Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--According to the Fayette Democrat-Leader, a former Howard countian, Ralph Talbot Ward, is the youngest colonel in the United States Army. He was born near Fayette in 1883, and moved to Colorado with his parents when quite a child and entered West Point from that state. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Miller Pyle, who is with the signal corps in France, and who was recently severely burned by gas, writes us under date of July 30: "Base Hospital No. 3. Dear Scott: I am getting along nicely and will soon be in the game once more. Have been having a great deal of trouble past few days but am about O.K. again. Was badly burned by poison gas. I have had a number of letters asking about signal work and am enclosing a clipping form the Paris edition of the New York Herald, which should give everybody an idea of the service required of the signal men. the Red Cross is surely doing a great work over here, and you people who so generously gave that they might be here surely won a victory back at home and on the field. This is a great hospital. Part of the buildings were built in the 13th century by monks. It is situated on the banks of a small river. It has some 4 or 5 thousand beds, and some of America's finest medical men, so you see when a fellow goes all in on a shell-torn field where the air is always roaring and hissing with death then in a few hours finds himself in a nice bed with a good, old-fashioned American girl doing all she can to make him comfortable, he will surely get well. Best regards to friends." The clipping referred to by Mr. Pyle follows: "Any story of the fighting south of the Marne--or anywhere else, for that matter--that does not mention the Signal Corps' part in it would be about as complete as the story of Jonah with the whale left out. One of the first Hun shells fired in the opening barrage of the fifth great-offensive--a barrage that French officers declared was comparable to that which ushered in the battle of Verdun--landed in a wood, upset a tree and dropped it neatly across a ten occupied by a Signal Corps lieutenant. The Signal Corps did not need to be prodded into action, however. The Signal Corps was already in action. It had been tolerably easy, in the preceding days, to keep communication intact--if doing skilled work of the most delicate kind under fire can ever be called easy. But the barrage started things. The wires were torn into shreds, and it was up to the Signal Corps men to put the shreds together again. Not once, but time and again, while they were splicing two tattered ends, a shell on either side of them would rip the wire in two new places. They worked fast, but the shells came faster. One wire was cut in 168 places in a kilometer of length. In another piece of wire of half a kilometer, the longest whole fragments that remained measured exactly eight feet. One sergeant was in a front-line dugout when the shells began to arrive. A message was coming over. He started to take it. A shell landed just outside the dugout. So the sergeant left the dugout and calmly started to cut in on the torn strands, when another shell killed him. Wireless suffered as much as wires. The slender antennae on slim bamboo poles, both front and rear, were ripped out of the ground time and again. Saplings were hastily erected in their place and the apparatus once again got in working order, but not for long. The shells kept coming faster than the saplings could be put up. The men who did the work, and suffered as heavily as any combat unit engaged doing it, were all picked specialists, men who had proved they could do anything under the sun in the trouble line before they left the States, and who were now proving that they could keep it up under conditions not exactly like those under which American trouble men had ever worked before. They all volunteered for the work, and every man of them knew what it meant. They worked in pairs, and sometimes one, sometimes both, were struck at their task. The order in which they were to go out with on a roster, and the only difficulty was to prevent them from squeezing in ahead of their turn. Four Signal Corps men, a sergeant and a corporal among them, and fifteen Infantry men were in a front-line trench when the Germans came romping in on both sides. The 19 Yanks were apparently caught--flanked on both sides, with no means of escape in the rear. The only clear spot was forward, out toward the river, from which the enemy was advancing. So the 19 went forward. They reached the shelter of a railway embankment and the Germans, 150 strong, occupied the trench. The 19 were isolated, but they didn't intend to stay that way. They just left the embankment charged their own occupied trench, and bagged the 150. A few seconds later they were leading the whole kit and boodle off to the rear." Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Francis, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bradley, is seriously ill of measles and pneumonia. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Mrs. M. T. Griffith, accompanied by her son, Cromer, went to Columbia yesterday and made arrangements for his entering the University next Monday. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Higbee's ghost, or lady in black, has changed the location of her appearances, having been seen one night last week by Henry Powell walking along the Katy track a mile north of No. 11 mine. Mr. Powell, who is staying on his father's farm for the present, while speeding home on a railway velocipede, passed the woman about 1 a.m. She was walking hurriedly toward town. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Born, on the 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brooks, a son. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Mrs. Chas. Stevenson and Mrs. French Henderson of Fulton are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Purdy. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--FRANCES SUE KEITER DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly were grieved beyond measure when word came Wednesday that their little daughter, Frances Sue, was dead at their home in that city, the news coming as a great shock, as no one here knew of her illness. the bereaved parents have the sympathy of their host of friends in old Higbee. The following is taken from the Moberly Index of the 22nd: "Frances Sue Keiter died at 7:50 o'clock the morning of Wednesday, August 21 in the family home at 901 South Williams street. She was born in Renick January 16, 1908, and her age was ten years, eleven months and five days. She was the only daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter and also leaves one brother, W. Eugene Keiter, and two grandmothers, Mesdames. Burton and Keiter, as well as many other relatives to mourn her untimely death. The last illness of little Frances Sue dates from last Thursday and from the first it was known that her case was critical, but the family and attendants hoped against hope while all that skilled attention and loving kindness could do was done for the little sufferer but all attention was unavailing. About one an done half hours before her eyes closed upon earth and opened in paradise she became calm and her nervousness vanished. She then told her father that she was dying and that she could not see, since he looked double to her. Continuing she said that she was not afraid to die and asked that her little playmates from the neighborhood be called to tell her goodbye and with a sweet patient smile she bade them adieu. Then she kissed her parents, brother and grandmothers and quietly talked to them until she became so weak that she could speak no longer, and those who watched and waited the impending separation say that she was fully conscious as life left the body. One year ago Rev. Keiter baptized his little daughter and she was a consistent Christian, belonging to the Junior congregation of the Central Christian church and being a regular attendant at all of the services. While friends and associates loved Frances Sue for her sweet unspoiled disposition and many splendid traits of character, it was in the home life that her pure unspotted life shone to perfection and the adoring and loving brother watched her development and rejoiced in her love of home and her tender care and attention for her family and all took a deep interest in her musical ambitions and her natural bent toward domestic life and the brightening of the home which was blessed for awhile by the sweet flower of humanity which now adorns the Garden of God she worshipped, loved and revered. The body will lie in state in the family home until time to be taken to the church for the last sad rites and all friends and acquaintances are requested to call at the home to see the remains of little Frances Sue. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. E. M. Richmond in the Central Christian church at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Interment in Oakland cemetery. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--S. E. Marrs received a card Sunday from his son Sam, advising him of his safe arrival in France. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Mrs. Georgia Middleton will leave Sunday for Boseman, Montana, where she has a position as teacher in the schools in that city. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Williams and John Lilly returned Monday from Albia, Ia., where they were called Friday by the death of Chas. Lilly, a cousin. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Higbee friends of Weaver Stevenson, who has been stationed at Camp Pike, Ark., for several months, received word from him this week that he had landed safely in France. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Miss Pearl Forsythe, who will graduate from the high school this year, was granted a teachers' certificate by County Superintendent McCully last week and was made about the happiest young lady in town. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Aubrey Wheeler, who is in the navy, and who is stationed at New York, visited his father, Fred Wheeler, of near Huntsville, last week, and also his grandmother, Mrs. George Wheeler, and other relatives near town. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rees and children leave this week for Springfield, Ill., where they will make their future home. No better people ever lived among us and they are given up with a great deal of regret by a wide circle of friends. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goin and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dennis, among Higbee's most desirable citizens, will leave this week for Springfield, Ill., where they will make their future home. They have a host of friends in old Higbee who give them up with a great deal of regret. Friday, 23 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 19--A SERVICE FLAG FOR HIGBEE BOYS--A fund is being raised to buy a service flag for the Higbee boys in the service. This includes boys who registered from Higbee, there being something like 100 who have answered the call to the colors. There will also be room left for stars for other boys that will be called in future drafts. A steel flag pole set in concrete, will be erected at the intersection of Division and Randolph streets and it will probably cost $100 or more. So it will not be necessary for anyone to contribute much, but everybody should contribute something to this worthy cause in honor of our boys. There will be no committee to go to the country, so it has been arranged to handle contributions at Burton & Burton store and the NEWS office. So if anyone has not been solicited they will please call at either of the above named places. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Dr. J. W. Winn, one of the Randolph county physicians chose for military service, went to St. Louis Monday for his physical examination, which he passed successfully. He was given ninety days in which to arrange his business affairs, and expects to be called for active service about November 1. He will be located, he thinks, in some base hospital in this county for several months before being sent to France. He is not averse to going to the front, but is anxious to go, as he will be able to accomplish more good as well as to add greatly to his medical experience. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Robert Jackson, a member of the Howell Drug Co., who enlisted last September in the medical supply department of the United States Army, being stationed for some time at Washington, and who for the past few weeks has been on duty at Camp Meade Md., has won promotion to be a lieutenant. A telegram received today by Mrs. Jackson announced his promotion and transfer to Camp Logan, near Denver. Friends of Mr. Jackson here will join in extending congratulations on his well earned promotion. He has made good in the service as have numerous other Silver City boys now serving in the army.--Silver City Independent. Robert is a former Fayette boy who has a great many friends here who are glad to hear of his promotion. He is a nephew of Misses Stella and Mary Jackson of this city and a brother of Mrs. Rolland Walton of Higbee--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--HIGBEE'S 'GHOST' WAYLAID--Some three weeks ago the story became current that Higbee had a real, sure enough ghost and that it had been seen several times along about midnight at the southeast edge of town, traveling along the road leading south. It appeared as the form of a woman dressed in black and was generally seen at the above mentioned unearthly hour, and in about the same spot. Ever since the story started we have been making diligent inquiries in order that we might get up a thrilling and makes-your blood-run-cold ghost story, but were unsuccessful in our search of anyone who had seen anything that looked like a ghost. However, were we disposed to build stories on hearsay, we could perhaps write a story that would set the town by the ears, even though it be devoid of all uncanny features, for it is reported that several men in that part of town nearest the ghost's favorite haunt, on account of the scare the story had given their wives and children, laid for the ghost Thursday night of last week. About the usual hour, the ghost showed up and was immediately surrounded, when it proved to be one of flesh and blood in the person, so the story goes, of a well known married woman. Just who she was, the watchers refuse to divulge. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--EDWARDS-EAGAN--Hardin B. Edwards and Miss Mabel Eagan of Higbee were married in the court house here yesterday afternoon. Rev. L. M. White officiating. The party was accompanied by the parent; of the groom and several friends.--Fayette Leader. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Born, on the 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Francis, a son. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Mrs. John McInnis of Moberly spent the week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Embree. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Ed Shook, one of Higbee's most substantial citizens, moved to Moberly this week, where he and his two sons have secured employment in the shoe factory. Mr. Shook and family are people of whom any town might be proud, and will make the county metropolis most desirable citizens. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--H. McInnis, who has been in poor health for the past year or more and who has not been able to work more than half time for about a year, moved to Moberly this week where he has secured lighter work in the shoe factory. Mr. McInnis and family made many friends during their residence in Higbee and are given up with a great deal of regret. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--MRS. CATHERINE WARFORD DEAD--Mrs. Catherine Warford, widow of the late P. W. (Paddy) Warford, died at the county farm, where she was taken three weeks ago, on Tuesday, August 13th, from paralysis, from which she had suffered for the past few years. Mrs. Warford, whose maiden name was Maxfield, was born in Kentucky on Sept. 13, 1844, and was therefore in her 74th year. She came to Missouri with her parents when quite young and in her early womanhood was married to Pinkney Patterson, who has been dead many years. They were the parents of one child, Mrs. Pinkney Warford, who survives. She was again married in about 1862 to Mr. Warford. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom survive, viz: Mrs. Alice Lowse, J. W. Warford, Mrs. Lucy Tucker, John P. Warford, Miller L. Warford, Mrs. Nancy Tucker and A. L. Warford. Funeral services were held by Eld. Wm. Kelso Wednesday at New Hope, where interment was made. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--MRS. CARLOS WILLIAMS DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Carlos Williams will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred at a sanitarium in Denver, Colo., where she had been for the past six months, on the 12th. The body arrived here Thursday and was taken to the home of her father, Louis Goon, of near Yates, and funeral services held by Rev. J. M. Major of Armstrong, at Pleasant Grove church, where interment was made. Mrs. Williams was 27 years old, and leaves besides her husband and 4-year-old son, a father, two sisters and six brothers. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Born, on the 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Williams, a son. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Miss Carrie Myers of Minnesota is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Reynolds Bagby of near town. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Guerin and daughter, Miss Velma, left Tuesday morning for Anaheim, Cal., where they will make their future home. In the event, however, that Mr. Guerin does not like the country, he will return to Missouri and engage in farming in Saline county. The family leaves a host of friends in old Higbee, and are given up with a great deal of regret by all who know them. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--One result of the primary election in Howard county particularly pleasing to Higbee folks was the election of John Morrison Dougherty, who was elected recorder-circuit clerk by 177 votes over his nearest opponent, Sam Quiney of Glasgow. Howard county does not contain a more deserving young man than John M., and it is our prediction that he will make the county as capable official as it ever had. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Born, on the 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds Bagby, a daughter. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Elmer Roy Benton and Mrs. Pearl Hamilton, both of this place, were married in Moberly on the 7th by Judge Warwick McCanne. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Mrs. Luke Sharp received the following letter dated July 19, from her son, David, which we are permitted to print: Somewhere in France--Dear Mother and All: I received your letter and cards the 17th. Mother, I am writing at least one letter a week. I don't have much time to write as I am busy pretty near all the time. Every third day I am on duty at the hospital. There I find a little time. When I am not on duty there I drill all day long then at night I help with the sick call. All I have to do is to take temperatures and put on dressings. I don't get through until 8 or 8:30 at night. Then I am too tired. Yes, all of the Higbee boys are here but Roy (Skinny) Richards, who was sent to the base hospital yesterday to be operated on for appendicitis. He told me to write to his parents but you can tell them. He was not suffering very much but he could not drill without it hurting him. We are preparing for another big field meet of athletics such as we had the Fourth of July. Well, there is nothing I can say so will close. DAVID E. SHARP, San. Dept. 356 Inf. Amer. Ex. Forces. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Chester, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, who has been suffering from appendicitis for the past ten days, was taken to Moberly late yesterday afternoon for an operation the next day, but it was thought best to operate at once, and it was performed about 8 o'clock, but we could learn nothing further than it was found that an abscess had formed, which would indicate that the operation was not performed an hour too soon. The NEWS joins the community in a prayer for the little fellow's recovery. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--FIRST HOWARD COUNTIAN TO FALL--Geo. Weatherill, son of W. T. Weatherill of Fayette, is the first Howard county young man to give his life for his country, having been killed in action in France on July 25. He was 23 years old and is survived his father, four sisters and six brothers, one of the latter also being in France. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Mrs. Lizzie McVay of St. Joseph was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Palfrey, and other relatives and friends the latter part of last week, leaving Sunday for North Braddock, Pa., where her son, George, has a fine position in one of the big mills in that city, and where she will spend the winter, should George not be called for military service. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Dorsey, the bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Marshall, who generally manages to see everything going on, pulled one off the other day which convinced Mr. Marshall that he was also keeping up to the minute in slang as well. Dorsey had caught a big bumblebee in a morning glory or similar blossom, and while holding the bee a prisoner it broke through the side of its prison and landed on Dorsey's neck, the sting causing his neck to swell enormously. Noticing the swelling, Mr. Marshall inquired as to the cause of it and finally got the story out of Dorsey, who, seeing that he was not to be reprimanded, became enthusiastic, and relating how the bee broke its prison, concluded the story with the remark, "and he sure put the juice to me, daddy." Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--OLD FAYETTE CITIZEN DEAD--The funeral of William A. Dudgeon who died in the Masonic Home in St. Louis Friday was held here Sunday afternoon. Mr. Dudgeon was seventy-eight years of age. He was in business here many years and he had many friends in Fayette. He is survived by his wife and one sister. The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. A. Browning, under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Born, at Marissa, Ill., on July 31, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stone, a son. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--The Bottoms Hardware co. purchased the Ed. Shook property in the north part of town and have rented it to Walton Burton. Mr. Shook and family will move to Moberly. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--A buggy being driven by Wm. Summers of near town was run into by an automobile Thursday night of last week and pretty well demolished. None of the occupants were hurt. We did not learn who was driving the car. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Mrs. L. Coleman and son George, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rees and Geo. T. Rees were called to Springfield, Ill., Wednesday by the death of the latter's grandson, Rees Young, the 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Young. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Sixty Randolph County negroes left Huntsville Monday for the several training camps. Those to go from Higbee were Arthur Richardson, more familiarly known as "Buster," Vester Townser, Bonnie Langhorn and Geo. Hughes. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Born, Aug 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jones, a son. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Born, July 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spicer, a son. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Born, July 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hayden, a daughter. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--E. A. Pickering who is expecting to be called to the army about the 15th, moved to Nelson yesterday. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Wm. Shafer was caught under a fall of rock at the Walton Wednesday but fortunately escaped with a few slight bruises. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Glen Walker returned to his duties at the training camp at Great Lakes, Ill., Thursday of last week after a ten-day visit with Armstrong and Higbee relatives and friends. It was the shortest ten-day period, he says, he ever spent in his life. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Mrs. Frank Rothwell, one of Moberly's most refined and cultured ladies, died at her home in that city on August 1st, after an illness of several months. She was the daughter of the late Henry Fort of Huntsville, in which place she was born in 1868. She is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters, one sister, one brother and two half-brothers. Interment was made at Moberly. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--MILLER PYLE WOUNDED--Miller Pyle, who has been in France for the past year as a member of the signal corps, and who has been advanced to the rank of sergeant, First Class, was wounded in June, but to what extent he does not state. His wounds were evidently severe if not dangerous, as he was taken to the base hospital at the rear. The first know of his injuries was in a letter under date of July 1, received Monday by his sister, Mrs. H. C. Eubanks. The letter follows: "Dear Sister: Fritz knocked me out a few nights ago, but no need to worry. I am getting along fine and will soon be back on the fighting line again. Made a long trip from the front on hospital train and stood the trip well. Have been in some very intense fighting for the past 6 weeks. I am well cared for here. Have the very best medical attention. Also American nurses and everything that would add to one's comfort. YMCA brings me cakes and gum every day. Do not feel much like writing now, so please let friends know how I am. Will write you again soon, so don't worry." Mrs. Eubanks received another letter from Miller yesterday in which he stated that he had been gassed, being badly burned from the waist down. His host of friends will be glad to know that his ever-smiling countenance escaped any burns, and also that his lungs were not injured by the accursed stuff, and all join the NEWS in the hope that before the war is over it will be Miller's good fortune to make the dirty Hun that fired the shell eat a similar one, gas and all. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--A LETTER FROM CLAUDE STEVENSON--Claude Stevenson, who is with the American Army in Italy as an ambulance driver, writes us under date of July 6th: Dear Scott: I thought I would drop you a few lines today to let you know that I am well, and I hope these few lines will find you the same. We are having some awful hot weather here in the day time and awful cool of nights. We are getting all we want to eat, and get plenty of fruit. I have just come in from work. I have been putting up some tents but I am through for the day, and all I have to do for the rest of the day is to read until I get sleepy and then I will "saw" a few logs and entertain the flies, for they sure do like to play tag on your face. We have an American Y. M. C. A. here in camp. We go there and enjoy ourselves. We have plenty of good books to read and can buy American cigarettes and candy now. Well, we can buy almost anything we want. We can drink, wine, but it is not the wine you get in the dear gold old U. S. A. We haven't had any rain since I have been here. They say it don't rain here in the summer time. There is one thing we don't have here and that is the baseball score. I sure would like to know how St. Louis is coming out. We didn't have any excitement coming across at all, but we expect to see some most any time. I bought a paper this morning printed in English. We got a lot of good news out of it. I wish I could tell you the place I am at, but I can't. But I guess I can say that I am in a large city. I sure wish I had the paper today. I wouldn't play tag with the flies. I did a big washing yesterday, but I haven't done any ironing. The only ironing they get is with my hands. I got paid yesterday. I had a hat full of money. That's what makes a soldier happy--when he has got a little money in his pocket. I was reading in the paper before I left where Mr. Welch got sick. Hope these few lines will find him in the best of health. I would like to tell you a lot, but you know the reason. All the boys over here are happy. We have a good bunch of officers with us. That is one good thing. I suppose the old town is dead since they have taken so many of the boys. But I hope it won't be long until we can all return home. All the boys that come back home can appreciate a home when they have one. I know one that will, and I have heard a lot more say the same thing. We all think of home quite often. Well, I guess I have said enough for this time and I will try and write more next time. Give everybody my best regards. I am always glad to hear from anybody, as I don't think I have an enemy at home, and if they wish to write to me you will find my address at the bottom of the letter and if I get too many I will sit up at night and answer them if I don't get time in the day time. So I will close for this time, hoping to hear from you soon, as it has been over a month since I got a letter. I am sending my love to all. Hoping to remain, as ever your best friend, Private Claude Stevenson, section 565, U. S. Ambulance Service, With Italian Army. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--REES YOUNG DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mr. and Mrs. Will Young, formerly of this place, were shocked and surprised when a message came Wednesday announcing the death of their son, Rees, which occurred at a hospital in Springfield, Ill., on the night of August 6th from typhoid fever. Deceased was 17 years old and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Young, and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Rees of this place. The warmest sympathy of a host of friends in old Higbee goes out to the heart broken parents and to the sister. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--HOWARD COUNTY OFFICIALS--According to unofficial returns, John M. Dougherty was elected Circuit Clerk and recorder of Howard county in Tuesday's primary, receiving 1135 votes to 958 for S. R. Quinley, 253 for Levy Markland and 68 for Sam Meyer. Wade Jackson was elected, presiding Judge, receiving 1306 votes to 1031 for C. J. Cloyd. David Bagby was re-elected probate Judge, receiving 1572 votes to 742 for G. J. Winn. Folk carried the county for senator, receiving 1189 to 1053 for Wilfley and 29 for Higdon. For congress Sam Major received 1638 votes to 705 for Hamlin, and is elected by a small majority. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--MRS. MORGAN HUDSON DEAD--The many friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Morgan Hudson were greatly pained and saddened Tuesday afternoon to learn of her death at her home one mile east of town, death occurring about 2 o'clock that day. Mrs. Hudson had been in declining health for several years past, but about two weeks ago she became much worse. A physician was summoned, who pronounced her condition a very serious one with heart and stomach complications. Her son, John, and daughter, Mrs. Kirt Payne of Thornfield, Mo., were sent for, the latter reaching here Friday morning, the 19th. John could not be located, being somewhere in the harvest fields of Kansas. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the residence after which the body was tenderly laid to rest in the Ebenezer cemetery. Mrs. Hudson, who was born in Kentucky, was 68 years of age, and leaves to mourn her death her husband Morgan Hudson, a son and daughter above mentioned, a sister, Mrs. Agnes Merrill, of Chatopa, Kan., and two brothers, Wm. Marrs, of San Francisco and S. E. Marrs of this place. The late Mrs. Wm. Whitmore of this place was also a sister to Mrs. Hudson. The NEWS extends its sympathy to the bereaved. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--OZELLA GILES--Ozella Giles was born October 26, 1908, in Gillispie, Ill., where her parents were temporarily residing. when she was five months old they returned with her to Higbee and good old Missouri, where they have since lived. Ozella was the only daughter and the youngest child of her parents, Edgar and Mrs. Grace Ware Giles, who have one other child, a son, named Olen. Being the baby, Ozella was naturally the pet of the family and was idolized by her parents and by all her little friends. About two years ago it was discovered that Ozella had a weakness of the heart which proved to be a leakage. This trouble gradually became worse until last March, the parents were compelled to take her from school. The very best medical skill was secured, but the dear little girl continued to grow worse in spite of all the physicians and her devoted parents could do. All relief was but temporary. Finally the Great Physician of all took the case into his own hands and the poor little sufferer was forever relieved of all further pain and distress. At ten minutes to 5 o'clock on Thursday, July 25, 1918, little Ozella was taken to Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." On October 26th next, little Ozella would have been ten years of age. During her long illness, the little girl suffered intensely at times, yet she never uttered a word or complaint. She was always cheerful and seemed to try to save her mother all the trouble she could. She was a faithful pupil of the Baptist Sunday school, and never missed her class when she was well enough to be there. On Sunday afternoon at three o' clock the little body was taken to the Baptist church where funeral services were conducted by the Rev. N. B. Green before a crowded house. The earthly form of the little one was then tenderly laid to rest in the Higbee cemetery. No one but a parents can know what it means to lose a child. Human words cannot console. But there is one who can console and sooth us in every sorrow--God the Father and Jesus the Savior and brother of men. He will wipe away all tears from our eyes if we are faithful and obedient to him. We shall see Ozella and our loved ones again. God has promised it. His promises are sure. (poem) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Born on July 31, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Harriman, a son. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Mrs. John Goin received a letter from her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Patterson of Duqueen, Ark, stating that Mr. Patterson was suffering from typhoid fever and had been taken to the hospital at Texarkana. Pat's many Higbee friends hope to hear soon of his complete recovery. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--A LETTER FROM CARL DUNCAN--R. G. Duncan this week received the following letter from his son, Carl, written under date of June 30, which we are permitted to publish: Dear Dad: Since this is my enlistment anniversary for service in the world 's greatest struggle, I have thought it appropriate to write a letter relating a few experiences I have encountered during the twelve months which have just passed. Like every recruit, I soon learned that I had entered a new world--the military world. The only possession of civil life that has remained with me is the toilet set. Everything else has been left behind, yet at the present writing I have about three times as much as the day I left home. If I should be called to another station I do not know what I would do with all of it. The experience of the past twelve months have been many and in some respects remarkable, since they have been so different from anything I was ever accustomed to. My first training ground was in the school yard of Rosedale (Kansas) High school. I don't suppose they made a "greener" solider than I was during those first few days. The commanding officer might as well have given the commands for execution of the various drill in Chinese. I would have done just as well. I merely followed the man ahead and then often times went astray. From Rosedale we went to Topeka in the latter part of August and remained there until the first of September. We were quartered--perhaps comfortably--in the famous stock barns of the Kansas State Fair Grounds. Luckily for me, I drew a stall--many were in the gangway. It was my first experience of lodging in the "Stock Barn Inn," but I soon learned to make the best of everything in the army. I wore out two perfectly good civilian suits and goodness only known how many rifles of the wooden type. It was three weeks before we were issued our equipment. I got my first dose of guard duty the next night after I reported at Rosedale for duty. They posted me in a lonesome corner of the school yard and I presumed I was to stand out there on that hill and look wise and also scared. I didn't know what I put there for and I don't think the sergeant of the guard knew any more. Anyway, there I stood and walked occasionally, conversing with myself for two whole hours. I didn't have any gun, so I decided that since I was a real (?) soldier doing the guard stunt, I had better arm myself. Accordingly, I filled all my pockets with good size rocks and got a club that would "brain" the best of them. With these dreadful weapons of war I began walking my post in a dilatory manner. My first encounter was a couple of lovers who were endeavoring to select a very appropriate place to carry on their art of love making. It was a pretty late hour for strolling, so I ventured up to the youngsters and managed to get out the first word of the execution of my duty, "Halt!" I know their hair began to stand straight up immediately. Mine did, for should they have continued to march it would have been necessary to have expended some of my deadly ammunition. After they had obeyed my orders to get off the ground in "toot sweet" time, I felt as big as any general after a great victory. Later in the night it began raining and I don't believe it ever rained harder. My guard duty is over now and I am sure I do not regret it. I've had the job once since coming to France. Our two months stay at Camp Mills was full of "squads right" and "right about" during the day and A.W.O. L.'s at night to New York to promenade on Broadway. In every camp we've been in we've had to build it. Camp Mills was a plowed field before the "Rainbow" men went there. We arrived after dark and judging from the distance we walked that night with those packs after getting off the train, it would not have been difficult to have made one believe we were walking across Long Island to the regimental camping ground. We fell in the furrows of the fields and even said some naughty words. It was all in the game, though. We were very amateurish in pitching tents. They were put up any way and every way only to be torn down the next morning to be lined up. It was real sport and we had lots of fun. At 4 o'clock on the morning of October 29th the last of the "Rainbow Division" boarded a Long Island train for an Atlantic port. The Division had been leaving all during the month of October. By 11 o'clock we were on board a German built liner and 9 o'clock the night of the 31st we silently steamed out to sea en route to the theater of war. there was no cheering, no one to see us off. Everything was guarded from the eyes of visitors. I shall never forget my last glimpse of the State of Liberty. It was brilliantly lighted with electric lights and every man aboard seemed to have the same thought-- "When will I see that again?" After two weeks of an uneventful voyage we set anchor in a harbor in France, being in the first 75,000 troops to Europe. We remained on board for another week. There were no docks large enough to land, no preparations made for the receiving of America's big army. It was in the early days, in the days of preparation. Life grew tiresome on board so long. Finally, late in the afternoon of the seventh day in harbor, we disembarked by getting on a rug and going to shore. We marched up the steepest hills and through the dirtiest streets I ever saw to the station. It had been raining all the previous week and the mud was shoe top deep in places. Hogs, cattle and chickens made the streets their home and the odor was like a town hog pen. Once in a while a ray of light could be seen coming from the closed shutters of a building. Aside from these few rays, everything was darkness. The town was dead. The people were at war. Here and there a solitary person walked through a street bundled up in a cloak. No particular attention was paid to the troops. It was the cry of '89-- "LIBERTY, EQUALITY AND FRATERNITY." "It was," again, "the best of times; it was the worst of times." Six hours after disembarkation we entrained on the French train for camp. Yes, we had comfortable Pullmans--side door, thought. We traveled second class. There were no reclining chairs--merely a bench across the width of the car which accommodated our people. Each carriage had four compartments and each compartment afforded room for eight people. The little engine puffed and jerked and strived diligently to get away with its load. It went forward awhile for fourteen hours before we reached our destination--Camp de Coetquidan, Morbihan, France. If you can imagine us riding on a train slightly larger than the one used at the Moberly brick yards, you will have a pretty good picture of the 117 Ammunition Train traveling in France. Coetquidan was formerly occupied by French soldiers and of course we had to Americanize it. It has now grown to be quite a camp. So much for this bit of what is now ancient history. Since writing you the last time, we have moved the office to a large stone building. it is so much more convenient than it was before. The clerical work is all done in a large room in the rear of the building away from visitors. The instructional matter is prepared and filed in a room for that purpose and is no longer confused with other departments of the work. One of the clerks and myself occupy a room about 14X20 in the same building for living quarters. It is certainly very convenient and home like. The school occupies twenty-one buildings now and instructs several thousand troops daily. The health of the men is excellent and one thing especially I want to impress upon the home people--the American army in France is living a better moral life than the American civilian. The men of the A. E. F. are coming home better and stronger for having endured the horrors of war. We have profited by the experiences of the other armies and those mistakes have been corrected. I shall close my letter by relating a story told me recently. In one of the villages near the American front in Flanders there were two soldiers in a hay loft shooting craps and using such language as would blister the skin of the Price of Egypt. They were seemingly "roughnecks." the next day those same men were traveling along the road under pack and while stopping in another village the little children ran out to see the men in khaki from America. It was their first sight of the American soldiers. they pinned flowers on them and cheered them. These "roughnecks" noticed two who seemed despondent and who were hungry. The "toughs" divided their rations with them and gave them sous. They were taken to the home of these two children and there found the mother sick in bed. Her husband was at the front. the sick woman got out of bed, hobbled across the floor, drew aside a curtain in one corner of the room and exposed to view the dead body of her youngest child. those same "roughnecks," seeing the condition of this family, went out in the village, bought her several days' supply of food and gave her money with which to buy more. They took the body of the child, prepared it for burial and buried it. When the time came these "roughnecks" proved their worth. It shows the real spirit of American in the worst of us. There are thousands of people in need of help in France and every dollar you contribute to Liberty bonds, Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. or whatever war fund it may happen to be, you are helping to crush German militarism, and therefore bettering the condition of the victim of the German invaders. It is the Christian attitude, to help those in need. The man or woman who does not in some way contribute something (be it buying bonds, donating to the various war funds, saving food, avoiding the buying of constantly changing style of clothes, preventing waste in all its forms of what not) towards winning this war for the freedom of the world is a slacker and should be branded as such the rest of his life. With regards to all, CARL Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--W. I. WILLIAMS AGAIN CITY MARSHAL--W. I. Williams, who has been working for the Katy at Sedalia and Hannibal since May, is again back on the job as marshal of Higbee, to the satisfaction, we believe, of 90 per cent of our citizens, returning to work Friday of last week. If having been amply demonstrated that the office could not be filled at $40 per month, to which amount the council cut the salary last April on account of depleted revenue, the council at a recent meeting agreed to allow $10 per months for extra work, and an additional among of $25 per month was easily raised among the business men and others, which amount will be collected by Joe W. Burton, city collector. Since April G. W. Blansett, Alvin Mobley and Clarence Feland have filled the office, each acting more as a matter of accommodation than on account of the salary. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--J. W. MARSHALL RESIGNS--Jas. W. Marshall, who has been with the Northern Central Coal Co as chief auditor for the past ten years, tendered his resignation last week. Owing to a scarcity of capable men the company has not been able to fill his place, and until one can be found, Mr. Marshall will remain on the job. As early as possible following his release, Mr. Marshall will move to his farm near Madison and devote his time to farming and cattle raising. He has been building up a herd of polled Angus cattle for several years and now has one of the most promising herds in the state which will put him well to the top among Angus breeders and make him scads of money besides. No finer gentleman than Mr. Marshall ever lived among us, and he and his most estimable wife will be given up with the deepest regret by a wide circle of friends. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--It was reported last week that Henry Powell, who recently removed to Marshall, was going to move back to Higbee, and when we saw him here Friday we were sure the rumor was true. We are sorry to have to report that there was nothing to it. Mr. Powell is more than delighted with Marshall and his garage is doing a land office business. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Our deepest sympathy goes out to Frank Rothwell, editor of the Moberly Monitor, on the death of his beloved wife, which occurred on the 1st. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--FORMER STURGEON MAN DIES FROM AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT--A. W. Canada, a Joplin mine operator died at Chanute, Kansas, on the 1st as a result of an automobile accident the day before in which R. A. Darrow, a Kansas city oil man, was instantly killed, and Chas. A. Edwards, a Joplin real estate man, was fatally injured. The party were on their way to some oil property owned by Canada when their car struck a rut in the road and overturned. Canada moved to Joplin several years ago from Sturgeon and struck it rich in lead and zinc mining, and was rated as a millionaire. He was 52 years old, and is survived by his widow and two children. He was an uncle of H. C. and Will Boyd of this place. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--About the happiest negro in these United States is "Buster" Richardson, who left with the other Randolph county colored boys for Camp Funston the other day, and who returned yesterday, having been rejected on account of physical disability. And he was just as hungry as he was happy when he got home, for he left Funston without a cent in his pocket and didn't get anything to eat until he reached Higbee. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Charles Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, left Monday for Gary, Ind, where he has a good position in a big steel plant. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--A daughter was born on the 5th to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Percival of Victor, Colo. Mrs. Percival will be remembered by Higbee folks as Miss Hazel Giles. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Jas. Ware and Chas. Lay of near Burton lost a lot of hay Tuesday by a fire started by a Katy engine. Several others in the same neighborhood suffered similar losses the same day, but we were unable to learn their names or the extent of the damage sustained. (Kathy's notes: there were earlier articles that stated that the fires were caused by sparks thrown from the train, either from the boilers themselves, or from the friction of the metal wheels against the rails.) Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Frank Powell celebrated his 14th birthday Wednesday evening, having as his guests twenty girls and twenty boys of about his own age. It is needless to add that all thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. Among other things as a remembrance of the occasion Frank received a handsome camera. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--Joe Alert, a Belgian, and a former employee of the Northern Central Coal. Co., who went to St. Louis two months ago for medical treatment, died in Barnes Hospital, that city, on the 3rd. The body arrived here Tuesday and was taken to the undertaking parlors of Clarence Feland and interment made that afternoon in the city cemetery. Friday, 9 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 17--The story comes to this office that the first fellow that David Blake met in France was a son of Ben Patton, col., of this city. Said that Patton was so glad to see someone back from the old home community in America that he ran up and grabbed and hugged him and cried for joy. Patton was taken in the draft from this county.--Armstrong Herald. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--A LETTER FROM ABROAD--Geo. McGill last week received a letter from his nephew, Robert Easton, who is serving with the Australian forces in Palestine, from which we copy as follows: "I was pleased to get your letter and I hope to be able to pay you a visit by the end of the year. My leg has not been of the best since I got it plugged, and may have to again be docked for repairs. I have been pretty lucky so far, and have got off a lot lighter than young Tom (a nephew) who has been wounded for the fourth time. I have been through Jerusalem and all the holy places, including Gates of Zion, House of Caphias, Solomon's Area, Solomon's Stables, Mosque of Omar, Jews' Wailing place, Field of Blood, Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, Mount Maria, Jaffa Gate, Golden Gate, Mount of Evil Counsel, Pool of Bethsheba, Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Holy Sepulchre, Mount Calvary, Stone of Unction and the stations of the Cross, and a host of other places. At present I am located just outside of Jerusalem. Food is very scarce up there at present. We are not allowed to buy any. The Turks here treated the civilian population disgracefully and maltreated all the Christians; also they hung the mayor of Gaza and his son and also the servant outside the Jaffa Fate. The Holy City is a very narrow, dirty place. The streets are littered with filth and it is surprising there is no plague. I also visited Bethlehem to see where Christ was born. Now our troops are over the River Jordan and the Turk is getting a very bad time. He lost about 2000 killed in his attempt to recapture Jerusalem on Dec. 26, and we went through hell there. I never in all my life struck anything so bad. The weather was simply awful, and the continual downpour of rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning and the roar of the guns was like going through hell. In the two days the Turk lost about 6000 men, and when you say a third of them were killed you will see how deadly the fighting was about this sector." Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--Miss Recie Longdon is visiting relatives in Marissa, Ill. Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--Charles Longdon, better known as "Red", who has been working at Marissa, Ill, for the past year, spent Saturday and Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Thos. Longdon. Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--Mrs. Bethel Milnes and daughter, Miss Chastine, of Denver, Colo, were the guests of Mrs. Henry Powell during the week. Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--Guy White, who is in special military training school at Columbia taking a mechanical course, spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs. Annis White. He expect to be called for active service about the 13th, but has no idea where he will be sent. Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--Mrs. J. E. Rucker and daughters, Mmes. G. M. Nichols, W. F. Spotts, W. L. Cave, and W. D. Burke spent the latter part of last week with relatives at New Franklin. Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--Mrs. Fred Ongley returned to her home in Rock Island, Ill, Sunday, after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Walton, and other relatives. Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--H. C. Eubanks is the proud owner of what is perhaps the best car in the county--a Stutz four--for which he traded his big Speedwell and Buick roadster. Friday, 2 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 16--DEATH OF LITTLE OZELLA GILES--Again has the Death Angel visited a Higbee home, this time choosing as his victim one of its sweetest buds, Ozella, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Giles, who entered into rest at the family home in this place at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, July 25, 1918. She had been a sufferer from heart disease for about a year, and all that tender and loving care and medical science could do was done for her, but to no avail, and death no doubt came as a welcome relief from her sufferings, which were great and which increased from day to day. She was born at Gillispie, Ill., October 26, 1910, and was therefore in her eighth year. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon by the Rev. N. B. Green, the church being packed to the doors by the friends of the grief stricken parents. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The warmest sympathy of the community goes out to the bereft parents and brother and sister. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--A very pleasant day was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lusby of near Higbee last Sunday. The many friends of Will and Elmer Lusby gathered there to be with them as they were to leave for the training camps Wednesday. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Bud Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pitney and family, George Lusby and family, John Lusby and family, Henry Apel and family, Dan Robb and family, Grover Lusby. Misses Ethelyn Fuhrman and Elsie Lyons. Messrs. Virgil Lyon, Odie Lyon, Giles Lyon, Elbert Fuhrman, Willie Fuhrman, Ollie Fuhrman, John Duncan, Willie Lusby. All departed at a late hour declaring they had a most delightful time. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Miss Idella Andrews of near Fayette is the guest of her uncle, Willie Durnill, and family, of near this place. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--A NARROW ESCAPE--I. J. Embree, who works at mine No. 11, had a very narrow escape from death late Thursday evening of last week, being caught under a fall of several tons of rock and completely covered up. But for an extra lot of props which were holding the roof which was in bad condition, falling in such a way as to keep most of the weight off Mr. Embree, he would have been instantly killed. As it was he escaped with slight but painful scalp wounds and a 5-inch gash in his right shoulder. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Glen Walker, who enlisted in the navy early last fall, and who has since been located at Great Lakes, Ill., is at home on a ten-day furlough, arriving Tuesday. He is the picture of perfect health. As yet he has not seen salt water and has no idea when he will, if at all, as he has been assigned a clerical position in the stores department. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Wm. Powell and Thos. R. Williams left Saturday for Tilden Ill., where they have secured work. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Mrs. Geo. Lilly of Taylorville, Ill., is the guest of her brothers, Miles, Thos. and Jenkins Williams. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Warford of Madison were the guests of Higbee relatives and friends the first of the week. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--LITTLE OZELLA GILES DEAD--Ozella, the pretty little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Giles, who had been suffering from heart trouble for several months, and hope for whose recovery was abandoned by her physician several weeks ago, died at the home of her parents yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. At the hour of going to press nothing was known, of course, as to the funeral arrangements. The heart broken parents have the sympathy of all. A more extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Robert Harris who has been suffering from rheumatism for the past month, is able to be out again, but it will be some time before he will be able to return to work. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--RICHARDSON-WARFORD--Mr. Alexander Richardson of Bevier and Miss Pearl Warford were married in this place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. (Bud) Warford, on Saturday, July 20, 1918, Eld. Wm. Kelso officiating. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Eld. T. J. Marlow, one of the oldest and best known preachers of the Christian church in Missouri, died at his home in Fayette on the 18th, aged 85 years. He was born in Virginia and came to this state then a mere boy. He is survived by three children, Miss Daisy and O. W. Marlow of Fayette and Frank Marlow of the state of Nevada. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Perry Goin, who recently enlisted in the Navy, came home Monday for a three-day visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goin, returning Thursday to the ship at Baltimore. Since entering the service Mr. Goin has taken up wireless telegraphy in which he is making rapid progress. He is in love with life on the deep and has already seen quite a bit of the world, having been far south on our own coast and made a trip or two to France and England. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Mrs. W. T. Warford returned last week from a three week's visit with her son, Noah Warford, of Colorado Springs. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller of Paris are the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Miller. Mr. Miller will leave Saturday for Montgomery City where he has a position with the Wabash, and to which place he will move. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--A BASELESS AND SLANDEROUS RUMOR DENIED--Some two weeks or more ago a report gained circulation here--but how it originated the Lord only knows--that John Gruber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gruber of this place, who was recently called to the colors and who has since been in training at Camp Dodge, Iowa, had been arrested for disloyalty. The following letter to Mr. Gruber's sister, Mrs. Annie Barrowman, will no doubt set at rest these rumors and prevent their furthur repetition: Camp Dodge, Ia., July 17, 1918. Mrs. Anna Barrowman: I read a letter you wrote to your brother John, saying you had heard he was disloyal. This is not true. I came here same time Mr. Gruber did and have been with him every day. We both went in the kitchen as student cooks and July 1st we were both appointed company cooks. He has never been called to the orderly room for any correction. He is liked by the whole company, both privates and officers. Mr. Gruber is a good cook and is always on the job. You said you saw in the Camp Dodger where he was appointed company cook. That was true. He also receives $8 more per month than a private. As I am from Missouri I am glad I can write you this letter telling you just how things are. So don't be uneasy about John, he is all right. The report you heard was absolutely untrue. As a friend of John and every true American I remain yours truly, Cyrus R. Beezley. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--UNCLE RICH ENYART DIED MONDAY AFTERNOON--Mr. Rich Enyart, familiarly known as "Uncle" Rich, died Monday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law, W. V. Forbes southeast of Armstrong. The deceased had been in ill health for a long time but was taken worse a few days ago. Richard Enyart was truly one of the very few remaining early pioneers of this section of the country. He was born on a farm near where he died Dec 13, 1833, hence was in his 85th year at the time of his death. Mr. Enyart enlisted in the Confederate army early in the Civil War and served throughout the war, and was a corporal when the war closed. He was a believer in Christ from early life, but did not join the church until about five years ago, making a profession at Friendship and united with the Friendship Baptist church. He was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in this section and had been a member of the order for a half century or more. There remain 6 grandchildren; sons and daughters of the late Mrs. W. v. Forbes, the only child. Mr. Enyart was one of the most widely known characters of this section of the state and no man was ever truer to his friends than was Uncle Rich. He was a good man and a good citizen. The funeral took place from the Sharon church Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Services conducted by Rev. N. B. Green. Burial at Sharon cemetery under auspices of the I. O. O. F. Lodge of this city--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 26 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 15--The St. Louis Globe-Democrat of Monday, in its pictorial page devoted to the soldier boys, carried a picture of Sergt. Miller Pyle of this place, who has been with the Signal Battalion in France for the past year. It showed him looking fit and fine, and the equal of any dozen Huns anywhere on earth. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Doyle Deatherage, aged 11, was killed, and his brother, Thomas, seriously injured, when a Ford that was driven by the latter was hit by the east-bound Alton passenger train at Armstrong at noon Saturday of last week. The body of the younger boy, together with the Ford, was carried to the depot, only a short distance from the crossing, on the pilot of the engine. Almost every bone in his body was broken, and death was instantaneous. The driver of the car was knocked down the track ahead of the engine, and those who witnessed the accident expected to see him killed, but when the engine reached him the door or some part of the automobile, which was completely wrecked, pushed him clear of the track. He was rendered unconscious, but came to himself before he was placed aboard the train and taken to the hospital at Mexico. He was accompanied from here by Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, the local surgeon, and who attended to his injuries after the hospital was reached. Aside from a severe injury to his left elbow, his injuries were slight. The boys were the sons of Mrs. Sallie Deatherage of south of Armstrong. It is presumed that they did not hear the approaching train or that if they did they thought they had time to cross the track ahead of it. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Higbee is again without a marshal, John A. Holtzclaw, who had been acting as such for several weeks, throwing up the job Monday. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Mrs. Ol Fainter was about the happiest woman in town Monday, having received that day from her son, Willard, a picture of Gila Forest Camp, NM, showing the 109th Engineers, of which her son is a member. The picture is one of the largest and best ever seen here, being almost six feet long, and showed the entire body of men, together with their equipment. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Born, on the 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Truby, a son. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Mrs. Dovie West of Richmond, Ky., is the guest of her brother, W. F. Jones. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--AARON YOUNG KILLED IN MINE--Caught Under Fall of Rock and Had Back Broken--The people of Higbee were shocked beyond measure when word came to town today (Friday) that Aaron Young, one of our best known and popular citizens had been killed by a fall of rock at mine No. 11, the accident occurring about 2 p.m. Besides being employed as a miner, Mr. Young also filled the position of shotfirer, part of the mine being operated on the room and pillar system. His son, Will, who was working with him, on operations ceasing at 6 hours, started out to prepare the fuses for the shots, leaving his father squaring up their work for the next day. No one can imagine his feelings when he returned a few minutes later and found his father under a rock some six feet long and about two feet thick at the larger end and weighing about two tons. Although he exerted super-human strength to such an extent that he afterwards had to call a physician he could not move the rock. The alarm was given and willing hands soon had the rock removed, but not until after it had been cut in two. A physician was called as soon as the accident was known on top and was on hand when Mr. Young was brought out. The latter was beyond all human help, his back being broken just above the hips, and the chances are that he never knew what struck him and suffered no pain. The body was brought to Feland's undertaking parlors and prepared for burial, but at the hour of going to press nothing, of course, was known as to the funeral arrangements, nor had the coroner's inquest been held. We will give all the particulars next week. Mr. Young was about 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and seven children, viz: David, of LaPlata; James, who is in the army, Camp Funston; Miss Edna, Will, Alfred, Velma and Everett, all of this place. The News joins the community in their sad bereavement. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas were called to Bevier Thursday by the death of the former's sister, Mrs. David Griffith. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Mr. and Mrs. Sid Kirby and daughter, Mrs. Bertha Wilson, of Moberly, were the guest of Higbee relatives and friends Saturday. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--W. I. Williams, who has been at work as special agent for the Katy at Sedalia, was here Thursday on his way to Hannibal, to which place he has been transferred temporarily. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--A son was born on the 4th to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Enochs, but it lived only a few hours. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--COMMODORE PERKINS DEAD--Luke Sharp received a message today from J. D. Hayden notifying him of the death of Commodore Perkins, which occurred on the 4th in Colorado Springs. The body will arrive Sunday on the Alton Red Train and interment made in the city cemetery. Mr. Perkins is survived by his father, Jackson Perkins, and four daughters. A more extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--George Newton, who was recently rejected when he offered for enlistment in the navy, and determined to get a crack at the Huns at any cost, went to St. Louis last week and enlisted in the marines, and was sent to Paris Island, SC. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--FORMER HIGBEE BOY KILLED IN FRANCE--In the casualty list sent out from Washington on the 3rd, was the name of Harry Lyon of Hattiesville, Ark., as being among the killed. Young Lyon was 23 years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lyon, formerly of this place, whose many friends join the NEWS in deepest sympathy. Deceased was a nephew of Mmes. Ed Smith, Will Reed and Henry Powell. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Clyde Warren's big car was more or less damaged Monday night when it was run into by a Ford driven by a party from Armstrong. Not being an expert driver and having killed the engine in an endeavor to turn the car around on the hill near the home of Jasper Roberts, and not being able to crank the car, owing to the injury to his back sustained several weeks ago, Mr. Warren came on to town leaving the car to be towed in next morning, and far enough to one side to be out of the way of any passing car. The Ford was also quite badly damaged. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Harvey Cubbage, who has been seriously ill at his home near Yates for several weeks, was not so well at the hour of going to press and was gradually growing weaker. At his bedside are his brothers, George, of Kentucky, Dan of St. Louis, and sister, Mrs. Anna Wortham of Oklahoma City. Another brother, John, is expected to arrive from Denver today. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Hugh Mooney and family who left here in the early spring for Montana, intending to make it their home, and who went to Henrietta, Okla., after a week in the west, arrived Monday and will likely remain, as Mr. Mooney says Missouri looks better to him than any country he has seen since leaving. The NEWS joins their host of friends in extending the glad hand. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Frank Baker, who has been in the navy for some time, came home Sunday on a ten day furlough. He states that his ship, the "Michigan," has been doing duty on the Atlantic seaboard from Canada to the Gulf, being out as far as 1500 miles at times, will soon be sent across for duty with the allied grand fleet. Frank is very anxious to make the trip and for the "Michigan's" gunner, who hardly ever miss a shot, to get a crack at the enemy. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Jones left Tuesday for Colorado Springs, where they will make their home. Mrs. Jones will be best remembered as Miss Agnes McGhee, formerly of this place. Mr. Jones is also a former citizen. They were married in Moberly last April and at that time requested us to say nothing about it until they should leave for Colorado, wishing to surprise the bride's parents. No more popular or deserving young folks ever lived among us, and the NEWS joins others in belated congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--W. W. Brundege was quite painfully hurt Wednesday while holding a mule that was being shod by John Williams, the animal developing a sudden fit and striking Mr. Brundege in the mouth with the handle of a twitch with which he was holding it. Mr. Brundege's lip was cut through and several stitches were required to close the gash. As a result he has not done much laughing since. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--T. J. Cooper received a message Tuesday informing him of the death of his nephew Gethmer Switzler, who was killed that day in an automobile accident in Rosedale, Kan. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12-- A LETTER FROM ROTHWELL SWEENEY--E. A. Sweeney this week received the following letter from his son, Rothwell, who is operating an anti-aircraft gun on the western front. Somewhere in France, June 7--Dear Father: This is my day off, but I have plenty to do if I answer this stack of letters I have before me. I spent the forenoon getting some of this chalk dust out of my clothes. It is very dry here and the roads are made of chalk rock, so you see that a trip by truck train would make an African look like a snow man. Day before yesterday I went back to a supply base to get a few things from the commissary and to get my gas mask looked after, but I didn't stay long, as I didn't like the place very much. It seems as though a few months on the front creates a desire in a man to stay there. That place seemed like a mad house to me, as everyone was in a hurry to get somewhere, and trucks, motor cycles and automobiles were running at their maximum speed. While out here we get a batch of shells and our own artillery makes an uproar, but when they are through their bombardment we can look at these hills with a little satisfaction. Bosche avions come over and give us a little target practice with our A. A. artillery, and in return we give him a good lesson in aviation, for a few well placed shots start him to doing nose dives and dead leaf falls in order to keep from being hit. I have trying to get some good souvenirs to send home. I think I will manage it fine, as the French soldiers make some very beautiful vases from the 75 shells. It is hammered until the design raises up, then burnt, and the design polished. I am pretty sure I can do such work and will try my hand at it as soon as I get the tools. I just inspected a bosche helmet, and from the weight of the thing the Germans must think we are giants, for it would take some rap to knock him down with such a plate of steel. Our shells do not bounce off of them, though. All the Germans I have seen were either prisoners or so high in the air that he only made a silhouette against the sky, and I had an 18-power telescope at that. We often pick them up when they only look like a speck in the sky and follow them until out of sight or in range. You will have some idea of how it is done if you were in Higbee and located your target in Yates, and commenced firing on them if they went over 2000 meters high. Now I guess you are wondering how we keep from firing on our own planes at that range, for the insignia is hard to see, but we have a drawing of the Boche planes, so we identify our object by its type. The bunch is going to the swimming hole, so I will close, as that is sure an inviting place on a hot day like today--96 degrees. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--LOCUST GROVER OVER THE TOP--The Locust Grove, Howard county, school district went over the top in the Thrift Stamp drive which ended on the 28th. The quota was $1900 and $1950 was subscribed. The names of purchasers and the amount follow: Mrs. Anna Harris, $40; Miss Annie Mae Harris, $30; P. C. Naylor, $5; J. W. Grapes $10; Amos Magruder $10; Miss Dorras Thompson $5; J. H. Andrews $5; E. L. Golden $15; A. F. Ware $30; George Kirby $50; Mrs. C. M. Thompson $10; L. P. Thompson $30; S. H. Grapes $10; J. R. Page $20; J. W. Grapes $55; Ed Swinney $15; J. R. Lee $10; Jerry Golden $25; D. C. Magruder $30; J. B. Dougherty $5; J. J. Dougherty, $10; Henry Blansett $10; Nathan Haines $25; Frank Roberts $15; John Lyons $20; Joe M. Haines $25; W. B. Dougherty $25; J. H. Harris $30; Joe Grapes $15; Wm. Lyons $10; Eugene Williams $15; J. R. Ware $30; Mrs. Martha E. Ware $30; Marion John $50; S. T. Ware $100; Mrs. Susie Thompson $10; Grover C. Grapes $10; J. W. McClellan $35; J. M. Houston $20; Charlie Willbank $5; G. M. John $60; W. F. Williams $30; Will Fisher $100; L. A. Williams $80; Earl Williams $10; Orva Williams $10; Arch Jackson $5; Sid Fisher $25; Vernie Magruder $10; W. T. Kirby $50; Mrs. Alfred Dennis $30; A. S. Hitt $10; Lawrence Huston $5; Harry Scott $100; Oscar Naylor $100; Mrs. Ermina Mobley $5; Milton Thompson $100; Robert Page $10; Miss Scottie Grapes $5; Price Thompson $25; Alfred Dennis $70; T. C. Magruder $60; W. H. Thompson $90; E. A. Golden $10; Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--DECISION OF PROBATE COURT AFFIRMED BY CIRCUIT COURT--Judge A. W. Walker rendered a decision in favor of the estate of the late Robert M. Lawrence, in the case of Bettie H. Lawrence, widow, against said estate, which was tried in his court on last week. The case is one in which the widow, after being paid $2500.00 by the executor of Robert M. Lawrence, deceased, being the amount set out in antenuptial contract entered into between the widow and Robert M. Lawrence, brought suit, about a year ago in the Probate Court, at Huntsville, asking for an allowance of $1000.00 out of the assets of said estate, as her absolute property. Judge P. L. Vasse ruled that the Ante-nuptial contract released the estate from any further claims by the widow. The widow, through her attorney, Jno. N. Hamilton, took an appeal to the circuit court, which resulted in the judgment of the probate court being upheld. The estate was represented by attorneys Hunter and Chamier. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--PEMBERTON OVER THE TOP--Pemberton, Howard county, school district, at the war savings stamp meeting Friday of last week more than subscribed its quota of $1700, the total sales amounting to $1967. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--A LETTER FROM ROGER BAGBY--Roger Bagby writes us from Camp Jackson, SC, under date of June 26: "I didn't write you before I left Iowa because I didn't know just where I was going. They have a habit in the army of keeping these things secret. We left Ames on the 15th and arrived here on the 19th. Had a fine trip coming down, and we realized we were in the army the minute we got off here. This must be some camp. I never have seen the end of it. They say it is seven miles long and three miles wide. I don't know just how many thousands of soldiers they have here. All the fellows who came in the bunch I did were put in the field artillery. They haven't motorized it yet, but think it will be soon. This sure is a snappy camp. Everything is done by quick time, and it keeps a fellow on the jump all the time to keep up with the schedule. We eat, sleep, bathe, shave and everything else according to a system here. Give my regards to everybody and change the address of my paper which will surely be welcome to Battery A. 22nd Battalion Camp Jackson, F. A. R. D., South Carolina." Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--OAK GROVE GOES OVER--In the Thrift Stamp drive last week, Oak Grove school district southeast of town, went over the top, along with all the rest, the total sales being $2145. Randolph Woods, president of the board, and B. M. Avery clerk, furnished us with the list of buyers and the amounts, which follow: A. D. Baker $50; N. C. Perkin $50; J. S. Spurling $60; R. D. Summers $25; V. C. Summers $25; W. C. Chapnam $100; Henry Avery and wife $20; Minor Moore $60; Ora Spurling $50; Orville Moore $200; S. M. Avery and wife $30; W. S. Ridgeway $100; Mrs. W. S. Ridgway $50; Roy Bradley $15; Maurice Moore $15; Mrs. Jas. Carter $25; T. E. Lyle $50; Hattie Moore $10; E. B. Heathman $25; Mrs. Pearl Hamilton $5; John Moore $50; H. F. Cable $50; Clarence Cable $50; John Moore, Jr., $25; Miss Lillie Moore $15; J. P. Baker $25; Ed Baker $5; Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Lynch $50; Lucile Spurling $10; Mrs. John Spurling $25; Nellie Phelps $10; Nettie Sumpter $15; Dollie Moore $10; Alice Lyle $5; Jas. E. Carter $25; Randolph Woods $50; T. D. Fowler $100; Mrs. Orville Moore $20; Mrs. Alice Woods $10; Jas. Jobson $25; Wille Jobson $25; Ira Duffield $25; Robert Duffield $25; Chas. Turpin and family $200; Mrs. Callie Baker $25; Frank Duffield $10; J. T. Starks $10; Geo. E. Edwards $50; Jas. Jobson, Jr., $25; R. L. Kanatzar $10; Mrs. Lucy Cable $10; Hobart Spurling $10; Paul Moore $50; C. T. Duncan $25; Orval Duncan $5; Chas. Burgin $5; Luther Stevenson $10. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--IN MEMORY--Of John S. Rule who departed this life at his home in this place during the early morning hours of April 22, 1918. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. David Rule and was born in Franklin county April 18th, 1866. He moved with his parents at a very early age to Howard county where he spent his young manhood days and was married to Miss Cordelia Kirby April 15, 1891. Three little girls came to bless this home, one of whom died in infancy. The eldest daughter, Bertha, died 12 years ago at the age of thirteen years. Shortly after the death of this dear little daughter Mr. and Mrs. Rule moved to town with their little daughter, Rosella, where they had since made their home. During his long residence here he did much for the good of the town and community and was always found on the side of right and progress. He gave liberally toward the cause of the church and was always willing and ready to donate liberally to every worthy cause that presented itself. He was an enthusiastic member of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows. He was an active member of the town board of officials, and was known for truth and kindness and honesty towards all. He was a kind husband and a loving father to his daughter and the little girl they had taken into their home several years ago. He was a splendid citizen and a Christian gentleman and we know that the world is better for his having lived in it. (Poem followed) A NIECE. (Kathy's notes: The following excerpts from earlier issues of the Higbee News, tell a little about the girl who died in infancy. From "The Higbee News" dated 8 Feb 1895--Born, on the 4th, to John S. Rule and wife a daughter. From "The Higbee News" dated 15 Mar 1895--WHITE OAK ITEMS--Died, on the 9th Mary the infant daughter of John Rule and wife. ) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--ALL CLASS 1 WILL BE SENT--Local Board Then Will Have But 78 For Call 863 But Quota Will Be Accepted.--When the Local Draft Board of Randolph county finished the work of checking up the number of white men in Class 1 to fill the call for 109 men to entrain between July 22-28 they found that they had but 78 men and notified Jefferson city to this effect. The adjutant's general's office replied ordering all class 1 to be entrained and stated that they would be accepted as Randolph county's quota under this call. The following is the official list of those who will be ordered to entrain under this call No. 863: Clarence Burton. Ira Nelson Mallery. Ed Hiddenghaus. Edwin William Driskell Homer Duffield Melvin Bond. Francis Lusk Truby. Milton Ames. Frank Hartley Estill. Herman Shover. William Dudley Lusby. Harry Gola. Harley Flint Preston. Montie Cleveland Herrin. George Henry Ash. Kassan Suab. Ralph Elmer Carroll. Earl Garland Jardon. May Will Shaefer. Portor Princess Poson. Charles Frederick May. Frank Ornburn. Armory Oliver Moore. Charles McGee Robb. Arthur F. Arnspurger. Thomas Roy Pickett. Earl Stallman. Willard Baugh. Elmer Lusby. John Andrew Formento. Claud Richard Ewing. Pete Carl Bottino. Millart Leach. Orba Edwards. Grover Cleveland Smith. Aubrey Bradley. Tony Manchetta. Charles Dudley Vince. William George Rupp. William Wood Vasse. Herman White. Herbert Grover Dillman. Edward Ambrose Houtz. Herman Charles Lang. Ralph Leland Davids. Raymond Clark. Ernest Roberts. Jesse C. Widner. Eddie R. Murray. M. Buckler. John Joseph McInnis. Claud Edwin Clark. Geo. Matthew Anderson. Luther Wilson. Charley Gusse Pattrick. John Elliott. Eddie Eugene Givens. Albert Lee Hager. Aubrey Galues Fowler. Frances William Ryals. Ben Evans. James Sterling Farris. Thomas Virgil Tomilson. James Moses Crawford. William Henry Lloyd. Frank Edgar Morris. James Francis Stark. William Edgar Moss. Jesse Lee Bowers. Russell Hunt. Carl Nelson Vance. J. Edward Jackson. Robert Luther Carter. Arthur Henry Dameron. Marion Howard Carroll.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Through an oversight last week we failed to mention a big birthday dinner on the 10th at the home of Mrs. Annie Atkins in honor of her 74th anniversary. Since the death a few years ago of her father, Jas. Dougherty, whose birthday was celebrated with a big basket dinner for twenty-one years, beginning with his 75th anniversary, Mrs. Atkins' birthday has been similarly celebrated. Owing to the busy season on the farm, the crowd this year was not as large as formerly, but was large enough for all to have a royal good time and enjoy the big dinner, which was fit for a king. Mrs. Atkins' many friends join the NEWS in the hope that she will enjoy many more such occasions. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Tyre Burton, who recently resigned as deputy postmaster, moved to a farm near Fayette Saturday. Since his resignation Tyre has been pitching hay, and notwithstanding the sudden change to hard manual labor and the hot sun, is steadily gaining in weight. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--(Kathy's notes: This issue of the paper, issued two front pages. The same photo was used on the front page, the same advertisements, the same volume, number and date, but the text was different on the second front page.) Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Born, on the 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Neal, a son. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Born, on the 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanderson, a son. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Joseph Jones of Peoria, Ill, was the guest of his brother, W. F. Jones, during the week. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mrs. Willard Owens orders the NEWS sent to her daughter, Mrs. Pete Gruber, who recently moved to Bevier. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mr. J. E. Fox and Miss Beatrice Colley, two of Yates most popular young people, were married at the Baptist church at that place on Sunday, July 14, by the pastor, the Rev. White. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Luke Sharp this week received a letter from his son, David, advising him of his safe arrival in France. David is with a Sanitary Corps of the 356th infantry, and writes that he is not very far from the firing line. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Eld. J. T. Marlow, one of the oldest ministers of the Christian church in this section, is critically ill at his home in Fayette and his death is momentarily expected. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--JAS. S. WEBB DEAD--Jas. S. Webb, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in this place at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon July 15, from cancer of the face, from which he had been a sufferer for several years. Death no doubt came to him as a welcome relief, for his sufferings were long and intense. Mr. Webb was in his 85th year, having been born in 1834, and had been a resident of Higbee and vicinity for the past thirty years or more. He was an upright and honorable gentleman and one of whom we never heard a word of harm said. He is survived by his widow and two sons, George and Will, both of this place. Funeral services were held by Rev. J. H. Bradley at New Hope, where interment was made. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Born, on the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Phillips, a daughter. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Miss Ruth Jenner of St. Louis is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Welch. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mr. and Mrs. Mose Stevenson received a letter from their son, Claud, who is in the ambulance service, advising them of his safe arrival in Italy. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mrs. Jerry Dawson and Miss Margaret Wonders returned to their home in Otha, Ia., Thursday of last week after an extended visit with their sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Walton. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews and six children returned Saturday from a two weeks' stay at Excelsior Springs. They report a delightful time. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--W. I. Williams was here Sunday from Hannibal. He informed us that he had been permanently located there by the Katy and would likely move to that place. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--DR. C. A. JOHNSON HAS NARROW ESCAPE--Dr. C. A. Johnson, who returned to his home in Kiowa, Ok., two weeks ago after a short visit with his father-in-law, Dr. G. M. Nichols, had a very narrow escape from death Sunday, a motor car he was driving being struck by a Rock Island train near Kiowa and completely demolished. D. Morgan, a passenger in the car, was instantly killed. Dr. G. M. Nichols, who has as yet no particulars, received the following message from the station agent at Kiowa: "Dr. Johnson has small bone broken in right leg. Few minor bruises. Doing just fine. Should be up in a week or two." It is not known whether the car referred to was Dr. Johnsons big automobile which he drove to Higbee, or a motor speeder used on railroads. The Doctor' s many Higbee friends join the NEWS in congratulation on his narrow escape. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Frank Sanderson, who has been stationed at a training camp in New Jersey for several weeks, and who will likely be sailing soon for France, came home Saturday on a ten-day furlough. On the arrival of a son and heir at his home on the 17th, he immediately wired for the extension of his furlough a few days. If same is not granted he will return to New Jersey tonight. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--MRS. ROBERT THOMPSON DEAD--Mrs. Mary Thompson, wife of Robert Thompson, Sr., passed away at her home Thursday afternoon at 2:45 after an illness extending over a period of several years and due to Bright's disease. Her age was 70 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence by Rev. G. W. Dame, pastor of the M. E. church. The remains will then be taken to Collinsville to the Presbyterian church and interment will be in the Collinsville cemetery. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Preston, was a native of England and born April 25, 1848. Her first marriage was in 1859 in England to Harry Belcher and they came to America in 1865, locating first in Wheeling, West Virginia, and later coming to Collinsville where they resided for many years and where the husband died. Ten children were born to their union--four sons and six daughters--and of these two sons and four daughters survive. They are John Belcher of Nokomis, Wm. Belcher of Vandalia, Mo., Mrs. O. T. Smith of Maplewood, and Mrs. Robert Thompson Jr., of Vandalia; Mrs. Robert Harris, Higbee; and Mrs. Wm. Ralston of Vandalia. Harry Belcher, a son, died in Troy three months ago. There are twenty-one grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Second marriage was in Colorado in 1901 to Robert Thompson, who survives her. In 1904 they moved to Vandalia and came to Troy several years ago. No children were born to the second marriage. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Daughters of Pocahontas lodge in Colorado. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother and a faithful friend and besides a host of friends leaves a large family who will long hold her memory in reverence and call her blessed. Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. J. H. Smith, Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Defory, Mr. and Mrs. I. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Eson, Mr. and Mrs. Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Baur, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Granite City; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, East St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Travis, Wellsville, Mo; Mrs. Robert Harris, Higbee, Mo., and Matt Thompson of Trinidad, Colo.