Friday, 12 Apr 1912--James Gibson, son of Sheriff Gibson of Fayette, became suddenly deranged one day last week, and with an iron bar began breaking windows in a clothing store. It took all the city officials and several citizens to overcome him, and he was not subdued until the fire hose was turned on him. He was taken to the asylum at Fulton. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Mrs. Samuel Hayes, wife of a farmer near Clinton is under arrest for murder. Following a quarrel with her, Hayes, who had been drinking was found dead in his barn. She claims it was a case of suicide, but a step-son testified that he saw her go to the house and get a revolver. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--MRS. AMOS SUNDERLAND DEAD--Mrs. Amos Sunderland died at her home southwest of town on Saturday evening, April 6, 1912, of pneumonia. Mrs. Sunderland, whose maiden name was Woods, was born in Howard county on Jan 3, 1870 and was therefore 42 years, 3 months and 3 days old. She was united in marriage in 1890 to Amos Sunderland. They were the parents of six children, --two boys and four girls, who with the father, survive. She also leaves three brothers and four sisters. Deceased was converted to Christ at an early age, uniting with the Baptist church at Ararat, and was a thoroughly consecrated christian woman loved and respected by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Ararat church Monday by Rev. Notley Magruder in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends and interment made in Old Log Chapel cemetery, Howard county. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--F. H. Gilliam, the oldest man in Saline county, and for whom the town of Gilliam was named, died at his home near that place on the 8th, aged 98 years. He was an uncle of A. B. Guerin of this place. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--J. E. Hogan, at one time a citizen of this place, but who removed from here to New Franklin some fifteen years ago, was killed in the Katy yards at Huston, Texas, Wednesday of last week. He was section foreman for that road when here and we presume held a similar position at Huston. He was a most excellent gentleman and his many Higbee friends will hear of his death with profound sorrow. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Wm. Johanpeter of St. Louis is the guest of his son, Charles, in this vicinity. Jas. Swearengen went to Glasgow Monday to visit his aunt, Mrs. Ed Dougherty. D. P. Woods who recently sold his farm in the north part of this township, moved to Higbee Tuesday. Robert Dougherty celebrated his 63rd birthday anniversary at his home near Myers on the 5th. About fifty of his friends and relatives were present. A fine daughter was born on March 31 to Roy Golden and wife of near Armstrong. The parents were former residents of this township. Grandpa Dougherty wears a broad smile now. The following named school directors were elected at the annual school meeting in this vicinity: Baldridge, J. Lee Dougherty; Mobley, Jas Palmatary; Possum College, J. K. Warford; St. Clair, Ed S. St. Clair; Locust Grove, Travis Magruder. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Born, on the 8th, to David Davis and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Born, on the 8th, to John A. Smith and wife, a son. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--J. Hez Pattrick who is attending the University at Columbia, came home Friday for a visit with his parents. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Guy E. Witten aged 29 years, killed himself at his home in Moberly last Saturday by drinking carbolic acid. Poor health is supposed to have been the cause. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Roosevelt's (Teddy) victory in Illinois will make his fall in the convention all the harder. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Mrs. Lillie Ballew, aged 22, shot and killed herself at the home of her father Herbert Crowley, of near Fayette Tuesday. Since her separation from her husband two months ago she had been very despondent. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--T. A. Comstock was in town Wednesday for the first time since he fractured several ribs and his bean by a fall on the ice two months ago. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Mrs. E. Fowkes of Hannibal and O. S. Hull and wife of near Madison were called here Monday by the death of their aunt, Mrs. Rachael Reed. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--Z. T. Barron of northwest of town has seven ewes that have ten lambs, nine of which are bucks. Mr. Barron wants to hear from some one who can beat the combination. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--T. R. Hamilton and wife and Mrs. Jasper Hamilton returned yesterday from Chariton county where they were called to see their sister, Mrs. J. B. Naylor, who has been seriously ill for several days. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--CLOSE OF SCHOOL--The Higbee Public School will close next week after a very successful school year. In the high school there are but six graduates this year, and, as usual, the girls outnumber the boys two to one. The graduates are Misses Clayton Smith, Emma Robson, Marie Davis, Jennie Bottoms and Messrs. Raymond Marrs and John Barron. Commencement exercises will begin with the baccalaureate sermon at the Christian church Sunday night, which will be preached by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal. The graduating exercises will be held at the opera house Wednesday eve. The annual address will be delivered by Rev._______White, pastor of the Baptist church at Moberly. On Thursday night the graduating exercises of the Grammer School will be held. The graduating class numbers eighteen--6 boys and 12 girls. The address will be delivered by C. A. O'Dell, superintendent, and the diplomas will be presented by T. L. Warford, principal. A nominal admission fee, in order to meet expenses, will be charged each evening. