Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27-- "DINK" LEWIS BADLY CUT ON FACE-- "Dink" Lewis, of Higbee, and another man, whose name we were not able to learn, but who is connected with the Vendome hotel, got into an altercation this afternoon in the alley at the rear of the hostelry. The quarrel ended by the Vendome man using a broken beer bottle for a weapon and inflicting serious injuries to Lewis' face. The injured man was taken to the office of a local physician where he was given the necessary attention. He left a gory trail from the scene of the quarrel to the physician's office and beyond doubt will always bear the scar from his wounds--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--A LETTER FROM CLARENCE WALTON--Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Walton received a letter last week from their son, Clarence, who has been at Camp Devins, Mass., for several months, and from which we taken the following: "At last I have time to answer your welcome letter. Was sure glad to get it. Am feeling good and we haven't worked half so hard this week as the last. The last two weeks we worked like wild fire. I thank God our great influenza battle is over and we can have a rest. I had to fight hard to keep in line of duty. October 15 Camp Devins will be opened again and passes will be issued, so I guess I can go and visit with my friends once more. We received great credit and public notice from the Colonel of the camp for our services. I was al through the influenza fight except five days that I was sick. I will never forget September '18(1918), as long as I live. We lost 1,000 soldiers at camp. About 10,000 had influenza. There are two or three airplanes in camp, so we see them every day. Yesterday all day long one was in the air doing stunts. We also hear the big guns boom and at night we see skyrockets from the trenches. One night the air was full of gas from the trench gas bombs. I will be glad when the order comes for us to throw off our mouth masks, as we still have to wear them. As far as I know all my friends in camp are alive, but I have not seen some of them yet." Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--SHAFER-HACKLEY--Mr. Raymond Shafer and Mrs. Anna Hackley sprang a surprise on their numerous friends when they were quietly married at the home of the groom's father, Mr. J. M. Shafer, in this place, on Wednesday evening, October 16, 1918, Eld. Wm. Kelso officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Andrews of near Harrisburg and is a young lady of culture and refinement, and is quite well known here, where she has frequently visited. The groom is one of Higbee's most reliable and substantial young men. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Wm. Roscoe, 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore of south of town, died Wednesday following a short illness. Interment was made yesterday in the city cemetery. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--CHRISTMAS PACKAGES--Many questions are being asked relative to the above matter. For the information of the public I am giving herewith instructions as issued by the War Department through the Red Cross. The War Department wishes each man in the service to have the privilege of receiving a package from home at Christmas time but has been forced to rule that only one parcel, and of a standard size and weight, sent to each man. Therefore, the army authorities abroad are distributing to each man in the American Expeditionary Force a label for his parcel. The soldier will then mail that label to a relative or friend to be attached here at home to the package which is to go back to the soldier. No package will be accepted for the soldier unless it has on it this official label issued to the soldier in France, and by the soldier sent to his folks at home. The Red Cross has been asked to distribute the standard size cartons to all families who can present the label received from relatives overseas. These cartons have been ordered and delivery is promised in ample time to distribute them. G. O. Perry, Chairman. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--The Boy Scouts are doing their bit in the bond sale, and the rivalry between them has been rather keen. Up to yesterday Clyde Smith had sold eleven, and Eugene Burton ten, which entitles each to a medal. Arcule Jones had sold three, and Leonard Walton, Joe Spurling and David Hairl one each. The boys are also engaged in the work of collecting old newspapers and magazines which they will sell to buy themselves equipment. They are also collecting nut shells which will be sent to the government to make carbon for gas masks. Help them all you can. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. J. D. Dougherty of east of town, and Mrs. Nancy Howell were married in Moberly on the 12th by Judge M. M. Marshall. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Luther Warford, who has been quite sick for several days, is better, we are pleased to state. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Robert Epperly, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Terril Epperly, of Clifton Hill, died at Camp Funston Sunday from influenza. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. Don Atterberry and Miss Lona Elam of Madison were married in the parlors of the Randolph Hotel Saturday, October 12th, the Rev. N. B. Green of Armstrong performing the ceremony. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. John Davis and children left this week for New Baden, Ill., to join Mr. Davis, who has located there and where they will make their future home. They leave many warm friends in old Higbee who hope their absence will be only temporary. