Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Michael Sullivan, aged 78, of near Monroe City, was frozen to death Saturday while on his way home through the storm. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--WIFE WHO KILLED MATE IN BED FREED--Bevier, Mo, Nov 9--Declaring her act was justifiable the Coroner's jury this afternoon freed Mrs. Rosella Fulton from the charge of killing her husband, Moses Fulton. The killing occurred early this morning following a quarrel of several hours' duration. Fulton was slain while asleep. Mrs. Fulton detailed threats against her life made by her husband and convinced the jury she had slain him only to save herself. Mrs. Fulton was followed on the stand by her two children, one 7 and the other 8 years old. The quarrel began early last night and she said Fulton declared he would kill her before sunrise. In the course of her testimony she said: "At one time in the night I attempted to leave the house and go to a neighbor's house, but he followed me and brought me back, saying if I did not return he would kill me and end his own life. "I returned home and retired. My husband also retired in another room, having a knife open and a loaded revolver near him all the time. About 4 o'clock he called to me and asked if I was asleep. I replied that I was resting. "Then he went to sleep. I entered his room and, taking the revolver, placed it to his head and fired. The bullet entered the left side of the temple, death resulting almost instantly." Fulton was a member of Callao Lodge, K. of P., which will take charge of the funeral. The authorities have not made any arrests. Prosecuting attorney Jones and sheriff Hall were at the scene of the crime all day. 17 Nov 1911--MRS. NANCY EMBREE DEAD--Mrs. Nancy Embree, whose serious illness was spoken of in our last issue, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Williams, of near Yates, on Friday, Nov 10, 191, aged 85 years. Mrs. Embree, whose maiden name was Robb, was born in 1826 and was the oldest of a family of nine. She was married to John A. Embree on March 28, 1844, and was the mother of six children, three of whom survive her, viz: I. J. of this place, Mrs. W. T. Williams and Mrs. Wm. Gooden of Armstrong. She is also survived by a brother and two sisters--Joel Robb of near Yates, Mrs. Chas. Ware of Burton and Mrs. Mary Dennis of St. Louis. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Sharon church of which she had long been a member, Sunday by Rev. Thompson and interment made in the Sharon cemetery. 17 Nov 1911--John Longdon has been quite sick for several days. 17 Nov 1911--WARE-ATKINS--Mr. John Ware and Miss Alva Atkins were married Wednesday evening, Nov 15, 1911, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Notley Magruder. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkins of Howard county and is a most estimable young lady, and is well known here, having been a popular sales lady in Andrews & Burton's store for the past year or two. The groom is one of Higbee's popular young men and a gentleman in every sense of the term. That sunshine and happiness may ever be theirs is the sincere wish of the NEWS. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--HARE-MCGEE--Mr. Thos. Hare of this place and Miss Odette McGee of Windsor were married in that city Saturday evening, Nov 11, 1911, at the residence of the officiating minister, and arrived here Sunday for a visit with relatives. The bride is one of Windsor's handsome and popular young ladies and comes from one of the oldest and best families. The groom is the youngest son of H. Hare of this place and is a model young man worthy in every respect of the fair prize he has won. They will make their home in Windsor, where Mr. Hare has been at work for the past year or two. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Jas. Correll, a popular young man of Armstrong died at his home in that city yesterday from diabetis. He was a brother of R. R. Correll of Clark. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--DENNIS-CALDWELL--Saturday night at an hour that was nearly Sunday morning Justice A. C. Gladney united in marriage Roy Dennis of Higbee and Miss Ora Caldwell of this city. Long after the circuit clerk had retired and was snoozing the sleep known only to those of a clear conscience he was aroused by an insistent call from the young man who wanted a marriage license. The trip back to town didn't look good to the clerk, but he remembered the time when he, too, was young and in love and melted by the tender emotion thus awakened he gave his consent for the return trip and issued the necessary paper. The next step to be taken was to secure some one to tie the nuptial knot and the right person was found in Judge Gladney. After the ceremony and congratulations the newly wedded couple entered the waiting carriage and were driven on their way rejoicing.--Moberly Democrat. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis and is one of Higbee's popular and deserving young men. The bride is a most charming and prepossessing young lady and is quite well known here. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Fred Ongley and wife, we are pleased to state, are again to become citizens of Higbee, and will occupy the Wm. Walton property in the east part of town. Mr. Ongley, who arrived from Bloomington, Ill, Wednesday, will take the position of engineer at the Block mine. Mrs. Ongley who has also been in Bloomington for some time, is expected as soon as their household goods arrive from Webb City. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Born, on the 13th, to John Riley and wife, a son. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Born, on the 10th, to Chas Kirby and wife, a daughter. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--John Hadden and Richard Dawson who have been here for some time, left Tuesday for their home in England. Mr. Hadden will likely return. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--We learn that J. M. Crew and family, formerly of this place, who went to California several months ago for the benefit of Mr. Crew's health, have returned to their home in Tallequah, Ok. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Born, on the 9th, to Will Key and wife, a son. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Born, on the 12th, to Wm. Tippit and wife, of McAlester, Ok, a son. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Chas Brewer of Yates and Miss Flora Man of Moberly were married in the latter city on the 11th. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Born, on the 13th, to Morgan Griffith and wife, a son. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--R. L. Hines, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Georgia Middleton and son Arch, went to Booneville Monday where the latter had his tonsils removed, as well as several adenoids from his nose. They returned that evening. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Mrs. Arthur Reed, living south of town, had a very narrow escape from death Tuesday, being accidently shot in the right breast with a 38-calibre pistol. Fortunately, the ball struck her a glancing blow and ran around the ribs lodging in her back. It was extracted as soon as a doctor could reach her and she has since been doing nicely. The accident occurred while she was engaged in a friendly scuffle with her husband for possession of the pistol. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Thos. Barron, aged about 55 years, was found dead in bed at his home five miles south of Huntsville last Friday morning. Brights disease or heart failure was the cause of death. Friday, 17 Nov 1911--Geo. Angell, one of the county's oldest citizens, died at his home near Clark on the 11th, aged 87 years. He was born in Kentucky in 1824, and came with his parents to Missouri in 1828, locating in Boone county. He had been living on the farm on which he died for 57 years. He was twice married and is survived by one son. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. E. Y. Keiter at the Christian church in Clark on Monday of which deceased had been a member for 60 years. Kathy