Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--WABASH ENGINEER SHOT--Engineer John Cerovich of 500 Madison avenue, lies at the Wabash hospital at the point of death as the result of a bullet which penetrated his abdomen, at 9:45 o'clock Friday night. The bullet was fired from a gun owned by Mr. Cerovich and his wife was with him at the time of the shooting. In a statement to the hospital attaches late yesterday afternoon the wounded man said he had shot himself. The absence of powder marks on his clothing tends to refute this statement and the belief is general that Mr. Cerovich is trying to shield his assailant from blame. His wife, Mrs. Jessie Cerovich, is of a highly nervous temperament and was at one time an inmate of the asylum at Fulton, Mo. She is said to have carried the revolver for several weeks prior to the shooting of Friday night but whether or not the weapon was in her possession on the night of the shooting has not been determined. Mrs. Cerovich has been visiting at a neighbor's home, across the street, and when her husband came by she left with him for their home. A few moments later a shot was heard and neighbors rushing to the scene found Mr. Cerovich lying on the porch, seriously and perhaps fatally injured. The wounded man was taken to the Wabash hospital where the physicians made an attempt to locate and remove the bullet. Their efforts were futile, however, and the patient became too weak for further incisions to be made. Mrs. Cerovich accompanied her husband to the hospital. She had to be ordered from the operating room, and a hospital attache told a Monitor reporter yesterday that she did not appear excited and slept soundly throughout the night. So far as can be learned, Mrs. Cerovich has steadfastly refused to give her version of the shooting--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 13 Oct 1911--Wm. Jester and wife returned to their home in Henly, Mo, yesterday after a visit with her parents, P. W. Warford and wife. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Dr. W. E. Williams was here from Clark Monday and informed us that he had decided to locate at Burton for the practice of his profession and that he would also open a drug store. He has the best wishes of a host of Higbee friends. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Mrs. J. E. Guerin of near Gilliam, was the guest of her son, A. B. Guerin, and wife the first of the week. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Thos. Feland, who has been in Oklahoma for three years, returned to Higbee Saturday. He was accompanied by his five motherless little sons who will be cared for by relatives until he looks out a home for them. He will leave in a few days for one of the Dakotas where he expects to locate. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--A RUNAWAY MARRIAGE--Mr. John Arthur Lilly and Miss Alva Enochs sprang a big surprise on their parents and friends Sunday by eloping to Moberly where they were married. Mr. Enochs learning that the couple had gone to Moberly, telephoned to the officers in the hope of preventing the marriage, but was a few minutes too late. The happy couple returned to Higbee and went to the home of Wm. Chapman, an uncle of the groom, southeast of town, where Mr. Lilly was arrested at the instance of his irate father-in-law by Constable Bagby. It was the intention of Mr. Enochs to prosecute Mr. Lilly for abduction, as his daughter was but 15 years old and a pupil in the high school. He thought better of it the next day and decided to make the best of the situation. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Enochs, and is a very winsome little lady and popular with all who know her. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lilly and is a model young man in every respect. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--OBITUARY--James Russell died at West Mineral, Kas, Oct 3, 1911. He was born in Huntsville, Mo, on August 16, 1833, the son of William and Jean Russell. The family moved to Elliott and thence to Higbee in 1890. He lived here until about five years ago when he moved with his mother to Mineral where several of his famiy had already located. While here he was a great favorite with everyone, and was greatly esteemed. He was known by his friends as "Toby." His illness, pulmonary tuberculosis, extended over several months. Everything that money and medical skill could accomplish was done to save him. The climate of Colorado was resorted to, but to no avail. He leaves to mourn his demise a mother, four brothers and two sisters, all of whom accompanied his mortal remains to Higbee and thence to their last resting place. The brothers are Pete, Thomas, Charles and George. Sisters, Mrs. R. S. Jones and Mrs. John Pilkington. The body arrived here at 9 a.m. Friday and was taken to the home of Geo. McGill where it was viewed by friends and acquaintances. Services were held at the Baptist church on Saturday, Oct 7, by Rev. F. J. James in presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends after which interment was made in the cemetery by the side of his father, brother William and sister Mary. The pall bearers were John and Thomas Evans, Jas. O'Donnell, Arthur and Albert Towles and Tony Cruse. Friday, 13 Oct 1911--The little daughter which came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Macy two months ago, died yesterday. Interment will be made today in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 13 Oct 1911--Geo. B. Harrison, one of Howard county's most prominent citizens, died at his home in Glasgow on the 5th of cancer of the stomach, aged 67 years. He was president of the Glasgow Savings Bank and was reputed to be one of the county's wealthiest citizens. he carried $44,000 life insurance. he is survived by his widow and three children. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Born, on the 9th, to John Jones and wife, a son. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Born, on the 8th, to Foster Enochs and wife, a daughter. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Mrs. Marvin Moss of Vandalia is the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--John Roberts, of Terre Haute, Ind, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. David Hare, and other relatives. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Thos. Hare came up from Windsor Sunday to see his father, Henry Hare, who has not been so well for several days, we are sorry to state. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Born, on the 5th, to Forrest Shields and wife, a son. Mrs. Nettie Dougherty of Higbee is the guest of her parents, B. M. Avery and wife. Wm. Wilson and wife of Corder are the guests of Mrs. Wilson's brothers, R. S., George and Joseph Fisher. Miss Bettie Hitt left Saturday for a visit with her brother, George, of Ft. Worth, Texas. Mrs. Jas. Feland of this township is seriously ill at the home of her son-in-law, Alex Petrie, of near Fayette. Joseph Carmen went to Jacksonville last week. He intends to make his home in the future with his sister, Mrs. Brooks, who resides near there. Friday, 13 Oct, 1911--Women have taken up flying. Now watch the aviation skirt replace the hobble and the harem. They're getting nearer to trousers every day--Baltimore Sun. Kathy