--Troy (Ill,) Record. Mrs. Thompson had many friends in Higbee who will be pained to hear of her death. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--THOMAS BAKER DEAD IN FRANCE--Will Baker of Yates received word this week that his brother, Thomas, was dead in France, death occurring ten days ago from disease. Mr. Baker was the son of the late Dudley Baker of Sturgeon, where he was born and reared, and was well known here where he resided for many years. He moved from here to Yates several years ago and from that place to Novinger where he volunteered for service about a year ago. Mr. Baker was about 40 years of age and is survived by his widow and several children. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13-John Harriman, who was shot thru' the breast in the region of the heart at Marissa, Ill., some eight or ten weeks ago, and who underwent an operation for the removal of the bullet a few weeks ago, was able to join his family here Saturday, although he is yet far from well. The injury to his lung has never healed making a drainage tube necessary. It will likely be many months before he is entirely well. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--DEATH OF HARRY T. LYON--The following, relative to the death of Harry T. Lyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyon, formerly of this place, who was killed in France on the 3rd, is taken from the Little Rock, Ark, Gazette: "The death of Corporal Harry T. Lyon of North Little Rock, who was killed while fighting with the United States Marines in France, was reported in yesterday 's casualty list. Corporal Lyon was a member of the Forty-ninth company, Fifth Regiment, United States Marines. He enlisted in Little Rock July 3, 1916, just two years before the day his death was reported. He left Little Rock July 5, 1916, and went to France with General Pershing's original expedition a year ago last May. He was nearly 26 years old and before enlisting in the marines had been employed for some time by the Ayer-Lord Tie Company in North Little Rock. He was born in Higbee, Mo. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lyon; his brothers, James I. Lyon, William D. Lyon and Leslie Lyon, and his sister, Edith Lyon, all of North Little Rock. Jas. I. Lyon, who formerly was an alderman in North Little Rock, has just returned to make his home. William D. Lyon has enlisted in the navy, but has not been called for service. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Seymour received a message yesterday informing them of the death of their son-in-law, Clyde C. Turner, which occurred in Denver on the 10th from heart trouble. He is survived by his widow and parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Turner of Moberly. Interment will be made at Moberly tomorrow or Sunday. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--While returning from church Tuesday evening with her husband, Mrs. O. S. Pitney was seriously injured, the buggy they were in being run into from the rear by a horse ridden by a young man of the name of Magruder, whose first name we could not learn. The buggy was completely wrecked and both Mr. and Mrs. Pitney were thrown violently to the ground, the latter being dragged quite a distance by his own horse, which ran away. He fortunately escaped with a few bruises. Mrs. Pitney had two ribs broken and the scalp torn loose from the right side of her head, being trampled on, it is thought, by the horse that ran into them. Three or four young men who were following the buggy on horseback, engaged in a race, it is said, the accident occurring at a sharp turn in the road. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--AARON J. YOUNG--Aaron James Young, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, was the son of Adam and Martha Young, and was born in Pennsylvania on July 10, 1861. In early boyhood he moved to Indiana with his parents, and in 1886 came to Missouri, locating at Paris, where he was married on December 22, 1888, to Miss Attie Brown, who with seven of the nine children born to them, survives. the children are David, of La Plata; James V., Camp Funston; Edna, William, Alfred, Velma and Everett of this place. As stated last week, he met his death at 2 o'clock, just as the working force was quitting for the day, by being caught under a two-ton rock, which evidently fell without any warning, as it was known as a "slip." The coroner's inquest, which was held at Feland's undertaking parlors following the preparation of the body for burial, rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Eld. Wm. Kelso, who made as touching and consoling a talk as we have heard on similar occasions in a long time. The crowd in attendance was an exceedingly large one, and bore testimony of the esteem in which Mr. Young was held and of the sympathy felt for his family. Interment was made in the city cemetery. While Mr. Young, so far as we know, was never identified with any church, he was a good man at heart and was known and recognized as one of the biggest hearted men in town. He had his faults like the rest of us, but we are firmly of the opinion that the good in him will so far over-balance the bad that it will be all right with him on the other side. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--At a meeting of the school board Friday evening of last week, the resignation of Mrs. Georgia Middleton, who has been teaching in the primary department for several years, and who was reemployed for the coming term, was accepted, she having secured a position in the school at Bozeman, Montana, at a salary of $100 per month. Mrs. Middleton returned to summer school at Kirksville Sunday, and will leave for the West about the middle of next month. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--FRANK DAWSON PAROLED--Frank Dawson, sent to the Penitentiary for life for murdering Miss Anna Hartman at Middle Grove, on December 5, 1903, was given a holiday parole by the state prison commission at Jefferson City Wednesday. The parole will be revoked if Dawson ever comes back to Monroe county. He went direct from the prison to Moberly to visit his aged parents, the father, F. M. Dawson, being blind and hopelessly ill. Later, he states, he will locate in some other state. Dawson was paroled to his uncle, M. S. Dawson, of Centralia. Replying to an inquiry from the appeal about what Monroe county citizens had asked for this clemency, a member of the board stated that nobody had made such a request other than all the prison officials and guards. The parole, was justified on the ground that Dawson was in line by reason of long service and by a model prison record. Dawson was originally sentence to hang. His attorneys saved him by carrying the case to the supreme court and getting anew trial on some trivial flaw in the indictment. A second trial in June, 1905, resulted in a life sentence. The jury stood 10 for first degree murder. After 18 hours of wrangling the ten agreed with the other two to compromise on life sentence. Prior to the second trial a petition circulated by Dawson's father, asking a commutation to life imprisonment, was signed by 1,500 people. A remonstrance was signed by 1000. The crime for which Dawson was imprisoned was one of the worst in the history of Monroe County. Filling up on liquor, he rode from Madison to Middle Grove, walked into a room where a lot of young people were dancing and shot his former sweetheart, Miss Anna Hartman, to death. Another bullet wounded Obie Hughes in the back. Dawson fled from the scene and spent the night in a pile of rails. Next morning he walked to the home of his brother and gave himself up. As a favor to the family the sheriff let him stop at Madison on his way to jail and take breakfast with his parents. As the heartbroken mother served him she remarked: "It will be the last time I will ever see you at my table, my boy, for they will put you in prison for life." Public sentiment in Monroe county was probably very largely against paroling this prisoner--Paris Appeal. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(Kathy's notes: The microfilm stated that the January through June 21, 1918 issues were missing.) Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION--To the people of the City of Higbee: As Mayor of the city of Higbee I desire to direct your attention to the statement of the president of the United States, designating June 28th, 1918 as War Savings Day. On June 28th it is expected that the people of the nation will assemble at the schools or other designated meeting places in their respective districts and at these meetings pledge themselves to invest systematically in War Savings Stamps. In the words of the President "the great result which we seek can be obtained only by the participation of every member of the nation, young and old, in a national concerted thrift movement. I, therefore, urge that our people everywhere pledge themselves, as suggested by the Secretary of the Treasury, to the practice of thrift; to serve the government to the utmost in increasing production in all fields, necessary to the winning of the war; and that the people as evidence of their loyalty invest all that they can save in War Savings Stamps." It behooves every citizen of this community to comply with the President's request as outlined above and I do hereby urge that the people of this city set aside June 28th, 1918, as War Savings Day and on that day assemble and consider their obligation to the government and pledge their loyal support in the prosecution of the war by subscribing to War Savings Stamps according to their means. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of June, A. D. 1918. LEE THOMASON, Mayor. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--CHILDREN'S SOCIAL--Eugene and Ernest Atkins entertained a number of their friends Sunday, June 23, the day being spent in music and games, and at 12 o'clock a sumptuous dinner was served. Those present: Bessie and Belvia Feland, Willie Avery, Idella Atkins, Della Griggs, Gladys Mead, Dannie Patterson, Hazel Avery, Eunice and Brooksie Atkins, Cecil Lay, Marshall Dougherty, Dale Fisher, Chester Avery, Carl Griggs, Charley Palmatary, Aubrey Avery, Roy Quick, Franklin Atkins, Fred Griggs. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--This is the typhoid season and the disease is reported in all sections, in some places reaching the proportions of an epidemic. Make assurance doubly sure by boiling all drinking water. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Caleb Lynch was pawed in the face Friday of last week by a horse he was working and has since been wearing a black eye. The lick cut through Mr. Lynch's hat brim and cut quite a gash over his right eye and also cut his nose and face more or less. It was a very narrow escape from serious injury. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A dispatch from Washington says that by the end of the present year the United States will have enough men in France to hold the Western line as firm as a rock and then the offensive will begin that will carry the Germans back across the Rhine. Here's hoping that there will be no let up, day nor night, until Berlin is reached. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--According to figures compiled by Recorder A. L. Kirby of Howard county, there has been a great falling off in the number of marriage licenses issued since the war began. In 1916 but 117 licenses were issued in Howard county, and twenty-one divorces were granted. Up to 12th there had been but two licenses issued during June--the month of weddings--and Mr. Kirby was of the opinion that the number issued during the year would not equal the number issued last year by half. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--CHARLIE T. WARE DEAD--Mrs. Charlie T. Ware, better known as Uncle Charley, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Magruder, east of this city, Saturday June 22nd, 1918, at 3:15 o'clock. The deceased had been in poor health for some time and his death was not unexpected. Charlie T. Ware was a native born citizen of Howard county, having been born in the county August 1st, 1829, hence was 88 years, 10 months and 22 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Martha Robb March 9, 1852 and to this union two children were born, J. S. Ware and Mrs. J. W. Magruder. He was converted and after a short service in the army united with the Friendship Baptist church in August, 1865. In about 1875 he was elected and ordained a deacon of that church; which office he filled faithfully and well until the last few years when ill health prevented him from active duties. Uncle Charley was a faithful member of the church and a liberal contributor to all the various enterprises of the church, and when not providentially hindered was always at the church services. Uncle Charley will be greatly missed by the membership of the church. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of this city for almost half a century, having united with the order in 1869. In the death of Mr. Ware Howard county sustains the loss of one of her pioneer citizens; and truly one of her best citizens. The influence of the life of this good man will live on in the lives of the coming generations. The funeral services took place at Friendship church Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. and the services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. N. B. Green, who preached a very appropriate sermon. The burial was at the church cemetery under the auspices of the A. F. &. A. M. Lodge of this city. The deceased is survived by the wife son and daughter and a number of grandchildren. There was a large congregation assembled at Friendship Church to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed neighbor and friend--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. J. M. DENNY DEAD--Mrs. J. M. Denny Dead--Mrs. J. M. Denny, who had been seriously ill for some time, died at her home in this city Tuesday, June 25, 1918, at 4:30 p.m. Lillie Oliver Denny was born April 19, 1868, and departed this life June 25th, 1918, being 50 years, two months and 6 days of age. She was a daughter of William and Martha Oliver and near Huntsville. She was next to the youngest of the children. She had 2 half brothers and one half sister, her father having been married twice. Only two survive her: Will L. Oliver of San Diego, California, and Mrs. Z. T. Davis, of Nevada, Mo. She made a profession in Christ and united with the regular Baptist church early in life; afterwards joining with her husband, who was a member of the Presbyterian church. She remained a faithful member of the church until her death. She was married to Jas. M. Denny, October 25th, 1893. To this union was born one child, Christine. She leaves a half-sister, a brother, a daughter and husband to mourn her death, and a host of relatives and friends. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother and a consecrated Christian lady. The funeral will take place in this city Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial at Roanoke--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MARSHALL GETS LETTER FROM YEGGMEN--The many Higbee friends of Albert Lewis, formerly of this place, but who has been living at Rocheport for several years where he is city marshal, and who recently foiled the attempt of four yeggmen to rob the bank there, killing one and wounding another, will be interested in the following from the Columbia Tribune: "Marshall Lewis of Rocheport, who shot and killed Joseph Ross, alias Jim Williams, one of the four men who attempted a robbery of the Rocheport bank recently, has received a letter presumably from one of Ross' cronies. The letter bears the date mark of Tulsa, Okla, but the postmark on the envelope was that of Moberly, Missouri, and the envelope itself was from the Central Motor Car Co., of that city. It was dated June 13, and reads: "Well, Mr. Marshal, the man you shot with the shot--is all right but Poor Old Jim is no more--we like your nerve and think you would be a good pal to be out with, but some officer at Franklin--next time we see you hope you will be in a bad humor--be back some day. ED." Mr. Lewis is of the opinion that the letter was written by one of the quartet of safe blowers with whom he had a pistol duel at Rocheport. Whether it is from one of the robbers or from a practical joker is a question. Sheriff Whitesides is of the latter opinion. In the event of its truth, it would show that Lewis' shots not only "got" Ross, but hit another member of the gang. Lewis knows nothing more than the letter itself says." Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--JOHN SMEAD KILLED IN IOWA--A message was received Tuesday by Mrs. John Goin informing her of the death of her brother-in-law, John Smead, of Hiteman, Iowa, who was killed that morning about 6 o'clock. The message gave no particulars whatever, but it is thought, from the hour at which death occurred and the fact that Mr. Smead lived several miles from the mine at which he worked, that he was killed by a train. We hope to give full particulars next week. Mr. Smead was well known here, having lived here and at Elliott for twenty years. He had resided in Iowa for the past ten years or more. He was about 60 years old and is survived by his widow and several children and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, all of whom join the News in warmed sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--YEAGER-MILLER--Mr. Anderson Yeager and Miss Evlyn Miller were married at the pretty home of the groom in this city yesterday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. J. T. Bloom performing the ceremony in the presence of Miss Frances Miller of Higbee, sister of the bride, and Mr. Benjamin Yeager, brother of the groom, the only witnesses. The newly wedded couple left for St. Louis at 3:00 o'clock and will visit several points in the state before returning. Miss Miller has been teacher of domestic arts in the Palmyra school for two years and had won the admiration of our people who gladly welcome her as a resident. Mr. Yeager is a native of Marion and a young business man of Palmyra who has a host of friends who wish him and his bride many happy years together--Palmyra Herald. The bride is the daughter of the late Augustus Miller of this place, and is one of Higbee's prettiest and most accomplished young ladies. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--DR. J. W. WINN TO BE CALLED--The Randolph Medical Society of Defense, at a meeting in Moberly the first of the week, selected Dr. J. W. Winn of this place as one of the Randolph county physicians for army service. All physicians in the county under 55 years, we learn, have been requested to fill out volunteer enlistment blanks which will be furnished them. Dr. Winn informs us that he expects to be called early this fall and that his drug store is for sale. In the event he does not find a buyer soon he will close out the stock by special sales. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. W. K. WOODS DEAD--Mrs. W. K. Woods, formerly of Myers neighborhood, but who had been living in Kansas City for several years, died at her home in that place on the 24th, after a short illness, aged 37 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Robinson of Harrisburg and is survived by her husband and three children. Interment was made Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant, Howard county. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warren are spending the week with relatives in Moberly. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mrs. Orville Pitney of Cheraw, Colo. arrived Tuesday for a visit with her father, Harvey Cubbage, of near Yates, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Ozella, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Giles, who has been seriously ill for some time from an affection of the heart, was reported some better yesterday. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. GEO. MANUEL DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Geo. Manuel, who had only recently gone to Kansas city to join Mr. Manuel who had located there, were grieved and shocked beyond measure when word came Friday evening of last week that she had died that day at their home in that place. The body, accompanied by Mr. Manuel and children and several friends, arrived Saturday night over the Alton and was conveyed to the home of the aged mother, Mrs. Caroline Little. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon and interment made in the city cemetery. Mrs. Manuel was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Caroline Little and was born at Woodstock, Ill, on May 27, 1872, dying on June 21, 1918, aged 46 years and 24 days. She was married to Geo. Manuel of this place on August 6, 1891, and is survived by him and their two children, Will and Miss Lillian. She is also survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Jenkins Bowen and Miss Maude Little, and three brothers, John, Ellsworth and Will Little. She was a devout member of the Methodist church, with which she united in 1896, and was one of the most faithful attendants at all its services. And she lived her religion in her every day life. Even as a child she was noted for her gentle nature and pleasant smile, and as a consequence numbered her friends by her acquaintances. We have yet to hear one say they ever saw her display anger. She was a dutiful daughter, an affectionate wife and mother and all that could be desired as a neighbor and friend and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. In her death her family and community have suffered an irreparable loss and the deepest sympathy goes out to her loved ones. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A. J. SUDDARTH DEAD--A. J. Suddarth, who had made his home here for the past year or two, boarding at the West Side Hotel most of the time, died suddenly Sunday evening, June 23, at the home of his son, O. A. Suddarth, of Howard county. He was 75 years of age and is survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted at Friendship church Tuesday by Rev. N. B. Green, pastor of the Baptist church of which deceased had long been a member, and interment made in Fayette. Mr. Suddarth had many friends in Higbee who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A son was born on the 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Solbert of Sheridan, Wyo. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--C. C. Burton, better known as "Lum," of Sisseton, S. D., was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Burton, and other relatives and friends the first of the week. He was on his way home from Chicago, where he had been for ten days on business. It was his first visit to Higbee in almost ten years and he found so many changes he could not recognize it as the same place. His host of old Higbee friends will be glad to learn that he is enjoying the best of health and is prospering. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Dr. C. A. Johnson of Kiowa, Okla., arrived Friday to join his wife and son, who are the guests of the former's father, Dr. G. M. Nichols. He made the trip in his 8-cylinder National and made better than passenger time. He will spend a week or two in Chicago with his parents before returning to Oklahoma, and will leave in the early fall for France, being in the Medical Reserve Corps. Mrs. Johnson will spend several weeks with her sister, Miss Irene Nichols, in Denver, before returning home. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mrs. H. H. Zugg left Saturday for San Antonio, Tex, for a visit of several weeks with her husband, who is in the aviation service, and located in one of the training camps near that city. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--THOS. IRONS DROPS DEAD--Late this afternoon the distressing news reached this city that Thomas Irons, a prominent farmer residing south of town, dropped dead in the harvest field, where he was driving a binder. Mr. Irons had been seriously ill a short time ago and his physician had warned him to be careful of any exertion in the sun, but his natural energy made it hard for him to refrain from trying to do some work and the severe heat of the last few days probably brought on the fatal crisis. He was nearly 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife and seven children, five daughters and two sons, Lloyd and Will Irons of this city; Mrs. W. E. McSwinney of this city; Mrs. Willard Cottingham, Mrs. Earl Ragsdale and Misses Marie and Ethel Irons, all of near this city. Also two brothers, Presley Irons of Kansas City and Wm. Irons of near this city; two sisters, Mrs. Bettie McKinney and Mrs. Matt Neal. Mr. Irons was widely known and a man of unimpeachable integrity and the news of his death will be received with regret by the entire community.--Moberly Monitor, June 20. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--J. R. HUDSON DIED AT ELLIOTT--James R. Hudson, 69 years of age, died at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening in the family home in Elliott. The surviving relatives are a wife, three brothers, George H. Hudson, of near Darksville; J. S. Hudson of Colorado Springs and Robert Hudson of Elliott, and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Switzer, Brunswick, and Mrs. Lou Patton, Clarence. Mr. Hudson was an industrious Christian gentleman, a devoted husband and brother and a good friend. He was a member of the Baptist church and the funeral was conducted by Rev. Sanburn, in the home in Elliott at two o'clock this afternoon and the remains brought to this city for burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--If Rocheport has not taken a very substantial notice of the splendid bravery of her marshal, Albert Lewis, who a few weeks ago single handed, drove off a band of four yeggmen who were rifling the safe of the Rocheport bank, she should do so at once. Lewis's bravery and cool-headedness under the fire of these desperate men saved the bank all of its money, perhaps, and the lives of its citizens. A five hundred dollar purse raised by popular subscription would be a small testimony of the appreciation of the brave work of this plucky little marshal, who, undoubtedly, could get a bigger job if he would ask it. Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--NOTICE! Chas. Fales, a 14-year-old boy, was instantly killed while hopping trains at Fulton last week. The same fate will likely come to some of our boys if they don't stay away from the railroad tracks. This is a very dangerous practice and must be stopped. I hereby warn boys and parents alike that any boy caught hopping trains in the city limits will be prosecuted according to law. J. A. HOLTZCLAW, City Marshal. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Charles, I don't know anything about these houses. If you'll send me the link so I can tell what they look like, I will take a drive around town and see if I can find them. Or find someone to ask about them. In Fayette we have a Reynolds Street and a Shields Street. Betty

I have Susan JACKSON died 2 Sep 1916 Randolph Co., MO. and buried Log Chapel Cemetary. Married first to William L. ROBB, died 1864 Married second to William H. DENNIS, died 1875 Is this the Susan DENNIS BLANSETT you have below???? Thanks Linda In a message dated 4/27/01 10:47:14 AM, [email protected] writes: << I am trying to find the death date and burial place of Mose Blansett. His wife, Susan Dennis Blansett died in 1917 and is buried in Log Chapel Cem. I am assuming he may be buried there also. They had a daughter, Ethleen, who married a Joseph Lay. I would like to know where they are also. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane >>

Susan: Joseph Lay b, Dec 1882 was the son of William F. Lay b Aug 1851 and Cynthia Jane Myers, b Nov 11, 1858. The parents are buried at Myers Chapel, Howard County, MO but nothing else on Joseph. Do you have any data on Joseph and wife?? Lou Myers

I am trying to find the death date and burial place of Mose Blansett. His wife, Susan Dennis Blansett died in 1917 and is buried in Log Chapel Cem. I am assuming he may be buried there also. They had a daughter, Ethleen, who married a Joseph Lay. I would like to know where they are also. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane

Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--THREE MOBERLY SUICIDES--Mrs. Harry Bernard of Moberly, following a quarrel Monday with a neighbor, drowned herself and 3-year-old son in Forest Park lake. Tuesday morning, Marion Thurman, with whose wife Mrs. Bernard had quarreled, threw himself in front of a passenger train in the Wabash yards and was instantly killed. It is stated that Mrs. Thurman had accused Mrs. Bernard and Thurman of being intimate. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Here's to Higbee's soldier boys who leave today for Ft. Riley. May they return to home and loved ones, free of wounds and physically perfect and with the knowledge that their fight for democracy has made war an impossibility for their children's ' children. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--WM. BENTHAM DEAD--Wm. Bentham, who moved with his mother, Mrs. J. A. Holtzclaw, to Marissa, Ill, about three months ago, received injuries when he was struck by a train at Lenzburg, Ill, about 5 o'clock Friday evening of last week from which he died Monday. With several companions he had spent the day at Lenzburg, and was struck by the train he intended to take for home. They were some distance from the depot when the train was pulling in and its approach was hidden by a string of cars on the side track. The train was evidently closer than he thought, for Bentham ran directly in front of, or into, the engine as he ran from behind the cars on the siding. He was rushed to the hospital at Belleville, where it was found that his skull had been crushed. He died Monday at 1:30 p.m. never having regained consciousness. Mr. Bentham was 26 years old and was his mother's only child, and to whom the deepest sympathy of old Higbee friends goes out in her great sorrow. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday and interment made in the Marissa cemetery with the full honors of the U. M. W. of A. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--FAREWELL TO SOLDIERS--Today will be a big day in Moberly for the soldier boys of Randolph and adjoining counties, who will entrain today for their several training camps. The Moberly Commercial club has arranged to serve a big basket dinner in Tannehill Park to the soldier boys and their parents. Speeches suitable to such an occasion will be delivered by Moberly 's leading citizens and the occasion all together promises to be one long to be remembered. the program follows: 8:00 a.m. all soldiers will report at court house. 9:00a.m. Music by Moberly band. 10 a.m. Soldiers and relatives will meet at park. 10:15 Music by Moberly and Roanoke bands. 10:30 Speeches, by W. P. Cave, A. B. Changer, and M. J. Lilly. 11:30 Dinner to soldiers and relatives. All trains bearing troops will be met at station and escorted up town by a band. No automobiles will be allowed on Reed Street between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., at which latter hour the soldiers will entrain. The following young men from Higbee will go to the front under the first call: Jesse Williams, Dysart Wilson, Gordon H. Rankin, David Sharp, J. W. Stevenson, Jas. Young, Elmer Fainter, Claude Reed, Arthur Towles and Arthur Duffield. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION--Wednesday, Sept 19, was a day long to be remembered at the home of Mrs. Polly Dennis, it being her 75th birthday, and the occasion was fittingly celebrated by children, neighbors and friends. Following the big dinner, which was fit for a king, the afternoon was most pleasantly spent by all, and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Dennis many more such happy birthdays. Those present: Oren Lessly and family, S. W. Pitney and family, E. Dennis and family, Jeff Robb and family, Alfred Dennis and family, Cooper Dennis and family, Virgil Phillips and family, W. J. Phillips and family, Mrs. Sina Pitney, Mrs. Beatrice Gooch and daughter, Moe Lay and wife, Mose Blansett and wife, Amos Magruder and wife, Jerry Golden, wife and daughter, Joel Robb and wife, Elmer Dennis and family, Mrs. Mollie Cook, Thos. Robb, Sam Blakely, Chas., Ben and Willard Grapes, Marion Dennis, Mrs. Thos. Dennis, Mrs. Ida Moffit and children and Mrs. Alice Jones. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the good people of Elliott and vicinity for their kindness to us during the illness and death of our beloved baby, Mildred. May God bless each and all of you. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Luke Sharp and Martin Tabor were called to Marissa, Ill, Monday to attend the funeral of their nephew, Will Bentham. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Turner received the pleasing news Friday that their son, Dr. Howard Turner, who has been practicing dentistry in St. Louis for the past year of two, had been commissioned a first lieutenant in the Dental Corps by Surgeon General Gorgass. The NEWS joins Dr. Turner's many old Higbee friends in congratulations. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Hammett Calvin, who shot and killed Jack Stapp in a crap game near New Franklin a few weeks ago, plead guilty in circuit court at Fayette Monday and was given 20 years. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mildred, the 17-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith of Elliott, died at their home in that place Thursday, Sept 13, after a short illness from pneumonia and whooping cough. Funeral services were held at the home by Eld. Wm. Kelson and interment made in the city cemetery. In the loss of their only child the fond parents have the deepest sympathy of all. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams, who have been in King City since leaving here early in the summer, were the guests of Higbee friends during the week. They will not locate among us again, we are sorry to state, but will locate in Pattonsburg, where Mr. Williams will engage in the jewelry business. He will also farm on an extensive scale, he and his father having rented 360 acres. Here's hoping that he raises a million bushels of $2 wheat and the biggest corn crop northwest Missouri--the land of good corn--ever produced. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mrs. W. H. Welch returned Saturday from a visit with relatives in southwest Missouri. She was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. Mary Walker, of Wheatland, who will spend a week or two. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Jas. F. Whitmore left yesterday for Ogden, Utah, where he has a position as teacher in one of that city's best commercial schools. (Kathy's notes: The last week of September, and the months of October through December of 1917, were missing from the roll of microfilm. They have never been filmed, and as far as I can tell, are lost forever. There is a small ray of hope, however, because in the later years of the paper, the Higbee News carried a column called "the long ago and far away" in which they reprinted news from the earlier issues of the paper. At least part of this time period was covered, because I was able to get an obituary for a family member from the later posting of this time period in the news. But for now, we have just lost those three months.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--BENJAMIN DUNCAN DEAD--Benjamin Duncan of southeast of town died Tuesday of heart failure. He had been in poor health for two or three years, but was thought to be a great deal better of late, as he was able to spend the Fourth with Moberly relatives. Mr. Duncan was born December 17, 1870, and was 46 years, 6 months and 23 days old. He united with the Church of Christ at the age of 18 and lived a consistent Christian life until death. He is survived by his wife an done son, his mother, four brothers and three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held by J. H. Bradley at 2 o'clock Wednesday at Fairview, where interment was made. Descendants of Herbert Benjamin Duncan Generation No. 1 1. Herbert Benjamin4 Duncan (William R.3, Micajiah Wright2, R.1) was born December 17, 1870, and died July 10, 1917 in Fairview Cemetery, Randolph county, Missouri. He married Nellie Sumpter November 30, 1899. She was born April 23, 1876, and died October 02, 1958 in Fairview Cemetery, Randolph county, Missouri. Children of Herbert Duncan and Nellie Sumpter are: 2 i. Mayar Vauhn5 Duncan, born August 04, 1900; died August 17, 1900. 3 ii. Ora Lee Duncan, born December 21, 1903; died July 09, 1926.