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--In making mention last week of the death of Mrs. G. R. Rennolds we are in error in stating that she was born in Howard county. She was born on the old Dysart farm just northwest of Yates, which was homesteaded by her grandfather in the year 1800. (Kathy's notes: According to her father's Nicholas Dysart's obituary, he was born in the year 1800, in Fayette county, KY and came to Howard county, Mo. in 1818 with his father and settled in the Boonslick area. A year later he moved to Randolph county near Yates.) Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bagby received a letter last Friday from their son Roger who was in England at the time the letter was written, but said they were not to remain but a short time where they were located. He is probably in France by this time--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Saturday being Liberty Day, the big flag was run up on the new flag pole, but without any ceremony. As soon as the influenza quarantine is lifted a date for the formal dedication of the pole and the raising of the flag will be set, and you can depend upon it that the occasion will be made one very much worth while. Watch for the date and make your arrangements to be here. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. G. M. Nichols is looking ten years younger since parting with his mustache. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Joe Dougherty, son of George Dougherty of near Glasgow, died at Camp Pike, Arkansas, on the 13th from influenza. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. A. O. Davidson, who conducted a drug store here for a short time some twenty years ago, dropped dead in his office in Columbia one day this week from heart trouble. He was about 63 years old. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Nero Thompson received word Monday that his son, Bynum, who is in the training camp at Waco, Texas, and who had been dangerously ill from influenza and pneumonia, was out of danger and would be out in a few days. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. William Grant of Excelsior Springs and Mrs. H. C. Thorpe of Armstrong spent Sunday here with their brother, J. B. Terrill. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. Lee Thomason received a letter Wednesday from her mother, Mrs. A. Barnes, of Higginsville, in which she stated that influenza was still raging there, that seven new cases developed Tuesday and that seven deaths had occurred the past week. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Richard Jones, who moved to Windsor from Higbee some twelve years ago, moved back last week and is working at his trade of blacksmith at mine No. 11. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Baker of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived the first of the week for a visit with Mrs. Baker's sister, Mrs. H. Land, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Baker left Tuesday for Oklahoma City, having been transferred to that place by the large oil company with which he is connected and will be joined later by Mrs. Baker. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burgess left Wednesday for Kansas City where they will make their home. Since Mr. Burgess entered military service several months ago, and from which he has been honorably discharged on account of physical disability, Mrs. Burgess has been making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Robb. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. Ollie Duncan received a message Wednesday informing her of the death of a niece, Miss Gertrude Wortham, which occurred Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Joe Lynch, whose mother resides near Glasgow, died of influenza at Camp McArthur, Texas, on the 13th. The body, in charge of John Lynch of this place, who is located at the same camp, passed through here Wednesday for Glasgow. Deceased was about 25 years of age and was married only a few weeks before entering training several months ago. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. J. W. Winn, who is to leave Wednesday for Waco, Texas, to take up his duties as an army surgeon, went to St. Louis Wednesday to buy his uniform and equipment. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. John Little received a cablegram Tuesday from her brother, Gordon Rankin, who is in France with the 89th Division, stating that he was well and that his new address was the same as Carl Duncan's, from which it is inferred that he has a clerical position in the same office as Mr. Duncan. When last heard from he was in the hospital, the severe training and hard work being too much for him, he never having fully recovered from an injury sustained in a ball game at Windsor several years ago, and an operation he underwent about two years ago. From letters received here by other Higbee boys who have been on the firing line in which it was stated that Gordon had been sent back, we infer that he also was in the thick of the fight for a time. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie received word the latter part of last week of the death of his nephew, Friedman Mayer, who died in San Diego, Ca, on the 8th from typhoid. Interment was made at Elk City, Okla. his old home. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mayer formerly of Sturgeon, and was about 35 years of age, and had been in the banking business in California for several years. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--RUSSELL JAMES DEAD--Russel, son of Mr. and Mrs. U. B. James of near Huntsville, died at Camp Dodge, Iowa, from influenza the latter part of last week. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.