Friday, 27 Sep 1912--JAMES ALLEN WRIGHT DEAD--James Allen Wright, who was born and spent all of his life in Randolph county near Darksville, died yesterday afternoon at Eureka Springs, where he went two weeks ago for his health. His death was due to kidney trouble. Deceased was 67 years of age and is survived by a wife and other relatives. He was a brother of Pres Wright, well known throughout the county. Deceased's father was the late Johnson Wright, one of the most eccentric characters who ever lived in Randolph county. years ago, when his children were small, John Wright deeded his fine farm to Jesus Christ, claiming that he wanted to give everything he had to the Lord. After executing the deed he steadfastly refused to pay taxes on the property, claiming that it belonged to Jesus Christ and no one had a right to tax it. The tax bills ran up and later the officials were getting ready to sell the farm to satisfy them. At this juncture neighbors called on his three boys, still in their teens and advised them to pay the taxes and stop the sale. They acted on the advice and from that time on assumed the management of the farm. They were careful, economical and enterprising, got along splendidly and made money. One of the numerous eccentricities of the aged Wright was that wherever he went he always carried a pack of cards and a New Testament.--Moberly Democrat Sep 20th. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--DEATH OF MISS ELIZABETH BUTLER--Mary Elizabeth Butler died at her home here Sunday morning at 5 o'clock after a long and suffering illness. She was born Dec 9, 1837 and was at the time of her death aged 74 years 9 months 14 days. She was of a family of six children, four of whom are living. Mrs. Sarah Osborne and Miss Luticia Butler of Renick, John Butler of Middlegrove and Alex Butler of Moberly. The deceased had been a charter member of the Baptist church at this place for many years and was always a willing church worker. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. M. L. Heifner. Burial in the Oakland Cemetery in Moberly.--Renick Enterprise. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--MRS. G. W. WHITE DEAD--Mrs. George W. White died Friday, September 20, 1912, at her home in LaJunta, Colorado, of consumption. Mrs. White had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was born in Howard county July 15, 1868. Her maiden name was George. She was married to George W. White February 27, 1890. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, aged 17 and 20 years, and six brothers, Calvin, Noah, Miller, Thomas, Orville and Wilbur George. The remains were brought here for burial, arriving at 12 o'clock Monday. They were taken to the home of her brother, Calvin George, of south of town, where the funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. I. M. Turnage. Burial at the Hackley burying ground. The deceased professed religion and united with the Baptist church in 1892. Mr. White and family removed to Colorado in 1897 from this county--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--A REAL SURPRISE WEDDING--Fred Cook, of this city, and Miss Cora Riley, of Higbee, were married in Mexico, Sept 18, just a week ago today. They took a brief trip and came to Moberly on Sunday. The secret was kept until today when a few friends took notice of the fact that Mr. Cook was wearing the smile that won't come off. The groom is an employee of the Wabash, holding a position in the office of J. T. Sheahan, the superintendent of maintenance of way. He is a fine young gentleman, quiet and unassuming, industrious and friendly. His charming bride's former home was in Higbee. She is a pretty young lady with charming manners and a sweet disposition. May their lives be filled with joy and may every undertaking be as successful as the way they fooled their friends about their wedding--Moberly Democrat, 25th. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Wm. Hamilton was here from Pittsburg, Kan, Thursday of last week, shaking hands with his many friends who are always glad to see him. He was a pleasant caller at this office and ordered the address of his paper changed to Worland, Mo, where he has recently opened up a new coal mine, making the third he has opened in the past few years. he says he has an excellent vein in his mine at Worland and that the coal is of the very best quality. Since his last visit here Mr. Hamilton has lost 60 pounds in weight, but is still a mighty healthy looking specimen, as he still weighs over 200. He says he feels much better and he never enjoyed better health. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--John Bradley writes us from Colorado Springs: "Please send my paper to the Lennox Rooming House. Am getting along nicely here. Came with Claude Adams and family to Pueblo by auto yesterday to stay a day or two. Fine weather here now. However, as been cold and cloudy until last day or two. Had snow on the 14th and 15th. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--John Barron, who went to Novinger last week with the view of accepting the foremanship of one of the mines there, was called home by the accident to his son, John, before he had been in Novinger an hour, and is yet undecided whether he will accept the place or not. Since coming to Higbee several years ago, Mr. Barron and family have made many warm friends who will give them up with regret and all of whom hope they are to remain with us as they are citizens too good to lose. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Roy (Sorgnum) Fainter, the young Renick man arrested by Officer Osborne Thursday night on the charge of attempting to pass a forged check, was arraigned before Judge Gladney Friday and sent to the Huntsville jail to await trial at the October term of court.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. W. C. Williams returned Friday from a visit with Lexington relatives. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Born, on the 21st, to Jas. W. Marshall and wife a son. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Capt. Bird Burton and wife of St. Louis have decided to spend the winter in Higbee. Mrs. Burton came up Monday. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. S. T. Randolph of Edina is the guest of her son, J. T. Randolph, and wife. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. Ben Ivy returned Tuesday from a week's visit with her son, Frank, near Harrisburg. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--E. H. Burkhalter and wife, of Wellsville spent Sunday here with their son, C. F. Burkhalter, and family. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Mrs. J. B. McCausland and daughter, Miss Bettie, of Fayette, former residents of Higbee, were here Tuesday on their way to Kennet for a visit with relatives. Mrs. McCausland, who broke her ankle twice last winter, gets about only with the greatest difficulty. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--Miss Lucille May, of Paris, Mo, playing with a stock company at Vincennes, Ind, was shot and killed in that city Sunday by Thos. Davis, a jealous suitor, who later hanged himself in jail. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--John A. Miller, who has been in the hardware business at DeWitt for several years and who disposed of it a few weeks ago, moved his family here last week and will likely locate here. Both Mr. and Mrs. Miller are old residents of Higbee and have a host of warm friends here who welcome their return. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--L. P. Triplett of Choteau, Ok, arrived Friday for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. James Hamilton, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Triplett, who moved to Oklahoma three years ago , is not stuck on the state by any manner of means and says that he would not advise anyone to move there. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--DR. T. W. AVERY DEAD--Dr. T. W. Avery, of De Witt, who had been dangerously ill at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wm. Avery, of south of town, for the past three weeks, died last night about 7 o'clock. An extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--O. Ratzer, wife and daughter, Mrs. Goldie, of Moberly, Mrs. Mike Murphy of Terre Haute, Ind, and Mrs. Walter Day, of Bedford, Ind, came down from Moberly in Mr. Ratzer's car yesterday and were the guests of Mrs. Day's daughter, Mrs. C. W. Williams. Friday, 27 Sep 1912--We learn that J. W. Floyd who died a few weeks ago, in his will set apart $200 with which to erect a monument at his grave. Kathy Bowlin