Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Born on the 22nd, to T. J. Longdon and wife a son.(This child would be Irvin Earl Longdon) Friday, 29 Nov 1912--The case of the state against Roy Fainter was tried in circuit court here today. Defendant withdrew his plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty to forgery in the second degree; charges against him in the third and fourth degrees were dismissed and his punishment was fixed at five years in the penitentiary. Defendant threw himself on the mercy of the court and begged to be paroled. His bond was fixed at $500 and a parole was granted upon condition that defendant live a life of orderly and sober conduct and commit no offense against the laws of the state, county or city; that he live upon the farm and keep away from town. He is permitted to visit his mother in Renick occasionally and must make proof of good conduct at each term of circuit court--Moberly Democrate Nov 25th. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--For the first time in the history of the nation a woman has been elected state senator. She is Helen Ring Robinson of Denver, a book reviewer of the Rocky Mountain News. She will take her seat in January,. She is a democrat, and will likely be made president pro tem of the senate. She says that she will give her special attention to laws that benefit and protect the women and children of the state. (Note: I had to include the following, if only to prove, that we haven't really changed that much in 100 years.) Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Senator Works of California will introduce a resolution when Congress reconvenes for the amendments of the constitution providing for the election of president and vice president by direct vote of the people. The senator will urge in support of the measure that in addition to its directness it would have an advantage over the present method in that it would avoid the possibility of a presidential election by the House or a vice presidential election by the Senate. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--The contributing editor seems to have quit his contributing. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--John Scharnk, the man who shot Roosevelt, was found to be insane and has been placed in the bug house. Teddy is still at large. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Medical officers are much gratified with the continued success of antityphoid vaccination in the army. Records show that among the 57,000 troops in the United States there have been during the last ten months, but twelve cases of typhoid and only two deaths. Most of these cases were among recruits who had not received the treatment, and of the deaths one was an officer and the other a recruit, who had not been inoculated with the antityphoid prophylactic. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--IN MEMORY--In memory of little Cecil Patterson, born, July 5, died November 21, 1912, aged four and a half months. His sickness brief, his death triumphant. Only those who have passed through the ordeal can realize the heart agony of losing such a household treasure. Little Cecil was such an uncommon bright and good natured child, that time with all its rapid strides will be a long time in healing the wound caused by the common enemy of all--Death. And to the heart broken parents it was a dark cloud indeed, blotting out the sun from their home to say good bye and part of a time to their darling baby. But, dear parents, the star of hope beckons us on beyond that same cloud where the sunshine of heaven surrounds the precious one, and you can say, "We have given our best loved to the Master" who says, "Of such is the kingdom of heaven." Sorrow not as those who have no hope. Dear Cecil is happier and better off than if he were on earth. By sympathizing friends the dear little body was lovingly laid to rest in the city cemetery and the parents and two little brothers can cherish his loved memory. (Poem followed, omitted because of time constraints) Friday, 29 Nov 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds of southeast of town, gave a supper on the evening of the 22nd to honor of their daughter Ada's 18th birthday. The hostess served delightful refreshments in courses, being assisted by Mrs. Annie Dougherty, Mrs. Lou St. Clair, Mrs. Floy Blakemore, Mrs. Bertha Newman, Mrs. Josie Andrews and Mollie Roberts. The evening was passed most delightfully. Miss Ada received many nice and useful presents and at a late hour all departed, wishing her many more such occasions. There were 118 present. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--The farm of the late Miss Lizzie Pierce, located northeast of town was sold at partition sale by Sheriff Huston at Moberly Tuesday, and was purchased by Bird Burton, the 110 acres bringing $2200. Miss Lizzie's late residence in town was also sold and was purchased by Theodore Hamilton for $1100. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--While all hope for the best, a great European war growing out of the present conflict between Belgaria and the allied states against Turkey, is liable to break out any minute. Old Turkey is getting what she has long deserved in the way of a sound licking and is doing all in her power to get the other countries mixed up in the muss as she believes she would fare better in the end. Should a general scrap take place England, Russia and France would be lined up against Germany, Austria and Italy. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Our girls were defeated by the Armstrong girls in the basket ball game Saturday afternoon. Come again, girls, we will try and be better prepared the next time. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Thos. Jennings, wife and son left Wednesday night for Springfield, Ill, where they will locate. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--David Richards and wife were called to ElPaso, Texas, Friday by the serious illness of their daughter. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--T. L. Warford and Homer Cleeton, who are attending a school of pharmacy in St. Louis, came home Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving. They will remain over Sunday. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--J. W. Lynch left Tuesday for Harrisonville to spend Thanksgiving with his son, C. V. Lynch. He will also visit his sister, Mrs. J. A. Adler, of Kansas City. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Mrs. John Barron and children left Wednesday for Novinger to join Mr. Barron who recently accepted the foremanship of a mine at that place. During their residence here they made many warm and close friends and are given up with a great deal of regret. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--W. H. Wheeler sold his farm of 35 acres north of town last week to his brother, Thomas, for $1800. Mr. Wheeler is thinking of going west, and will leave in a few weeks for Washington to visit relatives. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Word reached here yesterday that Mrs. Frank Hiley, formerly of this place, died at her home in Huntsville that morning. We could learn none of the particulars. Funeral services will be held today and interment made in the Huntsville cemetery. Mrs. Hiley had many friends here who will be pained to learn of her death. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--A buggy team belonging to G. F. Dougherty of south of town got loose from the hitch rack at New Hope church Sunday evening and ran away, making the trip home in record time. The team kept the road and all went well until they reached home, when in attempting to turn in at the gate they struck the gate post with sufficient force to knock one of the horses down, crippling the animal so badly that it will likely die. The buggy to which they were hitched was practically destroyed. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Geo. Webb yesterday staked off his lot just east of M. Murphy's store, preparatory to erecting his carpenter shop. The building is to be of brick, and will be completed during the winter if the weather will permit. Friday, 29 Nov 1912--Guy Gulick and Miss Ada Gilvin of near Harrisburg, were married in Moberly on the 23rd by Probate Judge Ratliff. Kathy Bowlin