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--MRS. RACHAEL REED DEAD--Mrs. Rachael Reed died at the home of her son-in-law, W. H. Duffield, east of town, on Saturday, April 6, 1912, of paralysis and the infirmities of age, aged 76 years. Mrs. Reed, whose maiden name was Pitney, was born in Ohio on December 25, 1836, and came to this state with her parents, Nathan Pitney and wife, when six years of age, locating on a farm southwest of Higbee, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 20 she was united in marriage to Geo Reed, who died many years ago. They were the parents of two children, Mrs. W. H. Duffield at whose home she died, and L. C. Reed of Callaway county. Of the eight children of her father's family but two, O. S. and W. Stanton Pitney, remain. Mrs. Reed was years ago converted to Christ and united with the Christian church, and had since lived a consecrated christian life. Funeral services were held at the Christian church here Monday afternoon by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal and interment made in Old Log Chapel, Howard county, near her girlhood home. Friday, 12 Apr 1912--While the new smoke stack at the electric light plant was being erected Tuesday it fell, and as a result Higbee was in darkness that night. John (Snake) Lewis, who was assisting in the work, had one of his hands quite badly hurt when the big stack fell. he got his hand caught between a post and one of the guy wires, and would likely have had the hand cut off if he hadn't jerked it free when he did. The stack, which is 71 feet in length, was put up Wednesday without further trouble. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--DEATH OF CAPTAIN C. F. MAYO--Captain c. F. Mayo died of cancer of the stomach at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at the family home near Mount Airy. He was born in the room in which he died, November 13th, 1833. He was a son of Allen Mayo, the first settler in Randolph county. The father came to this county in 1818. Besides a wife and six children he leaves five brothers and one sister. The names, ages and places of residence of his brothers and sisters are as follows: William Mayo, 86, Huntsville. Thomas Mayo, 80, Clifton. John A. Mayo, 70, Clifton. James P. Mayo, 67, Clifton. Mrs. Mary Stark, 73, Clifton. The names of the five daughters and one son are: Mrs. Emma Phelps, Roanoke. Mrs. Anna Robb, Armstrong. Mrs. Nettie Rutherford, Huntsville. Mrs. Ninnie Miner, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Lyda Smothers, Dallas, Tex. Prof. Charles D. Mayo, Mt. Airy. Captain Mayor raised a company of militia during the Civil War and it is a peculiar fact that this company has never been mustered out of the service, so he died holding his commission as a captain. He was sheriff of Randolph county for two years during the reconstruction period following the close of the Civil war, remaining in office from 1868 to 1870. He was also the marshal of Huntsville during the early days. he was a life long member of the Baptist church and a Mason. Such a record is unusual and a man whose long and useful life was spent in one community and whose life was as an open book leaves a record which may well be a source of pride to children and grandchildren. To have been born and then to pass from this life into the next in the same room seldom falls to the lot of any one. Then, to have lived a long and useful life, always standing for honesty and uprightness, makes the life a benediction to the community in which the mortal existence was spent. A devoted husband and father, an affectionate brother, a kind friend and a helpful neighbor, an earnest christian gentleman and a public spirited patriotic citizen, whose sufferings were borne with patience and fortitude, has fought a good fight and entered into the joys of the life beyond the vale of tears. The funeral will be held this afternoon and the pioneer citizen will be given Masonic honors at the burial in the family cemetery.--Moberly Democrat April 13. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--HUDSON-DAMERON--Joseph A. Hudson, of the vicinity of Higbee, and Miss Alice Dameron, of Yates, were married at noon Sunday by Rev. E. F. Wright, in the Baptist parsonage. Mr. Hudson is a prosperous young farmer, upright and industrious, a genial and affable gentleman who is one of the leading citizens of this county. The bride is a charming and attractive young lady with many accomplishments and an abundant fund of good common sense. She is well fitted to become the ruling spirit of the home to which she will soon be taken. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson will reside on his fine farm which is located near Higbee. They have our best wishes for a future of joy and happiness--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--OBITUARY--Mrs. Rachael Reed died at the home of her son-in-law, W. H. Duffield, east of town, on Saturday evening at 7:30 o' clock, April 6, 1912, of paralysis and the infirmities of age, aged 75 years, 3 months and 12 days. Mrs. Reed, whose maiden name was Pitney, was born in Ohio on Dec 26, 1836, and came to this state with her parents, Nathan Pitney and wife, when six years of age, locating on a farm southwest of Higbee where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 20 she was married to George Reed, who died many years ago. they were the parents of four children. One died in infancy, and another, Mrs. Lucy Fouts, died ten years ago. Those that survive her are Mrs. W. H. Duffield, of east of town, and L. C. Reed of Callaway county. She also leaves 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reed was years ago converted to Christ and united with the Christian church. While she lived a quiet life, she was hospitable, kind and considerate of those about her, a thoughtful and accommodating neighbor, a true and loyal friend, a loving mother. Her life was made up on good deeds and kind words which will continue to live in the memory of those who loved her. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at Higbee by Eld. E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal and interment made at the Tucker cemetery near Higbee. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--School closes today, and the kid who isn't glad of it and who doesn't hope that lightning or something else will strike the old school house before the first Monday in September has something the matter with him. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--In the removal of Henry W. Hare, who left Tuesday for the West, the Higbee Concert Band has lost the ablest leader it ever had and one that it will be mighty hard to replace. The band boys, we learn, are negotiating with a gentleman in Pennsylvania, a former member of the band, and hope to secure his services as leader. Should they fail, it is to be hoped that they will be able to find a competent leader, for to have the organization disband after having reached its present state of proficiency would be a calamity. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Edgar Bradley of near Yates left Wednesday for White River, South Dakota, where he has bought a claim, and to which he will move his family as soon as he can build. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Drink Coca-Cola for that tired feeling, at Cleeton's Fountain. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Robert Dameron and Roy Moffit of Yates left here yesterday for South Dakota where they will likely locate. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Born, on the 12th, to Paul Moore and wife, a son. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Mrs. Susan Spotts, aged 69 years, died at the home of her son, Lewis, near Roanoke, on the 11th. She was the mother of W. F. Spotts formerly of this place. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--One hundred-pound sack sugar at Wright's $5.95. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Born, on the 18th, to Ben Darprai and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Born on the 15th, to W. L. Patterson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Dr. Pepper graduated from a drinking school. See him at Cleeton's Fountain. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--The son born on the 8th to David Davis and wife, died on the 11th. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Joe Hackward and wife went to Moberly Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Snyder, a relative by marriage of Mrs. Hackward. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Mrs. W. L. Cave of Higbee was here from Friday to Sunday afternoon visiting with her brother-in-law and sister, W. F. Spotts and wife--Clifton Hill Rustler. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Smithy Coates, a former citizen of this county, but who has been in Colorado for the past 27 years, was here the first of the week the guest of his uncle, Jas. E. Rucker. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--D. W. Bowen was very painfully hurt by a fall of coal in mine No. 11 shortly after going to work yesterday morning. Besides being otherwise badly bruised about the head and face, his right ear was torn almost off and was left hanging only by a thread. He was given prompt medical attention and the ear sewed back in place. It is too early as yet to tell whether he will lose the ear or not, but the physicians say that the chances are very much against saving it. The News joins Mr. Bowen's many friends in the earnest wish that no such misfortune will befall him and that he will soon be able to be out. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Of the triplets born to Luke Haggard and wife of near Renick about a month ago, but one remains. The boy died two weeks ago, and Monday of this week one of the girls died. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--BURTON-MAGRUDER--Mr. Lessley Burton and Miss Ella S. Magruder were quietly married at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 1912, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Notley Magruder, southwest of town, the bride's father performing the ceremony. The bride is a most prepossessing and accomplished young lady, and a general favorite with all who know her. The groom is the son of A. C. Burton of near town, and is one of our most sturdy and straightforward young men, worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Mrs. Jerre Dawson and daughter Miss May, and sister, Miss Margaret Wonders, returned Wednesday to their home in Kalo, Iowa, after an extended visit with Higbee relatives and friends. They were accompanied as far as Moberly by Miss Libbie Walton. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--As a bad weather producer, we believe Cleeton's soda fountain has anything in existence skinned a mile, and we are in favor of the city council passing an ordinance compelling Cleeton's to have their annual opening on January 1st of each year, and confiscating the thing if they delay the opening until after people begin making garden. It is a notorious fact that following the annual opening, no matter how late the date, we have three weeks of hail, snow, freeze, rain, mud, thunder and lightening and damp east winds that chill the very marrow in your bones. We are getting tired of it, and if next year's opening isn't held in January we are ready to join the community in an assault with axes on either the fountain or its owners. Enough of a thing is enough. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Ernest Dinwiddie, while driving a mule team on his father's farm north of town Friday of last week, was quite badly shocked by lightning, which struck a tree near by. He was stunned to such an extent that he could not hold the team, which became frightened and ran away. No damage was done. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Jas. Barron, while at work at mine No. 11 yesterday had his right hand pretty badly mashed by getting it caught under a big chunk of coal, and will be unable to work for some time. Friday, 19 Apr 1912--Thos. Jenkins, Sr, while at work at mine No. 11 Wednesday, was quite badly bruised by a fall of rock and will be laid up for several days. Kathy Bowlin