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From: "Kathy Bowlin" <>
Subject: Higbee News, 29 Dec 1927, pt 2 of 5
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 00:48:23 -0500


The following are selected articles from a Newspaper titled, "The Higbee News" which
was issued out of the town of Higbee, in Randolph County, Missouri from the years 1888
through 1953. The editors were W. H. Welch and his son H. Scott Welch. This paper covered the Higbee area and also a great deal of
the northeastern part of Howard county. The copyright notice at the end of this transcript is there for the sole purpose of keeping
this work free to the public, and to ensure that it is not
harvested by a fee-based corporate genealogy site, or published in any format for profit. If you decide to use the information from
this transcription, PLEASE LIST ME AS THE SOURCE, rather than the paper. My transcription is another generation removed from the
microfilm, and would thus be a third generation copy of the original paper. For proper documentation, a researcher should obtain a
photocopy of the microfilm for their own permanent records, and use my transcript as a guide or index. The microfilm is available
for interlibrary loan through the State Historical Society of Missouri, and a copy is also on file at the Moberly Public Library,
generously donated by the Higbee Historical Society.
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Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 4--HOME BURNED--The home of
Simon Snoddy, one of our most substantial colored citizens, and now about 80 years old,
residing south of town, was burned with all of its contents about 8 o'clock Thursday
morning of last week, the fire originating from a defective flue. When the fire was
discovered the roof was ready to fall in, and as Snoddy pushed his aged wife out of the
door it fell, carrying the ceiling with it and barely missing him, but not far enough to keep
from burning him quite severely about the head and face.
D. W. Floyd, a neighbor, was out the first thing after the fire soliciting aid, and in
which he was assisted by Will Hurshman and Gabriel Lynch, each of whom contributed liberally before presenting the paper to others.
A total of $93.57 was soon raised, and
which was placed in the Citizens Bank, and which those who solicited it will see is spent
in a way that will do the most good.
A fire is a bad thing at any time and especially so where no insurance is carried, as
was the case here, and of all time for such a disaster Christmas is the worst. No more
deserving colored couple ever lived among us, and all who can should help them, if not
with cash, which can be left at the bank, then with clothing, furniture or household goods
of any kind. They will be appreciated and you will not go unrewarded.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 4--MISS DOROTHY MILLER
DEAD--Miss Dorothy Miller, a former well known resident of this vicinity, died at a
Moberly hospital at 10 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 1927, from tuberculosis of the
bone, from which she had suffered for several months.
She was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mary Ann Miller and was born on
the old Miller farm northwest of town 49 years ago. She was one of eight children and is
survived by two brothers and five sisters, viz: John A. Miller, Higbee; Dr. W. J. Miller,
Mobelry; Mrs. R. B. Burckhartt, Higbee; Mrs. A. J. Hunker, Roanoke; Mrs. H. A. Yeager,
Palmyra; Mrs. R. R. Quinn, Mobelry, and Miss Frankie Miller, Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quinn Saturday
morning by the Rev. E. M. Richmond and interment made in Higbee cemetery by the side
of her parents. The NEWS joins others in sympathy to the bereaved.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 4--Mrs. Ellen Williams received the
sad intelligence on Monday of the death that day at her home in Scranton, Colo., of her
sister, Mrs. J. B. Atkins, a former resident of this vicinity, but who had lived in Colorado
for twenty-five years or more. We are not advised as to the age of the deceased or as to
the family she leaves.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 5--LOCAL AND
PERSONAL--Just as we ready to go to press we received a column or more of items by
mail and which we are forced to leave over until next week.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 5--LOCAL AND
PERSONAL--Cards were received here this week announcing the marriage in Chicago
on the 25th, of Harold Evans and Miss Josephine Kellough. Mr. Evans is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Matthew Evans formerly of this place, and a brother of Mrs. Roy Richards. He
has a host of friends back in the old home town who join the NEWS in congratulations
and best wishes.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 5--LOCAL AND