I have uploaded to my website a picture of the Bernard L Shields Home in Fayette Mo 1915,Also a Picture of a Reynolds Home about the same time taken by a Fayette Studio.Anyone interested let me know and Ill send them the link,I would like to know if these houses are still standing. Charles

Linda, This was William Luther Roberts (1876-1951), son of Thomas Perry and Mary Clark MCGEE ROBERTS. He was married to Rhoda Mae BAKER. Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 4 Aug 1917 (ROBERTS) > Anyone know which William ROBERTS this was? > I have a William Silas ROBERTS living near Sturgeon, died 1947. Was married > to Francis Ann McBRIDE, daughter of Joel and Nancy Jane WALKER McBRIDE. > > Thanks > Linda > In a message dated 4/25/01 9:35:37 AM, [email protected] writes: > > << Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--KILLED NEAR STURGEON--Wm A. Ryland > > Instantly Killed By Wm. Roberts, a Neighbor, With Shotgun--Wm. Ryland, a > > farmer, > > residing about four miles southwest of Sturgeon, was shot about 6 o'clock > > Monday > > morning by Wm. Roberts, a neighbor, and instantly killed, a shotgun being > > the instrument > > of death. >> >

Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Will Longdon left Tuesday for Springfield, Ill, to visit relatives and to attend the big state fair. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Robert Llewellyn writes us from Oak Creek, Colo: Enclosed find $1.50 for which please send me the NEWS. Would have sent it sooner but was not located. I am on the organizing staff of the U. M. W. now. My wife and little girl are much better in health than they have ever been before, the latter never knowing what it is to be sick any more. She will graduate from the 8th grade this year. We live right in the mountains. In the winter the snow gets twelve feet deep here. But the summers are beautiful, and all of us think this is a wonderful country. Give my best regards to all of my old friends. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--KIMBALL-KEENE--Mr. Edgar Kimball of Columbia and Mrs. G. A. Keene of this place were married in the parlors of the Randolph Hotel Saturday noon, September 8, Rev. W. C. Gibbs, pastor of the Christian church, performing the ceremony. It had been the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Kimball, we learn to locate in Burlington, Ia., but the party to whom Mrs. Kimball had recently sold her hotel, having failed to show up to close the deal, caused their plans to go awry, for the time at least. And their many friends hope said plans will remain in that condition permanently, and that they will stay with us and continue to make the Randolph what it has been for many years--the best hotel in the state for the size of the town. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--CALLS THREE HUNDRED MORE--The Randolph county Board of Exemption has made a second call of 300 men, and it is believed that from this number enough will be secured to fill out Randolph's quota of 220. The first hundred appeared before the board yesterday for examination, the second hundred will be examined today and the third hundred tomorrow. The following from Higbee were effected by the call: Victor Creson, Arlando Thompson, Everett Chesser, Ignazio, Ceresero. Robert Duffield, Samuel Whitmore, Joe Palfrey, Clarence Walton, Lesslie Robb, Jas. Daggs, jr., Leroy Harris. Wm. A. Arney, Clarence Cable, Jas. Check, R. A. Jones, Geo. Jobson, Orla Spurling, G. C. Walker, Otha Robb, Wm. Colley, Valentine Cappi, Minnazo Sebastina, Orville Richardson, Jas. Lee, Lyle Cubbage, Ernest Lewis. Will McGrath. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--PAINTED FLAG ON HIS HOUSE--Jeff Dougherty who lives near Bunker Hill, believes in showing colors. He recently painted the entire front of his house in red, white and blue, designed like the American flag. The house can be seen for miles, displaying old glory and its effect is striking to the passing motorists--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Rev. W. C. Pitney was regularly ordained a minister of the Baptist church at Mt. Ararat last Saturday. The ceremony was conducted by a council of nine ministers and several deacons. The examination of the candidate was conducted by Rev. N. B. Green and the Ordination sermon preached by Rev. G. O. Vannoy. Rev. Pitney's many Higbee friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will develop into one of his church's biggest men and that he may accomplish the good he longs to do. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols and daughter, Miss Frata, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burton attended the funeral of Mrs. B. W. Jacobs, a niece of Dr. Nichols, at Columbia Sunday. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Elmer Fainter and wife and two children of near Elliott, while returning home Saturday evening, had their buggy wrecked near the Terrill school house, it being run into by an automobile driven by Ed. Thornburg. All of the parties received several cuts and bruises, but none was seriously hurt. John Cooper, who was passing, took the parties to Moberly in his car where they received medical attention. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Armstrong came very near having another disastrous fire about 9:30 Friday night of last week, the store of S. D. Evans &. Co. being discovered on fire at that hour. The fire was at first thought to have been caused by lightning during the storm, but when three large open jars of gasoline covered with gunny sacks were discovered in the rear of the building after the fire had been put out, the opinion obtained that some fire bug had attempted to destroy the town. The Evans stock of goods and fixtures, on which an insurance of $2400 was carried, was almost a total loss. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--The barn on the farm of J. F. Brown of near Myers, said to have been one of the largest in Howard county, was destroyed by lightning during the storm Friday of last week. Besides a big lot of feed, vehicles, harness, etc., one horse was burned. Mr. Brown's loss was about $2500. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--The home of F. M. Randolph of Moberly, a brother of J. T. Randolph of this place, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning and the residence of S. B. McCully adjoining was saved only after a hard fight. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Born, on the 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bray, a daughter. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Born, on September 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Robb, a daughter. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--A daughter was born on the 5th to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller of Macon. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--A LETTER FROM CARL DUNCAN--Camp Mille, NY, Sept 8--We entrained from New York Sunday, Sept. 2, and arrived at Mineola, NY, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. after being on the road 69 hours. We left Topeka on the Rock Island and came to St. Louis by way of Windsor and Versailles. At St. Louis we were transferred to the Pennsylvania line and came direct to Long Island. It was a trip of approximately 1400 miles, but we were comfortably placed in tourist Pullmans and the trip was not at all tiresome. We passed through Kansas City at 1:40 a.m., and were met in the yards by quite a number of people, mostly related to the fellows in the Train, who lived in Kansas city. "Goodbye, God bless you," was frequently heard. We were unloaded in St. Louis for an hour and a half hike over a part of the business section. this was quite a relief after being on the train nearly ten hours. Our next stop was at Indianapolis, Ind., but it was early in the morning, so I didn't get to see much of the city. We reached Columbus, Ohio, at 10 o'clock Tuesday and took another hike. Ohio has a beautiful capitol building, but the thing that amused me was a market along two sides of the state house square. Vegetable and fruit dealers drive upon the streets and sell their products in front of the state building. Our next stop was Pittsburg, Pa. This is undoubtedly the smokiest and dirtiest city in the U. S. We passed mill after mill and foundry after foundry. I saw the Westinghouse Electric Co. where the Edison submarine destroyer is supposed to be in the process of making. It must be a wonderful plant, and covers an enormous acreage. Pittsburg has the world "beat" for children. We passed through the foreign labor district and the children fell out of every hole in sight. they are miserably housed and it makes one's heart ache to see the conditions under which these people live. Judging from the cheering they must be in sympathy with the American issue. They seem to be mostly all Russian. Along the Susquehanna river between Pittsburg and Harrisburg is the most beautiful scenery along the route. the river and the railroad wind around through the Allegheny mountains. there is a striking difference between these mountains and the Rockies. They are for the most part covered with grass and trees, rocks being almost totally absent. Our next hike was in Philadelphia. There is something about the "Quaker town" that makes it look different from any of the rest. The houses have a peculiar style of their own that I am unable to describe. We did not get to see much of the business section. If I ever get back I am surely going to visit Philadelphia and view some of the old historic places. Leaving Philadelphia, we passed through a part of West Virginia, Trenton, NJ, Newark, NJ, reaching Pennsylvania station, New York City, about 5 Wednesday afternoon. New York is built on a very narrow strip of land. It is mostly built in the air, and it is said the buildings are built on hinges so they can be lowered to let the sun pass by. To get to Long Island from New York we were pulled by an electric engine through a 2-mile subway tube. Above us was the East river. It is certainly a remarkable engineering feat in tunneling under the river. We are now located about 25 miles from the coty and 15 miles from the ocean, and in getting on the island we rode on land all the way. I am hoping to be allowed to go to New York before leaving. The Alabama Infantry went over not long ago and killed a few negroes. Since then it has been hard to get camp leave but I hear our company will be allowed to go next week. There are about 20,000 encamped here now and about that many more to come. We are living in tents now, from eight to twelve assigned to a tent. It is warm through the day, but it is sure chilly at night. The Missouri Signal Corp is located north of our quarters and the Oklahoma Ambulance Corp south of us. The first morning I was here I woke up and heard something buzzing around. I jumped up and discovered the air was full of airplanes. I thought sure the Germans were making a raid. Each machine had an eight cylinder motor and is capable of making 90 miles an hour. The tail is painted red, white and blue which will distinguish it from the other machines in Europe. Flying is rather fascinating and I sometimes think I would like to try it. It pays from $100 to $500 a month. Most everyone is commissioned a second Lieutenant at least. The Ammunition train of 800 soldiers was brought to New York in two sections of fifteen cars each. It cost Uncle Sam approximately $56,000 railroad fare to bring us here and $336 a day to feed us. Nearly everyone along the road cheered us until our train was out of sight. The East certainly has the railroads. The Penn. Line is double tracked all the way from St. Louis and the road-bed is as level as the floor. This accounts for the enormous speed the trains make. From Philadelphia to New York there are four tracks and to give you an idea of the business done, there were nine passenger trains passed us between three and four o'clock Wednesday, one following another every five or ten minutes and most of the cars are crowded. In New Jersey and New York the Pennsylvania runs electric trains of six or eight cars. In New Jersey City trains were running under us, over us and along the side of us. Everything is business in a rush. We are expecting to embark for France before October 1st. There seems to be a race on between the 26th and the 42nd to see which goes first. We will be quartered in wooden barracks in France for winter training. We have plenty of clothing and I feel we shall live comfortably. The trip across is expected to take two weeks. There is hardly a week but what there is a troop ship goes over and by Christmas Uncle Sam will have a pretty good army in Europe. The Guards will get most of their training in Europe. Camp Mills will be occupied by the draft army when we leave. People in the East are of the same opinion about the end of the war as Western people. It was the general opinion all along the road that this winter would end it up. I would like to get over there but I am not very anxious for the amusement on the battlefield. The camp is fitted up with shower baths and water fountains on every Company street. there is quite a force of carpenters at work. One hundred seventy kitchens have been built, an average to twenty being completed in a day. A carpenter gets $7.50 day. Pretty good money. Several buildings are being put up on the aviation field and wooden barracks are being erected for the draft soldiers. I have had several letters from high school pupils since I wrote to the NEWS last and I wish I had the time to write each of you a letter, but I simply can't do it. I shall be glad to hear from any of you at any time. I send my regards to everybody. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.