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From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <>
Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Higbee News, Nov 1907
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 20:41:59 -0500



1 Nov 1907--Mrs. Jane Sandison, aged 91 years, died in Huntsville Wednesday of last
week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ann Simpson.

1 Nov 1907--A Wabash passenger train was wrecked near Mexico Saturday, the entire
train turning over. The engineer, Chas. Jones, of Moberly, was killed, and several
passengers slightly hurt. The train was late and was going at a high rate of speed. A bad
place in the track is supposed to have been the cause.

1 Nov 1907--W. J. Jones and daughter, Mrs. Eliza Jones, of near Chillicothe, were the
guests of R. R. Jones and family during the week.

1 Nov 1907--John Lay, a prosperous young farmer of near Higbee was married Monday
to Miss Ethel Cable, a pretty young lady residing near Rucker. The marriage ceremony
was performed by Squire W. W. Ferguson, who spoke the words that made these two
hearts beat as one. The marriage of these young people is quite a surprise to their many
friends.

1 Nov 1907--Inasmuch as the skating rink is located in the third story of the Andrews
building, it can be truthfully said that Higbee is fast developing a lot of high rollers.
Aside from the nights open to the public, private skating parties are given every night or
two.

8 Nov 1907--TERRY-HENDRICKS--The announcement of the marriage of former
County Clerk Harve L. Terry and Miss Claudie Hendricks will be quite a surprise to their
many friends throughout the county. The marriage of these two popular young people
took place at the Baltimore Hotel in Kansas City Wednesday evening, Oct 30, 1907, at 8
o'clock, Rev. Combs, of Independence, officiating.

8 Nov 1907--Born, on the 6th, to Wm. Mooney and wife a son.

8 Nov 1907--Born, on the 1st, to David Jenkins and wife, a son.

8 Nov 1907--Born, on the 2nd, to Chas. Moore and wife, of Elliott, a son.

8 Nov 1907--The mother of John Franklin, who lived near Bunker Hill, died Monday last
and was buried in Bethel cemetery. Rev. S. M. Williams of the Methodist church,
officiated at the funeral--Fayette Advertiser.

8 Nov 1907--Mrs. Joseph Brock died at her home in St. Louis on Oct 30th, of pneumonia,
after a week's illness. Interment was made in Moberly. Mrs. Brock, who is survived by
her husband and three children, was a daughter of the late Thos. Whitemore of this place,
and had many friends here who were pained to learn of her death.

8 Nov 1907--E. H. Andrews of the firm of Andrews & Burton has been here all this week
and informs us that the store will be open for business here Saturday. He says they will
have on a stock of new goods and will supply the demands of the trade. They will carry a
stock of general merchandise the same as before. We are glad to see this firm open up
for business again and wish them success. Mr. Burton will not be here, but will remain at
Higbee where he is connected with the store there. Mr. E. H. Andrews will manage the
store here--New Franklin News.

8 Nov 1907--Mr. C. R. Moore, who lives on the W. H. Burton farm near town, and Miss
Mattie Bush, of near Fayette were married Thursday, Nov 7, 1907, at the home of the
bride by Rev. Townsend Wright. The NEWS extends congratulations.

8 Nov 1907--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. Daniel Warford (nee Pope) will be pained
to learn of her death, which occurred at her home in Colorado Springs on Oct 30, from
consumption, from which she had been a sufferer for the past two years. She removed
with her husband to Colorado four or five years ago.

8 Nov 1907--Geo. Shekelton, of Perlee, Iowa, and Miss Fannie Pearl Barron were
married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Barron, on Sunday,
Nov 3, 1907, Rev. Ben Robson officiating. The bride is one of Higbee's prettiest and
most popular young ladies while the groom is a prosperous Hawkeye farmer, but well
and favorably known here, having been an engineer for the Randolph-Macon Co. for
some time. Mr. and Mrs. Shekelton left Monday for Perlee, Iowa, where they will make
their future home. The News joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes.