PERSONAL--Rev. and Mrs. Notley Magruder entertained the following guests at
Christmas dinner Monday: Rev. and Mrs. Norville Magruder and children, Odessa; Mrs.
Willie Petrie and son, Marshall; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phelan and children and Mrs. Edith
Magruder, Moberly; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Burton and little daughter, Yates; Sam
Magruder, Armstrong, and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Phillips, Westwood, Calif.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 5--LOCAL AND
PERSONAL--Joe W. Burton, after taking several kinds of medicine for several days in
the hope of ridding himself of severe pains in his right breast, went to his physician for a
more thorough examination, and was surprised to learn that he was suffering from two
fractured ribs, received in a friendly scuffle with Martin Robb, in the store a few days
before, Martin swinging around suddenly and striking Mr. Burton on the breast with his
hand.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 5--LOCAL AND
PERSONAL--Christmas Day was one long to be remembered at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. W. M. Burton of south of town, the occasion being a family reunion. A turkey
dinner and all the good things that go with it, and only such as a country home can
provide, was served. It is needless to say that the day was a most happy one. These
present: Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Burton, Fayette; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burton Yates; Mr. and
Mrs. Thos. Burton, Salisbury, and Wood Burton, who is teaching near St. Louis.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 1, Col. 5--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--I
have been asked by a good many persons how I have enjoyed my 77th Christmas and
birthday. While I have not been away anywhere, I have had one of the most enjoyable
Christmases in my life, except for one thing, and that was the loss of a pair of gloves my
daughter gave me for a Christmas present four years ago. I prized them very highly, and
have taken good care of them. Last week I offered a reasonable reward for them, but so
far they have not been returned. I hope the party or parties that have these gloves may
keep their hands warm and comfortable, but oh, how will his mind be? I imagine it will
be almost in the same condition of the young man, Hickman, is in today, and will forever
go down with him, while he lives here upon this beautiful earth. If the gloves were
found and party finding them could have let it be known through the NEWS.--G. R.
Rennolds.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 2, Col. 1--OUR HUNTSVILLE LETTER,
By W. T. Dameron--SLASHED WITH A KNIFE--A few days ago Joe Richardson and
John Keys, two farmer neighbors and friends of near Vaughan school house, got into an
argument as to how many head of cattle, or their total weight, rather, the railroad
company would allow put in one car. Their argument led to hot words and perhaps the lie
was passed. Anyhow, Keys pulled his pocket knife and made a slash or two at
Richardson, cutting through his clothing nearly to the flesh. Each was on horseback, we
understand, when the trouble took place. Had they been afoot the matter might have been
more serious. Keys is no kin to Geo. Keys who was taken to the penitentiary last week.
Richardson is a prominent stock buyer and shipper and widely known on the west side of
the county. Our informant said there may be more trouble between them.

Thursday, 29 Dec 1927, Vol 41. No. 34 Page 2, Col. 1--OUR HUNTSVILLE LETTER,
By W. T. Dameron--HAD NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE. About 1:30 o'clock
Friday morning the city fire alarm (electric siren) sounded and aroused many from their
slumbers. The fire proved to be at the Mrs. Lister property in south Huntsville, and
occupied by Al Arrowsmith, and it was quickly burned to the ground with all of its
contents. Mrs. Arrowsmith and her two children barely escaped with their lives. The
family had recently returned from Quincy, Ill., and rented the property. Mr. Arrowsmith
was not at home, being in Quincy. His wife was awakened by smoke and the crackling of
the fire. She quickly roused her son and daughter from bed, and they made their escape in
their night clothes, all being nearly suffocated by smoke. They had barely gotten from the
house when the roof and ceiling fell in . They were cared for by neighbors. The fire it is
thought caught from a defective flue. By the time the fire alarm was sounded the building
was falling in, and the fire company made no attempt to save it. Mr. Arrowsmith had
some insurance on his household goods.



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Kathy Bowlin
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