The earlier editions of the paper, didn't contain as much local news as the later editions. The obituaries were short, and contained only the bare bones of who died and when. I think the paper was published on Friday's, even from the beginning, but I won't swear to that. I didn't record the day of week when I first began transcribing them. You won't find these earlier editions nearly as entertaining as the later ones. But they still contain a lot of valuable information. I'll give you an example of the difference in the amount of information contained in each year. The first three years of this paper, I only transcribed 35 pages typewritten. In 1919, the year I am currently working on, I have transcribed over 100 pages in the first 5 months. But what they are worth, here they are. 5 July 1890--Anderson Reynolds, a boy 18 years of age, while bathing in Little Calumet Creek at McIntosh Station on the St. L. K & N. RR, was taken with cramps in eight feet of water and drowned before assistance could be rendered. 5 July 1890--At Moberly a tramp carpenter named David Edwards, assisting a Mr. Amick to shingle his barn, fell a distance of 30 feet from the roof to the ground, hurting him in such a manner that it is thought he can not recover. 5 July 1890--Frank Wilkingson of Dundee, Franklin County, while in bathing at New Haven was drawn under the United States snagboat Suter and drowned. 5 July 1890--Thomas D. Quinn, one of the best known and most respected citizens of Sedalia, died last week. Before moving to Sedalia, he lived at St. Louis, where he was well known and had many friends. 5 July 1890--Nathan Johnson died at his home in Bonne Terre, of blood poisoning, occasioned by an enormous carbuncle on the back of his neck which extended from the base of the skull down between his shoulder. He was a man of immense proportions, weighing 350 pounds. He held the office of Justice of the Peace in Perry Township several years and occupied that position at the time of his death. 5 July 1890--Mr. Wm. Bennock of Slater, fell from the platform of the C. & A. train while it was on the bridge which crosses the Mississippi River at Louisiana and was drowned. The train was at a standstill waiting for the draw to close when he fell. 5 July 1890--Hon. Wesley Halliburton died at his home in Milan recently. He was one of the first pioneers of North Missouri, coming to the State in 1823. he was a State Senator for eight years and was also a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1875. He was well know all over the State. He was 78 years old and born in Tennessee. 5 July 1890--Died, near Moberly, on June 22nd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tunce Coats. 12 July 1890--Joseph B. Andrews has moved to Fayette. 12 July 1890--Born near Myers, on the 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hersman, a son. 12 July 1890--Born, near Higbee; on the 5th, to John A. Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 12 July 1890--Born, in Higbee, on Monday, June 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hellyer, a daughter. 12 July 1890--Judge M. M. Burton, of Huntsville, came over Monday to attend the funeral of his niece, Mrs. J. B. Tymony. 12 July 1890--Born, in Higbee, on the 8th, to Mr. and Ms. Wm. Griffith, twin boys. Mother and Babes getting along nicely. 12 July 1890--Died, at the residence of her brother-in-law, O. Ratzer, in Moberly, on the 5th, Miss Maggie Mathieu, aged about 22 years. 12 July 1890--Died, in Moberly, on the 9th; Paul, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McCurry. 12 July 1890--As we go to press we learn that Mrs. Straub died at Armstrong Thursday. She has been sick for several days. 12 July 1890--Mrs. Chris Hock and Miss Rosie Mathieu, of De Soto, Mo, who were called to Moberly some days ago by the serious illness of their sister, Miss Maggie Mathieu, returned home the first of the week. 12 July 1890--We are requested to return the gratitude and heart-felt thanks of Mr. J. B. Tymony to the people of Higbee and vicinity for their kind assistance and sympathy during the late illness of Mrs. Tymony. 12 July 1890--WOOL CARDING! Howard Woolen & Grist Mills Near Yates, Howard Co, MO. Roll carding, spinning and weaving. We do good work at low prices for cash or wool. Have made arrangements with Mr. W. I. Wright & Co, of Clark, and J. M. Seymour, of Sturgeon, to take in wool and ship to us to be carded into rolls, spun into yarn of made into cloth. Patronize your home manufacturers and you will receive good work and prompt returns. We will pay freight one way, and commission on all shipped to us at Higbee, Mo. Mill department will grind wheat and corn for custom, eqery (every?) Thursday and Friday, or will exchange for wheat and corn. Respectfully John Sutliff, Sr. Man. 19 July 1890--Born, in Higbee, on the 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Honaker, a daughter. 19 July 1890--Robert James was drowned in the old reservoir at Moberly last Sunday. His remains were shipped to Wellsville for interment. 