Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--I solicit any and all kinds of fancy crochet work, especially articles for Christmas. Mail orders to me or leave with Mrs. William Cadmus, Higbee---Mrs. James Lloyd, Elliott, Mo. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. Jas. Lloyd of Elliott was a Higbee shopper Friday and was a pleasant caller at the News office. She informed us that her daughter, Miss Rosa, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks, was no better. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--A LETTER FROM CLAUDE STEVENSON--Miss Edna Stevenson last week received a letter from her brother, Claude, who is with the American army, in Italy, under date of Sept. 18, from which we are permitted to copy the following: "Just a few lines to let you know that I am well. We are awful busy at the present time. The (deleted) here are some of us are working day and night at time. I will send you a few pictures in a day or two. It has been awful hot here the last day or two and awful cool at night. I spent my Sunday afternoon in a little dugout while shells bursted around us for about twenty minutes. I am doing guard duty of nights this week and driving in the afternoon. I suppose you people know more about what is going on over here than we do. All we know is what we get from the papers. I got another shot in the arm this morning. I haven't felt the effects of it so far, but I am waiting until tomorrow. All the boys will sure be glad when the war is over, for this country is nothing like the dear old USA. We would like it much better if we could talk to the people. They try to tell us things and make us understand, and we try the same with them. And therefore both get disgusted at each other. We see a different girl about once a month. This life is doing me good. I go to bed early and getup at 6:30. Well, I don wish I was back in the states with our girls--some one you could talk to without using your hands and feet. The girls back home have it over the Italians for looks and style. That is, the ones I have seen so far. I have but one ambition in life at the present time and that is to see the Statue of Liberty. And when I pass it I have but few words to say to it. They are: "Sister, if you ever want to see me again, you will have to turn around." I haven't had any time off since I have been here. It takes me about two or three days to write a letter. I have a little book I write a few things in to tell you about when I get back, for I know I could not remember them all, for I sure see a lot. We have a fine time of a night. Some of the boys get two or three old tin cans and a couple of them have string instruments and some of them dance and sing, so we have a little show of our own almost every night. Give everybody my best regards. It is almost supper time. I can't afford to miss anything to eat, so I will close, hoping to hear from you real soon." Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--BROKE JAIL AT HUNTSVILLE--Yesterday afternoon about 3:30 Lee Crosley, the man who was recently arrested at Higbee, sawed two bars of the harveyized nickle chrome steel cage at the east end of the new tool proof jail in Huntsville and, free as a bird, spread out his white wings and sailed to Clifton Hill. At least he was last seen there about 5:30 that evening. About two weeks ago his wife and mother called to see him and talked through the bars. These are the only parties who have been admitted to his presence and it is thought that they supplied the prisoner with his saws. After sawing the bars in two and gaining admission to the hall way he proceeded to the kitchen and out on Elm street, where he was seen by Rev. Hobbs from his study across the way, to make an exit. The prisoner before saying a fond adieu to Sheriff Owens, rolled a small mattress into a form of a sleeping man, softly drew the draperies of his couch around it and laid it down to pleasant dreams. When supper was brought to the mattress by a colored waiter, he reported the prisoner dead. Reverently the sheriff drew back the sheet from the still and pallid form only to find it void. Nature abhors a vacuum and so does the sheriff and he at once sounded the alarm, offered $25 for the arrest of the fugitive and cast abroad the net of vigilance. The escaped one wore a blue serge suit, a sandy beard of 7 weeks growth and his auburn locks were seven inches long. He asked the wash woman for his sweater before leaving but being denied this he stood not on the order of his going but went at once. He is a dangerous man. He has escaped from a guaranteed jail which cost $9,000 for six cells--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks received a letter from her brother, Miller Pyle, this week, from which we are permitted to copy the following: "Received your letters of recent dates but did not receive any papers but the funny sheets. I went to the hospital on June 29 and rejoined my company on August 28. My burns were not dangerous but very painful. I feel about as well as ever now. Just came out of the front line and am resting for a day or so. We drove the Dutch back ten miles in this battle, and captured many prisoners and much equipment. Believe me, it is some experience to go through the battles that are fought on such gigantic scale as the recent one. I have seen everything in action that is used in modern warfare and it is some sight. One of the Duffield boys fought two miles to my right in the last battle but so far have not met any of the home boys. I lost my souvenirs in the last battle but have some more and will send them in the near future." Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--INFLUENZA ADVICE--As this has proved to be such a fatal disease health officials and insurance companies are trying to prevent it. In the first place keep away from it, avoid sudden change of temperature, keep bowels open, sprinkle a little Formaldehyde around the rooms, and take a preventive. The following preparation is advised by a leading insurance physicians of New York and is said to be a sure preventative if taken before the disease appears: Acetphenetidin 2.0 Acetyl-Salicyic Acid 5.0 Phenyl Salicylate 5.0 Caffeine Cit. 0.5 M. Ft. Caps. No. xxiv. One at bed time. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--M. T. Griffith, who has had it in his system to go West since his visit to Colorado this summer, sold his place at the north edge of town this week to Ed Smith for $3000, and will leave about December 1 for Denver, where he will locate, for a time at least. When Mr. Griffith and family go, Higbee will have lost one of its very best families, and their host of friends join The NEWS in the hope that they will yet change their minds and will not have to learn from the school of experience that Missouri is the best state on the map. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew White, a daughter. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar Smith were called to Marshall Sunday by the death of Mr. Smith's brother-in-law, J. L. Smith. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Elmer Silk, a former Higbee boy, who enlisted in St. Louis, was killed in action in France recently, his name appearing in the casualty list this week. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. W. M. Burton was called to Howard county the first of the week by the serious illness of her son, Tyre, who is suffering from influenza and pneumonia. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Jas. Davis returned Tuesday from Chicago where he had been to attend the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Bernice Goett, who died Saturday from influenza. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Frank Dougherty has traded his farm south of town to L. R. Oldham for the latter's residence property in Moberly and will move to that place immediately following his sale on the 29th, a list of which can be found in this issue. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mr. and Mrs. Ed Griffin were called to Moberly the first of the week by the illness of Mr. Griffin's sister, Mrs. Omar Golden, who is suffering from peritonitis. She is much better, we are pleased to state. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Dr. J. W. Winn, dressed in his new army togs, and looking every inch a soldier, left Wednesday over the Alton for Waco, Texas, where he is to report this week for duty. The best wishes of a host of friends go with him. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--KEEL-ROZELLE--Mr. B. A. Keel of Higbee and Miss Elizabeth Rozelle of this city, were married at Fayette, Mo., Monday, October 21, 1918, by Rev. Herbert Browning. The wedding came as a surprise to some, but to the ones who have known of the close friendship of these two young people during the past years, the event was none other than was expected. Mr. and Mrs. Keel leave for North Missouri about the 24th of the month. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rozelle of near town and is very bright and intelligent young lady--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Alvin Dorman, John Ballentine and Gus Dorman left Monday for Huntsville, from which place they left for training camp in Texas. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--W. I. Williams received a letter Monday from his son, Jesse, who is seeing some heavy fighting with the 89th Division on the western front. He was well and reported all of the other Higbee boys in the same happy condition. He enclosed two pieces of Hun paper money--one and two mark pieces--which reminded older folks of the paper nickels and dimes of Civil War days. The money bore date of August, 1914. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--KILLS HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW--On Wednesday of last week Ewell Watson, aged 60, and his brother-in-law, Albert Sutton, quarreled on the farm of Watson, over some hogs and Watson shot and killed Sutton. Watson was arrested and placed in jail. Sutton is survived by a wife and several children, and Watson also has a large family. The tragedy took place about 15 miles east of Fayette, in Boone county.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. Annie White received a letter from her son, Guy, this week, in which he stated that on reaching a northern port when on board ship for overseas duty, he was taken with influenza and had to disembark. He stated that he was recovering. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. James Comstock returned to her home in Kansas City Tuesday after a visit with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Kirby. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--John E. Jones left for Bevier Wednesday upon receiving a telephone message from that place, that his brother-in-law, Earl Peterson, was dead. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Obe Colley, a daughter. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Born, on the 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Brockman, a daughter. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Dr. G. M. Nichols informs us that his son-in-law, Dr. C. A. Johnson, who has been located at Kiowa, Okla., for several years, sailed Saturday for France. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mr. and Mrs. Herb Morris and two children have been quite sick for several days from influenza. Mr. Morris developed pneumonia yesterday, and at the hour of going to press was considered in a very critical condition. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--MRS. MARTHA WARE DEAD--Mrs. Martha Ware, one of Howard county's most highly respected ladies, and a former resident of Higbee, died at her home near Burton Wednesday night, following a short illness. We were unable to get any particulars or anything as to the funeral. A more extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--THOMAS A. WARFORD DEAD--Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and family were shocked when they received the sad news Tuesday morning, October 22nd, of the death of their son and brother, Thomas A., who died Sept. 22, at 12:30 a.m., of pneumonia, while on board ship bound for duty overseas. The following meager particulars are taken from a letter received from the Colonel of his regiment: "He was taken sick on shipboard and suffered but a few days' illness, and all that was possible was done for him. During his brief illness he maintained the uncomplaining and cheerful spirit of a good soldier, which has characterized his entire service in the regiment. "Due to circumstances over which we had no control, it was necessary to bury his body at sea, the service being conducted with full military honor and naval courtesy." The exact location was not given. Thomas A. Warford was born Sept 8, 1888, and died Sept, 22, 1918, therefore being in his 31st year. He was called for duty on June 25, 1918, from Colorado Springs, where he went March 1 to study wireless telegraphy. Although he was drafted from Colorado Springs, he was born and reared in Howard county, Mo., near Higbee. He received his military training at Camp Cody, Deming, NM. He was united in marriage to Miss Augusta M. Cropp, of near Glasgow, Mo., Nov 24, 1914, who departed this life July 5, 1917, in Colorado Springs where they went for the benefit of her health. He was a member of the 119th Engineers, 34th (Sandstorm) Division, USA. He was a devoted Christian, having united with the Christian church at New Hope in early life. He has as truly given his life for his country as thought he had been killed in battle. In their great sorrow there must be great comfort to the family in knowing that he was a good soldier, and that he gave his life in line of duty in loyalty to the noble principles that have made our country glorious and worthy of the greatest sacrifice. The officers and men of his regiment offered their sympathy in the hour of sadness, and he will have a place of prominence in their remembrance. His name is on the honor roll of his regiment. Needless to say, his friends were numbered by his acquaintances and they know better than words can tell of the high esteem in which he was held. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford, five sisters and two brothers, viz: Mrs. Carrie Perkins, Mrs. John Sumpter, Mrs. Leonard Ancell of St. Louis, Roger Warford, Ridge, Mont., Miss Flossie Warford, Woodie Warford and Miss Mary Warford, who have the sympathy of a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. (Poem) A friend. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Sefe Eubanks of Mexico was the guest of his son, H. C. Eubanks, and family the first of the week. Although he is 82 years of age and his wife is 75, they manage to run a 250-acre farm, and without any help. Although they could have claimed exemption for their youngest son, they not only refused to do so, but insisted that he volunteer and not wait to be drafted, which he did. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Dr. Herbert Atkins of Pratt, Ks, who volunteered for the Medical Reserve Corps at the breaking out of the war, and who has been on active duty for the past year, was a passenger on the east bound Red Train Monday. He had time only to say hello to a few old friends, and we could not learn his destination. He was the picture of health and was as jolly as ever. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Mrs. John Longdon spent the first of the week with relatives in Slater. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.