4 Aug 1911--J. T. Stocker, one of the most prominent citizens of the Roanoke vicinity, and one of the big stockmen of this section, died at his home in that place Wednesday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted yesterday by Eld. A. N. Lindsey of Clinton. Mr. Stocker was a cousin of Mose Stevenson of this place. 4 Aug 1911--George Bagby, a negro miner, was killed by a fall of rock in mine No 2 of the Northern Central Coal Co. at Huntsville Tuesday afternoon. He was instantly killed, his neck being broken. 4 Aug 1911--W. A. Fox, a Moberly railroad man, killed himself there Thursday of last. He drank a lot of carbolic acid in the rear of Willott's saloon, then walked to the front and told what he had done, and stated that all he wanted was a place to lie down. He calmly lighted his pipe and laid down on the floor, but was hustled off to a hospital, dying a short time later. He leaves a wife and two small children. In a letter to his wife and his parents he stated that he had lost his mind, and no doubt he had. 11 Aug 1911--CELEBRATE NINETY-SIXTH BIRTHDAY---The fourth of August is always a big day in Bonne Femme township, Howard county, Mo. Upon this day all the neighbors, relatives and friends of "Uncle" Jimmy Dougherty gather at his home, near New Hope Church, to celebrate his birthday anniversary. These gatherings have been kept up with unabated interest for 21 years, and this year, Friday last, this happy condition was enjoyed by several hundred people. A lengthy table was erected in a shady grove, near his house, and to say that it fairly groaned under its weight of tempting and rich delicasies would but express it mildly. All the good cooks in Howard county, of course, do not live in Bonne Femme township, but that all the women in said township are good cooks was demonstrated upon this occasion. "Uncle" Jimmy as he is familiarly called by all who know him, was conspicuously present and received his friends and neighbors in his characteristic cordial manner. While he is in his 96th year his mind is clear and bright as most men many years younger. Friends and relatives from adjoining counties and towns were present to enjoy the day and congratulate the venerable host upon having reached his 96th milestone. "Uncle Jimmy" was born in Jessamine county, KY August 4, 1815. He came to Howard county in 1838 and settled on the farm where he now lives and which has all these years been his home. There were eight brothers, all coming to Missouri, and "Uncle Jimmy" and his brother, "Uncle Robert" Dougherty, who lives in Fayette, are the only ones now living. The subject of this sketch married Miss Elizabeth Mobley,daughter of the late John Mobley, of Bonne Femme township. She died in 1893, since which time he has made his home with his children. He owns a good farm of 180 acres, and has always been a hard-working prosperous farmer. He told the Advertiser man that as his boys grew to manhood he gave each of them a home, bridle and saddle, a cow and $400, and they have all made good as farmers and stockraisers. Mr. Dougherty is the father of eight sons and four daughters, all living, and all were present last Friday except two daughters-the first time all sons have been able to attend the reunion since the first one, twenty-one years ago. His youngest is 44 years of age. All his children are married and have families. His sons are: S. R., J. D., J. L.,S.E.,W.W., Tim, J.M., and J.F. Dougherty. His daughters; Mrs.A.G. Atkins of Higbee; Mrs. J. C. Williams, Mrs. Bettie George and Mrs. Jas. Dyer. This good old father has 15 great-great-grandchildren, 100 great-grandchildren, and 50 grandchildren, a great many of whom were present upon this occasion--Fayette Advertiser 11 Aug 1911--The suit of Wallace M. Rucker against the estate of his father, the late Joel W. T. Rucker, for $2,400 came up before Probate Judge Ratliff at Huntsville Friday. The jury gave the plaintiff $900. A sister, Miss Amanda Rucker, the legatee, appealed to the circuit court and will fight the case to the bitter end. Mr. Rucker's claim was for board, clothing, washing, money furnished his father, etc, for ten years. 11 Aug 1911--Carl Edmonston, a former resident of this place, was married on the 9th to Miss Lillian Kingsbury at her home near New Franklin. They will make their home in Sedalia where Carl is a dispatcher for the Katy. 11 Aug 1911--FARM FOR SALE--Consisting of 120 acres, 3 miles southwest of Higbee; 100 acres in cultivation, 20 in grass land. Good 7-room house and good outbuildings, cellar and good barn. For full information apply to W. S. Pitney, Higbee, Mo. 11 Aug 1911-- "Uncle" Jim Dougherty, who celebrated the 96th anniversary of his birth Friday of last week, came up from his home near Myers Wednesday to spend a few days with his daughter, Mrs. A. G. Atkins. The old gentleman is certainly a wonder and doesn't look a day over 75. His face is round and plump with scarcely a wrinkle, his sight is good and his mind as active as it ever was. Notwithstanding his age and the fact that he lives ten miles from here, he made the trip alone. That he may live to celebrate his centennial and then some, is the sincere wish of the NEWS and all who know him. 11 Aug 1911--Born, on the 7th, to Wm. Lyon and wife, a daughter. 