Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Reed Newman closed a contract the first of the week with James Lloyd for the erection of a 5-room modern bungalow in the north part of town. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--A COLD BLOODED MURDER--Jas Bradley, son of W. H. Bradley, of Yates, Foully Murdered at Eldorado Springs--W. H. Bradley of Yates, accompanied by his sons, Ed, of this place, and John, of Moberly, left Saturday for Eldorado Springs in response to a message that Jas. Bradley, son of W. H. Bradley, had been murdered at that place the day before. From the brief particulars as recited to us yesterday by Ed Bradley, the murder was one of the most cold blooded that could be imagined, and makes one want to take the law into his own hand when it is recalled that capital punishment is no longer in vogue in Missouri. Bradley, the murdered man, who was 46 years old, and who had resided in Kansas City for the past fourteen years, separated from his wife last September and had recently filed suit for divorce, and which was to be tried at an early date. Following the separation she went to Eldorado Springs, where she had since lived with her mother, Mrs. Grant Strickler, and at whose home the murder took place. There she met Cal Bailey, one of the hardest characters in that section, so Mr. Bradley states he was informed by the best citizens of Eldorado, who was a frequent visitor at the home. A day or so before the murder Mrs. Bradley wired her husband that she was in serious trouble and asked him to come down and help her out, and he went to Eldorado Springs in response to the message. Just how the murder was brought about, Mr. Bradley could only surmise from evidence before the coroners jury, as the preliminary trail was not to be held until April 1. He states that a big dinner had been prepared at the Strickler home to which Bailey had been invited. When dinner was announced Bailey and Mrs. Bradley were seated on the front porch--planning the murder, Mr. Bradley thinks--and had to be called several times. No one knows as yet what really happened in the dining room--whether a fight took place, or whether Bradley was killed while seated at the table. Those who went down from here are inclined to the latter opinion, as the dining room showed no evidence of a struggle, and Bradley's wound would justify the belief. He was struck behind the right ear with a heavy window weight, which crushed his skull, the fracture being 4 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches. He was also shot four times---once in the head and three times in the body, the latter shots going through the floor, was conclusive evidence to the six doctors who testified at the inquest, that Bradley was shot while lying on the floor. They further gave it as their opinion that the shots had been fired into the body at least an hour after death. About 20 minutes before the killing Bradley's daughter called him out on the back porch and asked him for money to buy a pair of shoes, whereupon he took a bill book from the back pocket of his trousers and began thumbing the bills, three of which were $50 bills. The girl asked for one of these, but he kept on running through the bills until he came to a $10 bill which he offered, her, telling her that it ought to buy her a pretty good pair, but as she insisted on $50, he put the ten back in the book returning it his pocket with the remark that if she couldn't take the ten she couldn't have any. It is believed that this book, which disappeared with its contents, contained about $300. change to the amount of $6.30 was found in the trouser pockets, and $350 in currency was found sewed in a pocket on the inside of his undershirt. A $500 diamond ring Bradley was known to be wearing when he left Kansas City had also disappeared. A second diamond ring of less value which he was also wearing was not disturbed. It is the belief of Mr. Bradley's people here that his murder was a deep laid plan of Bailey and his wife to put him out of the way before he could secure a divorce that she might fall heir to all of his property. Bradley was buried at Eldorado Springs. We hope to be able to give next week the particulars in full as brought at the preliminary. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the parents, who are among Randolph's best people. Mrs. Bradley was prostrated by the news, and for several days it was feared that she would not recover. She was some better yesterday we are glad to state. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Ben T. Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franklin of near Myers, a member of C. company 128th (St. Louis) Infantry, who was seriously wounded in France during the big drive that broke the Hun's back, arrived at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Saturday for a debarkation hospital near New York. We are not advised as to the extent of his injuries, or as to when he will be able to come home. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Hardin Blakely, who got no further than England on his way to France, being halted by the armistice, arrived home Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. Blakely, a pretty Liverpool young lady to whom he was married several months ago. Mr. Blakely left yesterday for Camp Taylor, Kentucky, where he will receive his discharge. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--R. G. Duncan is about the happiest man in town these days, having received a message Friday from his son, Carl, Advising him of his arrival that day at an eastern port from France. In a letter to his father Sunday Carl stated that he would be at home as soon as he could get his discharge. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Mrs. Logan Harvey, colored, a former resident of the Yates vicinity, died at her home in Buxton, Iowa Saturday. The body was shipped to Higbee Sunday for interment in Silver Creek cemetery. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--The year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith of near town died Sunday following a short illness. Interment was made Monday in the Robb cemetery south of town. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--JONES-LITTLE--Mr. Evans Jones and Miss Maude Little, two of Higbee's most popular young people whose marriage had long been anticipated by their many friends, and announcement of which had been confidently expected for the past several weeks, stole a march on their friends Monday by quietly slipping to Moberly, where they were united in marriage at the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. Y. Keiter. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bower, the latter a sister of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony the happy couple left over the Wabash for Kansas City to spend their honeymoon and are expected home some time next week. The bride is the daughter of the late Mrs. Caroline Little and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most lovable young ladies, whose sunny disposition and always pleasant smile made her a general favorite. Mr. Jones, known far and near as "Buck," is the son of the late Dan Jones, and is one of Higbee's very best and most substantial young men, numbering as friends, almost without exception, all who know him. He holds the office of state inspector of coal mines, being appointed by Gov. Major, and again by Gov. Gardner, who recognized in him one of the most efficient officers the state ever had. The NEWS never chronicled the marriage of a more worthy and deserving young couple than Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and joins their friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--AN ORDINANCE--TO PROHIBIT THE RUNNING AT LARGE OF CHICKENS IN THE CITY OF HIGBEE, MO, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--PAUL LESSLY--"He came to raise our hearts to Heaven, He is gone to call us there." Paul Lessly, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lessly, was born July 7, 1915. Died April 3, 1919. It will be remembered little Paul was one of a pair of twin babies, his sister, Pauline, having died when about a year old. The love and attention the parents gave both babies was all give to Paul when Pauline was called home, and Thursday night when Paul was taken the parting was doubly hard. The little fellow was in his usual good health until Thursday night, when he was suddenly seized with convulsions and passed away before morning. He is survived by father and mother, four sisters and two brothers. Interment in the city cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Thos. Warford, J. Q. Whitmore, Frank Goin, J. P. Warford and Raymond Marrs attended a district meeting of the Knights of Pythias at Glasgow yesterday. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holtzclaw left Monday for Hot Springs, Ark., where they will spend several weeks, where they go for the benefit of their health, and on their return will go to Colorado where they will spend the summer. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Joe Donatti, who has been living near mine No. 11 for several years, and who was generally looked upon as a leader among the Italians, moved to Clapper, Monroe county, this week and will have charge of the big farm recently purchased by Tony Fiorett of Moberly, who will man the farm with Italian dairymen. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--SUFFERED PARALYTIC STROKE--Jas. E. Carter of south of town suffered a light stroke of paralysis Wednesday of last week and has since been unable to move his left arm. He states that he first felt a tingling sensation in the fingers of his left hand, which made its way rapidly up his arm and through his shoulder to his head when he was struck by a sharp pain. Realizing that something out of the ordinary was happening, and feeling himself losing consciousness, he called to his wife to phone to Wm. Chapman, a neighbor. He recovered about two hours later to find that his left arm was useless. His many friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will soon recover. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.