19 July 1890--OBITUARY--MRS. JAMES B. TYMONY--When the good die earth sustains a great loss. The influence of the good on humanity are like drops of rain, which revive the drooping life of plant and flower. They fall into the hearts of the weary and dispairing and kindle life anew with hope and aspiration. They reopen the gates of love and affection and bid their crystal waters flow forth to cherish and uplift the children of men everywhere. When the good die home looses its purest light; the community its most elevating influence, and religion its purest friend. If nature ever pours its tears in sympathy and grief over the losses of men, it lets them fall when the pure and the good perish from the earth. The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Binda Tymony was one of the most beautiful and lovable characters it has been our lot to know. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burton, of Higbee, Missouri. She was born January 10, 1858, and had since girlhood been a constant and most consistent member of the Christian church. Grown to young womanhood, she was, on May 26, 1881 married to James B. Tymony, of Higbee, and continued to reside there until the time of her death. The union was blessed with two children, a boy and girl. The little boy died several years ago. Her husband and her daughter still survive her. She died on the night of July 6, 1890, of heart disease associated with fever. Her funeral sermon was preached by Elder Wm. Anderson at the Christian church in Higbee. Perhaps no one's death would have produced greater gloom in the community where she resided. Faithful and true in all her relations of life, as daughter, wife, mother and neighbor, she was an exemplar of the true Christian character. Faithful and obedient as a daughter. True and constant-a perfect help-meet as a wife, devoted and protecting as a parent, kind and benevolent as a neighbor. She filled all life's spheres with that loving charity that made her scores of friends and made every one better that came within her sphere. Truly earth and humanity suffer when a good woman dies! She had been sick for several weeks and bore her suffering unflinchingly and patiently. When death came she passed through it to the higher life, leaving behind her the noble example of a life well spend in the service both of man and god. What would life be worth without these glorious examples along its pathway? If spirits return to watch o're earth, no doubt she watches over husband and child with love and affection as when here, and in the great hereafter they shall meet again. (poem follows) 19 July 1890--Lexington, Mo, July 15--And hang by the neck until you are pronounced dead," was the sentence Judge John E. Ryland pronounced upon Christopher Young at 10 o'clock today. September 6, 1890, was the day set for the hanging. Young took the sentence coolly. In December, 1887, at Corder, Young was with a drunken crowd. One fellow hit him over the head with a lighted lantern and ran. Another man at this instance, one Ferguson, of Randolph county, near Elliott, happened to cross in Young's pathway and he stabbed him to death. Young was tried, the case carried to the Supreme court, remanded to our court again and found guilty of murder in the first degree. 19 July 1890--Died, near Russell, on the 17th, the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Muer. This makes the second child that they have lost in the past year. It was buried yesterday at the Tucker burying ground. 26 July 1890--Geo. Clark, son of Judge J. P. Clark, of Mexico fell from the roof of the Fleet School and it is thought is fatally injured. 26 July 1890--R. M. Yarnell, a prominent farmer of Howell County, fell under a passenger train at Brandsville and was killed. His head was severed from his body. 26 July 1890--Ambrose E. Coe, who about fifteen years ago killed Miss Abbie Summers at Ashley, Pike County, and convicted and subsequently set free after a short term in the insane asylum, killed his wife, her two brothers and then shot and killed himself recently near Yates Center, Kan, where he had been living on a farm. 26 July 1890--Mary Lee Burchard of Martinsburg, Audrain County, daughter of Dr. E. B. Douglass, has brought suit for $8,000 against John M. Dickey, a wealthy Texas stockman for failing to put in appearance after the day was set, the traveling dress finished, the guests invited, the clergyman engaged and everything ready to celebrate their wedding. 26 July 1890--Little Carrie Tymony is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. W. Settle, at Mexico. 26 July 1890--Born, near Higbee, on the 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McGowen, a daughter. 26 July 1890--Mr. Geo. Williams returned home last Saturday from a week's visit to his parents near Centralia. 26 July 1890--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of W. T. Botts, on Wednesday; July 23rd, in the presence of a few relatives and friends Mr. H. C. Tharp and Miss Popie Terrill. Rev. Bacon, of Marshall, Mo, officiating. The NEWS joins their many friends in extending congratulations. 26 July 1890--Died, near Higbee, July 17th, 1890, Johny, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mure, aged 1 year two months and one day. (poem follows) Mrs. McVay. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.