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From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <>
Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Higbee News, 11 Aug 1911
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 08:57:59 -0500

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 delicacies 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. William Duncan and granddaughter, Miss Pearl Duncan, had a
narrow escape from death or serious injury last Friday while coming to town, their horse
running away while coming down the steep hill to the bridge that crosses the Moniteau
east of town. The horse took fright when some of the harness broke. Miss Duncan was
thrown out, her right foot being caught in one of the wheels. Both bones of the leg were
broken just above the ankle. Mrs. Duncan was also thrown out, but escaped with a few
severe bruises. As the hill is almost perpendicular the wonder of it is that both were not
killed.

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.

11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--Mrs. Cute Pitney (honest, it said "Cute") and
Mrs. Ed Bradley attended the funeral of Mrs. Pearl Crutchfield at Huntsville Tuesday.

11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--Mrs. Joe Yates is still in Moberly with her
daughter, Mrs. Jacobs, who is very sick with typhoid fever.

11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--Miss Anna Goon is visiting with her brother,
Will, this week.

11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--Mrs. Dr. J. W. Winn and son, Warren, report
they are having a fine time in Denver.

11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--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.

11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--Mrs. Walter Bradley attended the funeral of
Mrs. Pearl Crutchfield Tuesday.
11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--Roy Quinn, who is attending school in
Kansas City, is expected home on a visit this week.

11 Aug 1911--THE NEWS FROM YATES--Mrs. Florence Dameron is making a visit of
several weeks to her daughter in Godfrey, Ill.

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 escaped 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.

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Kathy Bowlin
506 W. Ohio
Butler, MO 64730
Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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