15 Nov 1907--OBITUARY--William S. Wright died Thursday, October 10, 1907, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Nora Silk, two miles southeast of Higbee, at the ripe old age
of 87 years, six months and eleven days, having been born March 30, 1820.
He was married on May 24, 1841, to Miss Minerva Tolson. To them eleven
children were born--seven daughters and four sons. Of these only three survive--Mattie
Griffin, Pauline Short and Nora Silk.
Mr. Wright had only very recently returned from a year's visit to his son at Dirk,
Ark. This son died very recently and his death, together with the effects of such a long
journey back to Higbee, most probably hastened his demise.
In early life he united with the Baptist church and had since lived a devoted
Christian life. He was a kind father, a loving husband and a sincere friend. He bore his
afflictions with great fortitude and through faith in a risen Savior had full assurance of a
home in his Father's house, where all tears are wiped away from His children's eyes, and
where there will be no more sorrow, pain or death. What is our loss is his gain. Let us
all hope to meet in one unbroken family around our Father's throne.
A father and brother have gone away from the earthly relatives in one short
month. Our brother longed to be at rest and often spoke of the way as being clear before
him. The family will miss his kind words and loving admonitions. Funeral services were
held by Rev. Townsend Wright and all that was mortal was laid to rest at the Old Log
Chapel by the side of his companion who preceded him in death about ten years ago, in
the presence of a large assembly of relatives and friends. His favorite son, "There is a
Great Day Coming," was sung at the services.
Peace to his ashes. (poem follows).

15 Nov 1907--C. W. Williams, Higbee's up to date jeweler, has an announcement in this
issue of importance to prospective buyers of silverware. He is making a big reduction
from regular prices and sells under a guarantee. A good time to make your holiday
selections.

15 Nov 1907--Mrs. John F. Andrews and children returned from Midland, Texas,
Saturday, accompanied by J. B. Andrews. Mr. Andrews, we learn, has sold his interests
there and will return to his farm near Myers. He is expected home this week.

15 Nov 1907--Born, on the 8th, to J. R. Robb and wife, a son.

15 Nov 1907--John A. Miller was in DeWitt this week where he purchased the hardware
stock of Atkins Bros. He will move to that place and engage in the hardware business
combining the big stock he carried here, one of the most complete in the county, with the
stock purchased. The removal of Mr. Miller and his estimable wife is a matter of general
regret, as they are citizens of whom any community might well be proud. Mr. Miller is a
young man of the strictest integrity and we heartily recommend him to the good people of
DeWitt.

22 Nov 1907--JAMES H. DAVIS DEAD--James H. Davis, who had been suffering from
cancer of the face for several years, died at his home just northeast of town on Friday,
Nov 15, 1907, aged 69 years and ten months.
From the nature of his affliction, his suffering must have been intense, and death
no doubt came as a welcome relief. It found him prepared, for he was a truly Christian
man.
He is survived by his wife and three children--Mesdames J. T. Johnson and Oscar
Fowler of near town, and W. H. Davis, of Bluejacket, Okla. Owing to sickness in his
own family, Mr. Davis could not be present at his father's funeral, which was held at the
home on Sunday by Eld. Chas. Swift, pastor of the Christian church, and of which church
deceased was a consistent and loyal member.
Interment was made in the city cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of
sorrowing relatives and friends.

22 Nov 1907--The death of Jesse Q. Perkins recalls to mind the announcement of his
death in the Sturgeon Leader some twenty years ago. In order to play a joke on either the
Leader of Mr. Perkins, some wag reported to that paper that he had died of consumption,
and that the disease had wasted him to nothing but skin and bones. Mr. Perkins was a
very large man, and as healthy as he was portly, and although he was a deeply religious
man and not disposed to joke about such a solemn subject, the announcement afforded
him a world of amusement.

