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From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <>
Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Higbee News, 22 Jun 1923
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 21:46:51 -0600


Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--RESIDENCE BURNED--The residence of Mrs. J.
A. Adler, south of town, and occupied by Harry Perkins, was destroyed by fire of an
undetermined origin shortly before noon Sunday, together with most of its contents. A
summer kitchen close to the house was also destroyed. Mr. Perkins saved some of his
household goods, while all of Mrs. Adler's, which were stored in one room, were
destroyed. She carried a small insurance on the house with J. T. Randolph.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--FLAG NOW FLIES DAILY--Thanks to the
American Legion boys, the flag pole, erected in honor of the young men who gave their
lives on foreign soil, as well as al who served in the war, has been put to the use for
which it was intended and no longer appears to be a monument of neglect, as the flag
now flies every day from its peak, and will continue to do so as long as rope and flags can
be secured.
This action on the part of the Legion enhances the beauty and value of the pole
ten thousand per cent, for the flag is the most beautiful ever designed by man and stands
for more than all the flags of all the earth. When you see it fluttering in the breeze,
remember that it has never been lowered in defeat nor dishonor, and that it stands for
freedom and privileges for you not enjoyed by any other nation on earth, and then thank
God that you are an American and live beneath its protection.
The pole, however, is not yet a thing of beauty that it should be, owing to the
band stand at its base, and which looks more like a feed rack than anything else. As we
no longer have a band and are not likely to have one soon, and the structure is getting in
bad shape and draws derisive comment from every stranger that passes through we hope
the city fathers will have the same removed and placed in the city park at the Alton lake.
It is not only an eyesore and a disgrace by day, but a nuisance by night, as its shadows rob
the street of needed light.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--GRAPES-HAYDEN--Joseph E. Grapes and Miss
Aletha Hayden, both of Moberly, were united in marriage on the 17th at the home of the
officiating minister, the Rev. E. V. Lamb. The bride is the pretty daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Hayden formerly of this place, and has a host of friends here who join the
NEWS in best wishes.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--DOUGHERTY AWARDED $35--The case of
Walter Dougherty, colored, against Albert Martin for $10,000 damages, came up in
circuit court at Moberly Monday and resulted in a verdict for Dougherty in the sum of
$35, which will mean that Mr. Martin will be out considerably more than that besides his
attorney's fee, as he will have to pay all the costs in the case. The suit was the result of
an argument between the two several months ago over a small bill for some paint, during
which Martin struck Dougherty over the head with a bar of iron, the latter claiming that
he was struck without provocation and after he had turned his back on Martin and was
walking away.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--MRS. NICK TESINO DEAD--Mrs. Angela Tesino,
wife of Nick Tiseno, residing on the Wm. Kelso farm east of town, who was taken to the
McCormick Hospital in Moberly Thursday of last week when she was operated on for
goiter, died at that institution at 1 a.m. the next morning, failing, from a weak heart, to
rally from the anesthetic.
The body was brought to Feland's undertaking parlors and prepared for burial,
and was taken to Moberly Monday where services were held in the Catholic church and
interment made in St. Mary's cemetery.
Mrs. Tesino, whose maiden name was Barta, was born in sunny Italy on February
7, 1882, and was therefore 41 years old. She is survived by her husband, two sons and
one daughter; also two brothers, Mike and Louis Barta, of this place.
She was a devoted wife and mother and kind neighbor and friends and was held
in the highest esteem by all who knew her. They sympathy of all goes out to her loved
ones.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--L. P. MURRY DEAD--The many friends and
acquaintances of L. P. Murry, a resident of Higbee and vicinity for many years, were
shocked beyond measure when it became known that he had dropped dead just east of
the Alton water tank at 1:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Mr. Murry, who had been living
on the old Whitmire farm west of town for some time, had walked to town to do his
trading and was accompanied by his daughter. He had just stepped from the Alton track
and crossed the ditch on the north when he staggered and fell, death being no doubt
instantaneous. As he had been subject for years to attacks of the heart or epilepsy, he
was always accompanied to town by some member of the family, they fearing just such
an end. He evidently realized that his time had come, for when first stricken he called to
his daughters, "I am going to die."
The body was taken to Lloyd's undertaking parlors, where Drs. Burkhalter and
Winn examined the body, each stating that death had evidently resulted from cerebral
hemorrhage.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by the Rev. T. A. Allison and
interment made in the city cemetery.
Deceased was born in Breckinridge, Ky., on Jan. 6, 1869 and was therefore in his
55th year.
He was married to Miss Alice Noel at Moberly some twenty years ago, and is
survived by her and five children. Five children died in infancy. One brother, Mitchel
Murry, and one sister Mrs. Annie Young, both of Moberly, also survive.
The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved family.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Vernon Ware was ordered sent to the state
hospital at Fulton, and court ordered a warrant for $108 drawn for her care for six
months.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--DAWSON-ZANDER--The NEWS acknowledges
the receipt of the following: "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Louis Zander announce the marriage
of their daughter, Pauline Elizabeth Marie to Mr. Emerson Blanton Dawson on Friday,
June 15, 1923, Charles City, Iowa. At home after July 1st Fair Oaks, Fort Dodge, Iowa."
The groom is an old Higbee boy, having been born here, and is the only son and
child of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. H. Dawson of Ft. Dodge, Ia. Although he has been away for
many years, he has a host of friends here who join the NEWS in hearty congratulations
and best wishes.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--BIRTHDAY DINNER--The home of Mrs. S. D.
Proctor of west of town was the scene of a pleasant gathering Wednesday the 13th, the
occasion being Mrs. Proctor's 71st birthday, which was fittingly celebrated by friends,
relatives and neighbors with a big basket dinner served on the shady lawn. The day was a
