad intelligence of the death of her eldest daughter, Miss Ora, which occurred at her home in that city on March 19 from typhoid fever. She was the daughter of the late S. Lessley of this place, where she was born and reared and had many friends here who will mourn her death sincerely. To the surviving mother, brother and sister the sympathy of all their old Higbee friends go out. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--BENNETT J. LAY ENGAGED--the engagement of Bennett J. Lay and Miss Pearl Cover of 207 Fairview St, Detroit, was announced on March 25th, at a party given in honor of Miss Cover by one of her friends, Miss Catherine Hammond. Miss Cover has charge of the Statistical Department of the Michigan Drug Company of Detroit. Miss Cover is a very attractive church worker and it was in this capacity that Bennett met her. Bennett is an old Higbee boy, graduated from the Agricultural Department of the State University and now has charge of the Landscape Gardening of the Chalmers Motor Company in Detroit. He is living at 248 Hamilton Street. The wedding is expected to take place in November in Detroit where they will make their home. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--ROBB-NEWMAN--Mr. Willie Robb and Miss Ivie Dell Newman drove over to Huntsville Tuesday, March 21, where they were united in marriage at the home of Rev. D. B. Clifton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robb of near Higbee and is a most intelligent young man. The bride is one of the Moberly's most popular young ladies. After the ceremony the happy couple returned to the bride's aunt's and uncle's, Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Green, where we learn they will make their future home. All join in the best wishes and hearty congratulations for a long and happy wedded life. Friday, 7 Apr 1916--J. E. Lytle, train dispatcher for the Katy at Moberly, celebrated his 71st birthday Monday. He is believed to be one of the oldest active telegraphers in the country. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.