Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Capt. Asa T. Prewiet, the oldest citizen of Howard county, died at his home in Roanoke on Jan 24, aged 92 years. He was born in Kentucky in 1821 and had resided in Roanoke for 57 years. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Wm. Lobbin, a former resident of the county who was born and reared near Mt. Airy, died in the Confederate home at Higginsville one day last week, aged 73 years. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Tuesday, Jan 28, when Mose Blanset came home at noon, instead of finding Mrs. Blansett in the dining room with dinner prepared as usual, he was surprised to find it full of friends and relatives, who had come with baskets filled and heaped up to help him celebrate his birthday and to spend the evening with him, which was spent most pleasantly. We enjoyed some excellent music rendered by Messrs. Blansett, Josh Duffield, Ed Dennis and his son, Guy, whom we may term experts with the violin. Those present: Jeff Robb and family, Steve Pitney and family, Ed Dennis and family, Cooper Dennis and family, Oren Lessly and family, Joe Lay and wife, Sina Pitney and children, Misses Mattie, Grace and Dola Creson and Josh Duffield. A GUEST. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--TWO SUICIDES AT HUNTSVILLE--Capt John Belcher, aged 73 years, died from an overdose of morphine at his home in Huntsville Saturday. Sunday noon Jas. McLaughlin, aged 72, of the same place, ended his life in the same manner. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Ed Dougherty who moved to Moberly from near Myers about a year ago, is reported dangerously ill. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--B. M. Avery of near Myers, moved to Moberly this week, where he will follow the blacksmith's trade. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--G. W. Brewer left Sunday for Hastings, Okla, to visit a brother whom he has not seen for twenty-six year. He will also visit a sister in Brownwood, Texas, whom he hasn't seen for thirty-five years. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Mrs. J. C. Henderson of Keokuk, Iowa, was operated on at Moberly yesterday for appendicitis. At a late hour yesterday she was reported as doing as well as could be expected. Mrs. Henderson is a daughter of Thos. Towles of this place. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--Henry Beresford, acting president of district 25, United Mine Workers, died at this home in Huntsville Friday of last week after a few days' illness of pneumonia, aged 56 years. The following from here attended the funeral as representatives of the unions: G. A. Lambier, John Little, Tony Cruse, Thos. Rees and Thos. Towles. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--JOHN J. HAYDEN DEAD--John J. Hayden, a former well known citizen of this vicinity, and a brother of the late R. K. and Melvin Hayden, died at his home in St. Louis on the 1st from kidney trouble, with which he had been afflicted for two years. Mr. Hayden was born May 16, 1849, and was therefore in his 63rd year. He is survived by his widow, five sons, two daughters and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Sears, of this place. The remains were brought to Higbee Sunday and taken to the home of Mrs. Etta Robb, a neice, where funeral services were held by Rev. Notley Magruder. Interment was made in the old Botts family burying ground west of town. To the bereaved we extend our sympathy. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--John Cook and wife, two of Higbee's best known and most industrious colored people, celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage Monday night of last week. Forty-two guests were present, about half of whom were from Slater, Glasgow, Marshall, Fayette and Moberly. A dinner fit for a king, in which turkey and chicken played a leading part, was served. John and wife received some thirty or forty pieces of silverware, including knives, forks, spoons, trays, etc, of which they are very proud. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--We learn that Moss Smith, one of the county's best citizens, residing near Clark, is in a serious condition. He fell on the ice about a year ago and broke his hip, but recovered sufficiently to be able to go about with the aid of a cane. Recently, however, the injury has been causing a great deal of trouble, and it is feared may result in the amputation of his limb. Better men than Moss Smith are not made, and along with his host of Higbee friends, the NEWS hopes for his speedy recovery. Friday, 7 Feb 1913--IN MEMORY--Of little Jewel Robb, born Feb 8, 1912, and died Feb 2, 1913, of pneumonia, being 11 months and 25 days old. Opal Jewel was the daughter of Samuel and Effie Robb. A short funeral service was conducted at the home near Burton by the writer, the text being Luke 14:22, "And yet there is room." Interment was made at Log Chapel Cemetery. The death of this dear little girl has left an aching void in many hearts and has caused a sorrow which none but a mother can know. (Poem follows). W. M. Thomson. Kathy Bowlin