Friday, 10 Nov 1911--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, Nov 5, being Mrs. Chas. Durnill's 29th birthday anniversary, she was very pleasantly surprised with a big dinner by her family and friends. Those present: Mrs. Wm. Sperry, W. O. Sperry and family, J. W. Durnill and family, Fred Fuhrman and family and Ted Durnill. Among the presents given Mrs. Durnill was a bible from her mother, Mrs. Wm. Sperry. All enjoyed the day very much and at a late hour the guests departed for their several homes wishing Mrs. Durnill many more such occasions. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--Born, to Marvin Green and wife, a son. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--Born, on the 5th, to Grant Davis and wife, a son. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--Mrs. Thos. Jones and two children arrived from Centerville, Ia, yesterday to join Mr. Jones, who last week purchased a half interest in the restaurant and bakery of his brother, W. E. Jones. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--I. J. Embree was called to Yates yesterday by a message stating that his mother, Mrs. Nancy Embree, was not expected to live. She is 86 years old and has been quite feeble for some time. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--Willard Warford sold his fine draft team with wagon and harness yesterday to Philip Grapes. We learn that the price paid was in the neighborhood of $500. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--Lynn Baskett, a Fayette negro, was shot and killed at that place Saturday night. He had been arrested by Marshal Dickerson for carrying concealed weapons, and as he was being taken to the calaboose struck the officer and ran. Later nightwatchman Wills and Dickerson found the negro and when he ran both fired at him. One shot struck him in the back and he died in less than an hour. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--JAMES HARDIN DEAD--James Hardin, one of the pioneer citizens of the county, died at his home three miles south of Moberly on the 4th from a complication of diseases, aged 80 years. Mr. Hardin was born in Howard county Feb 6, 1830, and came to this county in early life, locating in Prairie township, where he resided until his death. He was married in 1853 to Louise Ragsdale. To this union seven children were born, who, with the aged mother survive. The children are J. Reese, Sarah C. Genola, Renick; Elizabeth H Truby, Arminta D., Wiley, Charles H., and Arthur, all of Moberly, and Mrs. Annie L. Davis of Longview, Texas. There are also 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren . Mr. Hardin confessed Christ under the preaching of Eld Hollis at Renick 30 years ago and remained a faithful member, and five years ago was made a life elder of his congregation. He was a Freemason, joining the order at Renick in 1857. The funeral services were held at the home at 1 o'clock Monday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter, his former pastor, who in the presence of a large crowd paid a glowing tribute to the deceased as a christian, citizen, neighbor and friend. Interment was made in the Davis cemetery near Renick with the Masonic rites. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--Mr. A. J. Robinson and Miss Annie May Dysart of the Mt. Airy vicinity, were married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. C. J. W. Jones of Roanoke on Thursday, Nov 2, 1911. The groom is a prominent young farmer in his section and is said to be a most exemplary young man. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Dysart formerly of this place. The NEWS joins others in good wishes. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--In our rush to get to press last week, we failed to make mention of a flying visit paid Higbee by W. B. Ryle, a former citizen, of Canon City, Colo. Mr. Ryle and wife were called to Clifton by the death of the latter's mother, Mrs. Robert Minor, which occurred at her home near Thomas Hill on Oct 26. Mr. Ryle was here between trains on his way to Yates to visit relatives. He was looking well and is very much in love with the West. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--BIRTHDAY PARTY--Tuesday, Nov 7, was a day long to be remembered at the home of Hayden White of near Rucker, it being the 86th birthday anniversary of his mother, Mrs. Melvina White. Besides her six children, all of whom are past middle age, there were present grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends to the number of 155. A feast, such as only the country home can furnish, was served the guests, to which all did full justice, and enough remained to feed that many more. Though 86 years of age, Mrs. White still retains all of her faculties, is hale and hearty and enjoyed the occasion more than any one. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--Oscar Solbert, one of Higbee's brightest and best boys, who has been at work as bookkeeper for the Sheridan Coal Co. near Pittsburg, Kan., visited the home folks the latter part of the week and left Monday for Acme, Wyo., where he has a similar position with a big coal company. Friday, 10 Nov 1911--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Born, on Nov _____to Tyre Edwards and wife, a daughter. Ed Dougherty formerly of this township is seriously ill at his home in Moberly. We are pleased to not that Mrs. Emily St. Clair who has been seriously ill of pneumonia the past week is rapidly improving. Mrs. Emma C. Ancell of Perche spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Lyle, in this township this week. Roy Golden and wife of Clark spent Sunday with his parents, Jerry Golden and wife. Walter, the 7-year-old son of Mr. Allen South and wife of near Myers, died Tuesday morning Nov 7 of abscess of the throat. Deceased leaves a loving father and mother and several brothers to mourn his departure. Burial at Mt. Pleasant cemetery Wednesday at 11 a.m. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community. Kathy