Friday, 28 June 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Lee Barret and wife of Moberly spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Barrat's mother, Mrs. S. A. Ketchum. Born, June--to A. G. Dougherty and wife, of Elk City, Okla, a daughter. The parents are former residents of this township. The hospitable home of W. E. Roberts was the scene of a pleasant event Tuesday June 25, the occasion being the 63rd anniversary of the birth of the host. At an early hour the guests began arriving to share the pleasures of the day. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner, such as only the farm home can boast of, was served. The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the goodies. This feast is worthy of honorable mention, displaying the skill of the worthy housewife in its preparation. Immediately after dinner the assembly was addressed by David Bagby, Jr., candidate for prosecuting attorney. Mr. Bagby delivered a very able and forceful speech. Some real old fashioned violin music was furnished by Mike Roberts of Rocheport, Mo, a kinsman of the host. Some excellent instrumental music was also furnished by the ladies. Those present were as follows: John Bennefield, wife and 7 children, of Moberly, Mo, Arthur Gravit, wife and 4 children, of Woodlandville, Mo, Mrs. Daisy Smith and daughter, of St. Charles, Mo, Frank Roberts, wife and 4 children, B. M. Avery, wife and 3 children, Hale Avery, wife and 7 children, C. C. Avery, wife and 3 children, D. Palmatary and wife, Geo. Rennolds, wife and 3 daughters, Mrs. Leonard Ancell and 2 children, Mrs. Isaac Griggs and daughter, Romie Avery, wife and son, Robt. Dougherty and wife, W. A. Hitt, wife and daughter, Geo. F. Dougherty and daughter. Madames Chas. Fisher and Thos. Blakemore. Misses Maude and Ethel Franklin, Jewell Dougherty, Venie Naylor, Willie Walker, Hazel Mobley and Miss Gertrude Hardister of Huntsville Mo. Mike Roberts, David Bagby, Jr, Miller Robb, and John Gravit. In the afternoon the guest departed wishing their host many happy returns of the happy event. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mrs. A. R. Frantz and children of South Haven, Mich, are the guests of her brother, Wm. Kelso, and sisters, Mrs. Jno. Lilly and Mrs. Wm. Chapman. Mrs. Frantz will best be remembered as Miss Maude Kelso. Friday, 28 June 1912--Interest in Murphy's piano contest is increasing each week, and some pretty lively voting was done during the week which closed Wednesday. No, 111 is in the lead this week with 122,065 votes. Who'll head the list next week? Friday, 28 June 1912--Albert Kirby, perhaps the oldest negro in this section, died at the home of his son, George, two miles south of town on Tuesday, aged 92 years. He was buried Wednesday at Renick, his old home. Friday, 28 June 1912--EDWARDS-MUELLER--The marriage of Charles R. Edwards of Higbee, Mo, and Miss Marie Mueller was at 1:30 p.m., June 12, in the parlors of Rev. Mr. Press, who officiated. The bride was attended by her young sister, Miss Kathryne Mueller. Mr. Arch O. Nunn of Bowling Green, Mo, was groomsman. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Marie Mueller, 3632 Minnesota avenue. A wedding reception was held in the evening in the home of the bride's mother. A wedding supper was served to 150 guests. The young couple received many handsome and valuable presents. After a short honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will be at home to friends at 3632A Minnesota avenue, after July 1--St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Sunday, June 16, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards arrived here Friday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edwards, of near town. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 June 1912--Lewis G. Parry of Bevier was fatally shot in the street there Monday night by his former business partner, John S. Jones, after a quarrel that culminated from the recent raids of the liquor officers on complaint of the Law and Order League. Bad blood had existed between them since they had dissolved partnership six weeks ago. Friday, 28 June 1912--ADVERTISEMENT--(M. Murphy Piano contest). As stated in the beginning, the color of the ballots we give on the piano will change from time to time. During July we shall issue PINK ballots, all of which must be voted by the first Wednesday in August, at the first of which month the color will be again changed. All ballots issued to date have been white. These must be voted by Wednesday, July 3, after which date they will not be accepted under any circumstances. Friday, 28 June 1912--The infant daughter of James Evans and wife died on the 26th. Interment in city cemetery. Friday, 28 June 1912--Frank Lessley and little nephew, John Adams, are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Adam Ham, of near Slater. Friday, 28 June 1912--Little Miss Roma Lucile Fullington of near town is spending the week at Yates with her cousin, Miss Ada Lillian Bradley. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mrs. W. C. Cleeton, son and daughter, Wood and Miss Maggie, returned Friday from a visit with W. C. Cleeton and wife at Canton. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mrs. John Goin returned Monday from a visit with Illinois relatives. Friday, 28 June 1912--John H. Hardin returned to his home in Sedalia Thursday after a visit with his sons, Ben and James, of east of town. Friday, 28 June 1912--Born, on the 24th, to Clarence Starkey and wife, a son. Friday, 28 June 1912--Kenneth, the 5-year-old son of Robert Williams and wife, fell from Walton Bros. & Lambier's delivery wagon Wednesday and broke his left arm. He had the same arm broken in a fall about a year ago. Friday, 28 June 1912--May M. Burton, who is on the road for the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co, with headquarters at Council Bluffs, Ia, orders his paper sent to San Ysidro, Cal, until further notice. May was talking recently of buying a fruit farm in that state, and we presume he has done so or is there with the view of buying. Friday, 28 June 1912--A daughter was born on the 23rd to Will Gains and wife, which is the first colored child born in this township in two years and a half, so Dr. C. F. Burkhalter informs us. Friday, 28 June 1912--Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Farris celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary Sunday with a big fish fry and picnic at the Alton lake. Twenty guests were present and all thoroughly enjoyed the day. Friday, 28 June 1912--J. H. Bagby this week bought a shetland pony at Moberly for his daughter, Miss Nadine. The animal is a regular pet and its proud owner says she wouldn't take all the money in the country for it. Friday, 28 June 1912--Will and Dan Cubbage, who have been doing railway bridge work at Sibley for some months, came home Tuesday for a few days visit before going to Pikin, Ill, where they will do similar work. They were accompanied by their wives. Kathy Bowlin