Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--In renewing for The NEWS Glenn Walker writes us from Great Lakes, Ill. "Our camp is under quarantine at present and has been for two weeks on account of Spanish influenza. Lots of deaths have occurred. I have been working in the morgue doing embalming during the big death rate. Please send me the last two copies of the NEWS and also keep it coming." Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--THE FLAG POLE UP--Higbee's big flag pole, work on which commenced Thursday of last week, was raised at 7 p.m. Saturday, the job being completed, thanks to those having the work in charge, in record time, and will stand for years as a monument to our boys "over there." The top of the pole, which is adorned with a large polished brass ball and a 100-candle power electric lamp, is 93 feet above the ground, and at night can be seen for miles. The big flag raising, which was to have been held tomorrow, had to be called off on account of the Board of Health's inhibition against all public gatherings. The services will be held at a later date, due notice of which will be given, and will be made all the better on account of the delay. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--AIRSHIP FLIGHT CALLED OFF--The airship flight which was to have been staged here yesterday by a flier from Scott Field near St. Louis had to be called off on account of the quarantine of the field on account of the Spanish Influenza. Those having in charge the flag raising which was to have taken place tomorrow, and which also has been called off from the same cause, made very effort possible to have the ship here for that date but Friday was the only day that could be given us. A message was received Wednesday stating that the flight had been called off for the reason stated, and that no machines would be allowed to leave the field. But we will have something for the crowd tomorrow night anyway, as the Special War Exhibits Train is to arrive at 7:30 and will hang up for the night. But it will not be kept open all night, so be on hand early. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--L. W. Newman sold his residence property this week to Miller Warford and will leave the latter part of the month for Memphis, Tenn., where he will work in the government munitions plant, and will dispose of all his household goods at auction on the 26th. He has no idea of leaving Higbee permanently, we are pleased to state. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Homer Riley of Kansas city is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Embree. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Miss Evelyn Hume returned to her home in Kansas City Saturday after an extended visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Owens. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Edwin Cave, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cave formerly of this place, was married in Kansas City on the 5th, to Miss Goldie C. Elliott of that city, and where they will make their future home. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Miss Lena Hudson who is attending Missouri Valley College at Marshall, is at home until the school is reopened, it having been closed on account of the influenza. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening of last week in honor of Dr. J. W. Winn, who will answer the call to the colors the latter part of the month. The guests were Dr. and Mrs. Winn and Mrs. Arnold Miller, guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--ORDER OF PUBLICATION--Tena Perrigo, Plaintiff, vs. Edward Perrigo, Defendant.......(condensed) You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, in the State of Missouri, at Huntsville, Missouri, for the purpose of obtaining a divorce upon the grounds of desertion, non-support and indignities, which said action is returnable on the first day of the next regular term of said court, to be held at the Court House in the City of Huntsville, Missouri, in the County of Randolph, and State of Missouri, on the 9th day of December, 1918.... Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Berna Bond and three children of Richmond, Cal., returned home Saturday after an extended visit with her grandparents, Joel Owens and wife. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Born, on the 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Chapman, a son. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dennis, who recently moved to Springfield, Ill., moved back to Higbee last week. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Miss Mina Levi was called to Nevada, Monday by the death of her nephew, Irvin Hirsch. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Mary Riley was called to Hannibal Tuesday by the death of her mother, Mrs. M. N. Hotchkiss. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. H. M. Burell and son, William, of Moberly, were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Dan Rice, Sunday. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--J. Frank Miller and wife and son, Howard, and wife left Friday of last week for Ft. Smith, Ark., where they will make their future home. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--IRVIN HIRSCH DEAD--Succumbs to Pneumonia Following Attack of Spanish Influenza--Higbee folks were stunned and shocked beyond measure when word came Monday from Nevada that Irvin Hirsch was dead at the home of his father, S. M. Hirsch, in that place, death occurring the day shortly before noon from pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza. Word had reached here a day or two before that he was sick, but no one was prepared for the news of his death, and many can not yet realize that he is gone. Irvin was born and reared in Higbee and moved with his father to Nevada four years ago, returning to Higbee a year ago to manage the store here, a position in which he more than made good, being a general favorite. Having reached his majority last June, he was caught in the draft of that month, and left here two weeks ago to spend a few days with the home folks before leaving for training camp, for which he was to have left, we learn, within a few days of his death. He was anxious to get in the service that he might do his bit in bringing freedom to the world and also for the reason that the training would develop him physically and make him robust and strong. We have been unable to learn anything as to the funeral, but presume interment was made in St. Louis by the side of his mother, who died in that place eighteen years ago. He is survived by his father, step-mother and two brothers, Harry, of Fayette, and Major, besides a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who mourn his death as a brother. The NEWS joins the community in deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--DR. J. W. WINN TO LEAVE IN TWO WEEKS--Dr. J. W. Winn, who recently offered his services to the government, has been accepted, and yesterday received a message from the War Department that he would be commissioned a First Lieutenant and that he was to report within fifteen days to the Commanding General at Waco, Texas. Dr. Winn wired his acceptance and will leave within the time stated unless he receives other orders. It is our guess that he won't be long in the service until he is raised to the rank of captain or major. Such is our wish, at any rate. The Doctor enlisted with the intention of going overseas, as he will have more opportunity to advance in knowledge of medicine and surgery as well as to do the most good. We have an idea, however, that he will be held here for some time, or until the influenza is put out of commission. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Ella Edwards and Mrs. R. C. Edwards returned to their home in Pearl, Ill., Wednesday after a weeks' visit with Higbee relatives. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mark Murphy who has been in the navy for twelve years, and who has been on the Atlantic since the outbreak of the war, came home last week for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Belle Murphy. Mr. Murphy, who is recovering from an operation, was given a four months furlough. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26-- "FLU" LID ON--Because of the prevalence of the Spanish influenza in several neighboring towns and several prospective cases here, though none has yet developed, and in conformity with a proclamation by Gov. Gardner, the Higbee Board of Health has ordered the public school closed indefinitely as well as the picture show and churches and all public gatherings of every kind. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Ed Drennon of Piper, Kan., arrived Saturday for a short visit with his daughter, Miss Margaret, who is attending school here and making her home with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brundege, Mr. Drennon attended the Rennolds stock sale and purchased a car load of fine cattle which he shipped to his home in Kansas. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--MRS. G. R. RENNOLDS DEAD--Mrs. Kizzie Elizabeth Rennolds, beloved wife of G. R. Rennolds, and one of Higbee's best known and most highly respected ladies, died at the family home in this place at 10 o'clock Sunday, October 6, 1918. Mrs. Rennolds was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Euphemia Dysart, and was born in Howard county on November 11, 1844, moving in her young girlhood with her parents to the old Dysart homestead near Yates. She was married to G. R. Rennolds on October 2, 1883, and with the exception of a few years spent on the farm following her marriage, spent her life in Higbee. Some ten or fifteen years ago her health began to fail, her malady being an almost constant bleeding of the nose, tongue and finger tips--a disease rarely heard of--and which made her an invalid, especially during the past six years or more. She was taken to different climates by Mr. Rennolds and also to the best specialists of the country, but nothing permanent could be done for her relief. She was a great sufferer at times, but was never heard to complain, bearing her troubles with Christian fortitude. She was cheerful to the very last, and took as much interest in Mr. Rennolds' business affairs, apparently, as he did himself. Mrs. Rennolds united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church when quite a young girl and until her health failed was a regular attendant at all of the services whenever it was possible for her to do so. Mrs. Rennolds was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed by those who knew her best. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Dr. W. H. Black of Marshall, president of Missouri Valley College, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Gibbs of Chicago, former pastor of the Christian church at this place. Each spoke in eloquent terms of her many virtues, and especially of her charities, of which she never made any display, following the Biblical injunction of not allowing one hand to know what the other hand did. The floral offerings, as profuse and beautiful as any ever seen here on a similar occasion, and the large and sympathetic audience, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Special music was furnished by Miss Clementine Groshong and Mrs. S. E. Stewart of Moberly. At her special request, made some time ago, she was buried in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. In the death of Mrs. Rennolds, one of Higbee's happiest homes is robbed of a devoted wife and mother and the town of one of its most refined and cultured ladies. The NEWS joins the community in condolence to the bereft. The following from a distance attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Negley and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirby, Moberly; J. M. Rennolds and family, L. B. Chenoweth and family, Mrs. W. W. Innes, Fayette; Miss Jeanette White, Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Hull, Madison; Givens Dysart and Jeff Robinson, Armstrong. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--DR. AND MRS. T. H. WALTON ENTERTAIN--Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton entertained their guest, Mrs. Arnold Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Thursday of last week, it being the 36th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Pattrick. The evening was spent in playing 500. A delicious 2-course luncheon was served by the hostess. Those present were Mrs. Arnold Miller of Dallas, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Walton Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Reid and M. Am Lambier. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--SAMUEL DANIEL DEAD--Samuel Daniel, for years one of Higbee's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, but who had been living in Springfield, Ill., for several years, died at his home in that place Friday of last week following a few day's illness. We did not learn the cause of his death, but presume it was general debility, as he was past 75 years of age and had been quite feeble for some time. He is survived by his widow, three sons and two daughters, to all of whom The NEWS, along with other old Higbee friends, extends its deepest sympathy. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--A. W. BROWN WON--In the Old Fiddler 's contest held at the Grand Theatre Friday night, A. W. Brown of Paris, won the gold medal, while "Doc" Ed Fletcher took second money and A. H. Wright of Huntsville was close third. The contest was the third of a series, one each year, and is open only to fiddlers, not to anyone who can read music. The following also were among the contestants, J. H. Benton, Renick: W. B. Allen and Clayton Ransdall, who was eliminated as he had won a medal at a previous contest. A big crowd enjoyed the old time music, and the old time way of playing--Moberly Democrat. Mr. Brown is a brother of Mrs. A. J. Young of this place. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Robert Gruber, Jr. returned to her home in Bevier Friday after a short visit here with Mr. Gruber's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gruber. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.