This first article was hard to read and was done as they were doing all the businesses in Knob Noster and giving the back ground of the owner. Knob Noster Gem 1888--Mr. Cobb was born in Chatauqua county, New York and went to Illinois in 1854, where he married Miss S. J. Stevens. After her death he married Miss E. J. Cox. He came to Missouri in 1866 and the same year went into the furniture business with S. Workman. Afterwards he was a partner with A. Cornelius and since 18--? has been by himself. After the death of his second wife he married Miss M.J. Ford who yet lives to make his life pleasant and assist in rearing his children the proper way. He joined the Baptist Church in 1858 (?) and is a hard working and consciences member. He has been Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years and also an officer in the church. His stock of furniture ranges from 1,600 to 1,700 dollars and he enjoys a liberal patronage. The Knob Noster Cemetery records has listed his 2nd wife, Ellen J. but no dates- and two children by this marriage--Jimmie d.7 Aug.1869 11 months old and Charlie no dates listed also listed are he and his 3rd wife. C Cobb b. 29 Mar 1832 d. 26 Sep 1900 Mildred Ford Cobb 1852 - 1934 These are other articles taken from the "GEM" 1925- Stanley Cobb of Billings, Montana spent the weekend with friends at Knob Noster. He formerly resided here. He is enroute to Memphis, Tenn. to live. Sept. 10, 1925-- In the year 1867 several families in the town of Buda, Bureau County, Illinois made up their minds to try the western life. The parties were I. S. Zink, Thomas Shoup, Chancy Cobb, Oliver Denton, Jessie Church, and Henry Lineweaver and their families. Also a Mr. Morse and I.R. Cordell, all the above moved to Knob Noster and became permanent citizens. Mr. Shoup being a carpenter was hired by Mr Denton to erect that fall a house. Mr. Shoup at that time built 3 dwellings all on the same plan. The first for Mr. Cobb and the 3rd for himself. The Denton home was never remodeled. After Mr Cobb sold his property to A.M.Craig, it was remodeled and made into a more comfortable home. The home of Mr. Shoup for several years remained the same but as his family grew he added a wing to the east side. Of the families that moved here only 2 parties are still citizens. Miss Lavinia Shoup and W.F.Denton. July 29, 1937--James Cobb returned to Knob Noster for the first time since 1895. A native of Monroe, Louisiana he called here while returning home from Europe, where he was a delegate of the International Rotary Convention in France. Mr Cobb was the son of Chauncey and Mildred Cobb, prominent Knob Noster residence in the 80's. The son reports spreading the name of Knob Noster as his passport birthplace over the map of Europe. ********the above was 1937-this one is 1928 so here is Aug. 2, 1928- James Cobb of Monroe, La. spent Saturday afternoon in this city visiting with his cousin, E. C. Littlefield and wife and old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Littlefield entertained Mr. Cobb at the Hotel Bothwell with a 6 o'clock dinner. he left on the midnight train for his home. May 30, 1930- Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cobb and son Jack of Battle Creek, Mich. arrived in Knob Noster for a short visit with their cousin E. C. Littlefield and wife, and friends. They were in route to Pueblo and Denver, Colorado to visit their mother. Mr. Cobb lived in Knob Noster 35 years ago. His old home is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Craig May 1895- C. Cobb and family moved to Sedalia where he will go into the undertaking business. Sept.7 1900 - C.B. Littlefield received a telegram Wednesday from James Cobb saying that the latter's wife was at the point of death. They are at Glasgow, Mo. Her ailment is a tumor. Dec.24, 1897--Mrs. Nellie S Hull. After a long illness, this lady died at LaMonte last Sunday and the funeral services were at LaMonte after which the remains were brought to this city for interment. The deceased was a daughter of C. Cobb and was well known to the older residents of Knob Noster. She and her husband were members of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mildred J. Cobb a former resident of Knob Noster died July 5, 1934 at her home in Denver, Colorado. She had graveside services and burial beside her husband in the Knob Noster cemetery. Mildred J. Ford was born in Platte county, Mo. in 1852. She moved with her family to St. Charles, Mo when a small girl. Later they came to Knob Noster. She married Chauncey Cobb of Knob Noster who owned and operated a furniture store and Undertaking business. In 1895 they moved to Sedalia. Mr. Cobb died in 1900 and she moved to Denver, Colorado. She was a member of the Baptist church. Her sons accompanied the body here they are, James Cobb of Monroe, La, Stanley Cobb of Pueblo Colorado, Willis Cobb of Denver, her daughter Mrs. Susie M Moses of Great Falls, Montana and Mrs. Tierney a daughter of Jim Cobb of Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. Cobb was a sister of the late Robert Ford of Warrensburg and an Aunt of Mrs. Leslie a McMeekin, Harriett Ford of Warrensburg and Mrs. Frank Yokley of Knob Noster.