22 Nov 1907--ANOTHER GOOD MAN GONE--Jesse Q. Perkins died at his home east
of town at 3:00 o'clock Wednesday evening, November 20, 1907, after a short illness,
aged 70 years, ten months and five days.
He was a very portly man, and up to a year ago was as stout as he had ever been.
He began to fail about that time and a few months ago was attacked by something similar
to Bright's disease. He realized that his days were numbered, although his malady was
not necessarily fatal, and often told his friends that he had not long to live. He was
deeply religious and when the Death Angel knocked it found him prepared.
Mr. Perkins was reared in this community and leaves a host of friends to regret
his departure.
In 1864 he was married to Miss Barbra Thorpe, of Sturgeon, and to them one
child, now Mrs. Hayden White of near Rucker, was born. Later in life he was married to
Miss Bettie Buckley, daughter of John L. Buckley, who survives him. He also leaves two
brothers, Jackson and George Perkins, and two sisters, Mrs. Thos Whitmore and Mrs.
Hardin Cable. In his death the community loses an upright and honorable citizen, and
above all an honest man.
Interment will be made at Fairview church today.

22 Nov 1907--M. T. Wade, one of Sturgeon's prominent citizens, died at his home in that
city Friday of last week of paralysis, aged about 60 years. He was married for the third
time only three weeks preceding his death.

22 Nov 1907--J. T. O'BRYAN DEAD--J. T. O'Bryan, of Huntsville, whose serious
illness was noted in last week's NEWS, died at his home in that place at 6 o'clock Friday
evening of last week from appendicitis. He was about 50 years of age and is survived by
his wife and three children. Deceased was one of the country's prominent and popular
citizens, and leaves a wide circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of his death.
Funeral services were conducted at Huntsville Sunday, the crowd being one of the
largest ever present on such an occasion at the county seat. He was laid to rest in the
Huntsville cemetery, being buried with the honors of the Masonic fraternity. To the
bereaved family the NEWS extends its warmest sympathy.

22 Nov 1907--James M. Holman, one of the old citizens of the county, died at his home
near Rolling Home on the 18th, aged 75 years.

22 Nov 1907--Born, on the 18th, to G. W. Webb and wife, a son.

22 Nov 1907--Miss Clara Clarkson returned from Salisbury Friday of last week where
she went to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Lilly, who was married on the 14th to
Mr. George Prescott, a prominent young business man of that town.

29 Nov 1907--H. L. Thompson was called to Moberly Sunday by the death of his father,
I. A. Thompson, who died at the residence of his son-in-law, H. A. Hatfield, in that city,
aged 77 years. (Note: May be a relative of Nancy [Thompson] Atkins, Harvey Jackson's
mother.)

29 Nov 1907--Born, on the 26th, to Wm. Durnill and wife, a son.

29 Nov 1907--Born, on the 23rd, to James Starkey and wife, a daughter.

29 Nov 1907--Police Judge James A Bright of Huntsville, died at his home in that city on
Wednesday of last week, aged 72 years.

29 Nov 1907--Geo. Murdy and son, John, and mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Carter, returned
Saturday from Cle Elum, Wash.

29 Nov 1907--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rogers, at the residence of their uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Giles, on Nov 26, a daughter. Mother and child are doing well.

29 Nov 1907--John F. and Joe L. Andrews returned Sunday from Texas. They brought in
98 head of horses and 135 head of Angus and Hereford cattle. The stock was taken to
Mr. Andrews' farm near Myers.

29 Nov 1907--Raymond, the 16-month-old son of Wm. Summers and wife of near Elliott,
died Wednesday of last week of peritonitis. Interment was made at Moberly.

29 Nov 1907--Miss Nellie Brooks, aged 25 years, died at her home near Renick Thursday
of last week of consumption. Interment was made at New Hope. Deceased had a brother
to die of the same disease about a year ago, he being found dead in the garden.

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Kathy Bowlin
506 W. Ohio St.
Butler, MO 64730
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