happy one for all, but to (no)one more than Mrs. Proctor. Those present: Mr. and Mrs.
N. J. McKinzie, Mr. and Mrs. Bub Kirby, Mrs. Susie Foster and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Palmatary, Mrs. L. A. Comstock and grandchild, Mr. and Mrs. Olie Comstock, Mrs.
Mary Comstock, Mr. and Mrs. Less Comstock and son Less, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Mallory, Mrs. Mandy Comstock, Mrs. Ray Comstock and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Purdy, Thos Pitney, Mrs. Mabel Stevens, Harvey Robb and Clarence Starkey and
children.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--H. M. Dinwiddie sold his residence property in the
northwest part of town this week to Jas. Starkey, who moved to Calloway county from
this vicinity several years ago, and who will move as soon as he can get possession.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Mamie Morris and children, Misses Mary and
Gladys, of Moberly, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Williams Sunday.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--The following left here Sunday for Marissa, Ill.,
where they will make their home, for a time at least: Mrs. Malinda Stevenson and son,
Ernest; Mrs. Pete Bottini and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Maritta. They leave a host of friends all
of whom wish for their early return.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--E. E. Newman and J. H. Bagby, who have their fine
saddle mares, "My Dare McDonald" and "Ada B." in training at Madison will show them
at the Madison horse show on the 30th, and will ship them to the state fair at Sedalia
following the fair at Paris, where they will also be shown. Here's hoping they win all the
blue ribbons in sight.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Edwards were called to
Decatur, Ill., Friday by a message stating that their son, Hardin, who had been operated
on a week before for appendicitis, had taken a turn for the worse and was not expected to
live. They found him much better, however, and able to return home with them Monday,
but under the care of a trained nurse.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Mary Rennolds of Moberly is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Holtzclaw.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Frank Wilson of Springfield, Ill., is the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. Lon Coleman, and other relatives and friends.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. R. C. Wilson returned Tuesday to her home in
Pleasant Green after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Glahn.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. H. H. Hadley returned to her home in Atlanta
Wednesday after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Houchins.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Ernest Shockley, who was operated on at a
Moberly hospital several weeks ago, was able to return home Saturday.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Campbell of Moberly were
the guests of the former's mother, Mrs. Chas. Coons, during the week.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. A. J. Adler and daughter, Mrs. Catherine
Woods, returned to their home in Kansas City Monday after a short visit with Higbee
relatives.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Quisenberry and daughter, Miss
Mildred of Louisville, Ky., are the guests of Mrs. Mary Nichols and daughter, Mrs. Keene
Johnson.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lambier who had been in Kansas
City for several months, are at home for the summer. They are thinking of going to
California in the fall.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Clyde Smith and children of Taylorville, Ill.,
are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones. Mrs. Smith will be best remembered as the
youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Watkins, formerly of this place.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mr. and Mrs. Otho B. Lynch left Sunday for
Kirksville, where they will attend the teachers training school. Mr. Lynch, who was
principal of the Harrisburg school last year, has been employed as superintendent for the
coming year at a salary of $200 per month. Mrs. Lynch has also been re-employed in the
primary department. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch are among the very best teachers in the state,
and Harrisburg is fortunate in being able to retain them.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Miss Grace Anderson of Cuba, Ill., is the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. Robert Lazenby.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. W. M. Burton spent Sunday at Fayette with her
sons, Tyre and Wood Burton.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Sue Burton of Moberly is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. J. W. Bottoms.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Mike Bottini, who went to St. Louis two weeks
ago where she was operated on for goiter, was able to return home Friday. The operation
was highly successful.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Misses Marie Dougherty and Belva Feland are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Leach of near Salisbury.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Miss Maggie Belle Dougherty was the guest of
Misses Bessie and Belva Feland the latter part of last week.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--John Williams, colored, and wife were called to
Kansas City Tuesday by the death of the former's brother.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Born, on May 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dinwiddie,
of Yorkville, Ill, a daughter.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Tom Perkins, an old Higbee boy, returned to his
home in Idaho, Tuesday after a visit with his sister, Mrs. David Chaney.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Miss Wilma and Elgin Bradey of Moberly are
visiting their uncle, Raymond Sumpter, and family this week.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mrs. Lou Lamme returned to her home at Holliday
Saturday after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. L. E. Ragsdale.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Reynolds of Inola, Okla., are the
guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Reynolds.

Friday, 22 June 1923, Vol 37, No 9--CHARGED WITH STEALING CLOTHES--Carroll
Bradley, aged about 20, and son of the late Thos. Bradley, who has been working for
some time at Mexico, was arrested here Sunday by Marshal Cain on the request of
Mexico authorities, who had a warrant for his arrest on the charge of stealing clothes. He
was turned over to the Mexico officers Monday.
We did not learn what evidence there was against young Bradley, but understand
that he is charged with taking a suit or two of clothes from the room of a hotel where he
was boarding.

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