11 Aug 1911--Born, on the 6th, to Lon Macey and wife, a daughter. 11 Aug 1911--Born, at Elliott, on the 4th, to Robert Gruber and wife, a daughter. 11 Aug 1911--MRS. J. E. CARTER DEAD--Esther Carter, wife of James E. Carter, departed this life at the home southeast of town on the forenoon of Monday, August 7, 1911, after an illness of about 15 years. The immediate cause of death was general debility resulting from creeping paralysis. Mrs. Carter was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, on May 26, 1857, and came to live with a sister at Vandalia, Mo, in 1886. She was then a communicant of the Church of England, but in 1887 she joined the Baptist church and was baptized by Rev._____Reed, who, on March 2, 1887, joined her in matrimony to J. E. Carter. She resided at Vandalia and in Randolph county since she came to this country, except for two years, when her husband took her to Crawford county for the benefit of her health. She was confined to her bed over three weeks, and for two weeks was more or less unconscious. Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday by Rev. F. H. James in presence of a large number of relatives and friends, after which her earthly tabernacle was laid to rest in the city cemetery. 11 Aug 1911--MRS. NOAH PERKINS DEAD--Mrs. Noah Perkins died at her home southeast of town on Monday, August 7, 1911, after a lingering illness of consumption, aged 46 years. She is survived by her husband and two sons. Interment was made at Fairview church after funeral services by Eld. J. Hollis Bradley. She was the daughter of the late John Buckler. 11 Aug 1911--Rev. Wm. Featherstone, one of Moberly's oldest and most prominent citizens, died of paralysis at his home in that place on the 5th, aged 78 years. He was born in Kentucky, in 1833 and came to Missouri in 1841, locating in Monroe county, and had been preaching for 52 years. His wife died just two months ago. 11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--School opened Monday with forty in attendance. Miss Mattie B. Pitts, the teacher, will sure have something to do, as she has all grades from primary to the 10th grade. Mrs. Cute Pitney (honest, it said "Cute") and Mrs. Ed Bradley attended the funeral of Mrs. Pearl Crutchfield at Huntsville Tuesday. Mrs. Joe Yates is still in Moberly with her daughter, Mrs. Jacobs, who is very sick with typhoid fever. Miss Anna Goon is visiting with her brother, Will, this week. Mrs. Dr. J. W. Winn and son, Warren, report they are having a fine time in Denver. Mrs. S. W. Creson visited near Armstrong the first of the week . Sires and Walker shipped three cars of cattle from here Wednesday, which were fine ones. They bought from Yancy Bros. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Allen, Mrs. S. W. Creson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maupin and son, Jack, and Dr. J. W. Winn attended the chautauqua at Huntsville, Sunday. Rev. Hutchinson preached interesting sermons here Sunday, morning and evening. Mrs. Walter Bradley attended the funeral of Mrs. Pearl Crutchfield Tuesday. Little Miss Mildred Stark drove to Armstrong with Miss Mattie B. Pitts one day this week. Mrs. Wesley Alexander returned from Moberly tuesday. Miss Pattie Robb is the guest of Miss Price Morris this week. Miss Price Morris and Lee Robb attended the band concert at Roanoke Saturday eve. Roy Quinn, who is attending school in Kansas City, is expected home on a visit this week. Mrs. Jack Colley and Mrs. Ed Maupin were Higbee visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Florence Dameron is making a visit of several weeks to her daughter in Godfrey, Ill. Prayer meeting Friday night. Mrs. Cute Pitney, leader. 11 Aug 1911--Chas Thorp, who died at the Fulton insane asylum Friday of last week, had been in that institution for fifty-eight years, having been an inmate since 1852. He was 89 years old. He was discharged several times, but was returned after an absence of several weeks on each occasion. He excaped once and was gone for eleven months. He was sent home during the Civil War and the institution was closed. As soon as the strife was over and the hospital reopened he was back again. The hospital was opened in 1851, one year before Thorp's admittance, and since that time nearly 10,000 patients have come and gone. Kathy