Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Y. L. Atkins who has been living in Oklahoma for some time orders the address of his paper changed to Fayette where he will be located for some time. Mr. Atkins, who is hale and hearty at 75, takes life easy, spending his time among his five sons and many relatives in several of the different states. When his Missouri visit is terminated Mr. Atkins will go to Arkansas for a visit with his son in that state. We acknowledge a pleasant call from him Tuesday. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Garrington of Highden, Ia, arrived Monday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Goin and other relatives and friends, driving through in their car. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Jas. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts, who went to Kansas City two weeks ago in search of employment, landed a fine position as clerk with the Union Depot Drug Store, one of the swellest in the city, with a good salary to start with and an opportunity to learn the drug business from first to last. And he will make good, for the High School, from which he graduated this year, never turned out a more studious pupil, nor did the town ever produce a finer young man. His friends are not at all surprised to learn that his employers write that he is just the young many they were looking for. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--FARRIS-BENTON--J. Sterling Farris of Clark and Miss Effie Benton of Higbee were united in marriage in Circuit Clerk Hulen's office yesterday afternoon. Judge P. Vasse did the typing of the marital knot. The groom is a farmer who couldn't resist the pressure of the call to plow long enough to take time off to get married, but he stated that he expected to spend his honeymoon in his cornfield. Taking this matter of fact view in starting out in the springtime the chances are he and his bride will have the means of comfort and enjoyment after the harvest.--Moberly Democrat, June 12. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--VERDICT FOR DEFENDANTS--The suit of Mrs. Laura Miles vs. Dudley T. Bradley, Lass Bradley and Aubrey Bradley for $10,000 damages because of accident death of her husband in a mine owned by defendants, resulted in a jury verdict against the claim of Mrs. Miles. Hunter & Chamier represented the defendants and A. R. Hammett the plaintiff. Jerry Miles was killed by a fall of rock in the Bradley mine southwest of Moberly. His widow and eight children survive him.--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--MRS. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL DEAD--Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, one of Higbee's most highly respected ladies, died at her home in this place on Thursday night, June 12, 1919, from the infirmities of age and results of an injury sustained last March, when she fell and broke her hip, the injury never healing. Mrs. Campbell whose maiden name was Righthouse, was born in Indiana on June 23, 1831, and lacked but eleven days of being 88 years old. She was married to the late Wm. Campbell on February 15, 1848. They were the parents of ten children, seven of whom survive, viz: Mrs. Truman Naylor, Wales Campbell, Fayette; Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mrs. Frank Naylor, Burton; Mrs. Benton Robb, Mrs. Jas. Kirby and Lloyd Campbell of this place. She also leaves twenty-six grandchildren, fifty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Campbell was a consecrated Christian lady, and by precept and example, followed the teachings of the Master since her conversion at an early age a Littleyork, Ind., at which place she united with the Christian church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Floyd Edwards of Chillicothe and interment made in New Hope cemetery. Howard, county, by the side of her husband and children who had gone before. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--POULTRY HOUSE SOLD--J. D. Hayden, who recently established an exclusive poultry and cream business in Higbee, Tuesday of this week sold the business to John L. Andrews of Howard County, Mr. Andrews taking possession at once. Mr. Hayden, we understand, will leave the first of next week for Colorado where he will locate. Under the management of Mr. Hayden the poultry industry was thriving, getting better every day and we regret to see him withdraw from such a promising business. Mr. Andrews will conduct the business at the old stand in the same fair way and will undoubtedly make a success of the business. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--BIRTHDAY PARTY--Saturday evening was a most pleasant one spent by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Comstock in honor of Jesse jr's. 20th birthday, invitations being given far and near, all believing that a social of any kind given at Mr. Comstock's would be worth while to attend. At an early hour the guests began to arrive until the hour of 10 was reached when the house and yard were pleasantly filled by both old and young. The younger set engaged in plays and games of various sorts, while the elder ones spent the evening in pleasant conversation. None seemed to realize that time was flying until a very late hour when all expressed their thanks for such a pleasant evening and wished Jesse many such birthdays in the years to come. All departed for their homes glad to know they were numbered among the guests. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thompson, living near Myers, celebrated Sunday June 15, by giving a big dinner in honor of their son, Earl, who arrived safely last Thursday from overseas. The dinners of the Myers neighborhood are always lavish affairs and the Thompson dinner was not an exception to the rule. The editor acknowledges an invitation and pressing business affairs alone prevented our attendance. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mr. and Mrs. George Lloyd and children left Thursday of last week for a visit with relatives at Pryor Creek, Okla. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--MARRIED IN MOBERLY--George, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Coleman, surprised his many Higbee friends by marrying, his bride being Miss Clara Lee. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. E. Hoover, pastor of the West Park Methodist church. The young couple returned to Higbee, where they will likely locate permanently, and where Mr. Coleman has a position with the Alton. He is one of Higbee's finest young men and one of the most industrious we ever knew. Miss Lee, until recently was a resident of Higbee, having attended the Higbee High School the past year, where she was studious and a general favorite with all. We join other friends in congratulations to this young couple and wish them a long and happy married life. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--HARKINS-HOKEY--The following from the McAlester, Ok., Herald will be of interest to many of our readers, the bride being quite well known here, where she has frequently visited at the home of her cousin, Mrs. John Rankin: The wedding of Miss Marie Hokey of Krebs to Charles C. Harkins of Coalgate was solemnized at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday night on the lawn of the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hokey. "A color scheme carrying out the tintings of sweet peas was used. Sweet peas decorated the home. On the lawn was a canopy formed of streamers of pink and white crepe centered with a white bell under which the marriage ceremony was performed. "To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Katherine Hokey and Miss Mary McGennis the bridal procession came into view, led by little George Hokey, a cousin of the bride, bearing the ring on a white satin pillow. Following him came the two flower girls, Evelyn Jones of McAlester and Alice Hokey of Krebs, wearing dainty white organdy dresses. Each carried a basket filled with pink rose petals. The baskets were tied with huge pink tulle bows. The ushers, Earl Harkins of Coalgates, Elmer Kenyon of Dentson, Ben Barry of Krebs and Cicero Reed of McAlester, came next. The bridesmaids, four in number Miss Thyrsa Head of McAlester, Miss Mabel Edwards of Higbee, Mo., Miss Anna McGennis of Krebs and Miss Tenie Hokey of Krebs, were gowned in dresses of colored organdy carrying out the sweet pea colors. They wore hats of organdy to match their gowns and carried bouquets of sweet peas in corresponding shades. The maid of honor, Miss Gladys Harris of McAlester, was attired in a gown of blue organdy and hat to match and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas. The bride came into view accompanied by her father and met the best man, L. B. Rogers of Lehigh, at the canopy. Miss Hokey wore a handsome gown of white georgette beaded in white. Her veil of tulle fell from a Juliet cap ornamented with a wreath of orange blossoms. The bride's bouquet was of pale pink roses with streamers of narrow ribbons knotted with small bunches of flowers. The Rev. W. Mark Sexson of McAlester read the ring ceremony. Preceding the ceremony Miss Lois Foster sand "At Dawning." The bride and groom left Wednesday night for Coalgate, where they will make their home. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hokey. She is a graduate of the Krebs and McAlester high schools and has a wide circle of friends. The groom served in the army until last December, when he received his discharge. He is collector of Coal county." Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--RUCKER ITEMS--John White died at his home Saturday night, June 14 and was buried at Perche Church the following Monday at 2:00 p.m. Many friends attended the funeral. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--RUCKER ITEMS--Friday, June 13, was a big day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Douglas, the occasion being Mr. Douglas' 79th birthday, which was fittingly celebrated with a family reunion and dinner. For the past several years this annual event has been looked forward to with eager anticipation by Mr. Douglas' many friends, and has come to be recognized as the event of the community. This year's celebration, from the point of attendance, the quantity and quality of food, and a general good time, was by far the most successful yet held. At a late hour the guests, some 200 or more in number, reluctantly departed, each wishing Mr. Douglas, one of the very best men this community ever produced, many happy returns of the day. [On account of a lack of space we are unable to give a list of the guests.--Ed.] Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Forest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cox of Salisbury former citizens of Higbee, who was operated on in a Kansas City hospital five weeks ago for appendicitis, was able to return to his home in Salisbury last Sunday. For awhile it was thought the young man could not recover as the operation came very near being put off too long. His many Higbee friends are glad to know that he is now out of danger and practically as good as new. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Jas. Williams of Holdenville, Okla., spent the latter part of last week with his uncle, W. I. Williams. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Miss Eva Newman of Kansas City is visiting her father, L. W. Newman, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--W. B. and Ernest Warford, left Saturday for the wheat fields of Kansas, where they expect to get employment through the harvest. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Arch Middleton returned to Higbee Monday from Billings, Montana, where he had made his home for the past year. His mother is expected in Higbee sometime in July. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--While at work at the Walton mine Monday, Lon Coleman had his right foot quite badly mashed by a big chunk of coal, and will likely be kept from work for several weeks. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mrs. Lloyd White of Estill, Mo., returned home Monday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hitt. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--A CORRECTION--Our attention has been called to the fact that in the divorce items in last week's NEWS there was an error. The item as it appeared in the NEWS was taken from a Moberly paper and we naturally supposed it was correct, and printed it. Nevertheless, we were informed the first of the week that there was no divorce granted in the Elsie L. vs. David Kelso case. Instead, the suit was withdrawn. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.