Friday, 29 Mar 1912--L. E. Rector, a Wabash bridge inspector at Moberly, killed himself at his home in that city Sunday by drinking carbolic acid. He had been in poor health for several years, and left a note saying that he took his life because he knew that he could never get well. He was the son of Isom Rector of near Middle Grove and had been educated for a physician. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--WM. BUSH--Wm. Bush was born in Kentucky on March 17, 1829, and died at his home in this place at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 1912, aged 83 years and 24 days. He was married in his native state to a Miss Ann Reed and came to Missouri in 1860, locating in Howard county. He was a veteran of the Civil War and saw some very hard service in the Confederate army under General Morgan, participating in a number of the biggest and hardest battles. He lived for many years east of Fayette and was a most consistent and useful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist church, with which church he united when 19 years of age. On account of his age he quit farming several years ago, and three years ago moved to Higbee that he might be near his daughter, Mrs. C. R. Moore, who resides just north of town. Besides Mrs. Moore, he is survived by his widow and another daughter, Miss Emma. Services were held at the home Friday by Rev. I. M. Turnage of Armstrong, and the body taken to Fayette where interment was made in the city cemetery. Several from here accompanied the family, and in the presence of a large crowd of his Fayette friends and acquaintances the body was laid to rest in the full and certain hope of glorious resurrection when Jesus comes to gather up his own for a happy entrance into the heavenly kingdom. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--At Paris one night last week America McAfee, a negress aged about 40 years, was murdered in an alley in the business part of town, being strangled with a handkerchief and having her head beaten to a pulp with an iron bar. Although the crime was committed at 8 o'clock and many heard the woman's screams, her murderer made his escape. Froggy Wilson, a negro ex-convict with whom she had been living, is suspicioned. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--Jas. Magruder formerly of this place was quite seriously hurt at Huntsville one day last week by a fall of rock in mine No. 12. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--Born, at Elliott, on the 24th, to D. K. Williams and wife a son. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--PREACHING AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH--Eld. Wm. Savage, pastor of the Christian church at Sturgeon, will preach at the Christian church here Sunday, morning and evening, at the usual hours. All are invited, and a full attendance of the membership is desired. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--JAMES JACOBS DEAD--James Jacobs, a former resident of Higbee, died on March 22, 1912, at a hospital in Pueblo, Colo, after an illness of several years. He lived in Higbee many years prior to his removal to Trinidad, some ten or twelve years ago, and has many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. He is survived by a wife, four daughters and three sons and several grandchildren. One son, Alex, who lived here several years ago, lost his life on May 19, 1907, in a mine accident. He was superintendent of the C. f. & I. mine at Engle, and following an explosion went into the mine to save four men and was killed by the gases. James Jacobs was 82 years old and had been in poor health for five years. The funeral was held from the family residence in Trinidad Sunday at 2 o' clock and the remains laid away by the side of his son in the Masonic cemetery. Friday, 29 Mar 1912--MRS. NANCY SOUTH DEAD--Mrs. Nancy Jane South, aged 70 years, died suddenly at the home of her son, Henry, near Myers, yesterday morning. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. Interment will be made today at Mt. Pleasant. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Mrs. Mary Jane Dinwiddie died at her home near Burton Monday evening, aged 80 years. Interment was made at Fayette. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--J. W. Noel who moved from here to Texas five years ago, returned the first of the week and will locate in or near town. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--John Freeman of Hannibal, and Miss Lena Smith of Higbee, Mo, were united in marriage at 8:30 o'clock last night by Judge Thomas L. Anderson. The marriage was solemnized at the home of Judge Anderson on South Maple avenue. Several friends accompanied the couple and witnessed the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman will reside in this city, where the groom is employed--Hannibal Courier-Post, March 28. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--One of the pictures at the Gem Saturday night was the gathering of coconuts and their manufacture into oil. The picture was in natural colors and was a beauty as well as very instructive. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Jasper Hamilton, a well known citizen of Renick vicinity, and years ago a citizen of this place, died at his home Wednesday of last week, after a long illness, aged 51 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, three sisters and one brother. He was a member of the Christian church at Renick where services were conducted Friday by E. Y. Keiter of Hannibal, and interment made in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. Deceased was a brother-in-law of W. C. and J. N. Cleeton and Mrs. Theodore Hamilton of this place. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--W. F. Jones returned Sunday from Bloomington, Ill, where he was called by the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Thos. Jones. He says Clark is apparently far in the lead in the presidential race, and his friends claim that he will carry the state on the 9th. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Born, on the 3rd, to Omer Golden and wife, a daughter. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--WM. Y. BAIN DEAD--Wm. Y. Bain, one of our oldest citizens, died suddenly at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, April 2, 1912, at the home of J. M. (Bud) Shaffer, with whom he had lived a number of years, his death being caused from apoplexy. He had been in his usual health, but the day before complained of a severe headache. he retired at the usual hour Monday night, and when Mr. Shaffer went to call him the next morning he found him unconscious and was dead before Mr. Shaffer could leave the room to call a physician. Deceased was born in North Carolina on March 22, 1835, and was therefore in his 77th year. He came to Missouri with his parents at a very early age and located in Howard county near Myers where he resided until he moved to Higbee some fifteen years ago. He was twice married, his second wife dying some eight years ago. He was converted in early life and united with the Baptist church. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday by Rev. F. H. James, assisted by Rev. Petty and interment made in the city cemetery. So far as we can learn, he leaves no immediate relatives. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Leonard O'Donnell was married at Marissa, Ill, Saturday, March 30, 1912, at 7:30 p.m. to Miss Era Fay Herron, a most attractive and accomplished young lady of that city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. M. Peterson, pastor of the Methodist church. Mrs. O'Donnell was a general favorite among her acquaintances, while Mr. O'Donnell is one of Higbee's best and most popular young men. The happy couple arrived home Tuesday and were the recipients of numerous congratulations. A most recherche (not a typo, it read "recherche!") supper was served at the home of the groom's mother, to which a few intimate friends were invited. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--MASON-DODSON--Mr. William W. Mason of this place and Miss Ida James Dodson of Fayette, were married in that city last Saturday evening at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. C. W. Tadlock. The bride is one of Fayette's most popular young ladies, and is quite well known here, having taught in our public school last year. Mr. Mason, who has been a citizen of Higbee some two years or more is a most exemplary young man so far as we have been able to observe and is popular with all. That sunshine and happiness may ever be theirs is the sincere wish of the NEWS. Friday, 5 Apr 1912--Theodore Roosevelt, the boy of the triplets born recently to Luke Haggard and wife of near Renick, and who was named by Gov. Hadley at the request of the mother, died one day last week. Kathy Bowlin